Archive for September, 2007

City Wide Public Safety Meeting

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

CITYWIDE CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
HOSTED BY ZONE 4 & 5
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 at 6pm
KINGSLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
6435 FRANKSTOWN AVE.
(AT THE CORNER OF FRANKSTOWN AVE. & EAST LIBERTY BLVD.)
Officer Matthew White
Zone Four
Crime Prevention/Crime Analysis
5858 Northumberland St.
Pittsburgh PA 15217
412-422-6559

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts’ Ira H. Gordon Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
evite
You are invited to Ira H. Gordon Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony by Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
 

Please extend this invitation to our South Point Breeze neighbors. Hope to see you on Oct 19th.

  VIEW EVITE INVITATION  
 
 
 

Pittsburgh New Church Plant Swap

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

The Pittsburgh New Church is having a plant swap on Saturday, October 6th at 12:30pm. Anyone who would like to share plants is welcome to set them by the wall in front of the church. The plants should be in a container, free of weeds, and with a label. You do not have to bring plants to take some home.

The Pittsburgh Science & Technology Secondary Learning Community: A Community Discussion

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 5:30 to 8:30p.m

Reizenstein School, 129 Denniston Avenue, East Liberty 

Learn about plans to open this new school, potentially with 6th – 9th graders in August of 2008.  This is an opportunity to gather information about the innovative design and offer your feedback.  Pittsburgh Public Schools will present the information and incorporate community feedback into the plans.  Parents, students, and anyone interested in public education and high school reform are encouraged to attend.  

Space is limited! Light dinner provided.  Childcare is available for registrants with children ages 1 and up.  

The deadline to register has been extended! To RSVP click HERE or call 412-258-2660!  

Our Co-Sponsors: Community Technical Assistance Center, Communities in Schools of Allegheny County, Good Schools Pennsylvania, The Education Policy and Leadership Center, The Pittsburgh Project, Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Urban Youth Action, Wireless Neighborhoods & YouthPlaces. 

 

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts - Upcoming Events

Friday, September 14th, 2007
1.        Register for Classes and Workshops
2.        Visit Our Galleries - New exhibits open Sept 14
3.        Shop @ the Center
4.        IN-TENT - Live Music - Sept 18
5.        Donate your Minolta X370S camera
6.        Support PF/PCA
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1. Register now for Fall Art Classes
Catalog available on line
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Scaife Building
One last blast of summer art classes next week:
Glass Bead Camp
Darlene Durrwachter Rushing
JMG 108 - Level: All
Sculpture Studio
1 Wednesday, 1 Thursday, 1 Friday
September 5, 6 and 7
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
$215 members, $240 non-members (fee includes all bead making materials)
Take advantage of the only workshop in the region on flame working with
portable, inexpensive hot head torches. Use rods of glass from Italy to
make beautiful beads. Follow an introductory lecture with hours on the
torches. Returning students will be introduced to new techniques on day
two and three. Bring a bag lunch. A list of household items sent upon
registration.
There are scholarship awards available for individuals
demonstrating financial need.
For complete information about classes
and financial aid, visit http://www.pittsburgharts.org/school/
Or call 412.361.0455.
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2. Visit Our Galleries
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Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Marshall Building
Galleries are currently closed.
Opening September 14th
Delanie Jenkins
2007 Artist of the Year
Adam Grossi
2007 Emerging Artist of the Year
The Artist of the Year exhibit is a trademark exhibit
of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and a tradition
since 1949.
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Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Melwood Gallery
Visit www.pghfilmmakers.org for more information
Now through September 2nd
Inner Gallery:
Enduring Hearts, Armand Wright
Outer Gallery
We Will Dance Again, by David Grim
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3. Shop @ the Center
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Marshall Building
The Shop @ the Center has beautiful, hand-crafted
gifts for all your gift giving needs. Stop in and see
our expanded array of glass pieces and limited edition
glasses with the Center logo - collect all 6.
The Shop is open during the change of exhibits.
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4. IN-TENT, Improvised Music Series
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Marshall Building Tent
Tuesday, September 18, 7 pm, $10 in advance, $12 at the door
From Between Trio
A collaboration of musicians from three continents: Tatsuya
Nakatani, percussionist from Japan and now living in the US;
Michel Doneda, saxophonist from France; and Jack Wright,
saxophonist from the US. The trio has evolved through their
touring efforts and their search for new musical experience.
This is no ad hoc group, but a story of each player finding
those others who will create just the right musical challenge
and chemistry, then taking it further.
Support provided by Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour.
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5. Donate your Minolta X370S camera
Have you made the complete switch to digital and your 35mm
camera is gathering dust? The Equipment Office is in need of
Minolta X370S cameras for use by students taking introductory
photography classes. If you have a camera to donate, please
contact Joe Morrison at joe@pghfilmmakers.org.
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6. Support PF/PCA
Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts depend
on the generous support individuals like you to provide quality
arts education programming, exhibitions and service to artists.
Donate on line at www.pittsburgharts.org.
Become a member and enjoy: discounts on classes at Pittsburgh
Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; free admission to
all exhibitions; discounts  at all three Pittsburgh Filmmakers
theaters; 10% off purchases at the Shop; plus special mailings
and invitations.
United Way Contributor Choice #2621
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Shop and Galleries
Tues-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm
Sun, 12-5 pm
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412.361.0873
www.pittsburgharts.org
info@pittsburgharts.org

[Aplus] A+ Schools Fall Forum Series

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SESSION! 

It is time to focus our energy on supporting children in schools.  A+ Schools has created a series of our community discussions titled “Pathways to Student Success”.  It is designed to explore critical issues and opportunities for improving student outcomes.  Please join us to listen, learn and participate in making our schools great. It is time to focus our energy on supporting children in schools.  A+ Schools has created a series of our community discussions titled .  It is designed to explore critical issues and opportunities for improving student outcomes.  Please join us to listen, learn and participate in making our schools great.

Please share this information with your family, friends and constituents and join us for both of these exciting events.  Keep an eye out for more community discussions planned through the rest of the Fall into Winter 2008! 

JOIN US FOR… 

The Pittsburgh High School for Science & Technology: A Community Discussion will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Reizenstein School, 129 Denniston Avenue, East Liberty.    

 Learn about plans to open this new school beginning with a 9th grade class in August 2008.  This is an opportunity to offer your feedback.  Pittsburgh Public Schools will present the information and incorporate community feedback into the plans.  Anyone interested in high schools and high school reform is encouraged to attend.  

RSVP by Tuesday, September 11, 2007 

 

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Making a Choice: An Orientation to the Options in the Pittsburgh Public Schools will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM at the Center for Creative Play, 1400 South Braddock Avenue, Regent Square.  

Discover the options in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.  Find out about enrolling your child in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes and learn about the magnet programs.  Information on individual schools will also be available.  Parents of young children are encouraged to attend.  

RSVP by Thursday, September 13, 2007 

 

RSVP online by clicking here or by calling 412-258-2660.  Space is limited

Light dinner provided.  Childcare is available for registrants with children ages 1 and up.   

 

Our Co-SponsorsCommunity Technical Assistance Center, Communities in Schools of Allegheny County, Good Schools Pennsylvania, The Education Policy and Leadership Center, The Pittsburgh Project, Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Urban Youth Action, Wireless Neighborhoods & YouthPlaces.   

Become a Member of Cub Scout Pack 109!

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

I am the new Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 109,
and wanted to invite you and your son to join my son, Jimmy, and me at our first scout meeting of the year. 

Cub scouting is for boys in 1st-5th grade.  
 
Pack 109 is now meeting at a new location:
    STERRETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
    on So. Lang. in Point Breeze
    Every other Monday night from 6:45-8:00pm
 
First meeting:  Mon. Sept. 10 - 6:45pm
Weather permitting we will meet in the playground.   
The kids will play while the parents have a brief meeting,
then we’ll all go for a hike in Frick Park. 
(Rain: meet in the school.)
 
Future meetings will begin at 6:45 in the 2nd floor
auditorium (entrance on So. Lang, then take the stairs
at either end of the hall up to the 2nd floor).  Den
meetings will be held in 4 adjacent classrooms. 
 
2007 meeting dates:  9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5,
11/19, 12/3, 12/17.
 
Laurie Cunningham
lcunningham123@verizon.net
412-731-5236

The Green Scene for Homeowners: Reducing Your Bill$

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

The Green Building Alliance and Community Design Center of Pittsburgh have teamed up to offer this first-ever series geared to the residential market. This third program features representatives from Conservation Consultants, Inc., who will offer money-saving tips to reduce energy and water bills.

Cost: $15 for GBA members; $20 for nonmembers

Location:
Construction Junction
214 N. Lexington St., Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Time:
Saturday, 9/15/2007
10 a.m. - noon
[Register]

Community Meeting

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Tuesday, September 18th @ 8pm
Dennis’ House (corner of LeRoi and Reynolds)

This meeting is open to the entire neighborhood.

The agenda (still be planned)includes:

  • Block Captain assignments
  • Light Up Night planning
  • more…

See you there!

Block Party: Le Roi Street

Friday, July 27th, 2007