06/10 2014

Schenley Park – Cinema In The Park – Sundays & Wednesdays = June 8 to Aug 31. 2014

Location: Flagstaff Hill
Dates: Sundays and Wednesdays, June 8 – August 31, 2014
Time: Dusk

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES AT FLAGSTAFF HILL

Come Early to enjoy mid-week musical performances before the movie begins. Bands perform on Flagstaff Hill Wednesdays from approximately 7-8p.m.

PARENT’S GUIDE TO MOVIE RATINGS

Not sure if a movie is suitable for your family? Click on the movie titles to review IMDB's Parent's Guide for each movie.

DATE	MOVIE
June 8	Here Comes the Boom (PG)
June 11	Man of Steel (PG-13) CONCERT: Center Stage Band
June 15	The Little Mermaid (G)
June 18	Iron Man 3 (PG-13) CONCERT: Gramsci Melodic
June 22	Monsters University (G)
June 25	Gravity (PG-13) CONCERT: Justin Fabus band
June 29	E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
July 2	Last Vegas (PG-13) CONCERT: Darryl & Kim
July 6	Space Jam (PG)
July 9	Thor: The Dark World (PG-13) CONCERT: L'Lamint Dance Band
July 13	Despicable Me 2 (PG)
July 16	Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) CONCERT: Shinizyn
July 20	Mary Poppins (not rated)
July 23	The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13) CONCERT: Frank Sintra Tribute
July 27	Big Miracle (PG)
July 30	42 (PG-13) CONCERT: Bruce Katz
August 3	Frozen (PG)
August 6	The Great Gatsby (PG-13) CONCERT: The Grid
August 10	Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G)
August 13	The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (PG-13) CONCERT: Muddy Kreek Blues Band
August 17	The Smurfs 2 (PG)
August 20	All Is Lost (PG-13) CONCERT: Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo
August 24	Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG)
August 27	Oblivion (PG-13) CONCERT: Bridgette Perdue
August 31	Planes (PG)

http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/cinema-schenley

06/10 2014

Info Session for Love Your Block Grants For Fall 2014 – Mon 6/16 6-7pm

CITY OF PITTSBURGH'S SERVEPGH ANNOUNCES INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON UPCOMING ROUND OF LOVE YOUR BLOCK

PITTSBURGH, PA – (June 9, 2014) On June 16, 2014, City of Pittsburgh representatives will be on hand to discuss and answer any questions about the fall round of Love Your Block applications. Fall applications will be released on Thursday, June 19 and deadline to apply will be Friday, July 11.

This season, the City will award up to $1,000 to purchase supplies and tools to implement a block improvement project. There are minor changes to program delivery this season and this is an opportunity to field any questions or concerns from applicants.

The informational session will give prospective organizations a chance to ask questions about the process, inquire about resources available in addition to the mini-grant, learn how to identify the owner of vacant parcels, and more.

WHAT: servePGH’s informational session on upcoming round of Love Your Block

WHERE: City-County Building, CitiStat conference room 646, 6th floor, Grant Street side, 414 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

WHEN: 6-7 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2014

For more information, visit http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/servepgh/loveyourblock or email servepgh@pittsburghpa.gov.

06/09 2014

55th Annual Dollar Bank 3 Rivers Arts Festival – 6/6-6/15

55th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 6-15, 2014, an iconic celebration of the arts in Pittsburgh

No admission fee. 10 days of music, theater, dance, public art installations, gallery exhibitions, a visual artist market, creative activities, food, and more.

http://www.3riversartsfest.org/about-three-rivers-arts-festival/an-introduction/

06/06 2014

Phipps Conservatory: Center for Sustainable Landscapes

"…in Oakland, right near Panther Hollow, something new has sprouted under the sun.

“We have enough solar panels right here to power 12 typical American homes and we use all that electricity to run this building,” said Richard Piacentini, the executive director of Phipps Conservatory."

http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/proud-be-pittsburgh-center-sustainable-landscapes/ngF34/

06/02 2014

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

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#

05/27 2014

Film Screening “The House I Live In” – Thur 6/19, 6pm at The Corner

Conscious Media @ The Corner: Screening of the film “The House I Live In” on Thursday, June 19th at 6pm, discussion to follow. This film reveals the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policies. This is a free event, donations accepted. Light refreshments provided. A wonderful opportunity to connect with others, inspire positive change and bring consciousness to our communities.

05/27 2014

Poetry And Music Tue, May 27 6pm at Kaufmann Ctr 1825 Centre Ave

Poetry and Music, Tuesday, May 27, 6:00pm, Kaufmann Center, 1825 Centre Avenue. See http://www.hillhouse.org/events/ for a full schedule and details.

05/27 2014

Rhythm, Rhyme and Reason for Social Justice @ The Corner on Fri, 5/30 and 6/27 at 7pm

Rhythm, Rhyme and Reason for Social Justice @ The Corner: A night of music, spoken word and social consciousness on Friday, May 30th and June 27 beginning at 7pm. Artists will share pieces that highlight social justice issues affecting our communities. Featured artist will be Faith Otey, a jazzy and soulful vocalist! Admission is only $3. Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Nadine Masagara-Taylor for more details at halisi.pr at gmail.com or 412.683.1400.

05/27 2014

Corner Cafe at 200 Robinson St Has New Summer Hours: Tues, Wed 3-7pm

The Corner Café at 200 Robinson Street has new summer hours! We’re now hosting community nights Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-7pm, beginning Tuesday, May 27th. So drop by for a cold drink, ice cream, games, and other summer festivities! (The Cafe is not open during morning hours at this time.)

05/21 2014

Volunteers needed for Oakland Housing Court Thurs 5/22

If you are able to go, please confirm attendance with Oakwatch: The Oakland Code Enforcement at Oakwatch @ opdc.org or (412) 621-7863 x27

3275 Parkview Avenue (continuance):

Violation: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway

Owner: Leonard and Marie A. Drak

64 Bates (continuance):

Violation: Overgrown weeds and grass

Owner: John A. Grabowski

214 S. Craig Street (continuance):

Violation: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway

Owner: Stanton Marlon

4527 Winthrop (continuance):

Violations: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway

Owner: Stanton Marlon

3302 Ward Street (continuance):

Violations: Failure to apply for certificate of occupancy and failure to secure certificate of occupancy

Owner: Justin Abraham

324 Semple Street:

Violations: Garbage and debris throughout property

Owner: Irene and Domenic DePasquale

244 Dunseith (progress hearing):

Violations: Multiple structural violations and garbage and debris and overgrowth

Owner: Eli Wasserman

All hearings are on Thursday, May 22nd, starting at 10am

Judge Ricciardi

The Maul Building, 1700 East Carson Street, Suite 300 on the 3rd Floor

Oakcliffe Community Organization