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SUMMARY:November Free Food Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Don’t miss our next FREE food distribution on Friday\, November 8th at 11:00 AM! The distribution will occur at Nafasi on Centre\, located at 2145 Centre Ave. Bring your own tote or carry box to transport your items.\nSee you there!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/november-free-food-distribution/
LOCATION:Nafasi on Centre\, 2145 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T153000
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SUMMARY:Spook-tacular Hill Haunt
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a Spook-tacular Hill-O-Ween Haunt on Thursday\, October 31st starting at 3:30PM!\nCelebrate Halloween in the Hill District with an afternoon of trick-or-treating\, fun activities\, and sweet treats for our youngest neighbors. \nCome dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a festive community event along our business district\, Centre Avenue!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/spook-tacular-hill-haunt/
LOCATION:Hill CDC Offices\, 2015-2017 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T170000
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SUMMARY:October Operation HOME Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Hill Community Development Corporation has joined efforts with the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Operation Home initiative to help Hill District residents and potential buyers successfully navigate the home-buying process.\nThrough a series of monthly one-day workshops\, participants will have an opportunity to learn about homeownership\, best practices to avoid predatory lending\, the homebuying process\, home maintenance\, post-purchase solutions\, money management and more! A link will be distributed by the Urban League closer to the date.\nThese workshops are often a critical step in the process of qualifying for a home mortgage. \nSpace for this workshop is limited\, so register today!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/october-operation-home-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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LOCATION:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/october-operation-home-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T160000
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SUMMARY:October Free Food Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars!\nDon’t miss our next FREE food distribution on Friday\, October 11th at 11:00 AM!\nThe distribution will occur at Nafasi on Centre\, located at 2145 Centre Ave.\nBring your own tote or carry box to transport your items.\nSee you there!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/october-free-food-distribution/
LOCATION:Nafasi on Centre\, 2145 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
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SUMMARY:Community Living Room Series: What to do with the Black Vote?
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we confront the question: What will you do with the power of the Black vote?Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1010886367337?aff=oddtdtcreatorIn this Community Living Room series\, we will engage with “I Won’t Vote” (1956) by W.E.B. Du Bois\, “The Ballot or the Bullet” (1964) by Malcolm X\, “Give Us the Ballot” (1957) by Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, and Fannie Lou Hamer’s (1964) powerful testimony from “Freedom Summer.”Together\, we will grapple with the historic fight for Black electoral justice\, the enduring power of the Black vote\, and the difficult task of staying politically engaged. How do we sharpen our consciousness around these themes and understand voting in what Saidiya Hartman calls the afterlife of slavery?Recommended Readings:1. https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/i-wont-vote/2. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/…/give-us-ballot…3. http://www.edchange.org/…/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.htmlRecommended Viewing:1. https://youtu.be/07PwNVCZCcY?si=qOjEZGuid4763ln-Register today to attend this free but impactful event!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/community-living-room-series-what-to-do-with-the-black-vote/
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T180000
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SUMMARY:Radio Golf Pre-Reception at the August Wilson House
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a captivating performance of August Wilson’s Radio Golf\, brought to life by the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company. This unique event will take place outdoors at the August Wilson House\, offering a beautiful and fitting backdrop for this famous work about politics\, gentrification and the redevelopment of the Hill District. \nRadio Golf is the final play in August Wilson’s Century Cycle\, a series of ten plays that chronicle African-American life in the 20th century. The play is set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990s and follows Harmond Wilks\, a real estate developer and entrepreneur who wants to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor. Wilks is determined to revive his childhood neighborhood\, the Hill District\, but grapples with the risk of losing the neighborhood’s history. \nBe sure to reserve your seats today\, and spend the evening with the Hill CDC Staff and Board during what is sure to be an incredible performance. See you there!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/radio-golf-pre-reception-at-the-august-wilson-house/
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T200000
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SUMMARY:September Hill District Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss it! \nOur next Hill District Community Meeting will be taking place Thursday\, September 5th at 6 PM in the Pitt Community Engagement Center. Doors will open at 5:30 PM\, so come early and grab dinner! \nJoin us as we discuss upcoming events\, current developments\, updates on CHOICE\, Arts and Culture\, and more! The community will vote on the Rhythm Square development by Studio Volcy as well as the Herron and Wylie development by Communion LLC. \nRhythm Square Project’s Phase One includes 8\,640 square feet of commercial space fronting Centre Avenue. This includes one first-floor retail space with nearly 1800 square feet\, 12-14 Artist Studios to be managed by a master tenant\, and one shared gallery and event space. Following two meetings with Hill CDC staff\, after their initial proposal did not pass\, the team presented an updated plan for Rhythm Square. This project received a new satisfactory score of 85% – B from the panel. \nHerron & Wylie consists of the redevelopment of the existing structure and adjacent parcel located at the intersection of Herron Avenue and Wylie Avenue. The redevelopment includes the rehabilitation of an existing 3-story building and the construction of a 4-story building with roughly 2\,100 square feet of ground floor studio office space with eight one- and two-bedroom apartments above. 50% of the units will be affordable at 60-80% AMI\, and the remaining will be at market rate. Following their presentation the DRP scored the project at 86% – B\, a satisfactory score. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! Register for free at the link below.
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/september-hill-district-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Blakey Program Center\, 1908 Wylie Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T170000
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SUMMARY:Mini Couture: Design Your Doll's Dream Wardrobe @ The Nafasi Art Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and creative workshop designed for children to explore the art of doll fashion at the Nafasi Art Market! \nHosted by Nafasi Resident Artist Rell Rushin\, this hands-on class will teach participants how to create a trendy fashionable doll clothing line. Parents and children are invited to bring a favorite t-shirt or fabric to transform into stylish outfits for dolls in the 1:6 scale–perfect for Barbie\, OMG Surprise\, Bratz\, Rainbow High\, and more! \nFor just $5\, attendees will not only have an opportunity to be creative but also gain a skill that will last a lifetime. Spaces are limited\, so register today to secure your spot in this fun and fashionable experience! \nChildren 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/mini-couture-design-your-dolls-dream-wardrobe-the-nafasi-art-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T110000
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SUMMARY:Third Day Soaps Garden Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of creating your own natural skincare products in our exclusive hands-on workshop led by expert cosmetic chemist Cynthia Hill. Dive into the world of botanicals and learn about the medicinal properties of herbs like lavender\, rose\, and lemongrass. \nIn this workshop\, you will: \nCreate Botanical Sugar Scrubs: Explore the benefits of natural exfoliants and how to use them to create luxurious sugar scrubs. \nCraft Herbal Body Oils: Learn to blend precious oils like jojoba and Moroccan argan with pure essential oils to enhance your skin’s radiance. \nUnderstand Medicinal Herbs: Gain knowledge on the healing properties of various herbs and how to incorporate them into your skincare routine. \nPersonalize Your Products: Intensify your handcrafted creations with the finest essential oils for a truly unique experience. \nThis is a one-of-a-kind workshop designed to enrich your wellness journey. Bring a friend and share in this unique opportunity to learn\, create\, and take home your very own handcrafted natural skincare products. \nLimited spots available! Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/third-day-soaps-garden-wellness/
LOCATION:Nafasi on Centre\, 2145 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T173000
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SUMMARY:Community Living Room - July Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us in “The Community Living Room\,” a series of convenings dedicated to rigorously examining Black knowledge traditions and Black life in Pittsburgh. Our goal is to transform our collective thinking about education through freedom-centered knowledges and practices. By embracing our roles as learners\, we can deepen our curriculum and view teaching as a creative\, generous\, and liberatory act for Black educators. \nRelational Responsibilities: \nIn our interconnected community\, we are committed to: \nActive Listening: Truly hear and understand each other. \nHonest Challenging: Engage with ideas critically and respectfully. \nDedicated Learning: Foster a productive learning environment where ideas are rigorously examined without personal disparagement. \nExpectations: \nWe will practice: \nListening and Hearing \nDeep Studying and Meaningful Contribution \nEngaging Generously: Explore possibilities\, seek connections\, deepen understanding\, and embrace complexity over mere critique. \nFramework for Shared Inquiry: \nStretch: Push questions beyond immediate concerns to explore broader implications. \nResonance: Foster nonhierarchical collective action through questions that elicit deep\, attentive responses. \nResilience: Ensure questions remain flexible and connected to their purpose\, adapting to changing circumstances and new discoveries.
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/community-living-room-july-session/
LOCATION:Nafasi on Centre\, 2145 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000
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SUMMARY:Needles and Knots Beginner Sewing Class
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned designer Renee Vallie for a six-week course on sewing essentials and advanced techniques! Practice everything from creating custom patterns to adding embellishments. Beginners and experts welcome! \nThis registration page is for the beginner course. \n$25 fee for course registration. Fee includes materials. Attendees must bring their own sewing machine.
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/needles-and-knots-beginner-sewing-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T200000
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to register to attend the Community Meeting happening on February 29th at the Pitt CEC where doors will open at at 5:30 PM! We’ll give a few quick updates\, but the focus of the meeting will be on a developer presentation for the redevelopment of Francis Street. After this presentation community members and residents can ask questions and then every Hill District resident in attendance will VOTE on the project as a part of the Hill District’s unified voice on community development: the Development Review Panel.
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/quarterly-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Blakey Program Center\, 1908 Wylie Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T210000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Educational Bus Tour to Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hill CDC as we celebrate Black History Month! The Hill CDC is excited to host a one-day educational bus tour to Washington\, DC. American history cannot be complete without recognizing the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr and the Civil Rights Movement. Therefore\, this tour will include a stop at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial. We will lunch at Sweet Home Cafe before touring at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. This opportunity has limited seating\, first come\, first served. Reservations must be made by February 16\, 2024. The fee for this tour is only $55. Fee includes transportation and museum pass. Meals are not included in the price. For menu and pricing of Sweet Home Cafe\, check out their website here. \nRegistration requires:\n1. Complete registration on EventBrite.\n2. Submit payment on PayPal.\n3. Reviewing and completing the Travel Guidelines. \nThe Travel Guidelines will be sent via e-mail after registration and must be given to staff prior to getting on the bus. \nRegister at the link below! \nAlso\, start to envision areas of the museum that you would like to visit. The entire museum will take multiple visits to fully take-in and appreciate. Please plan for a four-hour window during this visit. That amount of time should allow for a visit to the History Galleries and other galleries of your choosing. Click below to explore!
URL:https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/black-history-month-educational-bus-tour-to-washington-d-c/
CATEGORIES:Hill CDC Event
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