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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170809T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170628T143821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T143821Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170613T191133Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170721T165904Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed:  Warrington Ave Greenspace workday
DESCRIPTION:Re-purposing an empty lot on the main drag on E. Warrington Avenue in Allentown.  The volunteer day will include transplanting native plants and implementing a Bioswale on site. If you are interested in volunteering email T.Turner@gtechstrategies.org
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-warrington-ave-greenspace-workday/
LOCATION:821 E Warrington Ave\, 821 E Warrington  Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170622T154846Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170403T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170714T202354Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170613T191327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T191327Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170515T135949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T213614Z
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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:20170707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170707T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170613T195749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T195749Z
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SUMMARY:Edible Forest Gardens: Perennial Trees and Shrubs in Your Home Garden
DESCRIPTION:With Seth Nyer \nLearn about the key components and principals of a permaculture food forest and how to adapt these principals into the backyard setting. Participants will leave with a list of suggested edible perennial plants that thrive in the Pittsburgh region.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/edible-forest-gardens-perennial-trees-shrubs-home-garden/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Education,For Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170629T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T185231Z
UID:18468-1498723200-1498755600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Clairton Green Playce
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Clairton at the Morningstar Baptist Church as we aim to finalize the Green Playce next door! \nCommunity Volunteer Day:\nTuesday\, July 18th from 3-7 pm.\n307 Shaw Avenue\nFood will be provided for all volunteers.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-clairton-green-playce/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170615T114436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T205802Z
UID:18398-1498122000-1498136400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! ReClaim Clairton: Art and Healing Garden
DESCRIPTION:Our Reclaim Ambassador\, Felix Fusco\, will be turning his lot into a place for community healing and expression. Neighbors will be able to make their own mark on the community chalkboards at the center of the space. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton-art-healing-garden/
LOCATION:Art and Healing Garden\, 509 Miller Ave\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lydia Kramer":MAILTO:l.kramer@gtechstrategies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170615T113941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T135118Z
UID:18395-1498057200-1498073400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! ReClaim Clairton: Rest for the Weary
DESCRIPTION:Our ReClaim Ambassadors\, Jawanna Warren and Janella Hamlin\, will be creating a passive garden and seating area\, complete with birdhouses\, books and benches to help neighbors rest and rejuvenate during their treks through the neighborhood.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton/
LOCATION:634 Baker Ave\, 634 Baker Ave\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170613T143517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T143517Z
UID:18361-1498037400-1498048200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Measuring Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Moving from your Logic Model to an Outcome Measurement Plan: \nThis class will address how to turn your logic model into an outcome measurement plan.  Outcome Measurement is a process for demonstrating a nonprofit’s accountability and transparency that\, in addition to affecting programs and services\, can influence all major operations of the organization.  In this time of increased competition for grants\, it is more crucial than ever that nonprofits are able to clearly communicate their impact to their funders and stakeholders.  More importantly\, nonprofits owe it to themselves\, and those they serve\, to be able to analyze their programs and make improvements when necessary\, so that their desired outcomes will be met.  \nIn this workshop\, attendees will gain an understanding of the value of outcome measurements specifically for program managers.  They will become familiar with the outcome measurement process and learn how to implement an outcome measurement based approach to program evaluation.  Prior experience with logic models is recommended. \nThe speaker\, Martha Riecks\, is an independent consultant with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit field.  She specializes in providing services that allow small-to-medium nonprofits to clearly communicate the impact of their programs\, secure grant funds and measure their successes.  Ms. Riecks received a Master’s of Public Administration in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Registered Professional Fundraising Counsel with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations\, as well as a member of the American Evaluation Association. \nThis program is free!  However\, space is limited and registration is required by calling the Nonprofit Resource Center at (412) 622-6277.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/measuring-outcomes/
LOCATION:carnegie library of pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill\, 5801 Forbes Avenue \, Pittsburgh \, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170615T113130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T135034Z
UID:18394-1497884400-1497898800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! ReClaim Clairton: Clairton Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Our ReClaim Ambassadors\, Toni Schley and Bikila Darden\, will be tackling the existing community garden  in Clairton. They hope to revitalize this place so that local families can come together to grow their own food. This space has laid farrow for quite some time\, but this team of Ambassadors are excited and eager to get the ball rolling this spring!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton-clairton-community-garden-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170530T190407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T171246Z
UID:18275-1497603600-1497625200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: ReClaim Clairton\, Revitalization of Nicholas Field Workday #1
DESCRIPTION:This will be a fun workday that will lead to the revitalization of a great resource for kids in Clairton. We will be cleaning and repairing playground equipment at Nicholas Field in order to bring it back to a usable condition. \nContact l.kramer@gtechstrategies.org if you are interested in volunteering!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-clairton-revitalization-nicholas-field-workday-1/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170615T112902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T112902Z
UID:18392-1497517200-1497542400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! Reclaim Clairton: Clairton Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Our ReClaim Ambassadors\, Toni Schley and Bikila Darden\, will be tackling the existing community garden  in Clairton. They hope to revitalize this place so that local families can come together to grow their own food. This space has laid farrow for quite some time\, but this team of Ambassadors are excited and eager to get the ball rolling this spring!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-clairton-clairton-community-garden/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170531T141923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T171502Z
UID:18284-1497258000-1497276000@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Webster Workday!
DESCRIPTION:Join us! To help install benches and transplant perennials and annual plants for the pollinator garden. If you are interested in getting involved email T.Turner@gtechstrategies.org.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/webster-workday/
LOCATION:2956 Webster Ave\, 2956 Webster Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
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:20170610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170531T142026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T142026Z
UID:18286-1497085200-1497096000@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Identification Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify and remove common invasive plants at this informative event. Join Parks Conservancy staff in Frick Park for tips on how to differentiate invasive plants from native lookalikes. \nFamilies are welcome! Event will meet at the entrance to Falls Ravine Trail on Beechwood Boulevard\, a short walk from the new Frick Environmental Center. Car and bike parking is available at the Frick Environmental Center. \nThis event is part of the Urban EcoStewards program. The Urban EcoStewards program is a partnership between the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy\, Nine Mile Run Watershed Association\, Tree Pittsburgh\, Allegheny CleanWays\, and Allegheny Land Trust.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/invasive-plant-identification-training/
LOCATION:Falls Ravine Trail Entrance\, 2005 Beechwood Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170606T142724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T204615Z
UID:18318-1496998800-1497013200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: ReClaim South\, Mt Oliver Ambassador Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne and Patti for their kick off maintenance workday this Friday\, June 9th from 9am to 1pm. This volunteer opportunity will have you outside\, planting flowers at Patti’s Corner\, gardening improvements to “Let’s Talk”\, helping to update the old St. Joe’s school\, and general neighborhood trash clean-up. \nVolunteers will be meeting at the corner of Mountain St. and Fisher St. to gather tools and meet the Ambassadors. All tools and materials will be provided through the PGH Mobile Toolbox. \nPlease RSVP by emailing Lydia Kramer\, GTECH Strategies Coordinator at l.kramer@gtechstrategies.org
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteers-needed-reclaim-south-mt-oliver-ambassador-project/
LOCATION:Let’s Talk At Mountain and Fisher\, Mountain Ave and Fisher St \, Pittsburgh \, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lydia Kramer":MAILTO:l.kramer@gtechstrategies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170606T133820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T133820Z
UID:18315-1496822400-1496838600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Integrative Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:GBA is partnering with 7group to offer a unique half-day workshop where we’ll examine how integrative design thinking actively seeks to design and construct projects that are cost-effective to design\, build\, and operate for the life of any project. \nExperience: \n7group literally wrote the book on the Integrative Design Process and was integral to the design process of Phipps Conservatory’s Center for Sustainable Landscapes\, where this workshop will be held. This is a special chance to learn from 7group’s John Boecker\, an internationally recognized integrative design consultant. \nThe session begins by looking at natural systems as our model for whole systems thinking\, followed by concrete case study examples. Exercises help attendees experience how an integrative process can shift our mental model to embrace living systems thinking and move beyond mere green buildings toward restorative and regenerative design. The discussion also addresses how to neutralize first costs\, while achieving high levels of building performance. \nWe’ll ask questions\, challenge assumptions\, and unearth the unique purpose of each project team member in this interactive session. You are welcome to attend as an individual\, or as part of a project team. Building owners\, developers\, contractors\, trade specialists\, architects\, engineers\, and students are will find this information useful. You won’t want to miss it! \nCost:\nGBA Member\n150.00\nGBA Non-Member\n200.00\nIndividual Membership + Event Fee (member rate)\n225.00
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/integrative-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens\, Inc.\, One Schenley Drive \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T191558
CREATED:20170515T141925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T141925Z
UID:18205-1496770200-1496775600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series: Food and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Speakers Series is honored to host Stephen Ritz as we discuss the intersection of food and sustainability.  From the mountains of Colombia to the streets of Cairo\, Stephen Ritz builds global partnerships that bring the power of a plant to the world. Stephen teaches Pre-K through 5th grade at CS 55 in the Bronx\, and is the founder of the Green Bronx Machine. He was a Top 10 Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize\, and is one of NPR’s 50 Greatest Teachers. His work has been featured multiple times at the White House\, and a replica of his classroom was installed in the US Botanic Gardens. Stephen will be joined by farmer Karen Washington\, co-owner of Rise & Root Farm and a co-founder of Black Urban Growers\, as well as several local leaders. \nThis event is a collaboration with Grow Pittsburgh\, Repair the World\, and Chatham University’s Food Studies Program\, in addition to support from all  Inspire Speakers Series partners.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-food-sustainability/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Ave. \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series
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