Month: May 2016

05/31 2016

Public Mtg About Bigleow Blvd Bike Lane – Wed 6/1 6pm – Oakland Career Ctr


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This project will complete a missing link in the existing Bigelow Blvd bike lanes connecting Fifth Ave and Forbes Ave and providing a safe bicycle route throughout the neighborhood. 
 
The Department of City Planning will host a meeting to discuss and request input on this project. Your thoughts are important to the project's success! 
 
It will be held at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street at 6pm 
 
Event flyer: http://www.opdc.org/event/public-meeting-bigelow-blvd-bike-lane/

05/22 2016

Free Small Business Resource Fair – Gov Edition – 6/6 4-7pm City-Cnty Bldg


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June 6, 2016
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
6th Floor, City-County Building 
 
The Mayor's Office in partnership with the URA will host a complimentary, government focused, Small Business Resource Fair. The purpose of the event is to offer small business owners in-person access to representatives from all relevant departments within city services (zoning, permits, ADA compliance, etc.). You will have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered ― all in one location. This event would be ideal for small business owners such as restaurateurs, retail owners, contractors, etc. 
 
Click here to register for the event
05/21 2016

Thrival Third Thursdays 11am-2pm – Summer 2016 – Forbes Digital Plaza (Forbes & Bouquet)


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Thrival Third Thursdays, innovation and music festival, summer pop-ups 11am-2pm every third Thursday through September at the Forbes Digital Plaza at the corner of Forbes Ave and S Bouquet St.
  • Music
  • Free Food
  • Tickets
  • Lawn Games
  • Thrival Merch
Click here for the OIO post.

05/19 2016

Public Mtg On Bigelow Bike Lane Connection – Wed 6/1 6pm Oak Career Ctr


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Learn about the City's plans to connect the existing bike lanes on Bigelow Blvd and Schenley Drive. They will discuss the final section of Bigelow Blvd between Fifth and Forbes Avenues. 
 
The meeting will be at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:00 pm
05/17 2016

OPDC’s Evening Of Oakland Storytelling – Fri 6/10 6pm – 201 N Bellefield Ave


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Tickets are now on sale for OPDC's Evening of Oakland Storytelling, featuring Rick Sebak. Look forward to an exciting lineup of live storytellers, which will be announced soon. This year's storytelling program is curated by The Moth in Pittsburgh and Caliban Book Shop and will celebrate the variety of relationships people from all walks of life have with Oakland. 
 
The event will be Friday, June 10th at 6pm the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children at 201 N Bellefield Ave. Enjoy great food and cocktails prepared by Legume, live music by Chatham Baroque, and a time to reconnect with neighbors, supporters and friends from across all OPDC's programs. 
 
Thanks to the support of generous sponsors, 100% of your ticket purchase is tax-deductible and will support OPDC's mission and services. 
 
Click here for more info and to purchase tickets
05/16 2016

WalkPittsburgh Making Strides Contest Through 6/15


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When it comes to being active, every little bit counts. 
 
Whether it’s parking an extra block away from the office or going for a loop around the block after taking out the garbage, making strides adds up! 
 
That’s why WalkPittsburgh is proud to announce the  Making Strides Contest!
To participate and potentially win a $200 gift card to use toward sporting goods and outdoor gear, follow the instructions on their website. 
 
http://walkpittsburgh.org/news/pressItem/making-strides-contest
 

05/09 2016

Public Mtg On Craft Pl Project (former Cadillac Dealership) THIS Wed 5/11 7pm


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Please see attachment for latest site plan and renderings of the Craft Place project (formerly Cadillac dealership at Craft Pl and Blvd Of The Allies).  There will be a community meeting about this development THIS WEDNESDAY, 5/11, at 7 PM at the career center building. 
05/03 2016

May 2016 – Oakwatch Mtg 5/18 Noon, Green Team Mtg 5/19 6pm


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Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
May 18, 12pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, located at 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. They ask you to please RSVP.
No outside food/drink, no backpacks/briefcases
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Oakwatch webpage

Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
May 19, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team webpage