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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170613T190523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T190650Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170601T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T171406Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170601T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170601T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170526T183852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T183852Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170526
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170324T150637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T150637Z
UID:17832-1491242400-1491249600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Community EngageMINT: Fresh Connections with involveMINT
DESCRIPTION:InvolveMINT IS LAUNCHING ITS APP! As part of Pittsburgh’s Inclusive Innovation Week\, learn how technological pioneers are working to make Pittsburgh more inclusive and participatory through the city’s first digital currency. \nHOW: Come to the showcase! Connect with nonprofits\, see what local businesses have to offer\, and be the first to use involveMINT: a new mobile digital currency application. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-engagemint-fresh-connections-with-involvemint-tickets-32638911864 \nDESCRIPTION: Within our 21st century economy\, innovation and disruption are happening lightning fast. Many of our communities find themselves lagging behind\, or unable to keep up with this dynamism. As traditional social structures\, funding sources\, and governmental safety nets are challenged or dismantled\, communities and the stakeholders within them all face unprecedented challenges. \nLocally\, Pittsburgh has gained high number of socially conscious businesses and organizations to tackle these challenges. However\, these organizations have previously lacked a means of connecting to the resources that they need most. What would happen if we could activate the local economy that exists in each neighborhood to help? The first step is to realize that we have all we need to thrive\, it is just a matter of connecting resources with those who need it most! \nJoin us to experience how involveMINT is activating these resources and encouraging cross sector collaboration in an exciting new way!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/involvemint/
LOCATION:Repair the World\, 6022 Broad Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170408
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170322T205954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T210157Z
UID:17822-1490918400-1491609599@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:2017 Inclusive Innovation Week
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh has positioned itself to become a city of inclusive innovation by providing equal access to products and services through new technology\, ideas\, personnel and inventions. \n\nInclusive Innovation Event Schedule. \n\n\nInclusive Innovation Week is a city-wide opportunity to participate in and engage with innovation in the City of Pittsburgh.  The dates for Innovation Week 2017 are March 31-April 7. \nLearn more about Pittsburgh’s Road Map to Inclusive Innovation.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/2017-inclusive-innovation-week/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170322T204255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T204740Z
UID:17817-1490639400-1490644800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting - EAST
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. \nEAST: Monday\, March 27th from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Kingsley Association\,\n6435 Frankstown Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-land-bank-public-meeting-east/
LOCATION:Kingsley Association\, 6435 Frankstown Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170322T203902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T204645Z
UID:17814-1490446800-1490452200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting - CENTRAL
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. \nCENTRAL: Saturday\, March 25th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM at Jeron X. Grayson Community Center\,\n1852 Enoch Street. Pittsburgh\, PA 15219\nChildcare will provided for ages 2 and up. Please RSVP for childcare by Thursday\, March 23rd.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-land-bank-public-meeting-central/
LOCATION:Jeron X. Grayson Community Center\, 1852 Enoch Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170301T144214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T144654Z
UID:17670-1489838400-1489849200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Free Soil Lead Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny County Conservation District and partners on March 18 to learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem in Pittsburgh. Bring a properly collected\, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and it will be screened for lead and other heavy materials\, free of charge! Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. \n \nFor more information\, contact Jonathan Burgess (ACCD) at 412-291-8017. See Grow Pittsburgh’s page on soil sampling for instructions. \nCheck out the Free Soil Lead Screening flier (including a soil sample diagram) for all the information. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/free-soil-lead-screening/
LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170301T145931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T150316Z
UID:17675-1489406400-1489411800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:For the Sake of All: Translating Evidence into Action for Community Health
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems is proud to host Dr. Jason Q. Purnell for the third lecture in the Reed Smith LLP Spring 2017 Speaker Series. Dr. Purnell\, Assistant Professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis\, and principal investigator and project director of the For the Sake of All initiative\, a groundbreaking\, multidisciplinary project on the health and well-being of African Americans in St. Louis. \nNo RSVP required; lunch provided. Overflow room will be available during the event in Room CL 2101.  All lectures are recorded and uploaded to crsp.pitt.edu in the days following the lecture. \nContact Center Administrative Assistant Marita Johnson at maj135@pitt.edu or 412-624-7382 with any questions. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n———–\nRecipient of the Walentik Leadership in Health Award and named 2016 Person of the Year by the St. Louis American\, Dr. Purnell isa leading researcher on socioeconomic and sociocultural factors that influence health behaviors and outcomes. \nThe “For the Sake of All” project made waves with the revelation that\, in St. Louis\, less than 10 miles apart between Clayton and north St. Louis\, there is an 18 year gap in life expectancy at birth. \n“Those are not just statistics\, they are people’s lives that are being shortened because of differential access to resources that support healthy and productive lives . . . We know that poverty is not randomly distributed. Over a century of housing policy has gotten us to concentrated areas of poverty\, where we find more African American poverty concentrated into these tight pockets where poverty just accumulates\,” reports Purnell.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/sake-translating-evidence-action-community-health/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh\, Room 2017\, Cathedral of Learning\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170125T195702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T195702Z
UID:17307-1487147400-1487152800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:p4 Performance Measures: In Depth on Valuing People\, Planet\, Place\, and Performance
DESCRIPTION:“We are poised for growth but cannot succeed unless we have a place for everyone. That’s one of the reasons why we created the p4 initiative – to ensure that this new growth benefits people\, enhances a sense of place\, contributes to a healthier planet\, and achieves the highest levels of financial and social performance.” – Mayor Bill Peduto \nExperience\nSurely you’ve heard about p4 by now – the city’s new framework for creating a sustainable\, innovative\, and inclusive model for development and design which focuses on People\, Place\, Planet\, and Performance. Launched in 2015 by the Mayor’s Office and the Heinz Endowments\, p4 is meant to build on our city’s strengths and opportunities while ensuring inclusive and thoughtful decision-making around future growth and development. Layered with values like sustainability and equitable development\, the p4 framework will play a pivotal role in ensuring that everyone in our city can benefit from its future growth. \nBut how can we be sure that a model like p4 will work? Enter the p4 Performance Measures Project. Over 100 people from all corners and sectors of the city engaged in a year-long\, collaborative process to create a quantifiable system of metrics for informing and improving decision-making on public investments in development projects. Their work resulted in 12 priority focus areas for improvement – the 12 Performance Measures. Each Measure contains a set of metrics that together\, provide a comprehensive evaluation tool for the consistent assessment of real estate development projects in the city of Pittsburgh to advance sustainable and equitable development practices. These Measures reflect a first step toward transformational change in how we plan and develop for the benefit of all. Implementation will require changes in policy\, behavior\, and practice that occurs over time. \nAt this breakfast briefing\, Rebecca Flora – GBA’s founding executive director and current p4 Performance Measures Project team leader – will share insights into the process of developing these Measures\, along with expectations and next steps for the city’s development. We’ll also take a deeper look at some of the Measures\, including Energy\, Connect\, Rainwater\, Air\, Innovation\, Opportunity\, and Design. \n Agenda\n8:15 – 8:30 – Arrive\, register\, grab breakfast\n8:30 – 9:30 – Presentation\n9:30 – 10:00 – Questions and Discussion \n\n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/p4-performance-measures-depth-valuing-people-planet-place-performance/
LOCATION:Green Building Alliance\, 33 Terminal Way\, Suite 331 \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170120T154343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T200834Z
UID:17265-1486663200-1486670400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Woods Run Green First Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED. \nJoin PWSA and residents of Marshall-Shadeland\, Perry Hilltop\, Observatory Hill\, and Brighton Heights at the Woods Run Community Meeting to discuss green solutions to stormwater challenges. \n\nGTECH is working with PWSA\, residents of the 4 affected neighborhoods\, Brightwood Civic Group\, the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation\, Observatory Hill Inc\, and Perry Hilltop Citizens Council to collect information on community preferences for green infrastructure and identify what other greenspace-related needs are community priorities. To learn more about that project\, visit https://groundedpgh.org/projects/gsi/
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/woods-run-green-first-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Morrow Primary School Auditorium\, 1611 Davis Avenue\, Brighton Heights\, Pittsburgh\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170127T190114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T190538Z
UID:17329-1485968400-1485975600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Wilkinsburg Train Station Restoration Project\, Salvatore's Fundraiser Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Starting February 1\, Salvatore’s Pizza House will be hosting a month-long fundraiser to support the Wilkinsburg Train Station Restoration Project. \nSalvatore’s is donating a portion of all sales from the Locomotive — a signature cocktail created just for the project — and any 16 oz craft draft beer. \nHelp them kick-off the fundraiser at happy hour! \nLearn more. 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/wilkinsburg-train-station-restoration/
LOCATION:Salvatore’s Pizza House\, 612 Penn Ave.\, Wilkinsburg\, PA\, 15221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170117T145815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T145815Z
UID:17237-1485369000-1485372600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Data Gathering\, Cleaning\, and Visualization: Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow community members who are interested in using data for journalism or advocacy in a four-week facilitated learning session. We will use online courses offered through Advocacy Assembly to explore data gathering\, data cleaning\, and data visualization. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together to take top online courses in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to watch web-based video tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of online and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register a week in advance so that the course facilitator can contact you.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/data-gathering-cleaning-visualization-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Main) Oakland\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170117T152645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T152707Z
UID:17252-1484814600-1484821800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Steel City Codefest Presents: Is There An App For That? Downtown Pittsburgh Edition
DESCRIPTION:Making Pittsburgh a healthier\, safer\, more connected\, artistic and equitable place for all is hard work. \nIf you are a nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program with a challenge\, Steel City Codefest’s panel of experts are here to help! Join for a free evening of problem-solving and networking. \nHow it works: \nYou bring the challenges that your nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program faces and our panel of local technology experts will provide answers and recommendations for free or low-cost technological solutions you can adapt to solve your presented problem. If you can stump our panel\, we will invite you to submit your challenge and participate in the 2017 Steel City Codefest happening the week of March 31.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/steel-city-codefest-downtown/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business\, 612 Smithfield Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125758
CREATED:20170117T152137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T152951Z
UID:17249-1484762400-1484769600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Steel City Codefest Presents: Is There An App For That? Northside Edition
DESCRIPTION:Making Pittsburgh a healthier\, safer\, more connected\, artistic and equitable place for all is hard work. \nIf you are a nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program with a challenge\, Steel City Codefest’s panel of experts are here to help! Join for a free evening of problem-solving and networking. \nHow it works: \nYou bring the challenges that your nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program faces and our panel of local technology experts will provide answers and recommendations for free or low-cost technological solutions you can adapt to solve your presented problem. If you can stump our panel\, we will invite you to submit your challenge and participate in the 2017 Steel City Codefest happening the week of March 31.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/steel-city-codefest-northside/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny\, 1230 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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