Drink For Pink Oakland
Thursday, February 25, 2016
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Peter’s Pub
116 Oakland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Author: Dave
SAVE THE DATES:
FEBRUARY 22, 2016, JUNE 6, 2016 and SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
4:00-7:00 p.m. ! City-County Building, 6th Floor
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Small Business Resource Fair.
The Mayor's O ffice in partnership with the URA will host a complimentary, government focused, Small Business Resource Fair. The purpose of the event is to o er 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.
See attached flyer for more info,
REWARD FOR LOST KITTEN
From the owners: Chester is very adventurous and sneaks out all
the time…he hasn’t come back yet. We lost him on 1/28/16. He lives on Cato St. We love our kitty very much and his brothers miss him!
THANKS FOR HELPING!!
Please see attached flyer for contact info
Coaching-Boys-Into-Men-Training-Invite-Feb.-27-1.pdf
"Coaching Boys Into Men" Seminar Sat 2/27 At PNC Park
This 10am-3pm training session will prepare coaches to implement CBIM this spring. Athletic directors, superintendents, interested coaches and other are invited to attend from 10-12 to learn more about this widely adopted program.
Hosted by Pirates Charities, FISA Foundation, and United Way of Southwestern PA
RSVP required by 2/19.
See flyer attached for more info.
Tax season is just around the corner. Luckily, there are free tax assistance programs available to individuals who may need help completing their tax forms.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will become available from February 1st to April 15, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30am to 2:30pm. To make an appointment, dial 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778. Appointments are held in various government offices throughout the city. For more information on VITA, click here.
In addition, United Way's 2-1-1 line also offers volunteer tax assistance at various other locations throughout the city. Appointments should also be made by dialing dial 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778.
SAVE ENERGY, SAVE MONEY
This spring 500 Households in Uptown and Oakland will receive free energy-saving tools and tips through participation in a one-year energy saving challenge.
Participate in the Energy Efficiency Challenge
Sign up to receive 12 free DIY energy efficiency tools for participation in a 12-month energy efficiency challenge. You will get information and guidance from your own neighbors on ways to lower your energy bills.
Apply for Home Weatherization Plus Services
30 single-family, owner-occupied homes will be selected to receive an initial energy audit, weatherization services (like air sealing and insulation), and any repairs determined necessary by the audit team.
Get Involved: Be an Energy Coach
Energy Coaches will attend free training and planning sessions to help roll out the program to these neighborhoods, organize distribution of tips and tools, and gather feedback from participants.
Check the attached flyer for more info.
Tickets go on sale Jan. 27 for “Alec’s Playlist,” a special Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert on April 16 featuring actor, director and producer Alec Baldwin and music director Manfred Honeck.
The program will feature music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz, Igor Stravinsky and Gustav Mahler.
Baldwin will host the evening, and talk about his favorite moments in music, how and why classical music is important to him, and how pieces of music have transformed moments in his life.
The actor spent time in Pittsburgh last year film “Concussion” with Will Smith.
The concert will start at 8 p.m. April 16 at Heinz Hall, Downtown. Admission is $25 to $105.
For more info go to pittsburghsymphony.org
Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
February 17, 6pm at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
February 18, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Southwestern PA Commission is scheduled to present their road safety audit of Bellefield Ave.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
The Snow Angels program matches neighbors with neighbors to shovel the walks of those who are unable to do this on their own. Volunteers impact lives in our community by ensuring our more vulnerable neighbors continue to have access to essential services such as home-delivered meals and medications during the harsh winter months.
Traffic Advisory
Traffic AdvisoryForbes Avenue Lane Closures
Furthest Left Driving Lane:
- This lane closure is due to a new project that is adjacent to SkyVue
- Due to such close proximity and zero laydown area, the City awarded a permit to close off the farthest left driving lane to allow the project team for the hotel to have space to store necessary equipment and materials
- The lane is, and will remain closed from now – February of 2017
- However, only half of the length of the lane between Craft and Halket (the portion in front of hotel project site – to – Halket, or, second 1/2 of block) will remain closed. The portion from Craft to the hotel site (approx. first 1/2 of the block) will re-open when SkyVue is finished later this year
Parking Lane:
- This will remain closed for the remainder of the SkyVue project schedule
- The parking lane will remain closed through the duration of the hotel project, February 2017. But this is the same as the driving lane – only the portion in front of the hotel – to – Halket will be closed