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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170612T033000
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: Warrington Ave Greenspace workday
DESCRIPTION:Re-purposing an empty lot on the main drag if E. Warrington Avenue in Allentown.  The projects that will take place in the lot (i.e. sidewalk repair\, a small fence\, entryway pergola\, shed) as well as providing green stormwater infrastructure on site. If you are interested in volunteering email T.Turner@gtechstrategies.org.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/warrington-ave-greenspace-workday/
LOCATION:821 E Warrington Ave\, 821 E Warrington  Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
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:20260425T211508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
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:20260425T211508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170601T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170601T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170526T183852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170526T183852Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Hike in the Hill District
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Pittsburgh’s Hill District is a neighborhood rich with fascinating history\, green development\, and intriguing reuse projects? Terri Baltimore\, of the Hill House Association\, has led walking tours of the Hill District to scores of people\, including visitors from France\, Ireland\, England\, Brazil\, and Peru. Now she’ll lead GBA and its friends on a special tour of the neighborhood.\nWe’ll begin the afternoon gathered on the patio of the Hill House Kaufmann Center where we’ll enjoy beer\, wine\, cold lemonade\, and appetizers while Terri offers an overview of the community and some of its green and historical highlights. Then we’ll embark on the walking tour. In an effort to see a variety of neighborhood highlights along an easily walkable route\, we’ve identified the following locations as our stopping points. But there is so much more to see! So we’ll also hand out a list of additional stops that Terri recommends you check out in your own time\, in addition to those we’ll be hitting on the tour! \n\nHill House Kaufmann Center – Hill House Association is “the heart of the hill” and offers integrated community services including family and workforce development\, senior services and neighborhood engagement. The Kaufmann Center was renovated in 2010 and achieved LEED Silver certification. This rehab restored the majestic stairs leading the wooden doors. Additional enhancements – including a new stage\, lighting\, sound system and elevator – made the Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium a destination for performances\, lectures\, and other events (like GBA’s Inspire Speakers Series!).\n\n\nWylie Avenue Carnegie Library – This is one of six free libraries that were established with Andrew Carnegie’s original donation to the City of Pittsburgh. Carnegie saw libraries as “vital\, non-luxury assets to be supported by public dollars.” While the Wylie Avenue location is no longer used as a library – it’s now a Mosque – “Free To The People” is still carved above the entrance.\nCrawford Grill – Imagine meeting up with friends at the famous Crawford Grill and hearing jazz greats like Duke Ellington\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Dizzy Gillespie\, and John Coltrane. This local club was once known across the country as a destination for great music. While it closed more than 10 years ago\, jazz enthusiasts and community members are hoping to see it resurrected.\nAugust Wilson House – August Wilson’s childhood home is a project of the Daisy Wilson Artist Community\, a non-profit organization. Their purpose is to foster and promote greater appreciation for and understanding of African-American literature\, the performing arts and the literary\, artistic and professional legacy of August Wilson by transforming the August Wilson House\, at 1727 Bedford Avenue\, into a world-renowned artist residency and studio space.\n\n  \n** Space is limited for this event\, so be sure to sign up early! Children are welcome to join their parents on this tour (but remember it’s a walking tour!).  \n  \nGBA Member$20 \nGBA Non-Member$30 \nStudent / EP$10 \nIndividual Membership + Event Fee (member rate)$95
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/urban-hike-hill-district/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Ave. \, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Montgomery":MAILTO:lesliem@gbapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170523T170600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T170909Z
UID:18243-1496221200-1496250000@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:ReClaim Clairton: Rest for the Weary Workday #1 with Landforce
DESCRIPTION:This will be a fund workday filled with planting and landscaping. Our Ambassadors Jawanna and Janella plan to create a nice seating space for reflection and contemplation.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-clairton-rest-weary-workday-1-landforce/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170519T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T194736Z
UID:18224-1495789200-1495810800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Clairton Communications Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-clairton-communications-park/
LOCATION:Clairton Communications Park\, 500 Miller Avenue\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170519T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T194530Z
UID:18222-1495702800-1495724400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at The Clairton Corner Corral
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-day-clairton-corner-corral/
LOCATION:Clairton Corner Corral\, 517 Miller Avenue\, Clairton\, PA\, 15025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170526
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170323T155044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T155243Z
UID:17827-1495584000-1495756799@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:PCRG Community Development Summit: CommUNITY
DESCRIPTION:CommUNITY: The Power of People in Action examines how people take concepts\, build support\, and put them into action. Community development leaders across the spectrum want to know how to smartly effect change\, in every area that impacts our communities and their people. We seek lasting change that pays dividends to residents\, entrepreneurs\, responsible developers and investors. We want to break the cycle of triage management and create true wealth and opportunity. At the 2017 Community Development Summit\, we will lift up models that have successfully achieved these goals. \nFor more information on the Summit Program\, please visit the Summit website at pcrg.org/conference/\n\nThe Summit will take place on May 24 and 25 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. Exciting sessions on a range of topics relative to community development practitioners are currently being confirmed with our presenters\, and the list will be released on our website as soon as possible. We invite you to come and examine with us how people take concepts\, build support\, and put them into action. \nThe registration fee provides attendees with access to two full days of conference activities – plenary sessions\, breakout sessions\, the exhibitor hall\, materials\, and more – as well breakfast\, lunch\, and heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks at an evening cocktail reception. \nScholarships for the Summit are generously supported by a number of local foundations and contributions of excess tickets provided by Summit sponsors. Awards are determined at the discretion of PCRG and the foundations who underwrite scholarships. Scholarship applicants should submit applications for themselves online. \nDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from\, connect with\, and grow alongside other members of the community development industry. Visit our conference website for more information! This years theme of CommUNITY: The Power of People in Action\, is defined below: \nCommUNITY: The Power of People in Action examines how people take concepts\, build support\, and put them into action. Community development leaders across the spectrum want to know how to smartly effect change\, in every area that impacts our communities and their people.  We seek lasting change that pays dividends to residents\, entrepreneurs\, responsible developers and investors.  We want to break the cycle of triage management and create true wealth and opportunity. At the 2017 Community Development Summit\, we will lift up models that have successfully achieved these goals.​
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pcrg-community-conference/
LOCATION:Omni William Penn Hotel\, 530 William Penn Place\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170425T140246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T140343Z
UID:17985-1495288800-1495296000@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Container Gardening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Don’t have the space for a full garden? Learn the basics of growing vegetables in pots\, including site selection\, possibilities for pots\, making potting mixes and choosing what to grow for spring\, summer and fall enjoyment. Participants will receive one starter seedling and plans for a simple self-watering container. Snacks and drinks provided with admission! Grow Pittsburgh memberships will be offered at an exclusive discounted rate of $20 if you sign up at the event. Register in advance for a chance to win a cedar planter as part of the Plant Something Day Sale at East End Food Co-op on Friday\, May 19th. \nSign up online.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/container-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:East End Food Co-op\, 7516 Meade Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170523T165747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T170110Z
UID:18238-1495098000-1495126800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:ReClaim Clairton: CommUnity Garden Workday #1 with Landforce
DESCRIPTION:This garden has laid fallow for a few years. Out ReClaim Ambassadors Toni and Bikila are determined to make it an inviting space to grow food! This workday is intended to bring the space back to life and prep it for some late spring planting!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-clairton-community-garden-workday-1-landforce/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170503T143402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T143402Z
UID:18110-1494950400-1494959400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Green Space Initiative Launch with Providence Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join Providence Connections and GTECH as we come together to celebrate Remake Learning Days and the groundbreaking of a new schoolyard garden!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/green-space-initiative-launch-providence-connections/
LOCATION:Providence Connections\, 3113 Brighton Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170501T180318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T171658Z
UID:18092-1494061200-1494075600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed: GTECH Build Day\, Food City
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to build raised beds and a corner garden entrance at the garden. \nGTECH will be coming to Food City to lead the effort\, but we need as many helping hands as we can get. Both skilled and unskilled labor are needed. \nFood City is a food forest turned community garden in the East Deutschtown/Spring Garden neighborhood. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gtech-build-day/
LOCATION:Food City\, East Deutschtown/Spring Garden 
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170501T025929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T155658Z
UID:18083-1493834400-1493841600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:ReClaim Central Ambassador Presentations
DESCRIPTION:The ReClaim Central Ambassadors have spent the winter planning and designing their community greenspace projects. Now they are ready to share their vision with you! \nJoin us on May 3rd at the Center for Family Excellence (409 Dinwiddie St) to hear from Ambassadors as they present their plans for parklets\, play-spaces\, gardens and gathering places in your neighborhood. \nAt the event\, you can meet the Ambassadors and learn how to become a part of the ReClaim Central effort by adding support to a greenspace project. \nFREE admission\, food\, and refreshments. See you there!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-central-ambassador-presentations/
LOCATION:Center for Family Excellence\, Inc.\, 409 Dinwiddie Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170425T135835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T135835Z
UID:17983-1493830800-1493841600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Physical Activity\, Air Pollution and Asthma in the Urban Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join GASP for the next event in the Making the Connection Series: Physical Activity\, Air Pollution and Asthma in the Urban Environment on Wednesday\, May 3rd from 5pm – 8pm at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. Dr. Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir will discuss her research and afterwards there will be a panel of health and community experts to respond to her presentation. Networking and refreshments will be from 5pm – 6pm in the Hutchinson and Hayashi Auditorium. \nRegistration is $5 per person. Please sign up online before attending. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/physical-activity-air-pollution-asthma-urban-environment/
LOCATION:Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC\, Hutchinson and Hayashi Auditorium\, 300 Halket St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170523T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T170140Z
UID:18236-1493715600-1493744400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:ReClaim Clariton: Reed Street Playground Workday #1 With US Steel
DESCRIPTION:Another big workday with US steel! We plan to give this 10 year old KaBOOM playground a refreshing pop of color and building a new kid friendly play tunnel.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-clariton-reed-street-playground-workday-1-us-steel/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170427T150422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T150422Z
UID:18047-1493467200-1493485200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUGUST WILSON BLOCK PARTY!
DESCRIPTION:In its second year\, the August Wilson Birthday Block Party promises to become a tradition\, uniting Pittsburghers and visitors in a happy event in honor of the great playwright. On Sat.\, April 29\, Noon-5 pm\, the party will take over several blocks extending eastward from the August Wilson House (AWH) at 1727 Bedford Ave. in the Hill District. \nThe free event is for all ages. Attractions will include food trucks and vendors of many kinds\, performances\, singers\, dancers\, drummers\, children’s activities\, a fire truck\, a glimpse of AWH restoration\, tours of the August Wilson Park\, fun\, friendship and\, of course\, a cake! \nHourly on the half-hour\, 12:30-4:30\, there will be excerpts from AW’s plays performed in the AWH backyard\, while on the hour\, 12:00-4:00\, there will be music\, song and dance performances further up Bedford. \nAugust Wilson (1945-2005) would be 72 on April 27. As one of his greatest fans\, Denzel Washington\, who spent much of 2016 in the Hill filming “Fences\,” has said\, “August is one of the five great American playwrights\,” and\, “you just play the music” of his language. He came to the Hill to get the music right.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/happy-birthday-august-wilson-block-party/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170322T210601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T210601Z
UID:17824-1493456400-1493481600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Millvale Environment & Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Announcing Millvale’s first ever Environment & Health Fair! Local and outside organizations are joining together to provide a day of food\, fun\, and family friendly activities. Save the date! More details to follow. \nThe day will be full of activities\, including:\n-Volunteer Day in the morning\n-Health & Wellness Resources & Activities\n-Kick-off of Millvale’s Needs Assessment\, a project to learn from Millvale residents how to best serve the community’s needs\n-Solar Installation Celebration at Millvale Community Center with Millvale’s Teen Solar Fellows \nFree health information\, health screenings and other other wellness classes will be occurring on April 29th at the Millvale Community Center. Details are to come. \nTentative Acitivities and Partners Include:\n-Tai Chi\n-Yoga\n-Nutrition & Healthy Eating Education\n-NARCAN Education\n-Dental Health Information & Screenings\n-Prescription Drug Disposal (for leftovers)\n-Blood Pressure Screenings\n-Audiology/Hearing Resources\n-Free Hep C & HIV Screenings
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/millvale-evrn-health-fair/
LOCATION:Millvale Community Library\, 213 Grant Avenue\, Millvale\, PA\, 15209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170428T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T165948Z
UID:18234-1493370000-1493391600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:ReClaim Clairton: Memory Lane Workday #1 with US Steel
DESCRIPTION:This will be a large workday with over 20 volunteers from US Steel. We plan to plant over 40  trees along the Montour trail entrance and construct a large planting area on the hillside.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-clairton-memory-lane-workday-1-us-steel/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170126T212745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T165218Z
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SUMMARY:Grounded for Good: 10 Years of GTECH
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 21\, 2017\, GTECH celebrated 10 years of impact on the ground in communities across Allegheny County. We joined 273 of our closest friends\, partners\, Ambassadors\, and family at the Heinz History Center to recognize this momentous occasion and ring in the next 10 years. \nThe evening included good food\, company\, music\, and programming.  59 people completed our scavenger hunt throughout the Heinz History Center\, finding clues to unlock GTECH’s story. If you were too busy to stop at each station\, please be sure to check out our “Ode to GTECH” written by our very own Gavin White. Each stanza aligns with a year of GTECH’s history and major activities and one for good luck as we look to the future. \nOverall\, we raised a total of $74\,800 thanks to your generous support and participation – and we hope to keep the momentum going all year long. These important resources support our growing Ambassador network\, Green Playces initiative\, green stormwater outreach\, data collaboration\, and our work in the Mon Valley communities. \nWe look forward to the next 10 years and hope that you will be with us each step of the way. \n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n			\n		Prev12Next\nPrevNext \n  \n\n\n\nFoundation Sponsors\n\nCultivator Sponsor\nGarden Paver Sponsors\nSeed Sower Sponsors\n\n \nMulch Spreader Sponsors\n\nInterested in sponsoring our event? Email e.sing@gtechstrategies.org and check out sponsorship opportunities.\nSponsors will be prominently featured as an integral component of GTECH’s success in the community development and environmental health sectors among hundreds of friends\, partners\, and supporters.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/g4g/
LOCATION:Heinz History Center\, 1212 Smallman St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222
CATEGORIES:For Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grounded Strategies":MAILTO:info@groundedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170330T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T171438Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series: Environmental Justice & Civic Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nAt the age of 27\, Dr. John Francis stopped talking. A few months prior\, an oil spill prompted John to stop using motorized vehicles\, and his quiet act of defiance set his town into a roaring debate. In the clashing of voices\, John lost his own\, and took the next 17 years (no\, that’s not a typo!) to simply listen\, and walk. His feet traveled through Venezuela\, Brazil\, Bolivia\, Argentina\, and the US\, and eventually came upon the beating heart of environmentalism. More than 20\,000 miles and a doctorate later\, this Planetwalker has devoted his life to civic engagement and sustainability\, and understands preservation as the interplay of human rights\, gender\, race and economic equality.  Join us as we experience Dr. Francis’ Planetwalk firsthand\, and gain perspectives from Khalif Ali (Pittsburgh Foundation)\, Evaine K. Sing (GTECH)\, Joan Haley (Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows) and Jason Beery (UrbanKind Institute) about civic conversation in Pittsburgh.  We’ll even flex our own public dialogue skills at the end. \nAgenda:\n4:30-5:30 – Food\, Drinks\, and Networking \n5:30-6:15 – Keynote by Dr. John Francis and short introductions by local panelists \n6:15-7:00 – Facilitated Dialogue with Presenters and Audience \nMore About Our Speakers:\nDr. John Francis\nPlanetwalker\nDr. John Francis traveled by foot for 22 years\, and spent 17 of those completely silent.  When John was 26 years old\, an oil tanker collision prompted him to give up motorized vehicles\, a decision which spurred so many arguments that by 27\, he decided to stop talking.  During the two decades when he became the Planetwalker\, John earned a Bachelor’s\, Master’s\, and doctorate\, all while spreading a silent message of sustainability and social justice with his banjo. He founded the Planetwalk Foundation in 1982\, and upon breaking his silence on Earth Day in 1990\, Dr. Francis dedicated his life to creating conversation. \nAfter ending his silence in 1990\, Dr. Francis has spent his subsequent years carrying that same message across the country. \nHere are some ways he has shared his message: \n\nAuthor of Planetwalker: 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence.\nAuthor of The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World\nRead an article about John.\nSee John’s TED Talk.\n\n \nKhalif Ali\nDirector of Public Policy & Advocacy\, The Pittsburgh Foundation\nKhalif is the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at The Pittsburgh Foundation. In partnership with residents\, grassroots activists and political leaders\, Khalif works to craft and advance a policy and advocacy agenda for the Foundation. He has a graduate degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in community organizing. When he’s not at the Foundation\, you might find him volunteering with the Reaching Back Program or coaching male Pittsburgh Public School students in health\, wellness\, nutrition\, exercise and meditation. \n  \nEvaine K. Sing\nExecutive Director\, GTECH Strategies\nEvaine is the Executive Director of GTECH Strategies\, which mobilizes residents\, policy-makers\, and like-minded organizations to transform vacant spaces into thriving places across Allegheny County. She is a registered landscape architect with a background in public policy and economic development. She has worked to engage individuals to implement creative\, sustainable solutions that can lead to larger changes in their neighborhoods. Evaine has also worked with partners at the policy and decision-making level to ensure pathways for change exist. \n  \nJoan Haley\nExecutive Director\, Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program\nJoan is the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program and the former Clinical Director of Southwest Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center. With more than thirty years working in the non-profit sector in the fields of management\, adult education\, training and development\, she has taught leadership training and strategic planning to professionals and volunteers and is an experienced curriculum writer and fundraiser. Joan received a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Adult Education and Training. \n  \nJason Beery\nSenior Research and Policy Analyst\, UrbanKind Institute\nJason is the Senior Research and Policy Analyst at UrbanKind Institute. Trained as a geographer\, he examines spatial difference from a holistic\, intersectional perspective\, blending political\, economic\, environmental\, legal\, and health issues with race\, gender\, and class. Jason focuses on a variety of areas\, including environmental justice\, community development\, food systems\, transportation\, and housing. Jason received his PhD in Geography from the University of Manchester (UK)\, his M.S. in Geography from Penn State\, and his B.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University.  His research has been published in Political Geography\, Geoforum\, and elsewhere. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-environmental-justice-civic-conversation/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Hill House’s Kaufmann Center.\, 1825 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170410T194102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T201526Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Secretary Patrick McDonnell is hosting nine roundtables across the state over the next two months to meet with residents and hear their perspectives on environmental justice. \n“The Office of Environmental Justice fulfills a critical role within DEP – ensuring that all Pennsylvanians\, especially those who have historically been disenfranchised\, are fully involved in the decisions that affect their environment\,” said McDonnell. “Environmental justice embodies the principles that communities should not be disproportionally exposed to adverse environmental impacts. With these listening sessions\, I want to hear how we can improve on our responsibility.” \nThe tour will focus on engaging residents and leaders in DEP’s decision-making process\, and involving residents in communities that may not fit the traditional definition of an environmental justice area — which is based on minority population and income levels in census tracts. \nEnvironmental Justice Listening Tour Focus Areas:\n\nWhat environmental justice concerns are most pressing in your community?\nDo you feel that the current definition of an environmental justice community (20% poverty and/or 30% minority) properly represents the needs of your community and the Commonwealth at large?\nDo you feel the DEP is engaged with marginalized communities to ensure that they have a voice in the decision making process? How can the DEP be more engaged with these communities?\nWhat tools have you used to find out information on DEP permitting/enforcement actions?\nWhat ways can the DEP be more effective at sharing information with the public?\nHow can the DEP be more effective at receiving public input?\nWhat resource(s) is your community lacking that the DEP can provide that would assist in efforts to ensure environmental equity?\nWhat additional steps can be taken by the Department to effectively reach out to these vulnerable communities to ensure that their concerns are taken into consideration?\n\nThe listening sessions will take place throughout April and May. Additional details are available at http://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/OfficeofEnvironmentalJustice/Pages/default.aspx  \nLearn more about the Office of Environmental Justice. \nPress release regarding listening tour.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/environmental-justice-roundtable/
LOCATION:The Blakey Center\, 1908 Wyle Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170411
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170410T185252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T185711Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Sustainability 2017 Conference: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line
DESCRIPTION:GTECHer\, Kate\, will be participating in the poster session Monday evening at the Engineering Sustainability Conference in Downtown Pittsburgh. \n \nKate will present on ‘Sustainable Return on Investment in the Greater Pittsburgh Region’. The poster outlines the process used to calculate a Sustainable Return on Investment (SuROI) to measure the social\, economic\, and environmental impacts of the McKeesport Ambassador Program. Check out the full SuROI report here!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/engineering-sustainability-2017-conference-innovation-triple-bottom-line/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170330T170229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T170229Z
UID:17864-1491656400-1491661800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Soil testing: Why and how?
DESCRIPTION:Learn the realities of soil contamination and how to manage the risk. Get hands on with demos of soil sampling. Leave prepared to test your garden’s soil at home.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/soil-testing-why-and-how/
LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170330T165851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T165922Z
UID:17858-1491651000-1491658200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Free Soil Lead Testing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny County Conservation District and partners on April 8th to learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem. Bring a properly collected\, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and we will screen it for lead or other heavy metals — free of charge!! Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/free-soil-lead-testing/
LOCATION:Central Baptist Church\, Parking lot at corner of Kirkpatrick St & Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170322T204544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T204544Z
UID:17819-1491330600-1491336000@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting - NORTH
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. We will be hosting five meetings around the city to gather feedback about the policies and to listen to any concerns you may have. Our engagement team will be facilitating listening sessions\, and members of the PLB Board will be available to hear your comments. The input from these meetings will be collected and provided back to the PLB Board for consideration when they finalize the inaugural policies and procedures. \nWe have selected venues throughout the city for your convenience as follows: West\, South\, East\, Central\, and North. We will provide childcare at two of these meetings (March 25th and April 4th)\, and one of them will be on a Saturday to provide for added flexibility. In order to utilize the childcare service\, we request that you RSVP at least five days prior to the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided at all of the meetings. \nNORTH: Tuesday\, April 4th from 6:30 to 8 PM at the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 84\,\n841 California Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212.\nChildcare will provided for ages 2 and up. Please RSVP for childcare by Wednesday\, March 29th.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-land-bank-public-meeting-north/
LOCATION:National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 84\, 841 California Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170324T150637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T150637Z
UID:17832-1491242400-1491249600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Community EngageMINT: Fresh Connections with involveMINT
DESCRIPTION:InvolveMINT IS LAUNCHING ITS APP! As part of Pittsburgh’s Inclusive Innovation Week\, learn how technological pioneers are working to make Pittsburgh more inclusive and participatory through the city’s first digital currency. \nHOW: Come to the showcase! Connect with nonprofits\, see what local businesses have to offer\, and be the first to use involveMINT: a new mobile digital currency application. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-engagemint-fresh-connections-with-involvemint-tickets-32638911864 \nDESCRIPTION: Within our 21st century economy\, innovation and disruption are happening lightning fast. Many of our communities find themselves lagging behind\, or unable to keep up with this dynamism. As traditional social structures\, funding sources\, and governmental safety nets are challenged or dismantled\, communities and the stakeholders within them all face unprecedented challenges. \nLocally\, Pittsburgh has gained high number of socially conscious businesses and organizations to tackle these challenges. However\, these organizations have previously lacked a means of connecting to the resources that they need most. What would happen if we could activate the local economy that exists in each neighborhood to help? The first step is to realize that we have all we need to thrive\, it is just a matter of connecting resources with those who need it most! \nJoin us to experience how involveMINT is activating these resources and encouraging cross sector collaboration in an exciting new way!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/involvemint/
LOCATION:Repair the World\, 6022 Broad Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170408
DTSTAMP:20260425T211508
CREATED:20170322T205954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T210157Z
UID:17822-1490918400-1491609599@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:2017 Inclusive Innovation Week
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh has positioned itself to become a city of inclusive innovation by providing equal access to products and services through new technology\, ideas\, personnel and inventions. \n\nInclusive Innovation Event Schedule. \n\n\nInclusive Innovation Week is a city-wide opportunity to participate in and engage with innovation in the City of Pittsburgh.  The dates for Innovation Week 2017 are March 31-April 7. \nLearn more about Pittsburgh’s Road Map to Inclusive Innovation.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/2017-inclusive-innovation-week/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,For Fun
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