South Point Breeze Organization

Volunteers Needed for the Bonfire

January 30th, 2009

The bonfire is just days away!

The success of community events such as this one depend on volunteers. We still have several opportunities to help.

Set Up (1-4 pm) - The bulk of the set up will occur between 1-3, then just a few people will be needed to help the restaurants with set up.

The Bonfire (4-8 pm) - There will be the need for some people to help with various activities during the bonfire. Also, at this time we will need help with the hay ride (drivers, line managers).

Breakdown/Clean up (8-10 pm.) Although the fire stays lit until 10pm, the activities and food will end around 8 pm. We will need help then with breaking down tables, etc. (This shouldn’t take the whole two hours.)

Sunday am Clean up. (tba) We need to leave the field clear of all debris. People will be need to remove wood scrap/ashes and gather debris that was missed the night before.

Any amount of time that you can give would be appreciated. We especially need help during the clean up times (Many hands make light work!). Contact lyndawrenn@comcast.net to volunteer.

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Neighborhood Bonfire

January 30th, 2009

South Point Breeze Bonfire
Saturday, October 3rd
Sterrett School Field
4pm

- Exotic Animal Show
- DJ
- Food
- and more!

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Bring Back the Bonfire

January 29th, 2009

Thursday, August 6 at 8 pm at Frick Park Market
We’ll discuss the bonfire and the future of the South Point Breeze Organization.

Click on the flyer below to view it full size.

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Community Meeting for the Restoration of the Mellon Park Walled Garden

January 24th, 2009

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10am
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Simmons Hall
1047 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
If you are not able to attend the lecture, please join us for a community meeting on Saturday, April 25th at 10am. This meeting is free and open to the public. During the community meeting, the artist will present her proposal for the work of art that will be located in the lawn of the Walled Garden. The landscape architect will present their plans for the rest of the garden restoration.

A selection panel facilitated by the Office of Public Art chose artist Janet Zweig to become a member of the design team for the restoration of the Mellon Park Walled Garden. This restoration will be completed in honor of Ann Katherine Seamans, who enjoyed spending time in the garden.
The 35-acre Mellon Park spans Fifth Avenue in Shadyside and is the former Richard Beatty Mellon estate. Dating to 1935, the Walled Garden is a classic work of landscape architecture by Vitale and Geiffert, containing sculpture by Edmond R. Amateis. Anchored at one end with a flagstone terrace and fountain, the garden is enclosed on three sides by brick and stone, and features a central rectangular lawn surrounded by plantings and flagstone walkways. In addition to Ms. Zweig’s artwork, the project encompasses restoration and improvements to the Walled Garden, including the main entry, seating, trees and perennial flower beds. The restoration of the garden is being designed by La Quatra Bonci, a local landscape architecture firm.

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The Office of Public Art &amp;amp;amp; the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Present An Artist Lecture with Janet Zweig

January 24th, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

6:00 – 7:30pm
The Ellis School
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

The Office of Public Art and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy presents an artist lecture with Janet Zweig. Janet is an artist from Brooklyn, NY who has worked on public art projects throughout the country. She is currently on the design team for the restoration of the Walled Garden in Mellon Park. Join us as Janet talks about her recent and upcoming public art projects and her proposal for the Ann Katharine Seamans Memorial Garden. Stay after the lecture and join us for a reception with the artist.
The lecture is free, but registration is requested. Register on www.ProArtsTickets.org or call 412.394.3353

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Community Meeting — 10/29 @ 7pm

October 27th, 2008

Thursday, October 29th
7:00 p.m.
St. Bede Meeting Room
(enter at corner of Dallas and Willard)

Discussion at the meeting will include the following:
- Light Up Night Planning
- SPBO Insurance policy
- Landscaping costs for Paper Street
- Treasurer’s Report
- Fundraising Activities
- Bonfire Debriefing….what can we do better next year?

Everyone in the community is invited to participate! The SPBO is here as your neighborhood organization — to reflect the ideas and concerns of our community.

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Traffic/Road changes around the Bakery Square project

September 2nd, 2008

As part of the Bakery Square project, the developers are asking for changes to Penn and 5th Avenue.

The proposed family of legislation supports the roadway improvements proposed and approved by the City Planning Commission, Department of Public Works, and PennDOT for the Bakery Square development project. These improvements include the widening of Penn Avenue to allow for a center left turn lane into the development site, new traffic signal equipment at adjacent intersections, the construction of a shared use path through Mellon Park along Penn Avenue, and the addition of a right turn lane from Penn Avenue east bound to Fifth Avenue.

View the PDF for the map and additional details. Bakery Square Proposed Legislation

We asked Councilman Peduto’s office about provisions for walking and biking, to which he responded

left hand turn signals with timed lights can help pedestrian safety if timed down pedestrian stages are included. Bump outs, painted and lit crosswalks and putting the bike lane in the park could all help as well. I will ask Dan [Gillman] to contact bike pittsburgh today and get a list of suggestions.

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Sterrett School Open House — TONIGHT

September 1st, 2008

From Mary Beth

I ran into Sterrett School Principal Sarah Sumpter late Friday as I was completing the permits for the bonfire, and she asked me to invite the community to an OPEN HOUSE AT STERRETT SCHOOL on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tours of the new facility will be given.
The tour was initially scheduled for parents, but she said folks often stop in and ask to see the facility, so she thought she would put it out there for anyone to stop in, while they will have hosts available to give tours.

So, again, tonight, 5-7pm, Sterrett School Open House!

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Car Vandalism on Fennimore

January 27th, 2008

A resident wrote to share some details on recent vandalism…

I thought I would let you know that earlier this week there was a spate of car vandalism on Fennimore Street, the block between Gettysburg and Hastings. At least one, probably two cars were keyed and a large tree branch was placed on the hood of another car. It probably happened between 9.15 and 10 pm the evening of Tuesday, June 24th. Thought this might be of interest, considering the other strange activities going on nearby recently.

— AL

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SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS Kick-Off Meeting

January 27th, 2008

It’s not too late to reserve a seat at the SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS Kick-Off!

Contact amacurak@pcrg.org or (412) 391-6732 x210 ASAP to save your spot!

SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS is a collaborative network of block watches across Pittsburgh. Sponsored by PCRG, our goal is to bring neighborhood public safety activists together to share strategies, discuss root causes of crime across communities, receive training from public safety experts, and build safe communities from the grass roots up.

For cross-community discussion, best practices sharing and training and information on recent changes to Pittsburgh-area public safety programs and policies, join us at our kick-off from 12-4 PM on Saturday, June 28th in the Bayer Hall Rotunda at Duquesne University, Uptown Pittsburgh.

Please let us know if you are coming or thinking about coming by RSVP’ing to amacurak@pcrg.org or (412) 391-6732 x210 as soon as possible.

Duquesne University is served by the 61, 71, and 500 buslines and Steel Plaza “T” station. Parking will be validated.

Iif you received this and know someone who’d be interested, pass along the date/time and RSVP information - the more people and groups that participate, the stronger the network and the learning

It’s not too late! RSVP now!

PCRG Safe Neighborhoods Kick-Off
June 28th, 2008 - 12-4 PM
Bayer Hall Rotunda
at Duquesne University,
Uptown Pittsburgh
RSVP to amacurak@pcrg.org or
(412) 391-6732 x210 ASAP.

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Volunteers Needed for the Bonfire

Neighborhood Bonfire

Bring Back the Bonfire

Community Meeting for the Restoration of the Mellon Park Walled Garden

The Office of Public Art &amp;amp;amp; the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Present An Artist Lecture with Janet Zweig

Community Meeting — 10/29 @ 7pm

Traffic/Road changes around the Bakery Square project

Sterrett School Open House — TONIGHT

Car Vandalism on Fennimore

SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS Kick-Off Meeting

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