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

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.

A sobering note from a Point Breeze resident:

Just a word of caution; I was robbed at gunpoint on Friday afternoon at 3pm, on Selwyn Street, by my car. They were after cash and they got some. Theywere on foot. (A fellow was robbed the same way last Tuesday on Hastings, the 200 block.) I had just unloaded the groceries, went out to lock the car and they came up behind me. About 18 to 20, one was black and slim, had a hood, a large silver revolver. The other was brown, had a mustache, a knitted hat, and a brown jacket with some leather, two toned, probably a sports team. Anyhow, I could identify them if they catch them.

We love our neighborhood and a couple bad actors can cause considerable havoc for a short time. Confident they will be caught. But right now, they seem to be roaming the East End in daylight looking for people who are by themselves.

I wasn’t afraid but was rather ticked off. Hope the police patrol the East End a little more aggressively for a while. No need to reply. Just be wary of strangers if you’re walking.
Report anything you think strange. Thanks.

You can pass the word on to your neighbors.
Ray Werner

Quantum Theatre
Cymbeline
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Karla Boos
July 31 – August 24
Outdoors, Rose Garden, Mellon Park
A “Robot 250 project” - collaboration with The Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University

Point Breeze Nights
Thursday July 31 and Tuesday August 19
Pre-show reception at 6:30pm
in the Gordon Pavilion at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Performance at 8pm
Special discounted tickets available from ProArts Tickets
Call 412.394.3353 to purchase

Is it a comedy, a tragedy, a romance? Like Quantum, Shakespeare’s Cymbeline breaks all the rules and doesn’t care. At it’s heart are many journeys. Broken families stumble back together and characters struggle through dense fog to emerge whole. Cymbeline is a tale about who we are, where we come from and how we find our way home.

Illah Nourbaksh and his team at the Robotics Institute work with Quantum team to add a unique element to the production. It depends upon surprise… but we will reveal that robotics technology will allow the audience to affect the production, and we invite each viewer’s participation in a way that’s fun.

Quantum hopes you’ll attend one of two Point Breeze Nights! Quantum loves the residents of Bill Peduto’s Point Breeze district for tolerating their presence in such a beautiful, well-used park. On two evenings, July 31 and August 19, Bill hosts a pre-show party at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts followed by a performance of the play. Point Breeze residents will receive a special discount.

For information on Cymbeline, and other special events such as Book Club Night, visit http://www.quantumtheatre.com/season/cymbeline/

Tuesday, 29 April, 7:30pm

St. Bede’s Church
Senior Room
Corner of S. Dallas and Willard

This meeting is a follow-up Block Watch meeting held on 4 March.

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****  CANCELED ****

After reviewing our date of October 8^th which is the beginning of Yom Kippur, we have decided to cancel the event and to reschedule at a more conducive time. 

Grand Opening

Celebration

Date TBD

We are an equal rights and opportunity school district.

Please join Principal Sarah Sumpter, Pittsburgh Sterrett staff, parents, students, community members

and District staff to celebrate Pittsburgh Sterrett’s Grand Opening.

Guests will enjoy student-led tours of the newly renovated facility and attend a brief reception held in

the school’s new cafeteria. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in the school’s new gymnasium

(entrance on Reynolds Street).

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Grand Opening Celebration

Monday, October 27, 2008

5:00 - 7:00PM

You are cordially invited to attend the

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Please join Principal Sarah Sumpter, Pittsburgh Sterrett Staff, parents, students, community members and District staff to celebrate Pittsburgh Sterrett’s Grand Opening.

Guests will enjoy student-led tours of the newly renovated facility and attend a brief reception held in the school’s new cafeteria.  The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in the school’s new gymnasium (entrance on Reynolds Street).

Where:     Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Gymnasium

7100 Reynolds Street - Pittsburgh, PA 15208

412-247-7870

The SPBO presents Light Up Night on Friday, December 5th from 6:30-9:00pm.

Point Breeze Light Up Night