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06/23 2015

11th Annual Jazz On The Hillside Event – Fri 6/26 5-9pm

the 11th Annual Jazz on the Hillside, sponsored by the Schenley Heights Community Development Program.  This year’s festivities will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 from 5pm-9pm at 3171 Ewart Drive, Pittsburgh PA  15219.
There is a suggested donation of $35 for those who attend the community event.  This year’s Jazz artists include: 
  • COL Jazz Band
  • Hill Jordan & Slide Worldwide
  • Howie Alexander
  • 41 Tuned
  • Tubby Daniels 

06/23 2015

Join the National Day of Action to Protect Summer Meals

Summer meals are a lifeline for hungry children when school is out. But federal funding for these programs is set to expire September 30.
Roughly one in five children in our region live in poverty and rely on free school meals to keep from going hungry. What do they do when school is out?
Thanks to federal funding they can head to neighborhood summer meal sites for 1-3 meals and a snack every day.
Click here to read more about the program and the efforts of Just Harvest to ensure continued funding.
06/18 2015

FREE CONCERT Celebrating Grand Reopening of Heinz Chapel TONIGHT Thur 6/18 7:30pm

GRAND REOPENING CONCERT
June 18, 2015 – 7:30pm
Celebrate the grand reopening of Heinz Chapel after the installation of a climate control system!
OvreArts, the resident ensemble of the chapel, will feature contemporary works for chamber orchestra, all of which were premiered on the community concert series at the chapel. The concert will also include several anthems composed by Theodore Finney, the first conductor of the Heinz Chapel Choir.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Click here to check out the website for more info

06/18 2015

Oakland Restaurant Week – June 22-27 – 6 Days – $6 Lunches

6 Days – $6 Lunches
Win FREE lunches for a month along with other great prizes.
For 6 days, participating Oakland restaurants will be offering lunch specials for $6.

Participating restaurants:
Hello Bistro
Original Milano Pizza
Tenders
Sciulli’s Pizza
McDonald’s
Fuel & Fuddle
Red Oak Café
Hilton Garden Inn
Peter’s Pub
Pamela’s Diner
Sushi Fuku
Prince of India
Golden Palace
Sincerely Yogurt
Sorrento’s Pizza Roma
Oakland Bakery & Market
AD’s Pittsburgh Cafe
Noodles & Company
Click here for more details on restaurant specials

06/16 2015

Public Meeting On Reconstruction Of Bigelow/Baum Blvd From Finland St to Morewood Ave Tue 6/23 7-9pm

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 11-0, invites the public to attend a public display of plan for the reconstruction of SR 0400, Section A38, Baum Boulevard between Findland Street and Morewood Avenue.
The project, located in the City of Pittsburgh, Allgeheny County, PA includes full depth reconstruction from the Eastbound off-ramp to Bloomfield Bridge to the Baum Avenue Bridge over the Port Authority of Allegheny County Busway, reconstruction of the bridge deck and mill and overlay of Baum Boulevard from the bridge to Morewood Avenue. It also includes reconstruction of ADA sidewalk ramps and traffic signal upgrades within the project limits and reconstruction of the pavement of the underpass ramp to the Bloomfield Bridge.
The purpose of the public meeting is to present the construction schedule and traffic patterns during construction.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 7-9pm at Courtyard Marriott, 5308 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
A brief presentation will be given followed by an open house format. PennDOT and their representatives will be available for discussion and to answer questions. Everyone who is interested in the project is invited to attend anytime during the above meeting hours.
Click here for the OTMA website post,and links to Official Notice and Map
06/15 2015

Schenley Plaza Activities June – October

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Schenley Plaza Activities
Fitness Programs (June – October)
  • Monday – Yoga – 12pm – 1pm
  • Wednesday – Zumba – 10am – 11am
  • Saturday – Yoga – 10am – 11am
  • Sunday – Tai Chi – 10am – 11am
Kids’ Day
Second Sunday of the month May – October
  • Free rides on the PNC Carousel
  • Entertainment for children
Music
WYEP Summer Music Series
  • Saturday, June 27
  • Friday, August 28
  • Friday, July 31
  • Friday, September 25
Pittsburgh Symphony Concert
  • Tuesday, September 1
Farmers’ Market at Schenley Plaza
  • Friday 3pm – 6pm?, ? – June through October

 

06/15 2015

WalkPittsburgh.org June Newsletter

About WalkPittsburgh
Our Mission: To make Pittsburgh one of America's most walkable cities.
Our Values: WalkPittsburgh provides resources and support to encourage walking as a viable commuting option, improve pedestrian safety, communicate the health and economic benefits of walking and ensure that walkability is factored into transportation and development plans. 
You can register for WalkPittsburgh at www.walkpittsburgh.org 
In this month's newsletter:
  • Pledge to Walk for Your Health
  • Summer Safe Walking Tips
  • How to Stock a First Aid Kit
  • WalkPittsburgh Recipe of the Month
  • WalkPittsburgh Champion Corner
  • WalkPittsburgh Event of the Month

Click here to view the newsletter online