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June 1: Mexican War Streets Yard Sale & Local x Global Northside

A quick reminder that this Saturday, June 1, 2019, is the annual Mexican War Streets Yard Sale. I’m told this is one of the best neighborhood yard sales in Pittsburgh.

This Saturday is also a very special Northside event. Very Local Pittsburgh is hosting Local x Global: Northside.

Tickets are $12 and include a special Northside sandwich from Blue Sparrow Food Truck and a beer from Allegheny City Brewing.

Big Yard Sale Weekend in Pittsburgh

Check out this guide to Pittsburgh Neighborhood Yard Sales.

Saturday, June 1 – Mexican War Streets Yard Sale
Saturday, June 1 – Brookline Yard Sale
Sunday, June 2 – Highland Park Yard Sale

Free Classes for Women at TechShop on March 8

Have you every wanted to try welding? Maybe you have always wanted to learn to build your own furniture or learn to use a 3D printer. If you are a woman in the Pittsburgh area, this is a great opportunity for you to try these classes for free.

International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. TechShop is celebrating International Women’s Day by offering FREE classes to all women on Tuesday, March 8th.

TechShop is a maker space located in Bakery Square. What’s a maker space you ask? I happen to work at TechShop and while I might not be qualified to use all of the equipment in the shop, I am more than qualified to tell you about all of the things you can do and make at TechShop.

Think of TechShop kind of like a gym or fitness center, instead of treadmills, free weights and an akward area where people are supposed to do situps, TechShop has all kinds of equipment that members can use for making things. Everything from laser cutting machines, to welding, to a woodshop, as well as a large area that is not-so-awkward where everyone can work on projects.

Once you are TechShop member, and you have passed the SBU class (SBU is TechShop speak for safety and basic use), you can come in to use that piece of equipment whenever you want. The SBU classes cost between $50 and $150, so this is not only a great chance to learn a new skill but also to check an SBU off your TechShop bucket list.

Free Classes for Women on March 8 @ TechShop Pittsburgh

Here is the schedule of classes for Tuesday, March 8. You MUST call the front desk (412) 345-7182 or come into the shop to register. The front desk is open from 8:30am to 10pm. The shop is open to members from 8am to 1am.

10:00 am – Woodworking // Woodshop SBU
10:00 am – Welding // MIG Welder SBU
1:00 pm – Furniture Basics [Pre-requisite Woodshop SBU]
1:00 pm – Sand Blasting & Powder Coating SBU
2:00 pm – Textiles // CNC Embroiderer SBU
4:30 pm – Basic Metal Shop SBU // Make a Metal Bottle Opener
5:00 pm – Welding // TIG Welding SBU
5:00 pm – 3d Printing // Printerbot SBU
5:30 pm – Laser Cutting // Trotec Laser SBU
6:00 pm – Metal // Ironworker SBU
6:00 pm – Circuits & Stuff // Electronic Instruments
7:00 pm – Woodworking // Shopbot SBU
7:00 pm – Blacksmithing Basics // Leaf Wall Hook

Interested in learning more about TechShop?

Everyone is welcome to stop by the shop for a tour. Click here to sign up.
Friday, March 4 – TechShop Happy Hour from 5pm-8pm. Tickets are $10, or you can enter to win 2 ticket here.

Cities Can Help to Shape an Equal Opportunity Maker Movement (nextcity.org)
‘The Looming Entrepreneurial Boom’: Kauffman Weighs In (theatlantic.com)
Entrepreneurs Take On Manufacturing (hbr.org)

Missed Connections of Preservation Opportunities

Love. Love. Love this idea from the Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh to promote the YPA Top 10 Preservation Opportunities event next week.

Check out some of these recent Missed Connections posts for a preview of the list of the YPA’s Top Ten Preservation opportunities for 2015.

# 7 looking for someone to enjoy the view with (mt washington)

u saw me on my street corner…my turrets had caught your eye when u were leaving a wedding. u said i was a princess, but u know i’m a really a queen. name’s anne. used to be with a riverboat captain but if ur lucky i just might wrap my porch around you.

meet me at the union project october 27 and we’ll make history.

# 5 I’m falling apart without you. – m4w (Brighton Heights)

Our love used to span neighborhoods, but when you shut me down 8 years ago, you tore them apart. We need to reconnect…this isn’t about just you and me anymore.

You used me and you walked all over me. I miss you but if we are really going to do this, it can’t just be the same old game. You need to earn my truss back.

Meet me at the Union Project October 27th or else we’re history.

# 4 LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL TAKE ME AS I AM – w4w (Bloomfield)

I’ve had some trouble finding love – I’ve been around for a while and I’m looking for more. I know I’m a bit older, and I’ve got a stony complexion, but I want to find someone who’ll make my stained glass glow again. I’m pew-tiful on the inside, even though my facade is a little sooty. With the right partner and a little work, I’ll be right as rain.

I’ve got a lot of Friends, but I think if I find that special someone, things can be All Bright.

I was thinking we could get some coffee, but everybody’s doing that. Let’s meet up at the Union Project October 27th and maybe we can make history?