BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grounded Strategies - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://groundedpgh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grounded Strategies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20170312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20171105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20171003T143755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T143755Z UID:18835-1507989600-1508004000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Conversation. Connections. Impact: Making Change in Our Backyards\, an ioby Convening in Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:Conversations. Connections. Impact: Making change in our backyards\, an ioby convening in Pittsburgh. \nioby’s first-ever convening in Pittsburgh will celebrate neighbors who are building and investing in positive local change that creates a future for all in Pittsburgh. Learn from our city’s resident leaders who are raising funds with ioby\, and share your hopes for your neighborhood. \nThe program will feature an interactive PLACE IT! workshop by James Rojas\, an urban planner\, grassroots activist\, and artist who facilitates hands-on community visioning sessions to help residents connect and develop ideas together about equitable public space. \nWe can’t wait to have you with us! \nQuestions? Please contact dana@ioby.org\, or 917.817.2070 \nDraft Program Schedule: \n12:00 – 1:00 Hill District Walking Tour (Come along for this tour to hear from local ioby project collaborators and long-time neighborhood leaders – Please email dana@ioby.org if you plan to attend this special part of the day) \n2:00 – 2:25 Arrivals\, Welcome\, and Intros \n2:25 – 3:05 James Rojas hands-on PLACE IT! group workshop\, Part 1 (Build your favorite childhood memory) \n3:05 – 3:10 Break and Announcements \n3:10 – 4:20 ioby Leader Panel Presentations and Discussion (hear successes\, challenges and strategies for making positive change on the ground in Pittsburgh from project leaders working on murals\, community gardens and more – as well as from an ioby coach who can also share some tools and tricks) \nPanelists include: \nDwayne Barker\, Fineview & Perry Hilltop Community Pride Project \nLisa Freeman\, Manchester Growing Together Farm \nRamo Lord\, Exploring Labor’s Safety and Health Concerns \nBarbara Rudiak\, South Side Community Murals \nTacumba Turner\, Allendale Acres\, where we ‘eat to live’ \nLinda Wallen\, Pigeon Positivity \nDominique Williams\, ioby Leader Success Strategist \nEleanor Williams\, Northside Resource Mall \n4:20 – 5:00 James Rojas hands-on PLACE IT! group workshop\, Part 2 (Build your vision for an ideal Pittsburgh) \n5:00 – 6:00 Food\, Drink\, Mingle and Share Project Ideas \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/conversation-connections-impact-making-change-backyards-ioby-convening-pittsburgh/ LOCATION:Hill House Association\, 1835 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170720T200636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T142914Z UID:18517-1507370400-1507392000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:6th Annual Two Wheels Lots of Green: Bike Tour & Block Party DESCRIPTION:On a sunny October day\, GTECH celebrated Pittsburgh’s greenspace community with a guided bike tour and block party! This year’s Two Wheels Lots of Green event featured Pittsburgh’s East End. We rode 6.5 miles and made stops in Larimer\, Homewood\, and Wilkinsburg. \n2017 Featured Greenspace Projects & Partners \nAt each stop\, we spoke to community partners\, learning about their journey and the transformation of vacant spaces into activated places. \nStop 1: Ms. Betty Lane’s African Healing Garden & Chatman Properties for the URA LandCare Program \nStop 2: Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Resource Center \nStop 3: Homewood Green Playce with Bible Center Church \nStop 4: Wilkinsburg Green Playce with Hosanna House \nStop 5: Sankofa Village Community Garden \nStop 6: Tioga Play Yard with Operation Better Block \n \n\nWe’re excited to present a new design by our friend and local artist\, Seth Storck. Get the GTECH bike shirt at our store. \nAfter the guided bike tour\, we celebrated with our friends and community partners at a block party outside of GTECH’s office on Julius St. Thanks to all of our sponsors and vendors for an incredible afternoon! 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URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-clairton-ambassador-graduation-2/ LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, 551 Ravensburg Blvd\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025 CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170823T173051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170823T204923Z UID:18689-1506164400-1506178800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Spring Garden Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate and learn about the rich history of Spring Garden! Take a free guided tour through this historic neighborhood and finish off the afternoon with a catered after-party at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden. Enjoy fun games\, great food\, music and the company of your neighbors. Even enter a raffle to win tickets for a Wigle Whiskey Tour! \nThe first 50 tour sign-ups will receive a $10 food truck voucher each.\nClick HERE to reserve your spot!\n \nIn January 2016\, community residents\, One Northside and GTECH began working together to plan an urban trail system in the Northside that could begin to: \n\nCreate safe connections between Northside neighborhoods;\nBeautify the Northside and explore placemaking opportunities;\nEnhance existing assets in the neighborhoods; and\nPromote the Northside as a hub for arts and culture.\n\nThe purpose of the trail is to connect neighbors to each other\, make the Northside an inviting place for visitors\, and show off the amazing treasures it has to offer. \nLearn more about the creation of the Northside Neighborhood Connections Project HERE. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/spring-garden-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse\, 1055 Spring Garden Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Spring-Garden-Walkinh-Tour-Flyer_V1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170825T172643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T172643Z UID:18714-1505138400-1505145600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Data 101 Introduction to Mapping DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center \nMapping is a great way to visualize and analyze information – and to tell stories. In this installment of our Data 101 training series\, you’ll learn the principles of mapmaking using the latest in paper and marker-based technologies. You’ll learn how computers are used to plot addresses on a map\, conduct basic spatial analysis\, and update records in a database based on location. Along with a deeper-appreciation for computers\, this class will provide you with a solid foundation of mapping concepts and processes\, and get you prepared to take your first computer-based mapping class. \nNo computers will be used in this class\, and there are no prerequisites. \nRSVP URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/data-101-introduction-mapping/ LOCATION:Hillman Library\, Digital Scholarship Commons\, Ground Floor\, 3960 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170728T160505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T160538Z UID:18567-1503144000-1503154800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Free Soil Lead Screening DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny County Conservation District and partners on August 19th to learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem in Wilkinsburg and a potential risk to children and gardeners. Bring a properly collected\, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and we will screen it for lead and other heavy metals instantly and free of charge. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on cleanup and remediation strategies. Stick around for a community celebration featuring raffles\, workshops\, a harvest swap and other fun activities! \nFOR MORE INFO ON SOIL COLLECTION\, CONTACT JONATHAN BURGESS (ACCD): 412-291-8017 URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/free-soil-lead-screening-2/ LOCATION:Garden Dreams\, 806 Holland Ave \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170628T143821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T143821Z UID:18460-1501153200-1501160400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Skillshare: Maximize Your Growing Space DESCRIPTION:in partnership with Repair The World: Pittsburgh \nGrow Pittsburgh’s Marisa Manheim will teach participants how to maximize small spaces and how to create new growing area with containers. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/skillshare-maximize-growing-space/ LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa":MAILTO:marisa@growpittsburgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170613T191133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T191133Z UID:18372-1501077600-1501084800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-3/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170622T154846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T154846Z UID:18439-1500483600-1500490800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Bike Tour of the Almono Site DESCRIPTION:Experience\nThis is a very special opportunity to get an inside look at Pittsburgh’s last big brownfield redevelopment\, and to learn about the site’s future. Rebecca Flora of ReMake Group and Almono’s Project Director will kick off the tour with some site history and information about Almono’s sustainability goals. We’ll then break into groups on our bikes (or on foot) to check out a few highlights of the site. \nThe bike ride will be about 3 miles in length. If biking isn’t your style\, an alternate walking tour will also be available\, with a reduced 1.5 mile route. Food and drinks will be included. \nOnce you click on the “register now” link\, please pay attention to the registration options.  Our friends at Healthy Ride are offering on-site bike rentals for anyone who will need a bike when they arrive. If you will need a bike provided to you on the tour\, please register under that option (for an additional $15). \nMembers of BikePGH and Healthy Ride are eligible for the GBA member price. \n  \n\nAbout the Site\nIn 2002\, the Almono LP had the foresight to purchase this former J&L and LTV steel site to ensure that its redevelopment could be fully leveraged as a unique opportunity for the Hazelwood neighborhood\, city\, and region. Now\, fifteen years later\, the 178-acre site is positioned to not only become a hub for the innovation and tech economies\, but serve as a leader and catalyst for sustainable development. \nThe site aspires to be a place for experimentation and creativity. This vision is carried out not just in the types of businesses and development that it attracts\, but in the site’s infrastructure\, programming\, and process. It is a place to test new approaches to integrating stormwater management into the public realm\, to facilitate thoughtful co-locating of industries\, to create a model for district energy\, and to design a process that yields an authentic sense of place. \nDuring this tour we will get a chance to look at and talk about some of these innovative approaches already underway\, as well as the larger vision for the site. \n  \nStops along the Tour\nSite Work & Stormwater. Now with Act II clearance\, environmental clean-up of the site over the past 15 years was no different from the many riverfront brownfield sites in the region. However\, the environmental clean-up was completed in conjunction with the first road on-site\, as well as the design and building of the site’s stormwater management infrastructure. Additionally\, this road was designed as the city’s first newly designed complete street. This tour stop will focus on the groundwork undertaken to get the site to where it is today\, and ready for future development. \nPublic Realm. The idea of public realm on the site is intended to include a variety of things: the 1.2 miles of riverfront\, the Mill Plaza\, the pedestrian and cyclists connections\, and everything else “between the buildings.” Accessibility and inclusivity are key components of the site’s public realm strategy. This tour stop will talk about the public realm vision for the site\, how it can be amenity for the neighborhood\, as well as a part of the larger city and regional park system. \nTrails & Connectivity. Though Second Avenue and railroads currently create barriers to the site’s connectivity and accessibility\, the site is perfectly positioned to act as a confluence for Hazelwood\, South Side\, Oakland\, Four Mile Run\, and Greenfield. This tour stop will highlight some of these key linkages and how the site could tie to the Eliza Furnace trail\, the Great Allegheny Passage\, the South Side Riverfront Trail\, and Junction Hollow. \nMill 19. One of two legacy buildings on the site\, this will be the first to be developed. Plans and design for the building aim to emphasize the building’s heritage while providing space for a completely new and different industry: automation. This tour stop will focus on the building’s design and role in the site’s redevelopment\, as well as its energy goals. \nPumphouse. This remnant of river infrastructure has sparked lot of great and intriguing ideas. Currently one of the few places to access the water\, this is easily one of the most inspiring places on the site. This tour stop is meant to generative creative thinking for alternative reuse of the riverfront and ignite the imagination as to how we engage with the water. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/bike-tour-almono-site/ LOCATION:Almono\, 38 Second Ave\, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Montgomery":MAILTO:lesliem@gbapgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170403T162917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170714T202354Z UID:17882-1500402600-1500408000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Woods Run Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC)\, GTECH is hosting a free Rain Barrel Workshop for residents of Perry South/Perry Hilltop only. This neighborhood is part of the Woods Run (O-27) sewershed\, the focus area for the GTECH GSI project. \nWorkshop participants will learn how to harvest rainwater from their roofs\, store it\, and use it in the landscape. They also learn how to reduce their contribution to combined sewer overflow (CSO)\, flooding\, and polluted urban runoff by learning how to practice watershed protection and conservation in their own backyards. It’s easier than you think! \nPRC’s Watershed Awareness/Rain Barrel Workshop raises awareness of watershed issues\, demonstrates how to install a 55-gallon rain barrel\, and introduces other rainwater harvesting options. \nParticipants will also receive a FreeGarden RAIN 55-gallon rain barrel. Designed with the homeowner/gardener in mind\, it is affordable\, attractive\, and easy to install. \nFor questions or to register\, call Nancy at 412.488.7490 ext 247\, or e-mail r.bowers@gtechstrategies.org. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/northside-rain-barrel-workshop/ LOCATION:Riverview United Presbyterian Church\, 3505 Perrysville Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15214\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170613T190820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T190820Z UID:18371-1499868000-1499875200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-2/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170613T191327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T191327Z UID:18373-1499608800-1499616000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-4/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114213 CREATED:20170515T135949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T213614Z UID:18201-1499448600-1499459400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:GTECH Summer Carnival + Bantam Night DESCRIPTION:STEP RIGHT UP! and have a drink with GTECH friends! Purchase an arm’s length of tickets to play a few games and win a prize or grab a bite and stay a while- all in support of GTECH’s work. All are welcome\, including kids! \nWigle Whiskey Barrelhouse & Whiskey Garden is graciously hosting us for a Bantam Night where 12% of all sales of Wigle cocktails\, gear\, and even beer(!) will come to GTECH. We’ll be adding a layer of fun with a Vintage Carnival theme and have games and activities to match! \nEnjoy food from YinzBurgh BBQ and live entertainment by Jenkins & Crum. \nFree entry with many opportunities to contribute to GTECH while enjoying a fantastic summer evening in good company. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gtechsummercarnival/ LOCATION:Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse\, 1055 Spring Garden Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FB-Carnival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170613T190523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T190650Z UID:18370-1498658400-1498665600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170526T181403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T181538Z UID:18254-1497859200-1497873600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:2017 Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Over 200 business\, government\, higher education\, and non-profit leaders convened last year to share ideas and energy around advancing opportunities for African Americans and people of color in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Come this year to learn about progress\, share opportunities for making a difference in your organization\, and network with others who share a common interest in advancing diversity\, equity and inclusion in Pittsburgh’s workforce and supplier contract opportunities. \nThe Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable (CEIR) is an initiative of the Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) in collaboration with Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto\, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald\, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and area agencies and organizations. Key funding is provided from the Urban Affairs Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council (CRC)\, with additional financial support from the Pittsburgh Foundation\, and in-kind support from Vibrant Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. \n7:00 am – Full Breakfast and Networking\n8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Conference \nRegistration Fee*\nEmployee – Business or Higher Education: $50\nEmployee – Community Agencies: $35\nUnaffiliated Individuals: $25\nStudents: $10 \n*Registration fees will allow CEIR to be in a better position to implement its goals and objectives going forward.  CEIR thanks you.) \nFor more information\, email ceiroundtable@gmail.com.\nLearn more about CEIR. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/2017-corporate-equity-inclusion-roundtable/ LOCATION:Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom\, 1015 Forbes Ave \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170614T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170601T160029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T171406Z UID:18298-1497434400-1497454200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: ReClaim Central\, Gathering Place Workday DESCRIPTION:Join us and our Ambassadors\, Cheryl and Louise\, as we begin the implementation of an intergenerational space that will serve as a place the people can relax\, laugh\, and play.We will be  Cleaning and clearing for the installation of amenities for the site. Email T.Turner@gtechstrategies.org if you’re interested in volunteering. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gathering-place-workday/ LOCATION:2808 Bedford ave\, 2808 Bedoford ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170601T160841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T191959Z UID:18301-1497238200-1497294000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Warrington Ave Greenspace workday DESCRIPTION:Re-purposing an empty lot on the main drag if E. Warrington Avenue in Allentown.  The projects that will take place in the lot (i.e. sidewalk repair\, a small fence\, entryway pergola\, shed) as well as providing green stormwater infrastructure on site. If you are interested in volunteering email T.Turner@gtechstrategies.org. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/warrington-ave-greenspace-workday/ LOCATION:821 E Warrington Ave\, 821 E Warrington Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170606T154422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T155115Z UID:18320-1497096000-1497110400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Stormwater Hike&Learn at the Heritage Day Festival in Observatory Hill DESCRIPTION:Adam\, our GTECH GSI Community Liaison from the Brighton Heights neighborhood\, will be leading attendees from the Observatory Hill Inc. Heritage Day Festival on a fun and educational stormwater hike through Riverview Park this Saturday\, 6/10. The festival runs from 12pm-4pm. The stormwater hike will leave from the GTECH tent at 2pm. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/stormwater-hikelearn-heritage-day-festival-observatory-hill/ LOCATION:Riverview Park\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15214\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Join-us.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170601T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170601T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170526T183852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T183852Z UID:18259-1496334600-1496341800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Urban Hike in the Hill District DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Pittsburgh’s Hill District is a neighborhood rich with fascinating history\, green development\, and intriguing reuse projects? Terri Baltimore\, of the Hill House Association\, has led walking tours of the Hill District to scores of people\, including visitors from France\, Ireland\, England\, Brazil\, and Peru. Now she’ll lead GBA and its friends on a special tour of the neighborhood.\nWe’ll begin the afternoon gathered on the patio of the Hill House Kaufmann Center where we’ll enjoy beer\, wine\, cold lemonade\, and appetizers while Terri offers an overview of the community and some of its green and historical highlights. Then we’ll embark on the walking tour. In an effort to see a variety of neighborhood highlights along an easily walkable route\, we’ve identified the following locations as our stopping points. But there is so much more to see! So we’ll also hand out a list of additional stops that Terri recommends you check out in your own time\, in addition to those we’ll be hitting on the tour! \n\nHill House Kaufmann Center – Hill House Association is “the heart of the hill” and offers integrated community services including family and workforce development\, senior services and neighborhood engagement. The Kaufmann Center was renovated in 2010 and achieved LEED Silver certification. This rehab restored the majestic stairs leading the wooden doors. Additional enhancements – including a new stage\, lighting\, sound system and elevator – made the Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium a destination for performances\, lectures\, and other events (like GBA’s Inspire Speakers Series!).\n\n\nWylie Avenue Carnegie Library – This is one of six free libraries that were established with Andrew Carnegie’s original donation to the City of Pittsburgh. Carnegie saw libraries as “vital\, non-luxury assets to be supported by public dollars.” While the Wylie Avenue location is no longer used as a library – it’s now a Mosque – “Free To The People” is still carved above the entrance.\nCrawford Grill – Imagine meeting up with friends at the famous Crawford Grill and hearing jazz greats like Duke Ellington\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Dizzy Gillespie\, and John Coltrane. This local club was once known across the country as a destination for great music. While it closed more than 10 years ago\, jazz enthusiasts and community members are hoping to see it resurrected.\nAugust Wilson House – August Wilson’s childhood home is a project of the Daisy Wilson Artist Community\, a non-profit organization. Their purpose is to foster and promote greater appreciation for and understanding of African-American literature\, the performing arts and the literary\, artistic and professional legacy of August Wilson by transforming the August Wilson House\, at 1727 Bedford Avenue\, into a world-renowned artist residency and studio space.\n\n  \n** Space is limited for this event\, so be sure to sign up early! Children are welcome to join their parents on this tour (but remember it’s a walking tour!). \n  \nGBA Member$20 \nGBA Non-Member$30 \nStudent / EP$10 \nIndividual Membership + Event Fee (member rate)$95 URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/urban-hike-hill-district/ LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Ave. \, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Montgomery":MAILTO:lesliem@gbapgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170519T194736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T194736Z UID:18224-1495789200-1495810800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Clairton Communications Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-clairton-communications-park/ LOCATION:Clairton Communications Park\, 500 Miller Avenue\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170525T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170519T194530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T194530Z UID:18222-1495702800-1495724400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at The Clairton Corner Corral DESCRIPTION: URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-day-clairton-corner-corral/ LOCATION:Clairton Corner Corral\, 517 Miller Avenue\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170526 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170323T155044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T155243Z UID:17827-1495584000-1495756799@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:PCRG Community Development Summit: CommUNITY DESCRIPTION:CommUNITY: The Power of People in Action examines how people take concepts\, build support\, and put them into action. Community development leaders across the spectrum want to know how to smartly effect change\, in every area that impacts our communities and their people. We seek lasting change that pays dividends to residents\, entrepreneurs\, responsible developers and investors. We want to break the cycle of triage management and create true wealth and opportunity. At the 2017 Community Development Summit\, we will lift up models that have successfully achieved these goals. \nFor more information on the Summit Program\, please visit the Summit website at pcrg.org/conference/\n\nThe Summit will take place on May 24 and 25 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Exciting sessions on a range of topics relative to community development practitioners are currently being confirmed with our presenters\, and the list will be released on our website as soon as possible. We invite you to come and examine with us how people take concepts\, build support\, and put them into action. \nThe registration fee provides attendees with access to two full days of conference activities – plenary sessions\, breakout sessions\, the exhibitor hall\, materials\, and more – as well breakfast\, lunch\, and heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks at an evening cocktail reception. \nScholarships for the Summit are generously supported by a number of local foundations and contributions of excess tickets provided by Summit sponsors. Awards are determined at the discretion of PCRG and the foundations who underwrite scholarships. Scholarship applicants should submit applications for themselves online. \nDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from\, connect with\, and grow alongside other members of the community development industry. Visit our conference website for more information! This years theme of CommUNITY: The Power of People in Action\, is defined below: \nCommUNITY: The Power of People in Action examines how people take concepts\, build support\, and put them into action. Community development leaders across the spectrum want to know how to smartly effect change\, in every area that impacts our communities and their people.  We seek lasting change that pays dividends to residents\, entrepreneurs\, responsible developers and investors.  We want to break the cycle of triage management and create true wealth and opportunity. At the 2017 Community Development Summit\, we will lift up models that have successfully achieved these goals.​ URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pcrg-community-conference/ LOCATION:Omni William Penn Hotel\, 530 William Penn Place\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170425T140246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T140343Z UID:17985-1495288800-1495296000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Container Gardening Workshop DESCRIPTION:Don’t have the space for a full garden? Learn the basics of growing vegetables in pots\, including site selection\, possibilities for pots\, making potting mixes and choosing what to grow for spring\, summer and fall enjoyment. Participants will receive one starter seedling and plans for a simple self-watering container. Snacks and drinks provided with admission! Grow Pittsburgh memberships will be offered at an exclusive discounted rate of $20 if you sign up at the event. Register in advance for a chance to win a cedar planter as part of the Plant Something Day Sale at East End Food Co-op on Friday\, May 19th. \nSign up online. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/container-gardening-workshop/ LOCATION:East End Food Co-op\, 7516 Meade Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,For Fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170503T143402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T143402Z UID:18110-1494950400-1494959400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Green Space Initiative Launch with Providence Connections DESCRIPTION:Join Providence Connections and GTECH as we come together to celebrate Remake Learning Days and the groundbreaking of a new schoolyard garden! URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/green-space-initiative-launch-providence-connections/ LOCATION:Providence Connections\, 3113 Brighton Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170501T025929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T155658Z UID:18083-1493834400-1493841600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:ReClaim Central Ambassador Presentations DESCRIPTION:The ReClaim Central Ambassadors have spent the winter planning and designing their community greenspace projects. Now they are ready to share their vision with you! \nJoin us on May 3rd at the Center for Family Excellence (409 Dinwiddie St) to hear from Ambassadors as they present their plans for parklets\, play-spaces\, gardens and gathering places in your neighborhood. \nAt the event\, you can meet the Ambassadors and learn how to become a part of the ReClaim Central effort by adding support to a greenspace project. \nFREE admission\, food\, and refreshments. See you there! URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-central-ambassador-presentations/ LOCATION:Center for Family Excellence\, Inc.\, 409 Dinwiddie Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170425T135835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T135835Z UID:17983-1493830800-1493841600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Physical Activity\, Air Pollution and Asthma in the Urban Environment DESCRIPTION:Join GASP for the next event in the Making the Connection Series: Physical Activity\, Air Pollution and Asthma in the Urban Environment on Wednesday\, May 3rd from 5pm – 8pm at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. Dr. Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir will discuss her research and afterwards there will be a panel of health and community experts to respond to her presentation. Networking and refreshments will be from 5pm – 6pm in the Hutchinson and Hayashi Auditorium. \nRegistration is $5 per person. Please sign up online before attending. \n  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/physical-activity-air-pollution-asthma-urban-environment/ LOCATION:Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC\, Hutchinson and Hayashi Auditorium\, 300 Halket St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170322T210601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T210601Z UID:17824-1493456400-1493481600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Millvale Environment & Health Fair DESCRIPTION:Announcing Millvale’s first ever Environment & Health Fair! Local and outside organizations are joining together to provide a day of food\, fun\, and family friendly activities. Save the date! More details to follow. \nThe day will be full of activities\, including:\n-Volunteer Day in the morning\n-Health & Wellness Resources & Activities\n-Kick-off of Millvale’s Needs Assessment\, a project to learn from Millvale residents how to best serve the community’s needs\n-Solar Installation Celebration at Millvale Community Center with Millvale’s Teen Solar Fellows \nFree health information\, health screenings and other other wellness classes will be occurring on April 29th at the Millvale Community Center. Details are to come. \nTentative Acitivities and Partners Include:\n-Tai Chi\n-Yoga\n-Nutrition & Healthy Eating Education\n-NARCAN Education\n-Dental Health Information & Screenings\n-Prescription Drug Disposal (for leftovers)\n-Blood Pressure Screenings\n-Audiology/Hearing Resources\n-Free Hep C & HIV Screenings URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/millvale-evrn-health-fair/ LOCATION:Millvale Community Library\, 213 Grant Avenue\, Millvale\, PA\, 15209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170410T194102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T201526Z UID:17909-1492099200-1492106400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Secretary Patrick McDonnell is hosting nine roundtables across the state over the next two months to meet with residents and hear their perspectives on environmental justice. \n“The Office of Environmental Justice fulfills a critical role within DEP – ensuring that all Pennsylvanians\, especially those who have historically been disenfranchised\, are fully involved in the decisions that affect their environment\,” said McDonnell. “Environmental justice embodies the principles that communities should not be disproportionally exposed to adverse environmental impacts. With these listening sessions\, I want to hear how we can improve on our responsibility.” \nThe tour will focus on engaging residents and leaders in DEP’s decision-making process\, and involving residents in communities that may not fit the traditional definition of an environmental justice area — which is based on minority population and income levels in census tracts. \nEnvironmental Justice Listening Tour Focus Areas:\n\nWhat environmental justice concerns are most pressing in your community?\nDo you feel that the current definition of an environmental justice community (20% poverty and/or 30% minority) properly represents the needs of your community and the Commonwealth at large?\nDo you feel the DEP is engaged with marginalized communities to ensure that they have a voice in the decision making process? How can the DEP be more engaged with these communities?\nWhat tools have you used to find out information on DEP permitting/enforcement actions?\nWhat ways can the DEP be more effective at sharing information with the public?\nHow can the DEP be more effective at receiving public input?\nWhat resource(s) is your community lacking that the DEP can provide that would assist in efforts to ensure environmental equity?\nWhat additional steps can be taken by the Department to effectively reach out to these vulnerable communities to ensure that their concerns are taken into consideration?\n\nThe listening sessions will take place throughout April and May. Additional details are available at http://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/OfficeofEnvironmentalJustice/Pages/default.aspx \nLearn more about the Office of Environmental Justice. \nPress release regarding listening tour. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/environmental-justice-roundtable/ LOCATION:The Blakey Center\, 1908 Wyle Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219 CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170330T170229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T170229Z UID:17864-1491656400-1491661800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Soil testing: Why and how? DESCRIPTION:Learn the realities of soil contamination and how to manage the risk. Get hands on with demos of soil sampling. Leave prepared to test your garden’s soil at home. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/soil-testing-why-and-how/ LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T114214 CREATED:20170322T204544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T204544Z UID:17819-1491330600-1491336000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting - NORTH DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. We will be hosting five meetings around the city to gather feedback about the policies and to listen to any concerns you may have. Our engagement team will be facilitating listening sessions\, and members of the PLB Board will be available to hear your comments. The input from these meetings will be collected and provided back to the PLB Board for consideration when they finalize the inaugural policies and procedures. \nWe have selected venues throughout the city for your convenience as follows: West\, South\, East\, Central\, and North. We will provide childcare at two of these meetings (March 25th and April 4th)\, and one of them will be on a Saturday to provide for added flexibility. In order to utilize the childcare service\, we request that you RSVP at least five days prior to the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided at all of the meetings. \nNORTH: Tuesday\, April 4th from 6:30 to 8 PM at the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 84\,\n841 California Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212.\nChildcare will provided for ages 2 and up. Please RSVP for childcare by Wednesday\, March 29th. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-land-bank-public-meeting-north/ LOCATION:National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 84\, 841 California Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR