Category Archives: Clubs & Groups

Duke of Ribs

The Union Project hosts the 2nd Annual Rib-Off.  One winner will be crowned the Duke of Ribs fo r 2007.  Chefs will compete  for  prizes and fame .  The winner will be decided by a panel of celebrity judges.
Tasty food, live DJS and fun times for all.
This years judges include:
•    Tony Mowod, Executive Producer of 90.5 WDUQ  and legendary jazz host
•    Esther Bush, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
•    Chris Fennimore, Program Director for WQED and host of “QED Cooks�
•    Donna Baxter, President and CEO of TheSoulPitt.com
•    Reverend Dr. William H. Curtis, Senior Pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church
Saturday, September 15, 11am-3pm
Union Project – Corner of NEgley and Stanton Aves, Highland Park

Walk to D’Feet ALS

ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The ALS association of Western PA does a tremendous amount to support those living with ALS right here in Western, Pa. The walk to D’Feet ALS is ALS Association largest annual fundraiser to raise money for patient services and research; and to raise awareness about ALS.  This is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the zoo and to support a great cause.

Walk to D’Feet ALS

Schedule: Registration begins at 8:00am, walk participants must enter the zoo by 9:00am in order to receive free admission to the zoo. The Walk begins promptly at 9:15am.
Date: September 15, 2007
Location: Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aqurium

For more Information call Tiffany Cramer at 412-261-5940 or email Tiffany@cure4als.org directly.


Pirate Ship in the Park

Family fun for everyone at Blue Slide Park.  This Saturday is the annual Story Walk.  Beginning with Books is an organization that exists to get more kids reading at a young age.  Each year Beginning with Books host a Story Walk in the park and brings books to life.  There are life sized story book settings in the park. This year’s Story Walk is Pirate themed and the featured book is Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies which was illustrated by Pittsburgher John Manders.  There will even be a giant pirate ship set up in Blue Slide Park.

As any Pittsburgh child will tell you, Blue Slide Park is the BEST playground in town located at the entrance to Frick park on Beechwood Blvd.  See a map of the park here.  Here (and here) are some nice posts about others who love Blue Slide Park.

Story Walk
Blue Slide Playground, Frick Park
Saturday, September 8, 9am-1pm

Picture of the 2006 storywalk (Photo Credit- Skrobotic on flickr)

Dog Days of Summer

Well it isn’t actually the dog days of summer because we are past the hottest days of the summer.  According to Wikipedia, the dog days of summer are usually mid July to mid August.  But this event deserves the name dog days.  You and your favorite pet can enjoy one last splash of summer together at Sandcastle.

This is definitly the ultimate canine pool party.  All proceeds benefit Animal Friends.

Before the pools are drained for the summer and autumn leaves cover the park grounds, Sandcastle Water Park is throwing open its gates for the ultimate canine pool party. Hot dogs will find cool relief at Sandcastle, splashing around in the wave pool and feasting on chicken-flavored snow cones. Human guests will enjoy fun games and a canine bathing suit contest. We’ll also be offering a “kiddie pool” reserved for dogs 35-pounds and under to frolic with fidos of their own size!

Limited spaces are available, so register early! Admission is $15 per dog and benefits our homeless residents. Humans may attend for free. Don’t miss this guaranteed great time! Call 412.847.7056 to secure your spot for the 1:30 – 3:30 session today!

There are a couple of things mentioned in this event description that are worth repeating…

  • chicken-flavored snow cones
  • canine bathing suit contest
  • kiddie pool for smaller dogs

From the Trib website:

Dogs must be non-aggressive, over four months of age, current on shots and wearing an identification tag. Owners must accompany their dogs at all times and keep dogs leashed while outside of the pool. The swimming fun is exclusively for the canine crowd; humans are permitted in the pool only up to their knees.

Last Splash of Summer
Saturday September 8, 1:30-3:30pm
Sandcastle Waterpark
$15/dog, Humans Free

(via Black Tie Pittsburgh)

Pittsburgh Roller Derby

Pittsburgh Roller Derby – Night of the Living Demons

The night you have been waiting for is almost here. This Saturday, September 8th is the Steel City Derby Demons Championship Bout. The Steel City Derby Demons are Pittsburgh’s all female roller derby. My good friend Pat Clark is volunteering his time as the announcer for this weekend match. I have read a number of rave reviews of the roller derby and if this is where Pat is spending his Saturday night, then you are guaranteed a good time.

Pittsburgh Roller Derby 2007 Championship Bout

Saturday, September 8th
Bladerunners, Harmarville, PIttsburgh, PA
Doors 5:30 / Game 6:30
*Kids 10 and under get in FREE!

Want to be a ref? Check out their website – www.steelcityderbydemons.com – for an application