Just wanted to create a place on the web to share information about what is closed and still open due to weather.  We are still digging out from the 20+ inches of snow from the weekend and now more snow will be arriving on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Tuesday cancellations have already started. Here is what we know is open, closed or canceled for Tueseday, February 9, 2010.  Please add other open/closed/canceled announcements to the comments below – we will try to update the post during the day too.

The roads are still extremely dangerous – if you do not have to drive – please stay home.  Be extra careful if you are out walking in the streets and move far away from cars when they come down the road – the cars are sliding all over the place and drivers could easily slide in to you.  Share road condition info: A Google Group has been created to share information about Pittsburgh road conditions – http://groups.google.com/group/pittsburgh-roads
======Snow Emergency Contact Info======
From the City of Pittsburgh website - If it is an emergency or you are not sure if it is an emergency CALL 911.  For any other help the city 311 lines are now open 24 hours a day.  The National Guard is available to assist – if you need help – need to get to medical care, medications, heat issues or anything else – CALL 311.
Visit http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/ for updates and additional information.
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TUE Open

• East End Brewing – just in time to release our Chocolate Covered Cherry Stout for Valentines Day (week)

TUE Closed

• Schools
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools
  • Duquesne University
  • CCAC
  • Carlow
  • Carnegie Mellon
  • Pitt
    
• Carnegie Science Center
  

TUE Canceled

• Garbage and recycling pickup has been suspended until further notice.
• Drinking Liberally Pittsburgh – Meeting Canceled, Next Meeting 2/23

Wednesday and Beyond

• PUMP – How to Run for Committee Workshop – Scheduled for Wed. 2/10 has been rescheduled for 2/17
• California University of PA is closed all week

Image by Funky Dung via Flickr

Thought it might be helpful to start another thread to share what is open, closed and canceled for Monday, February 8, 2010.

I was out very early to drive someone to the airport for a 7 am flight – even with 4 wheel drive – it was very difficult.  The city streets are very snow covered and very messy.  I would not recommend driving to anyone – 2 wheel drive cars are getting stuck everywhere.  Buses are running but not on schedule.

Here is what we know about for today.  Leave comments with others – I will try to update the list as we go.

Open

• Voluto Coffee is open til 4pm
  

Closed

• City and County offices
  
• Pittsburgh Public school – and I think it is safe to assume all schools are closed today
• Enrico’s Tazzo D’Oro – closed
  

Canceled

• Additional cancellations are listed on the City of Pittsburgh Website here – http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/

Image via Wikipedia

Due to the snow – the East Liberty Farmers’ market – which is usually open Saturday mornings – will be open on Sunday so that the meats and produce don’t go to waste.  New to the Farmers’ Market is the Kew Park Coffee Bar – read more about it in the East Liberty Post.  Also check out some of the great photos that Subu, inc took of their visit to the Farmers’ Market last month.

From one of the organizers:
The parking lot is plowed and the streets are now accessible. We decided to open up on Sunday so the meat and produce don’t spoil. Please try to stop by to support the farmers- and you can avoid fighting the crowds at the grocery stores. We will have coffee, hot chocolate and fresh squeezed juice at the Kew Park Coffee stand.
Farmers’ Market in January? Yep – The East Liberty Farmers’ Market is indoors and has been since the 1940s.

Farmers’ Market Cooperative of East Liberty
344 N. Sheridan Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Across the street from Home Depot)

Image by Christmas w/a K via Flickr

While the news stations are reporting on school and libraries – we thought it might be good to keep a running list here and in the comments of other events that are canceled and places that are closed. It is recommended that you DO NOT DRIVE – roads are very dangerous and the snow has brought down many power lines.

But for those who live in walkable neighborhoods – please share what businesses are open near you.

Here is what we found from twitter and facebook updates.  We are watching the twitter hash tag #snOMGpgh.  Check out some of the photos that have been posted to twitter – http://twitcaps.com/search?q=snomgpgh

CANCELED

• I Made It Market at the Union Project
• Venture Outdoors Members Day at South Park

CLOSED

• Mattress Factory is Closed
• Carnegie Library – All Pittsburgh Locations closed
• Polish Hill Civic Association Office Closed
• Wildcard in Lawrenceville is closed
• Wholefoods
• East End Brewing – No Growler Hours Today
• Lowes Movie Theater at Waterfront is closed (via @SteelerGirlNat)
• Costco at the Waterfront is closed (via @SteelerGirlNat)
• Joseph Beth Books is closed
• Spice Island Tea House is closed (from their Facebook Fan Page – 1st time they have closed for snow in 15 years)

OPEN

• Redbeards
• Soba is open until 10pm
• Buffalo Blues
• Kelly’s
• Voluto Coffee is open til 1 – maybe later  – check their tweets for updates – http://twitter.com/volutocoffee
• Shadyside Giant Eagle Market District
  • Another Tweet says the Market District is not open -http://twitter.com/stephbrunner/status/8727211092
• Harris Grill is open – http://twitter.com/harrisgrill/status/8727075304

Image by mrdestructicity via Flickr

I Made It Market at the Union Project

• Saturday, February 6, 2010, Noon-5pm at The Union Project
• Over 50 vendors with gifts and more for you favorite valentine

Casinos and Canines at the PAPA World Headquarters

• Casino Night to benefit Western PA Humane Society
• Saturday, February 6, 2010
• RARE Opportunity to check out the PAPA – Professional and Amateur Pinball Association Headquarters located in Scott Township – home to over 400 pinball machines

Bring Your Own Meat is back for the Super Bowl

• Watch the Super Bowl on the big screen at AVA – 126 S. Highland Ave
• They will be rolling out the grill for all your meat (and vegetables)

Vote GTECH in Pepsi’s Refresh Everything

• Pittsburgh non-profit GTECH is in the running for $50,000 dollars
• GTECH = Growth Through Energy Community & Health
• GTECH helps communities creat jobs and cleaning up vacant lands by growing sunflowers
• VOTE everyday at http://www.refresheverything.com/gtech

Image by Patrick Q via Flickr

UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to the snow – will be rescheduled for a later date.

This Saturday, February 6, 2010 is an extra special fundraiser – Cupids and Canines benefits the Western PA Humane Society and Bow Wow Buddies, a foundation that was set up to contribute to canine cancer research.

It is also a rare opportunity to check out the PAPA World Headquarters.  I have posted about the PAPA tournaments before and this is one of my favorite Pittsburgh finds.  PAPA is the Professional and Amateur Pinball Association and is housed in a 30,000 square ft facility in Scott Township.  The PAPA facility is only open to the public for the annual tournament in the summer and for rare special events.  The PAPA facility was devastated by flooding in 2004 which destroyed most of the pinball machines.  The facility has been restored and is now home to some 400 pinball machines and some classic arcade games.

Cupids and Canines

Where: PAPA World Headquarters in Scott Township, PA (directions)
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010, from 7pm to 10pm (or later)
Why: A fun Valentine evening for you and your date!
Price: $30/person, $50/couples (also available at the door)
What: Casino games, raffles, prizes – including a trip to vegas and a pinball machine and lots more.
More Info: http://www.papa.org/cupids/2010/

Click here to see this event on Facebook