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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20180320T173719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T174633Z UID:19421-1523698200-1523725200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Land Lab Homewood DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nJoin us for Land Lab Homewood\nOn Saturday\, April 14\, 2018\, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm\, join residents of Homewood\, greenspace organizations\, and GTECH for Land Lab Homewood. Land Lab connects residents with resources to transform vacant lots. \nSpinning off from the successful city-wide Blight Bootcamp Conferences of the last two years in partnership with the Blight Working Group\, GTECH is launching a series of Land Labs that will target the specific blight issues of a particular neighborhood. \nLand Lab Homewood Program\nThis community event will feature a morning of networking and resource-sharing\, presentations customized to address neighborhood-specific challenges and opportunities\, and a volunteer workday. \nSchedule for Saturday\, April 14:\n\n9:30 am: Connect with the Experts!\nCheck in\, get breakfast\, and connect with local greenspace organizations. Bring your questions to meet with our “Blight Doctors” for one-on-one consultations about your a vacant lot project. \n11:00 am-12:15 pm: Presentation Session 1\n12:15 PM: Lunch\n12:30 PM-1:45 pm: Presentation Session 2\n2:00 PM: Volunteer Work Day\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you would like to reserve free childcare for this event. If you require free or reduced-price registration\, please call:\n(412) 361-2099 ext. 9#\nRegister Now URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/land-lab-homewood/ LOCATION:CCAC Homewood\, 701 N. Homewood Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/LL-Homewood-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20180307T195044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T195151Z UID:19382-1523469600-1523476800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Community Stormwater Roundtable - EECO Center DESCRIPTION:Click Here to RSVP URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/community-stormwater-roundtable-eeco-center/ LOCATION:Environment & Energy Community Outreach Center\, 200 Larimer Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15206 CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20180307T194032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T194416Z UID:19374-1522173600-1522180800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Community Stormwater Roundtable - Homewood Library DESCRIPTION:Click Here to RSVP URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/community-stormwater-roundtable/ LOCATION:Homewood Library\, 7101 Hamilton Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15208 CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20171130T164424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T164912Z UID:19064-1517853600-1517860800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Urban Leadership Series: Trauma Informed Community Development DESCRIPTION:Metro-Urban Institute Presents the Urban Leadership Series. The Urban Leadership Series is comprised of workshops and lectures aimed at equipping organizations and individuals with the tools to address issues in urban communities. \nSessions are held the first Monday of every month and will be led by various community leaders. Sessions are an excellent networking opportunity and free and open to the public. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/trauma-informed-community-development/ LOCATION:Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\, 616 North Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180112T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180112T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20180104T171143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T171143Z UID:19125-1515787200-1515792600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Poetry Unplugged: MLK Jr. Tribute DESCRIPTION:The second annual Poetry Unplugged is a spoken word\, poetic tribute to the legacy and teachings of Martin Luther King\, Jr. featuring host Mahogany Browne of the Nuyoricans Poets Café in NYC. Screens make the poetry visible in lobby and cafe. Featured poets are award-winning spoken word artists known for their fierce delivery and ability to move the crowd. Featuring DJ Selecta before and after the show. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/poetry-unplugged-mlk-jr-tribute/ LOCATION:August Wilson Center for African-American Culture\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20171128T203552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171128T203552Z UID:19055-1512410400-1512421200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Caucus DESCRIPTION:Join history makers and community leaders to share success stories and discuss important environmental justice issues at the Environmental Justice Caucus\, co-sponsored by Homewood Children’s Village. Take this opportunity to network with your peers and discuss community highlights and visions for your community as well as environmental justice and brownfields issues. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nCost: Free to attend \nSign Up to Attend URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/environmental-justice-caucus/ LOCATION:David L. Lawrence Convention Center\, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20171130T163844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T164020Z UID:19063-1512410400-1512417600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Urban Leadership Series: Grant Writing DESCRIPTION:Metro-Urban Institute Presents the Urban Leadership Series. The Urban Leadership Series is comprised of workshops and lectures aimed at equipping organizations and individuals with the tools to address issues in urban communities. \nSessions are held the first Monday of every month and will be led by various community leaders. Sessions are an excellent networking opportunity and free and open to the public. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/urban-leadership-series-grant-writing/ LOCATION:Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\, 616 North Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20171027T151931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T182450Z UID:18949-1510491600-1510498800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:GTECH GSI: RUPC Project Dedication Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Come join GTECH and the Riverview United Presbyterian Church GTECH green stormwater infrastructure project dedication ceremony! We have come a long way with this amazing project and would like to celebrate its completion with GTECH friends\, partners\, and project participants! \nYou can look forward to live music\, food trucks\, ribbon cutting\, cake\, and so much more! URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gtech-gsi-rupc-project-dedication-ceremony/ LOCATION:Riverview United Presbyterian Church\, 3505 Perrysville Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15214\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20170821T160609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T145114Z UID:18662-1510160400-1510171200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour at Threadbare to Benefit GTECH DESCRIPTION:Are you as excited as we are about Wigle Whiskey’s newest venture? Been waiting to check out the newest addition to Pittsburgh’s local scene?\nThen join us for a fall happy hour at Threadbare\, Wigle’s Northside Ciderhouse and Meadery. 12% of sales will go to benefit GTECH’s programs so join us for an enjoyable evening out and bring a friend (or two)! URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/threadbare-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Threadbare\, 1291 Spring Garden Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-21-at-12.03.16-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20171003T142929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T142929Z UID:18832-1509789600-1509800400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Urban EcoSteward Quarterly Training DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a long-term Urban EcoSteward volunteer? Join program partners at this free training to learn about the Urban EcoSteward program\, choose a site that you’d like to adopt long-term\, and pick up skills that you can use on your site. \nThis event is required for all new Urban EcoStewards and is free and open to all. Learn more about the program here. \nThe Urban EcoStewards program is a partnership between the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy\, Nine Mile Run Watershed Association\, Tree Pittsburgh\, Allegheny CleanWays\, and Allegheny Land Trust. \nREGISTER URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/urban-ecosteward-quarterly-training/ LOCATION:Nine Mile Run Watershed Association\, 321 Pennwood Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171104T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20171011T155754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T155733Z UID:18870-1509784200-1509805800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Land Lab - Larimer DESCRIPTION:Spinning off from the successful city-wide Blight Bootcamp Conferences of the last two years\, GTECH is launching a series of Land Labs that will target the specific blight issues of a particular neighborhood. \nThe first Land Lab is taking place on Saturday\, November 4\, in Larimer at St. James AME Church – a neighborhood that is seeing significant development but is still dealing with high numbers of blighted\, vacant lots. Any resident or community organization in the city or county that faces the issues of vacant lot blight is invited to attend. The mini-conference distills the most valuable knowledge shared at the earlier Bootcamps\, while tackling a few of the particular challenges of the host neighborhood.  The Land Lab is designed to offer residents the opportunity to get involved in their neighborhood’s efforts to help manage the negative aspects of vacant lots\, while sharing strategies and resources for improvement. \n8:30am Registration and Catered Breakfast \n9:00am Opening Statements and Introductions \n9:30am Session 1: Who you gonna call? Lets chat about who can help with your communities needs. \n11:00am Session 2: Don’t Do it Alone! Learn how to engage new and existing volunteers and who is already willing to lend a hand. \n12:15pm Catered Lunch and Tabling \n1:15pm Session 3: Finding the Funds. What is already in motion and how can your project play a role in your communities development! \nFunding for this effort was made possible by the Colcom Foundation URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/land-lab-larimer/ LOCATION:St. James AME Church\, 444 Lincoln Ave\,\, East Liberty\, PA\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://groundedpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Sunflower-corner-Larimer-e1507576859561.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 CREATED:20171003T141107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T143025Z UID:18830-1508576400-1508583600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:August Wilson Park Volunteering + Garden Class DESCRIPTION:Join Parks Conservancy staff at the newly re-opened August Wilson Park for these regularly scheduled group volunteer events! At this event\, participants will get a basic overview of soil and nutrients. We’ll talk about soil amendments plus how and when to apply them. \n  \nTools\, gloves and training are provided. \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/august-wilson-park-volunteering-garden-class/ LOCATION:August Wilson Park\, 1801 Cliff Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,For Fun,Partner Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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:20260418T103512 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 END:VCALENDAR