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. 
 
 

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

Got Drugs?  
 
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
 
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm at the Zone 4 Police Station 5358 Northumberland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
or these other Oakland locations:
  • UPMC, Falk Pharmacy: Falk Medical Bldg, 2nd Floor Lobby, 3601 Fifth Ave
  • UPMC, UPMC Presby, Prescription Shop, 1st Fl, 200 Lothrop St
  • UPMC, Forbes Pharmacy of WPIC: Oxford Bldg, 7th Fl, 3501 Forbes Ave
  • UPMC, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Main Lobby, 1st Fl, 300 Halket St
  • Pitt Police, University Pharmacy, 103 University Pl
   

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Make money & build your resume this summer
  
Apply now for the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program at School 2 Career’s office in Oakland. Students can apply until May 9th on:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
  • Wednesdays: 9 am – 7:45 pm
  • Saturday, May 7: 12 pm – 4 pm 
Apply at the Oakland Career Center at 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Check out the attached flyer for more info.    

Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission giving away seedlings Friday, April 29 in Market Square
 
Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission will partner to host a tree seedling giveaway for Arbor Day Friday, April 29 in Market Square. Tree Pittsburgh will be in Market Square at 10 a.m. and the seedling giveaway will begin at 11:30. The giveaway will end at 2 p.m.or whenever the seedlings run out – whichever comes first. Distribution of trees is on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
All seedlings given away this year were grown locally at Tree Pittsburgh’s Heritage Nursery, with seeds from Pittsburgh trees. Seedlings included in the giveaway are tulip poplar, white oak, yellow buckeye, umbrella magnolia and pawpaw. All seedlings planted will go towards Tree Pittsburgh’s goal of planting 10,000 trees in 2016, in honor of their tenth anniversary.   

As part of the April Green Team meeting Grassroots Green Homes and Solarize Allegheny will attend to discuss their respective projects for Oakland Residents.
Go Solar Workshop for Oakland-Uptown Homeowners
Date: Thurs., April 21   ·   Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Community: Oakland-Uptown
Oakland Career Center REGISTER HERE