Oakwatch meeting will be at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (234 McKee Place) from 12-1:30PM.
The Federation likes to know how many to plan for so RSVP with Alicia at 412.621.7863 ext. 21.
Only street parking will be available.
Code enforcement partners will join us for updates, and District 8 City Councilman Dan Gilman will be the guest speaker. Coffee and snacks will abound.
COLD WEATHER SAFETY
As the temperatures are forecasted to drop over the next day we ask that you take precautions to keep warm. Please review the following steps if you have to go outdoors.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office at 412-255-2134.
Regards,
District 6 Office
Jan. 16, 5-8pm
Join Green Building Alliance and Phipps Conservatory for the Inspire Speakers Series, featuring nationally renowned experts in various fields of sustainability, as well as local specialists who can share experiences from the environmental front lines in Western Pennsylvania. National Guest: David Sobel, Faculty, Antioch University, Local Guest: Jane Werner, Executive Director, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
David Sobel is the “father of place-based education” and shares insight into ways that we can all find inspiration from place and by keeping our “feet in the clouds.” David demonstrates how we can all learn from our surroundings. David will be joined by Jane Werner, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
Mascot SkateJan. 11, 1.30-3.30pm
Skate with a menagerie of your favorite Pittsburgh area mascots on the ice during this annual event at the Schenley Park Rink.
Event Fees:
January 3, 2014- January 17, 2014
In 2013, there is no curbside pickup of trees for composting. Trees left curbside will go to landfill. City residents may take trees to one of the City’s Drop-Off Locations to have it composted.
More info at city website.
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Trees must have all ornaments, lights and stands removed. Absolutely no trees in plastic bags or netting will be accepted.
Health care event Tuesday
State Rep Jake Wheatley’s Office and the Consumer Health Coalition have rescheduled two local meetings to help you get answers to questions about the Affordable Care Act. Both meetings will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.:
A previous session in this series was held in the Hill District in November. If you need more information on these meetings, please call his office at 412-471-7760, or visit his website.
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, a local housing nonprofit that delivers no-cost home repairs to qualifying low-income homeowners, is partnering with OPDC to repair homes in Oakland.
Check out the flier for more info.
The Printable version of the flier
All applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify:
| # of Residents |
Maximum Income/Yr. |
Maximum Income/Mo. |
| 1 | $ 17,235 | $ 1,436.25 |
| 2 | $ 23,265 | $ 1,938.75 |
| 3 | $ 29,295 | $ 2,441.25 |
| 4 | $ 35,325 | $ 2,943.75 |
| 5 | $ 41,355 | $ 3,446.25 |
| 6 | $ 47,385 | $ 3,948.75 |
The free repairs provided by volunteers and contractors can include:
Louisa St Steps ProjectOakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
OPDC is pleased to report that work on the Louisa Street steps project is moving ahead. Join us for a public meeting with other community members to review the design, ask questions, and provide feedback.For more information, contact Tara Sherry-Torres at tarat@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 17
No meeting on Jan 16, 2014.
Application