JASMINE TATE CONCERT @ The Corner, Saturday, March 29th. Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:00pm. $5 cover. Featuring this up-and-coming neo-soul indie artist with amazing talent.
03/03 2014
PITT’S KIDS SUMMER CAMP for ages 3-12 beginning June 23rd. Develop your child’s abilities through progressive instruction in swimming and other activities and sports! Discounts available. Find brochure for more info at www.cll.pitt.edu
FREESTYLE FRIDAY OPEN MIC @ The Corner, Friday, March 14th starting at 8pm. Spoken word, poetry, prose … come share your talents and hear other’s work. Contact Nadine Masagara-Taylor (412) 683-1400 for more info. Free event, donations accepted.
Teen Underground Cafe: Open Mic Night
Saturday, March 22, 2014
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Calling TEEN poets, lyricists, musicians, actors, and performing artists of all kinds!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Hill District invites you to showcase your talents at the Teen Underground Café: Open Mic Night.
We provide a PA system, microphones, guitars, amplifiers, drum kits, projector, and a place to plug in beats. You provide your voice, musical chops, video or audio productions, and a generous ear.
Snacks will be provided, and participants will be scouted to be paid participants in the Teen Underground Café Presents… events at CLP — Main.
Sponsor: PNC Charitable Trust
02/28 2014
If you’re interested in a free tree for the sidewalk, please fill out the application and bring it to the next OHC meeting Wednesday March 12, or give or mail it to David Zwier at 235 Atwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The deadline to have them as part of this neighborhood grouping is Saturday March 15. There will be a site inspection for each application, because not all locations are suitable for trees.
You can also volunteer to help plant and maintain the trees. More info on TreeVitalize Pittsburgh’s website
There is a PDF version you can print and fill out by hand, or the DOC version, you can fill out electronically, print and sign.
Tree-Planting-Request-Form_2014.pdf
Tree-Planting-Request-Form_USE-ME-14_02.doc
Mayor William Peduto giving high school students full voting power on public schools task force
PITTSBURGH, PA – City high school students, don’t miss your chance to tell Mayor Peduto what to do.
The deadline is next week for Pittsburgh Public Schools high schoolers to apply for a spot on Mayor William Peduto’s task force on public education. The 21-member body will meet through the spring and summer to study and recommend ways to strengthen our public schools and surrounding communities, and issue a report at the start of the next school year. For more information on the task force, click here.
School officials, community leaders and parents are part of the task force but the mayor wants students to help as well. He’s reserved three spots for Pittsburgh high school students, each of whom will serve with full voting power. Here’s how to apply:
Go to http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/education-task-force and fill out an application form. You also need to submit via the website a resume and a one page letter to the Mayor explaining why they would like to serve on the task force. Applications and all materials are due by March 7, 2014.
Drink for Pink 
Meet Oakland’s Celebrities and enjoy a night of Pink
Cocktails, Pink Auction, tasty hors d’oeuvres and more!
Guest of Honor:
Charlie Batch – Pittsburgh Steelers QB & Founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation
Guest Bartenders:
Talia Piazza Neighborhood Allies Marketing & Program Coordinator
Dan Gilman Pittsburgh City Councilman
Bruce Kraus Pittsburgh City Councilman
Corey O’ Connor Pittsburgh City Councilman
Jay Costa PA Senator
Dr. John Wilds Pitt Superstar
Paul Chryst Pitt Football Head Coach
New this year….Drink for Pink will be held in 3 locations! On February 26 from 5 – 7 pm, put your pink on and
meet your friends at any of these locations! Check out the guest bartenders and special guests.
• Oakland Business Improvement District will be at THE PORCH in Schenley Park – Click here for information
• Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will be at Andy’s Wine Bar in the Fairmont Hotel – Click here for information
• South Side Chamber of Commerce will be at Local Bar + Kitchen, 1515 E. Carson St. – Click here for information
OPDC is now accepting applications for the 2014 Residential Façade Grant program. The program restores historic character to our neighborhood’s homes, instills pride in our community and catalyzes neighborhood investment.
The Façade Grant Program is available to residential property owners in all four neighborhoods of Oakland – Central, North, South and West. With a limit of $5,000 per grant, awardees receive a 1 to 1 match for an owner-occupied building, and a 1 to 2 match for a non-owner-occupied building.
Last year, OPDC awarded $21,000 in grants. Projects included roof and gutter repairs; painting; walkway and sidewalk repairs; landscaping; porch repairs; window and door replacements; and wall and foundation repairs.
Join OPCD as they celebrate Oakland 2025 implementation
projects to-date and brainstorm ideas to continue the momentum.
Oakland 2025 Master Plan: Project Development Workshop
From code enforcement to housing development, greening projects, public art,
citizen engagement, and much more, the Oakland community is moving closer to the Oakland 2025 vision.
To keep things going in a positive direction, join your colleagues and community
members at a workshop to brainstorm even more Oakland 2025 implementation
action steps.
OPDC will host a session led by an independent facilitator. They will gather
information on existing projects and brainstorm ideas to move forward other
plan recommendations. They’ll also discuss ways to ensure our most vulnerable citizens have the resources and services they need to succeed here in Oakland.
March-2014-O-2025-Workshop-Flyer-2.pdf