January 2019 TRCPA Meeting – Recognizing / Responding to an Active Shooter Event Three Rivers Contingency Planning Association (TRCPA)

On January 11, 2019, from 1-3 p.m., the Three Rivers Contingency Planning Association TRCPA) will hold The topic is Recognizing / Responding to an Active Shooter Event, and the speaker is Thomas Hart, Chief of Police / Director of Public Safety at Duquesne University. What if you found yourself in an active shooter event? Would you know how to recognize signs of potential violence around you and how to properly respond to give yourself the best chance to survive? Active…

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Learning Party: Story Laboratory

Are you a storyteller, an actor, or a curious creator? Join us as we meet and learn from storytellers, journalists, designers, technologists and engineers, and collaborate with your peers! Discover how you can make an impact, and share your stories with others! This event is free and features fun, hands-on activities led by local organizations. Learning Party activities are organized as stations, which are facilitated by a team of local experts and organizations. All materials and snacks provided. Please email…

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Antwon Rose Community Kickback

On the 6-month anniversary of the murder of Antwon Rose II, we invite the community to come together in remembrance of his life and our continued fight towards justice and eliminating police brutality. Join community members and activists to share space, enjoy food and move toward healing and justice. As we enter 2019, let us reflect on this beautiful life cut short, how we continue to heal and why we fight. #J4A Please bring personal items to add to the community…

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Innovation Igniter: Commercialization Workshop

Description: Attend this 2-hour workshop to learn how to explain the value of your innovation. During this workshop, you can also determine if there is a market for your idea and discover who your customers are. If you don't have an idea or invention but are simply curious about the commercialization process, you can attend as well. The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help you get introduced to the business aspects of innovation. Instructors will: Help participants clearly and…

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COMMUNITY 2 WORK CELEBRATION

COMMUNITY2WORK PROGRAM CELEBRATION Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) is happy to announce our partnership with UPMC for an inclusive community workforce program. This innovative program will help jobseekers to gain skills, connect to resources and learn strategies to build a successful career. Join us for a holiday celebration as we launch our new Community2Work™ Program. Learn more about how our collaboration benefits you and the current non-clinical job opportunities available at UPMC. Community organizations and workforce providers are encouraged to participate,…

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Opportunities on Vacant Land in Winter

As the leaves fall and the wind blows, many of us choose to retreat into the warmth of our homes. However, as winter approaches, there are still many opportunities for you to get outside and show some care for vacant land within your community. In early to mid-fall, it's a wonderful time to plant perennials on a vacant parcel. This can be as involved as planting balled-and-burlapped trees, or as simple as scattering a few of your favorite perennial plant…

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City Public Hearings

2:00pm 2018-0064 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1D-M, Residential Single-Unit Detached, Moderate Density District to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial District certain property situated on Lincoln Avenue; all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 12th Ward. 2:30 pm 2018-1003 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.01.D, Planned Development Districts, and Article IV, Section 909.01.Q, SP-10, Almono, by replacing the text in-kind with a new…

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LOCAL FOOD MATCH UP

On behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, Southwest Pennsylvania Commission, Farm to Table Western PA Connections, and Sustainable Pittsburgh, you are cordially invited to attend the next Local Food Matchup! A strong, local food industry decreases our impact on the planet, supports local investment and job creation and reduces our reliance on imports from other regions. Western PA is home to thousands of food based businesses which is why we are presenting Local Food Matchup. This FREE event, the fourth…

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LGBTQIA Health and Visibility Dinner

Repair the World has partnered with Planned Parenthood, ReelQ Film Festival, Shulayim L'Shalom and Black Radish to create a dinner discussion guide surrounding their work with the LGBTQIA community in Pittsburgh. Come out and enjoy a fantastic menu put together by Black Radish, and jump into discussion about LGBTQIA healthcare, health outcomes, visibility and volunteer opportunities! ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS SPACE!

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