Month: February 2016

02/27 2016

Open House: 2 S Oakland Homes, 2 Days – Thu 3/3 4-6:30pm, Sun 3/6 1-3:30pm

3329 Juliet Street – $215,000
3238 Ward Street – $125,000
 
Thursday, March 3 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
 
Walk to work- be home in minutes! Newly renovated, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Enjoy Schenley Park and museums in your neighborhood. Special financing for moderate income buyers. No investors; for owner-occupancy only.
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02/26 2016

[Oakland Traffic Advisory For Bigelow Blvd Between Fifth & Forbes Fri-Sat 2/26-28

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Traffic Advisory

Upcoming Events in Oakland to Close Bigelow Boulevard between Fifth/Forbes Avenue

On Friday, February 26, 2016, a ‘March’ will be held from 4 – 5 p.m. as part of the USAS/USW national conference being held in Pittsburgh from February 26-27, 2016. Set-up will begin at 2:45 p.m. Bigelow Boulevard is to close from 2:30 – 5 p.m.

On Saturday, February 27, 2016, a ‘March for Bernie’ will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Set-up for volunteers begins at 9 a.m. Bigelow Boulevard is to close from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will march from Bigelow Boulevard to Market Square via Fifth Avenue. Anticipate travel delays as participants, estimated to be 2,000 make their way to Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh.

02/25 2016

Old Oakland Photos Needed

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On Friday, March 18, Mayor Peduto, in light of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial, will be celebrating the city of Pittsburgh’s incorporation in the lobby of the City County Building. The Oakland Business Improvement District, in collaboration with the Oakland Planning & Development Corporation and the Oakland Transportation Management Association, will be holding a table showcasing Oakland’s transformation over the years. If you, or anyone you know, have any old pictures of Oakland and you’re willing to share them for this display. The photos can be anything – from residential Oakland, to the business district; from the universities to the cultural amenities – they’d be happy to take a look!
We wouldn’t mind having pics of our neighborhood for our own photo display on the website!
If you need help scanning  let us know.
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02/25 2016

Mar 2016 – Oakwatch Mtg 3/16 Noon, Green Team Mtg 3/17 6pm

Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
?March? 1?6?,? 12pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, located at 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
They ask you to please RSVP.?
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Oakwatch webpage

Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
?March 17, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team webpage

02/25 2016

Cops & Kids Summer Camp 2016

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The Cops & Kids Summer Camp represents a unique experience for Pittsburgh area youth to understand and explore all aspects of policing and public safety.

For one week, campers will experience positive interactions with police officers. The curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s knowledge of public safety, as well as, reinforcing positive decision-making.

It is our objective to encourage campers to start early being responsible for their actions. This year we are focusing on education, keeping them “Promise Ready” during the summer months.

The goal of Cops & Kids is to help build self esteem, self awareness, and a better understanding what it takes to become a good citizen.

The Camp Sessions will be held:

  • July 18-22 – CCAC/Allegheny Campus (Northside)
  • July 25-29 – Duquesne University
  • August 1-5 – University Of Pittsburgh

See the attached flyer and application for more information.

pdf icon Cops-Kids-Camp-16-flyer.pdf
pdf icon 2016-Summer-Camp-application-ONLINE-PDF.pdf

02/24 2016

EEFC Three Season Gardening Workshop – Thu 3/31 7pm

Garden Dreams invites you to learn how to successfully optimize your growing space from spring through fall. They'll discuss what to grow when, pest management, season extension, succession planting, plant hardiness, and so much more!
 
Hannah Reiff & Danielle Marvit, Garden Dreams 
Thursday, March 31st, 7 PM 
POWER/EEFC Conference Room
Click here for more info on East End Food Co-op Events
02/24 2016

EEFC Shopping On A Budget Workshop – Thu 3/17 7pm

Maintaining a healthy diet doesn't have to break the bank! This presentation will detail several ways to stretch your grocery budget, and there will be plenty of time for discussion so attendees can swap tips and tricks of their own as well.
 
Patrick McHale, EEFC Promotions & Merchandising Coordinator
Thursday, March 17th, 7 PM 
POWER/EEFC Conference Room
Click here for more info on EEFC Events
02/23 2016

PAT Fare Rate Public Hearings – Downtown Wed 2/24 Or Oakland Tue 3/8

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To learn more and share your opinions, attend the Port Authority’s Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the William Penn Ballroom at the Omni William Penn Hotel.
OR
Tuesday, March 8 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Connolly Ballroom at Alumni Hall. 
Those wishing to speak may call 412-566-5187 in order to register. E-mail farepolicy@portauthority.org for more information.
Click on the picture above for a printable flyer.
02/18 2016

Call For Artists For Forbes Digital Plaza

Innovation Oakland’s 21st Century Forbes Digital Plaza Wants You!
 
The Oakland Business Improvement District is now accepting submissions of graphic and digital arts for its 21st Century Forbes Digital Plaza. Located at the highly visible corner of Forbes Avenue and South Bouquet Street in the heart of central Oakland, this premiere pedestrian plaza is a new approach to public space. Equipped with two LED screens, the Forbes Digital Plaza acts as both a digitized community-happenings board and an expansive digital arts gallery. Show off your creativity to the thousands that live, work and visit Oakland!