Category Archives: Community Resources

Handmade Arcade needs a few good hands

HAThe good folks who put together Handmade Arcade are looking for a few good hands to help make the event a success, plus they have some nice gifts for those willing to lend a hand.

Even if you can’t help, make sure you stop by during the festivities and buy some handmade goods.

Volunteer
Join us for the fourth annual Handmade Arcade as both a shopper and a volunteer!

Volunteers are needed for Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11. Shifts are only two hours, allowing you plenty of time to enjoy the event and jump start your holiday shopping. Volunteer for two or more shifts and receive a cool HA t-shirt! (Shifts can be either back-to-back or split.)

Help with:
Poster and flyer distribution, Friday night set-up, Saturday morning load-in, Vendor assisting

Each Volunteer will receive:
HA Swag Bag, Coupons for food vendors to be redeemed during the event, Warm fuzzy, crafty feeling that you were part of HA:07

If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering, contact:
flawed_flock – at – yahoo.com. Please reply by October 12.

Spaghetti Love for Lawrenceville

Luckily, I read the paper today and I came across this event. I love neighborhood food dinners almost as much as I love Pittsburgh. I love the idea of bringing the neighborhood together over a big pot of Spaghetti to raise money for the neighborhood. I was already sold on this event before I read that Susan Banahasky was the organizer behind this years Spaghetti dinner. Anything that Susan is involved in is worth your time.

The Boys of Lawrenceville Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner

Join Jay Design Soaps & Gifts and The Boys of Lawrenceville during a Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner in honor and memory of their founder Jay Bernard. The dinner will be held Friday October 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Matthew Parish in Lawrenceville.

Enjoy fabulous pasta, entertainment, and more!

Tickets are available at Jay Design, Perk Me Up Coffee, and Who New? — all located on Butler Street. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Angels Food Pantry and St. Vincent DePaul at St. Matthews Parish.

Volunteers and contributions are needed. Please contact Susan at spaghettisusan@aol.com.

Friday, October 5, 2007, 6-10pm
St. Matthews Parish, 5322 Carnegie Street, Lawrenceville
$8 in advance, $10 at the door

Mayoral Candidates Debate

I know everyone is talking about Hilary and Obama, Rudy and Fred.  While the presidential election is over a year away, Pittsburgh is just a month away from a very important election.  Every election day is important.  Pittsburgh needs you to learn about the candidates and vote!  Election day is just a month away.  PUMP is hosting a candidate debate which is a great way for you learn about the two guys who are running for mayor.

PUMP Mayoral Candidates Debate

Co-sponsored by Pittsburgh City Paper, Comcast, Duquesne University & the Greater Pittsburgh Non-profit Partnership (GPNP)

Featuring Mayoral Candidates: Mayor Luke Ravenstahl & Mark DeSantis

Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Duquesne University’s A.J. Palumbo Center
6:30 pm – 7:30pm (doors open at 6pm) Continue reading →

Totally Rad, Totally Free!

RAD stands for Regional Asset District. Part of the taxes you pay in sales goes to funding great stuff in the region. This weekend is the last weekend of RADical days (Sept. 25-Oct.7), so a great opportunity to check out some of the best of Pittsburgh.

Thinking about the zoo – see it for free on Sat. How about the symphony – thats free too!

Here is what is free this weekend:

Saturday, October 6

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Continue reading →

Super First Friday

The first Friday of every month is Unblurred on Penn Ave – business, galleries, and cafes along Penn Ave stay open late with special events for a big street party.  This Friday is an awesome line up of events.

For a complete list of events click here.  Here are a few of the events that I think are worth a stop.

6PM-8PM | UNION PROJECT – 801 N. NEGLEY AVE.
YOUTH BARISTA PROGRAM RECEPTION Free coffee and dessert reception and the official introduction of the Youth Barista Program to our community. The program, a partnership with Starbucks, is an onsite skills training program for young adults. Over the coming year this program will train 30 young men and women aging out of foster care. Forty percent of foster youth end up homeless in their first 2 years out of the system. Live music and pottery sale too! For more info: 412-363-4550, x37 or www.unionproject.org

6PM-10PM | SPROUT FUND – 5423 PENN AVENUE
OPEN HOUSE The Sprout Fund welcomes friends and supporters to an open house at its new home. Enjoy food generously donated by Whole Foods Market Pittsburgh and entertainment by Dave Bernabo, Ben Harris, the music of the Zany Umbrella Circus, and others. Tour the completely refurbished property from Lawrenceville developer Bill Barron that features the design and custom finishings of South Side designer Matt Clifford. For more info about Sprout: 412.325.0646 or www.sproutfund.org

6PM-8PM | BRILLOBOX – 4104 PENN AVE.
SOFT ROCK HAPPY HOUR Come start your art-world wanderings at brillobox. Special bartender-picked lounge-drink specials, $2 Straub Dark drafts, $2 domestic bottles, with disco balls and 70’s video projections.