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2018 COLLECTION EVENTS! 
 
Mark your 2018 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and household chemicals to usable building materials and unwanted medications – at upcoming collections sponsored by PRC and its partners. 
  
PRC provides Pennsylvania residents with options to conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2018. 
 
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City launches interactive online tool for access to budget 
  • How are your tax dollars spent?
  • How would you spend City money?
  • How would you balance the budget? 
The City of Pittsburgh has launched an online interactive tool in order to engage constituents regarding the budget and collect feedback. 
 
The Office of Management and Budget announced the launch of Balancing Act, which includes features simulating users' own capital budget and operating budget, as well as a tax receipt tool to show an individual's contributions to the city, according to a news release. 
 
The tool also aims to allow for greater transparency and access for a better understanding of the process, according to the release. 
 
Click on the link below to use the tool and submit your budget as a recommendation to the city.

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The Commonwealth is a new church organization in Bellefield Towers and hosting a free dinner next week on Wed Apr 11 at 6pm. The menu is homestyle pot-roast with honey glazed carrots, a crusty dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookies. (Plus a portobello "pot roast" for vegetarians). 
 
The Commonwealth
100 N. Bellefield Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-701-1628   
 
 
There is also an event their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/commonwealthoakland/

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AN EVENING OF OAKLAND STORYTELLING
Save the Date! Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Falk Laboratory School (4060 Allequippa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261). 
 
Join OPDC in their new venue for delicious offerings from Legume, live Moth-style storytelling, and a celebration of OPDC's work to build a more equitable community for all. Formal invitation to follow. 
 
Visit OPDC's website for more info.
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Health Care Forum – Search For The Opiod Solution
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Panel 1-2:30pm – Resource Fair 2:30-3:30pm
Heinz Field – Hyundai Club
Open To The Public – Free Admission
Free Parking Provided In The Stage AE Lot. 
 
After a record 700-plus overdoses last year in Allegheny County alone, people throughout the Pittsburgh region, and the state, are striving to turn the corner on the opioid epidemic. As tens of thousands struggle with addiction to ever-more-potent narcotics, we'll bring together the leaders who are marshaling resources, and the problem-solvers who know the city's hardest-hit streets. 
 
On April 19, Governor Wolf and local leaders will be discussing ways to address the opioid epidemic in our region at Heinz Field. Following the forum, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will host a roundtable that includes local individuals working towards solutions from recovery, treatment, and housing communities. 
 
Please share this event with your community. Register or learn more at the event website: http://promo.post-gazette.com/healthforum 
 
HARD-TO-RECYCLE EVENT
BRING YOUR HARD-TO-RECYCLE ITEMS!
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FORBES TOWER SURFACE LOT (corner of Atwood & Sennott Streets) 
 
ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE: Televisions, computers, computer monitors, cell phones, printers, microwaves, tires off rims, and more! 
 
YOU MUST BE AN OAKLAND RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE. ALL FEES ARE WAIVED.