BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grounded Strategies - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Grounded Strategies X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://groundedpgh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grounded Strategies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20150308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20151101T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20160114T133817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T133817Z UID:11289-1452758400-1452790800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Monitoring Groundwater Variability from Space DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rodell describes how NASA’s satellite observations and hydrological models are being used to monitor groundwater resources worldwide\, and what has been learned about global trends in freshwater resources. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/monitoring-groundwater-variability-from-space/ LOCATION:Alumni Hall\, 4227 Fifth Avenue \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160104 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151123T151338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T151338Z UID:10222-1450483200-1451865599@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:GTECH Office Closed DESCRIPTION:The GTECH office will be closed from 12/19/2015 to 1/3/2016\, reopening on 1/4/2016. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gtech-office-closed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151123T195804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T195804Z UID:10257-1449768600-1449774000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Envisioning a Sustainable\, Collaborative and Inclusive Economy DESCRIPTION:Inspire Speakers Series and p4 Pittsburgh present: Envisioning a Sustainable\, Collaborative and Inclusive Economy\, with Jeremy Rifkin and Bill Generett \nOur current economic model is obsolete and inadequate at serving the needs of our communities\, citizens\, the environment and future generations. This model\, based on availability of cheap fossil fuels\, is ready to be replaced by a new and resilient model built on connectedness\, collaboration\, innovation and empathy. This Third Industrial Revolution will integrate the power and prevalence of the internet with twenty-first century renewable energy technologies\, while ensuring inclusion\, diversity and opportunity for all of our citizens. Mr. Rifkin will present his vision and perspective on the future of the global economy\, while Mr. Generett will discuss how the Pittsburgh region can bridge the gap between the soaring innovation economy and struggling communities. \nFor more information and to register\, click here. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/envisioning-a-sustainable-collaborative-and-inclusive-economy/ LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151208T204059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151208T204059Z UID:10495-1449684000-1449691200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:In the Air: Visualizing What We Breathe DESCRIPTION:Join Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP) at the In the Air: Visualizing What We Breathe exhibit at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.  Learn about the exhibit from the photographers and learn more about what GASP has been up to and what its plans are for 2016. More information and registration can be found here. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/in-the-air-visualizing-what-we-breathe/ LOCATION:Pittsburgh Filmmakers\, 477 Melwood Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151124T175133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T175133Z UID:10309-1449342000-1449351000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Back to Eden Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Join Pittsburgh Community Capital for their inaugural fundraising event at The Parkway Theater. Half of the proceeds will be used to support Pittsburgh Community Capital’s community garden project in the McKees Rocks Bottoms to begin addressing the urban food desert situation in the Sto-Rox area. The other half will be used to sustain The Parkway Theater’s mission to promote the arts in the McKees Rocks/Stowe Township communities. Both organizations are registered 501(c)(3) charities. \nTickets are $10 per person plus a small convenience charge. Visit the EventBrite page to buy your tickets. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/back-to-eden-film-screening/ LOCATION:The Parkway Theater\, 644 Broadway Ave\, McKees Rocks\, PA\, 15136\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151124T175940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T175940Z UID:10315-1449077400-1449088200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:GWC Finale and Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the achievements of the 87 organizations who competed over the course of the past year in the Green Workplace Challenge. Find out who saved the most energy\, water\, and waste; who reduced their travel footprint the most; and who engaged their workforce the most. Congratulate the competitors in a festive atmosphere! The event is $35 for non-members. For more information and to register\, click here. You can also read GTECH’s blog on the Green Workplace Challenge here. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gwc-finale-and-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:Andy Warhol Museum\, 117 Sandusky Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212-5890\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151113T152939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T152939Z UID:10031-1448134200-1448143200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Allegheny Land Trust: Into the Wild DESCRIPTION:Join Allegheny Land Trust on Saturday\, November 21st\, at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium to celebrate another year of protecting valuable green space for future generations. \n\nThe VIP hour will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, and the main event will run from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. \nThe VIP portion of the celebration will feature live entertainment\, animal interactions\, a specialty cocktail\, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. \nThe main event will feature aquarium exhibits\, music\, a cash bar\, heavy hors d’oeuvres and small plates\, exhibits of ALT’s green spaces\, and much more. \nFor more information and to purchase tickets for Into the Wild\, see the event description on ALT’s website here. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/into-the-wild/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151030T134329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T134329Z UID:9783-1447957800-1447965000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:PSU Northside Design Presentation & Open House DESCRIPTION:As an extension of the One Northside AIM project\, Penn State University (PSU) landscape architecture students have been developing designs and connectivity strategies for portions of the Northside. GTECH is pleased to provide support for this project and can’t wait to see what the students have developed based on community feedback\, research\, and creativity. \nPlease join us for this exciting event from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Propel Northside on 11/19. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/psu-northside-design-presentation-open-house/ LOCATION:Propel Northside\, Columbia Place\, Pittsburgh\, 15212\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Center":MAILTO:cmr269@psu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151110T175310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151110T175310Z UID:9966-1447956000-1447965000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Resilient Pittsburgh Community Deliberative Forum DESCRIPTION:What are the most important shocks and stresses  for you and your community?\nWhat are the strengths and weaknesses of your neighborhood?\n\nPlease 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! \nREGISTER HERE:  http://goo.gl/forms/ DrhgXH5q0T \nFood will be provided.\n*For more information on Pittsburgh’s Resilience plan:http://resilient. pittsburghpa.gov \nTUESDAY NOVEMBER 17\nSouth Side Market House\n1 Bedford Square\, Pittsburgh PA 15203\n6pm – 8:30 pm\nTHURSDAY NOVEMBER 19\nEast Liberty Presbyterian Church (basement)\n116 S Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206\n6pm – 8:30 pm URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/resilient-pittsburgh-community-deliberative-forum-2/ LOCATION:East Liberty Presbyterian Church\, 116 S Highland Ave \, Pittsburgh\, 15206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151113T151822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T151822Z UID:10029-1447869600-1447875000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency Educational Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join GTECH for an energy efficiency education session\, and receive a free energy efficiency toolkit! URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/energy-efficiency-educational-workshop/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151029T132316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151029T132316Z UID:9721-1447866000-1447884000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Benefit Night at Franktuary (Lawrenceville) DESCRIPTION:Grab a cocktail & a hot dog with us on Wednesday\, November 18th \nOn 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 night we will be featuring GTECH’s key projects for 2016.  This will be a fun event to connect with SCC Members\, GTECH Staff and Board\, as well as ReClaim Ambassadors and Ambassador Alumni.  We hope you can join us and bring a friend or two…or ten. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/benefit-night-at-franktuary-lawrenceville/ LOCATION:Franktuary\, 3810 Butler St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun,Social Capital Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151110T175200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151110T175200Z UID:9962-1447783200-1447792200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Resilient Pittsburgh Community Deliberative Forum DESCRIPTION:What are the most important shocks and stresses  for you and your community?\nWhat are the strengths and weaknesses of your neighborhood?\n\nPlease 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! \nREGISTER HERE:  http://goo.gl/forms/ DrhgXH5q0T \nFood will be provided.\n*For more information on Pittsburgh’s Resilience plan:http://resilient. pittsburghpa.gov \nTUESDAY NOVEMBER 17\nSouth Side Market House\n1 Bedford Square\, Pittsburgh PA 15203\n6pm – 8:30 pm\nTHURSDAY NOVEMBER 19\nEast Liberty Presbyterian Church (basement)\n116 S Highland Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206\n6pm – 8:30 pm URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/resilient-pittsburgh-community-deliberative-forum/ LOCATION:Southside Market House\, 1 Bedford Square \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151030T173458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T173458Z UID:9792-1447781400-1447794000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:High-Energy Hoe-Down DESCRIPTION:Join CCI for a foot-stompin’\, fiddlin’\, banjo playing good time. Bring the whole family down and don’t be afraid to dance! \nAppalachian-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 work\, has made a significant impact on residential energy and water conservation in low income communities in western Pennsylvania. \nGet your tickets here. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/high-energy-hoe-down/ LOCATION:Pittsburgh Opera House\, 2425 Liberty Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151019T182907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T182907Z UID:9474-1447664400-1447844400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:2015 Homes Within Reach Conference DESCRIPTION:“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. \nThis year\, like each year\, the program is carefully crafted to provide workshops that help you respond to an ever-changing environment\, core traditions that make the conference an institution\, while adding innovation to make it fun\, surprising\, and new. \nOur popular affinity-group summits are back this year. We’ve invited the governor and the new DCED staff. And as always\, lots of networking and even more sponsors than last year! We can’t wait to see you in Harrisburg.” \n– Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nFor more information on the 2015 Homes Within Reach Conference click here URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/2015-homes-within-reach-conference/ LOCATION:Harrisburg Hilton\, 1 N 2nd St\, Harrisburg\, 17101\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania":MAILTO:info@housingalliancepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151028T162615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151028T162615Z UID:9706-1447493400-1447502400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Tree Planting in Swissvale DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event will happen rain or shine. Please\, dress appropriately for the weather. Register here. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/tree-planting-in-swissvale/ LOCATION:Universal Academy of Pittsburgh\, 2103 Hampton Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151030T174340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T174340Z UID:9797-1447349400-1447354800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Designing Places to Thrive DESCRIPTION:Inspire Speaker Series and p4 Pittsburgh Present: Designing Places to Thrive\, with Toni Griffin and John Fetterman. \nTo 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 of urban design: to create places that thrive. Toni Griffin will share her vision and experience working in cities like Detroit\, Newark\, Chicago\, and Washington\, DC\, while John Fetterman will present his vision for Braddock as a model for equitable\, inclusive and sustainable development. \nRegister here. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/designing-places-to-thrive/ LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151027T200801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151027T200801Z UID:9682-1446901200-1446912000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Ginkgo Fest DESCRIPTION: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? \nCome 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 the natural and cultural histories of the tree with fan-shaped leaves.The festival will feature a performance by Pittsburgh Taiko (Japanese group taiko drumming)\, crafts and origami activities\, children story time\, face painting\, tree ID walks\, and photos in front of Pittsburgh’s largest ginkgo tree. Ginkgo trees are renowned for their medicinal properties\, their outstanding urban tolerance\, and their edible nuts. The ginkgo tree species dates back to over 150 million years. Come celebrate this timeless tree at Maple Grove Shelter (near Super Playground at Highland Park) on Saturday\, November 7\, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-ginkgo-fest/ LOCATION:Maple Grove Shelter\, Reservoir Drive Walk\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151005T155817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151005T155817Z UID:9237-1446883200-1446910200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Blight Bootcamp DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event will include a panel of blight remediation practitioners ranging from local community advocates\, government officials\, to nonprofit professionals\, a keynote address from a regional expert and nine sessions on an array of subjects relating to blight elimination. \nSession topics will cover a variety of themes that may include from Data Driven Decision Making\, Community Arts to Fight Blight\, Green Space Solutions to Securing Vacant Properties. Sessions will be accessible to a wide range of skill sets from a resident hoping to learn more about blight remediation to organizations looking to expand their skill sets. \nThe first 100 registrants will receive a free Pittsburgh Blight Bootcamp t-shirt. \nRegister for the Pittsburgh Blight Bootcamp here. \nFor additional questions and reduced ticket pricing due to financial limitations please contact Katie McAuley URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-blight-bootcamp/ LOCATION:Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center\, 100 Lytton Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, 15213\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,Panel Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151106T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151030T182637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T182637Z UID:9801-1446823800-1446829200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Johnson Institute 2015 Emerging Leader Award Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join us in honoring this year’s winners of the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership Emerging Leader Award: \nAndrew Butcher\, CEO and Co-Founder of GTECH and\nJulie Butcher Pezzino\, Executive Director of Grow Pittsburgh. \nWith this award\, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who\, relatively early in their professional careers\, have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and high promise of future contributions. \nAndrew has shown impressive leadership as a social entrepreneur in the fields of sustainability\, energy\, public policy and community development. Julie has shown great leadership in urban gardening as a means of working to end food deserts and works to improve the environment\, nutrition and the sense of community in the Pittsburgh area. Both have a strong commitment to helping to make our region a vibrant and welcoming place for a new generation of community-minded leaders. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/johnson-institute-2015-emerging-leader-award-celebration/ LOCATION:3911 Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151020T142637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151020T142637Z UID:9501-1446386400-1446393600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Picnic at St. John's Green DESCRIPTION: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 speak with neighbors and partnering organizations about the St. John’s Green\, please join us on November 1st. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pop-up-picnic-at-st-johns-green/ LOCATION:Open\, grassy area at St. John’s\, 3336 Fleming Avenue\, Pittsburgh CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151030 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20151027T201109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151027T201109Z UID:9679-1445904000-1446163199@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Equity Summit 2015 DESCRIPTION:“The nation is in a moment of transformational change. Across the country\, movements to end police brutality\, defend workers’ rights\, and address widening income inequality have put issues of racial and economic justice on the national agenda—demanding action\, collaboration\, and meaningful change on a local\, regional\, and national level. \nThousands of dynamic leaders\, advocates\, and other equity stakeholders will take on some of the most pressing issues of our time at Equity Summit 2015 in Los Angeles\, California. Summit attendees will get to explore Los Angeles through mobile workshops\, build new skills through over 60 session offerings\, and learn about cutting-edge strategies in organizing\, research\, communications\, and advocacy from a dynamic cast of speakers and presenters who are putting equity at the center of their demands for real and lasting change.” \n-PolicyLink \nPhoto credit: PolicyLink URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/equity-summit-2015/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150820T181237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150820T181237Z UID:8739-1443895200-1443906000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Wethoptober 2015 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy fresh-hopped libations\, good conversation\, autumnal treats and great music at the Wethoptober Fundraiser.\nIn 2013\, GTECH set out to grow hops on an unused\, vacant portion of Garfield Community Farm to see whether it could be a creative (and delicious) way to reuse some of the 4\,500 acres of vacant land in the city. With the help of Noah of the Hop Project and the fine farmers of Garfield Farm\, we planted to grow a few varieties of hops for East End Brewery and — guess what — it worked! \nInspired by the Hops on Lots project\, GTECH throws the annual Wethoptober Fundraiser to celebrate and support our projects that creatively reuse vacant lots. This year we’re partnering with Wigle Whiskey and East End Brewery to offer an evening of wet-hopped brews and hopped whiskey\, tasty food and great conversation at Wigle Whiskey Barrel House located in the Northside neighborhood of Spring Garden. \n For $30 you will receive: \n-A 12oz GTECH Beer Glass – yours to take home\n-One hopped whiskey cocktail\n-Three 6oz pours from three unique hopped beers from East End Brewery\n-Two free raffle tickets\n-Tasting demos with samples of hopped whiskey \nLive Music and Food Trucks onsite with autumn themed menus from Berlin Street Foods and Brownstone Wood Fired Brick Oven.  Note: Tickets sold out last year\, don’t hesitate to purchase yours today. \nSponsored By:\n \n  \n  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/save-the-date-wethoptober-fest-2015/ LOCATION:Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse\, 1055 Spring Garden Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:For Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150923T133508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150923T133508Z UID:9082-1443722400-1443729600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:PSU Pittsburgh Northside Charette DESCRIPTION:As an extension of the One Northside AIM project\, Penn State landscape architecture students are now developing designs for areas in California-Kirkbride\, Manchester and East Deutschtown as well as ways to connect the 18 neighborhoods of the Northside. Community input is a key part of this process\, so we hope that you can join them at this event! Please meet at the New Hazlett Theater on 10/1/2015 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/psu-pittsburgh-northside-charette/ LOCATION:New Hazlett Theater\, 6 Allegheny Square\, Pittsburgh\, 15212 CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Center":MAILTO:cmr269@psu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150924T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150827T135857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T135857Z UID:8769-1443121200-1443128400@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:ReClaim Northside Graduation DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the good work of the 13 ReClaim Northside Ambassadors who have worked tirelessly to turn vacant lots throughout the Northside into beautiful community spaces. This event will include treats from Chateau Cafe and Cakery\, music from Muddy Kreek Blues Band\, and a gallery of photos of the vacant lot projects. Whether you want to celebrate the good work of your neighbors\, meet fellow Northsiders\, or enjoy some local entertainment\, we’d love to have you! \n\n\n\nRSVP on Eventbrite by following this link. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/reclaim-northside-graduation/ LOCATION:Neu Kirche Contemporary Art Center\, 1000 Madison Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150820T172033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150820T172033Z UID:8732-1442595600-1442602800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Solar Showcase Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:The tenants of 6587 Hamilton Ave. – GTECH Strategies\, Grow Pittsburgh and AE Works – along with our landlord AIM Ventures are throwing an open house at our office\, which recently had a solar array installed by Energy Independent Solutions (EIS). Join us as we sunset the summer with a solar showcase at 6587 Hamilton Ave. on Friday\, September 18 from 5 pm – 7 pm. While you’re here\, take a tour of a solar array courtesy of EIS\, enjoy a brew from our neighbor East End Brewery and grab yourself a bite to eat from the solar-powered Pittsburgh Taco Truck. \nThe event is free\, but please RSVP below. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/solar-showcase-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Grounded Strategies’ Office\, 6587 Hamilton Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, 15206\, United States CATEGORIES:For Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150901T163619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T163619Z UID:8834-1442221200-1442239200@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Green Playces: Homewood DESCRIPTION:Join us as we begin to build out the Bible Center Church’s Green Playce in Homewood \n\n\n \n \n Volunteer Form:Green Playces\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Are you interested in other volunteer opportunities through GTECH?*YesNoWould you like to receive updates about GTECH events and projects?*\n \n \n Yes! I'd like to receive updates from GTECH Strategies.\n \n \n \n No thanks!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-work-day-green-playces-homewood/ LOCATION:Bible Center Churdh\, 7238 Fleury Way\, Pittsburgh\, 15208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150830T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150805T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150805T185528Z UID:8591-1440957600-1440964800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Day\, ReClaim McKeesport\, Empty to Embellished DESCRIPTION:Join ReClaim McKeesport Ambassador Rochelle and volunteers as she begins work on her site in Myer Park. Located at the intersection of Patterson St and Myer Blvd in McKeesport\, Rochelle is working on turning this overgrown eyesore into a welcoming garden. \nVolunteers are needed to plant\, mulch beds\, clean up the site and paint some amenities. The workday will be help Sunday evening\, August 30th\, from 6-8pm. \n  URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-day-reclaim-mckeesport-empty-to-embellished/ LOCATION:Rochelle Williams\, Myer and Patterson \, McKeesport \, PA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150820T133258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150820T133258Z UID:8718-1440842400-1440849600@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Day\, Northside Ambassador Angela Williams DESCRIPTION:Join us for a volunteer day at the Star Meditation Garden with ReClaim Northside Ambassador\, Angela Williams! To sign up\, follow this link to Pittsburgh Cares. URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-day-northside-ambassador-angela-williams-3/ LOCATION:Star Meditation Garden\, 2445 Snyder Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150828T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150818T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150818T203707Z UID:8688-1440738000-1440792000@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:412Build Community Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE Picnic at the Bible Center Church to celebrate the second session of 412Build at their capstone event. Join us as the students of 412Build unveil the newly installed permanent lawn games they’ve built this summer. The event will feature: \n-Free barbecue from The Dream BBQ and dessert from Dana’s Bakery\n-Music by DJ Dolla Bill\n-Games\, entertainment\, and fun for all ages! \nPlease RSVP URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/412build-community-celebration/ LOCATION:Homewood Bible Center\, 7238 Fleury Way\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="Lydia Kramer":MAILTO:l.kramer@gtechstrategies.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150821T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T111251 CREATED:20150818T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150818T183411Z UID:8678-1440151200-1440163800@groundedpgh.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day: Green Playces: Propel Northside DESCRIPTION:Join us on our work day to complete the fencing and gate\, and installing the vertical growing tower \n\n \n \n Volunteer Form:Green Playces\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Are you interested in other volunteer opportunities through GTECH?*YesNoWould you like to receive updates about GTECH events and projects?*\n \n \n Yes! I'd like to receive updates from GTECH Strategies.\n \n \n \n No thanks!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/volunteer-work-day-green-playces-propel-northside-3/ LOCATION:Propel Northside\, Columbia Place\, Pittsburgh\, 15212\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR