We will update this post when we are able to sort through everything for some actual numbers, but we had well over 200 neighbors, students and friends attend our first collaborative Community Day with SONG and Oakcliffe Housing Club (OHC).
The biggest of thanks to all our hard working Planning Committee Members and Volunteers, and our generous Sponsors and Donors!
You can check out our pics of the event. Please email any more you have and we’ll try to get them all posted!
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(PITTSBURGH) August 28, 2013 The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works advises that Swinburne Bridge and Swinburne Street will reopen on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The bridge will remain weight retricted until further analysis can be made. For more information, please contact City Project Manager Chuck McClain, P.E., with the Bureau of Transportation and Engineering |
Check out the official notice (although sometimes mispelled as Swineburne)
(still updating this post as links to sources are added and verified)
Oakland Planning & Development Corporation (OPDC) has put together a bag with some useful information about living in Oakland and being a “Good Neighbor”. OPDC is seeking volunteers to commit to specific blocks and days for the door-knocking campaign. Specifically Saturdays August 24 and September 7. They will provide lunch and supplies for volunteers. To get involved, please contact bnino@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 21.
Pitt will host community block parties on September 11th, 19th, and 26th in Oakcliffe, Central Oakland, North Oakland, respectively. OPDC will publish specific places and times as they confirm details. These parties are free and open to all neighbors.
Included in the bag are:
Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group’s (PCRG) staff is heading out for casual ride throughout the City on Sunday, August 18 at 8AM, and we want you to come along! The ride will consist of trail, road, and an ambitious climb up Liberty Avenue towards Bloomfield. We won’t leave anyone behind!
The event is free, but please RSVP with sam@pcrg.org so we can get a sense of how many people would like to go.
OPDC is going to have a South Oakland photo shoot on Wednesday, August 7th at 5pm in Frazier Farms to get pictures of community member activity.
Oakland Restaurant Week Set to Begin
Take advantage of the great restaurants in Oakland during Oakland Restaurant Week, which will be held Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 9. Nearly a dozen restaurants have teamed up to offer you lunch for just $5 at each location. When you order a $5 lunch from any participating restaurant, you also will receive an entry card for the chance to win free lunch for a month at various Oakland locations and other great prizes. For the list of participating restaurants and more information, visit OaklandRestaurantWeek.wordpress.com
Open House – Tuesday, August 6th 4:00-6:00pm
255 Robinson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213
OPDC invites neighbors, supporters and potential buyers to tour this newly renovated home.
RSVP to kchatman@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 25.
Great location, lovely views, off-street parking, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, new kitchen, finished basement and more!
For sale to an owner-occupant for $154,900.
ST. REGIS ANNUAL FLEA MARKET & LATINO FOOD SALE
3235 PARKVIEW AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
SATURDAY August 17, 10A-5P & SUNDAY August 18, 9A-2P
Tacos on sale on that Sunday only
FURNITURE & BOOKS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Bag Sale all the clothes you can put in a paper bag $2
All proceeds benefit the St. Regis Catholic Women’s Guild
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc. (PCSI) will be holding their 1st Annual Flea Market on Friday, August 2 from 10AM-4PM. The Flea Market will be held at 249 N. Craig Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Proceeds will benefit the many programs and services which PCSI offers. For more information please call 412-904-4717.
Join the Oakland Business Improvement District for a tour of the University of Pittsburgh’s newly renovated University Store on Fifth and the brand new Nordenberg Hall. This will be an excellent opportunity to get a sneak peak at the new construction.
Wednesday, July 24th, 3:30 — 5:30 p.m.
Tour begins at the University Store on Fifth,
4000 Fifth Avenue
RSVP appreciated, but not required; 412.683.6243, mary@oaklandbid.org
This Monday, July 15th at 6pm there will be a free Dollar Bank Homebuyer workshop at The Corner in West Oakland, 200 Robinson St.
This is a great opportunity for first time homebuyers looking for resources and guidance through this process!
Attached is a flier with all the details – please spread the word to all your networks.
• Credit counseling and restoration programs*
• Grant money for closing costs*
• Affordable mortgage and down payment options
• Programs to help public housing residents,
section 8 tenants and renters (Minimum annual family income requirements)
• Your free credit report including an evaluation
To register, please call 412-683-1400 or info@cornerpgh.org
Monday, July 15 the Green Team is partnering with Tree Pittsburgh to care for Oakland’s trees. We will be working from 5:30-7:30 pm at Frazier Field at Frazier St and Dawson St in South Oakland. Please sign up here http://treepittsburgh.org/events/tree-care-oakland-0 or email me to RSVP David at dzwier@opdc.org for this fun event.
· We will be taking a break from official Green Team meetings for July. The next meeting will be Thursday, August 15.
· Fall is approaching and with it the deadline for next spring’s TreeVitalize application. This fall we expect to plant over 100 trees in the Oakland neighborhoods. This feat would not be possible without the efforts you made to talk to your neighbors, friends, and co-workers, thank you. We want to keep this momentum going; if you’re interested in helping get the word out please email or call me. Let’s put the Oak back in Oakland!
David Zwier
Community Programs Manager
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC)
235 Atwood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Celebrate at our Root Beer Float Social!
5:00-8:00 PM
CLP – Main, Oakland
Join us for activities, music and root beer floats (while supplies last) on the Library Lawn.
Visit the Pittsburgh National Night Out website (pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/nno) for crime
prevention resources and tips on building positive relationships within the community.
Find us at: facebook.com/carnegielibraryofpittsburgh
Want to know more? Ask a librarian.
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