November 1, 2015 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pop-Up Picnic at St. John's Green Open, grassy area at St. John's 3336 Fleming Avenue, Pittsburgh The Urban Redevelopment owns a large piece of land called St. John's Green in Brighton Heights which used to be the home of the St. John's hospital. It's time for the community to help decide what the future of this large vacant lot will be. If you'd like to learn more about the lot and […]
November 6, 2015 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Johnson Institute 2015 Emerging Leader Award Celebration 3911 Posvar Hall 230 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Please join us in honoring this year's winners of the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership Emerging Leader Award: Andrew Butcher, CEO and Co-Founder of GTECH and Julie Butcher Pezzino, Executive Director of Grow Pittsburgh. With this award, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who, relatively early in their professional careers, have demonstrated exceptional […]
November 7, 2015 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Pittsburgh Blight Bootcamp Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center 100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States The Pittsburgh Blight Working Group made up of the City of Pittsburgh, Neighborhood Allies, GTECH Strategies, PCRG and Design Center is proud to present Pittsburgh Blight Bootcamp, a one day event to learn about resources and best practices to increase the impact of community led blight elimination efforts. The event will include a panel of […] $10
November 7, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pittsburgh Ginkgo Fest Maple Grove Shelter Reservoir Drive Walk, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Join Tree Pittsburgh for the first ever Pittsburgh Ginkgo Fest on Saturday, November 7! Did you know that the ginkgo tree is one of the oldest living tree species? Come celebrate the fall season as the Ginkgo leaves change to their vibrant yellow hue across Highland Park. Have a picnic, enjoy the park, and learn about […]
November 12, 2015 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Designing Places to Thrive Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center 1825 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States Inspire Speaker Series and p4 Pittsburgh Present: Designing Places to Thrive, with Toni Griffin and John Fetterman. To most people, urban and community design might not seem like the venue where conversations about equity, diversity and inclusion would take place. However, issues of justice, equity, and access are really part and parcel of the goal […] $20
November 14, 2015 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Tree Planting in Swissvale Universal Academy of Pittsburgh 2103 Hampton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Join Nine Mile Run Watershed Association to plant trees in Swissvale at their final tree event of 2015! Meet at the Universal Academy of Pittsburgh at 2103 Hampton Ave. Volunteers will learn how to properly install a balled and burlapped tree as well as enjoy refreshments. This event will happen rain or shine. Please, dress appropriately […]
November 16, 2015 @ 9:00 am - November 18, 2015 @ 11:00 am 2015 Homes Within Reach Conference Harrisburg Hilton 1 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, United States "IMAGINE, a Home Within Reach of every Pennsylvanian! That is the consistent vision behind this year’s 11th annual conference – and the mission that drives the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. The blend of forward-looking program content, excellent peer-to-peer training, networking and partnerships characterize the conference – year after year. This year, like each year, the program […]
November 17, 2015 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm High-Energy Hoe-Down Pittsburgh Opera House 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States Join CCI for a foot-stompin', fiddlin', banjo playing good time. Bring the whole family down and don't be afraid to dance! Appalachian-style band, Lackawanna Longnecks, will provide mountain-style music. The “High-Energy Hoe-Down” will include a traditional Cake Walk and the presentation of the Conservation Luminary Award. The Conservation Luminary Award recognizes an individual who, through professional or volunteer […] $60
November 17, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Resilient Pittsburgh Community Deliberative Forum Southside Market House 1 Bedford Square , Pittsburgh, PA, United States What are the most important shocks and stresses for you and your community? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your neighborhood? Please join us at one of two Resilient Pittsburgh Community Deliberative Forums, hosted by the City of Pittsburgh, to share your input. We want to hear from you and your community! REGISTER HERE: http://goo.gl/forms/ DrhgXH5q0T Food […] Free
November 18, 2015 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Benefit Night at Franktuary (Lawrenceville) Franktuary 3810 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Grab a cocktail & a hot dog with us on Wednesday, November 18th On November 18th Franktuary (Lawrenceville Location) will donate 10% of sales during dinner service from 5 pm - 10 pm to GTECH Strategies. The success of this fundraiser is based on how many SCC members, partners and friends of GTECH join us for dinner at Franktuary. At the benefit […]
November 18, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Energy Efficiency Educational Workshop Carnegie Library of Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Join GTECH for an energy efficiency education session, and receive a free energy efficiency toolkit!
November 19, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Resilient Pittsburgh Community Deliberative Forum East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S Highland Ave , Pittsburgh What are the most important shocks and stresses for you and your community? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your neighborhood? Please join us at one of two Resilient Pittsburgh Community Deliberative Forums, hosted by the City of Pittsburgh, to share your input. We want to hear from you and your community! REGISTER HERE: http://goo.gl/forms/ DrhgXH5q0T Food […] Free