Events

11/22 2014

Oakland Leadership Celebration – Mon 12/15 5:30-7:30pm


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5:30pm Cocktail Reception
6:30pm Panel Discussion
Monday, December 15, 2014
Alumni Hall
4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

(Click here for directions)

The Oakland Leadership Celebration will honor two major community milestones: the 175th anniversary of our community along with all new leadership at the helm of five of Oakland’s anchor community institutions. The Oakland Task Force in partnership with the Oakland Business Improvement District is hosting a community wide gala event to mark this momentous year for Oakland and for the greater Pittsburgh region. The event will include a community social hour followed by a moderated panel presentation.
  • Leslie C. Davis – Senior Vice President of UPMC, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Health Services Division
  • Patrick D. Gallagher – Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh
  • Suzanne K. Mellon – President of Carlow University
  • Jo Ellen Parker – President of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
  • Subra Suresh – President of Carnegie Mellon University
Moderator: Bill Flanagan, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Relations for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.
Make sure to register today!  Space is limited and registration is required.
08/16 2014

Oakcliffe-South Oakland Neighborhood Block Party


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How do you follow up an event like the
Sept 6th South Oakland Community Day?

OAKCLIFFE – SOUTH OAKLAND NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY!
FREE FOOD FOR ALL! – FREE T-SHIRTS FOR STUDENTS!
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: CHS Community Center, 374 Lawn Street
All South Oakland residents are encouraged to attend, as well as students from all schools.
07/10 2014

NOLA ON THE SQUARE: JAZZ FEST 7/15-19


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NOLA ON THE SQUARE:  JAZZ FEST
July 15th marks the grand reopening of Nola on the Square in Downtown’s Market Square.  The occasion will include a celebration of live Jazz music throughout the week.  All are welcome to enjoy themselves at the restaurant while live music is held each night from July 15 to July 19.  For a list of bands and times, please see the attached links:
http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/district6/BigY_CP_Ad.pdf
http://nolaonthesquare.com/pdf_files/GrandOpening.pdf
07/02 2014

Celebrate Oakland’s 175th Anniversary! Fri & Sat 10/10&11


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Celebrate Oakland’s
175th Anniversary!
Schenley Plaza
Friday & Saturday,
October 10 & 11, 2014

Oakland Forever is a huge celebration of the people, places and things that make Oakland a fantastic neighborhood.  This truly community driven event is being organized and led by Oakland community organizations, institutions and businesses.  Drawing on the profound history of Oakland, the current culture of innovation among institutional partners, and the strong sense of community pride, this fête will highlight and mark Oakland’s unique and vibrant character.
You can contribute to the planning for this event by filling out this survey

Oakland Forever Survey
For more info check out their website:
Oakland Forever Website
06/28 2014

East End Food Co-op Upcoming Events and Workshops


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Exploring Co-op Membership
Wednesday, July 9, 7:00 PM
EEFC Café Seating Area

Potluck with the Board
Sunday, July 13, 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Regent Square Frick Park Forbes and Braddock Shelter

An Overview of Food Preservation at Home
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 PM
Carnegie Library – Homewood

Super Herbs for Health and Healing
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 PM
EEFC Café Seating Area

The Science Behind Raw Foods and Juicing
Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 PM
EEFC Gemini Children’s Theater

Events are free. Call EEFC at 412-242-3598 to reserve your spot.
East End Food Co-op (EEFC) 7516 Meade Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208
http://www.eastendfood.coop/archives/4161

06/21 2014

ReuseFest – Mt Lebanon – Sat June 28, 9am-1pm


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Saturday,June28 9 am – 1 pm Jefferson Middle School, Mt Lebanon, 21 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243

ReuseFest Contact: Sarah Alessio Shea
Phone: 412.488.7490 ext.236
PRC.org

  • Art Supplies paint, canvas, photographs, prints, artwork, brushes, pastels, scissors, etc.
  • Backpacks and Similar Bags
  • Bikes including bike parts and bike tools
  • Board Games (all types)
  • Books
  • Clothing and Shoes
  • DVDs (all genres)
  • Home Furnishings: tables, chairs, stain and tear free upholstered items and mattresses
  • Housewares
  • Medical Supplies: wheel chairs, crutches, nebulizers, scrubs, prosthetics
  • Pet Supplies: toys, bowls, crates, blankets, towels, neck or boppy pillows
  • School supplies paper, pens, pencils, calculators
  • Sporting Goods
  • Useable Building Materials doors, windows, light fixtures, lumber (4’+)
  • Vintage Items (for repurposing)

All partners reserve the right to refuse unusable materials.

http://www.zerowastepittsburgh.org/reuse/ReuseFest-2014.pdf

06/12 2014

Pitt “Make A Difference Day” – Sat Oct 18, 2014


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Michael Thompson, our new Clean Pittsburgh steward for South Oakland, will be leading us for the next Pitt Make a Difference Day as we join with Pitt volunteers to clean up our neighborhood.
If you would like to join us on October 18th to help clean up South Oakland, please contact us at via SONG contact page,

call or text SONG Phone#
For more info on Clean Pittsburgh, check out their website:
06/02 2014

South Oakland Community Day (SOCD) – Saturday Sept 6 – Need ideas and volunteers.


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Save the date: South Oakland Community Day (SOCD) – Saturday Sept 6.
We welcome ideas for activities, entertainment, food, fundraising, and looking for volunteers for any part of that.
Please use the Oakcliffe Contact Page, call or text SONG Phone#.
03/18 2014

Mayor Peduto Kicks of Afordable Care Act Enrollment Push Tue 3/18 3pm


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Mayor William Peduto and U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 18, in Homewood to kick off the final drive for Affordable Care Act enrollment.
There are less than three weeks left for uninsured Pittsburgh residents before theMarch 31 enrollment deadline and Mayor Peduto, Congressman Doyle, Get Covered America Pennsylvania State Director Bill England, the Consumer Health Coalition's Beth Heeb and others will detail how easy it is to sign up. In-person enrollment assistance will be available at the event as well as information on how to get assistance elsewhere.
The event is open to the public and the media is encouraged to attend.
Who: Mayor William Peduto
         U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle
         Get Covered America Pennsylvania State Director Bill England
         Beth Heeb of Consumer Health Coalition         
         Other stakeholders
What:  Press conference to launch final Affordable Care Act enrollment push in Pittsburgh, followed by in-person enrollment assistance
When:  Tuesday, March 18, 3 p.m.
Where:  Homewood YWCA, 6907 Frankstown Ave.