BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grounded Strategies - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Grounded Strategies 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:20180221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20180221T223706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T223706Z UID:19327-1519200000-1519232400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Stack'd Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support GTECH Strategies. Come in to Stack’d at 728 Copeland Street in Pittsburgh on Friday\, September 7th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Mention our name or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 20% of the proceeds will be donated to GTECH Strategies. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/stackd-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20260425T165010 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:20180110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20180103T233548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T233548Z UID:19122-1515603600-1515610800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:90 Years of Allegheny County Parks: Celebrating their Legacy\, Imagining their Future DESCRIPTION:Honoring County Executive Rich Fitzgerald\nFeatured Speakers – Thomas Woltz\nWoltz is the award-winning landscape architect leading the design of public parks nationally and internationally. The event will also feature University of Michigan Professor Robert Grese on Jens Jensen\, Paul Riis and the design that influenced our\nAllegheny County Parks system.\nRegistration is $10 and includes refreshments and free parking. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/90-years-allegheny-county-parks-celebrating-legacy-imagining-future/ ORGANIZER;CN="Allegheny County Parks Foundation":MAILTO:info@acparksfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20260425T165010 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:20171202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20171107T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T211139Z UID:18974-1512234000-1512244800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:LIGHT UP POINT BREEZE! DESCRIPTION:Join the PBO in dreaming of a green Point Breeze on Saturday\, December 2\, at the corner of Reynolds and Gettysburg — and join them in an aim to reduce\, reuse\, and recycle!  \nBalloon animals (5 to 6 p.m.)\nSteel drums (6 to 7 p.m.)\nFood\, drink\, and holiday music\nKids’ crafts and cookie decorating\n“Doc McStephins” stuffed animal clinic\nPhotos with Santa Paws & Frosty\nSpecials from Point Breeze businesses\nElectric car display\nAdam’s E-bikes demo\nEco-friendly info tables \nIn the spirit of giving\, please bring a book for a child between the ages of 5 and 13 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Western PA. \n\n​Don’t miss our pre- and post-event festivities as well:\n4 to 5 p.m. Happy Hour at Pino’s \n8 to 9 p.m. Grow Pittsburgh Shiloh Garden solar night tour\, 7211 Thomas Blvd. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/light-point-breeze/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20260425T165010 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:20260425T165010 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:20260425T165010 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:20171024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20171005T164206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T164936Z UID:18842-1508868000-1508875200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:ReClaim Central Ambassador Graduation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-central-ambassador-graduation/ LOCATION:The Blakey Center\, 1908 Wyle Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20171017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20171012T133953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T133953Z UID:18882-1508261400-1508265000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Green Playces: Hill District Dedication and Mosaic Unveiling DESCRIPTION: URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/green-playces-hill-district-dedication-mosaic-unveiling/ LOCATION:Jeron X. Grayson Community Center\, 1839 Wylie Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20260425T165010 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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The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field \nTo date\, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! \nA new LEED rating system (v4) was introduced last month and this training course is one of the few that has been updated to teach the current rating system. \nLEED Green Associate Training Information URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/leed-green-associate-training/ LOCATION:Carnegie Mellon University\, Doherty Hall\, Room 1211\, 5000 Forbes Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170914T135126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T135331Z UID:18778-1506531600-1506535200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Green Playces: Clairton Dedication Ceremony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/green-playces-clairton-dedication-ceremony/ LOCATION:Morningstar baptist Church\, Clairton\, PA 15025\, 307 Shaw Ave\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170921T132251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T132351Z UID:18790-1506448800-1506454200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:ReClaim Clairton Ambassador Graduation DESCRIPTION:Presenting the GTECH ReClaim Clairton Ambassadors and the completion of their 2016-2017 vacant lot projects! \nOur partnership with these Ambassadors began back in August 2016\, and we cannot wait to share their amazing vacant lot activation projects to the Clairton community. 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:20260425T165010 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:20170912T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170912T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170911T134956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T135420Z UID:18759-1505241000-1505246400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series: Pittsburgh to Paris DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Speakers Series is a sequence of lectures that brings fresh\, innovative thinking on topics of sustainability to Pittsburgh\, with the goal of inspiring and motivating our citizens and leaders to think bigger and bolder about what is possible for our region.\n\nThe series features nationally renowned thought-leaders from various sustainability fields\, as well as local experts who can share their experiences of promoting environmental quality\, social equity\, and economic vitality in Western Pennsylvania. \n \nJoin the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and GBA for ILFI’s Living Product Expo Opening Keynote\, featuring Paul Hawken! \nPaul Hawken is an environmentalist\, entrepreneur\, journalist\, and author who has dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. His practice has included starting and running ecological businesses\, writing and teaching about the impact of commerce on living systems\, and consulting with governments and corporations on economic development\, industrial ecology\, and environmental policy. Natural Capitalism\, co-authored by Hawken\, was cited by President Bill Clinton as one of the five most important books in the world. \nAbout Project Drawdown: \nProject Drawdown is a initiative by a coalition of scientists and researchers who aim to find the most impactful global warming reversal and reduction strategies that could be implemented in the next thirty years. Paul Hawken recently released a book\, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming\, which details the 100 most sizeable strategies for reducing climate change. \nThe Inspire Speakers Series is partnering with the International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Expo Opening Keynote. \nRegistration Notes: \n-An Inspire Speakers Series ticket does not include access to the Opening Night Reception prior to the Keynote. To attend the Opening Night Reception and Keynote\, please register via the Living Product Expo registration page. \n-Scholarships to this Inspire Speakers Series event are available. Please email Jenna Cramer at jennac@gbapgh.org for more information. \n-Registration will close at 12:00 noon on September 12. If you miss the window for online registration\, not to worry! You can register at the door. \nRegister Now URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-pittsburgh-paris/ LOCATION:David L. Lawrence Convention Center\, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20170902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170902T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170831T204914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T205036Z UID:18736-1504342800-1504360800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! ReClaim Clairton Corner Coral DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton-corner-coral/ LOCATION:501 Miller Ave\, Clairton PA\, 501 Miller Ave\, Clairton \, 15025\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170824T200135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T200142Z UID:18706-1503565200-1503583200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: RaClaim Clairton Workday\, Skylar's Site DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun filled workday to help! \nSite Location: Corner of Miller and Park in Clairton PA URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-raclaim-clairton-workday-skylars-site/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20170813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170630T192511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T192511Z UID:18472-1502629200-1502636400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Painting With A Twist! Paint For A Purpose DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a fun filled afternoon at Painting With A Twist! Half of all of the proceeds raised will directly benefit GTECH. The event is BYOB and will be on Sunday\, August 13th from 1-3PM. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/painting-twist-paint-purpose/ LOCATION:Painting With A Twist\, 5807 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206 ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T093000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170728T161045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T161147Z UID:18572-1502263800-1502271000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Inclusion Best Practices\, featuring a conversation with Jyoti Chopra\, Managing Director\, Head of Global Citizenship and Sustainability for BNY Mellon DESCRIPTION:Vibrant Pittsburgh’s Inclusion Best Practices Series\n\n\nFeaturing a conversation with Jyoti Chopra\, Managing Director\, Head of Global Citizenship and Sustainability for BNY Mellon\nJyoti Chopra is Managing Director and Head of Global Citizenship and Sustainability at BNY Mellon. She joined the company in 2012 and is based in New York City. Her areas of responsibility include Corporate Social Responsibility\, Philanthropy\, Social Finance\, Diversity and Inclusion and the Corporate Art Collection. She serves on the company’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Council. She is a member of BNY Mellon’s Senior Leadership Team and is the company’s representative to the Global Talent and Diversity Council of the Asia Society. \nPreviously\, Jyoti served as the global leader for communications and public relations at Deloitte\, where she was responsible for external relations\, executive and internal communications. In 2011\, she initiated and spearheaded the development of Deloitte’s first global diversity report. She joined Deloitte in February 2009 working for the Office of the CEO and the Global Chief of Staff where she was responsible for leading and managing strategic projects and supporting the Global CEOs office and the Executive team. Learn more about the speaker. \nFree parking available \n*  *  * \nThrough the Inclusion Best Practice Series\, Vibrant Pittsburgh features high-profile companies who share their stories and best practices on a range of diversity and inclusion topics.  Employers of all sizes will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with industry leaders on diversity and inclusion practices key to their business success. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inclusion-best-practices/ LOCATION:Rivers Casino\, 777 Casino Dr. \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 CREATED:20170728T155958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T155958Z UID:18564-1501754400-1501761600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Data 101: Mapping DESCRIPTION:Mapping is a great way to visualize and analyze information – and to tell stories. In this installment of Data 101\, 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 when you are ready to take your first computer-based mapping class. \nNo computers will be used in this class\, and there are no prerequisites. \nABOUT DATA 101\nThe Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are partnering on a “Data 101” training series designed to build information literacy\, mapping\, and data visualization skills for people looking to get started in using data\, or more-experienced users looking to brush-up on their skills. \nRegistration details. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/data-101-mapping/ LOCATION:CLP – Knoxville\, 400 Brownsville Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T165010 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:20260425T165010 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 END:VCALENDAR