Category Archives: Non-Profits

More Hockey to Help you Throught the Weekend

Just in case you aren’t following the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made it to the playoff and will be competing against the NY Rangers on Friday and Sunday. So if you are a die hard hockey fan and are wondering about how are you going to survive Saturday or if you are just looking for a fun Saturday afternoon activity – this is the event for you.

The Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey team will take the ice against the Pittsburgh Pharaohs.

The fun goes down on Saturday April 26, 2008 at the Ice Castle Arena.  Doors open at 3:00 pm and the game will begin at 3:10. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. There will also be an autographed memorabilia auction, and snacks and soft drinks will be available.  All proceeds benefit the MDA.

I hope PittGirl does a follow up post on this event.

More blog coverage – The Sidney Crosby Show, Sportsocracy,

Hockey Fan? – Check out the newest blogger at Pittsburgh Metroblog.

Great Beers, a Great Cause – The Brewer’s Ball

Brewers Ball Invitation

The Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis foundation is holding it’s first annual Brewers Ball on April 4th! This event is going to be a fun evening of specialty micro-brewed beer, appetizers, music and a variety of auction items with the goal of raising over $35,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research. Pittsburgh professionals are invited to sample a variety of specialty micro-brew beers and delicious appetizers from Bocktown, North Country Sharp Edge, John Harvards, Rivertowne Pour House, East End, Marzoni’s, and Rock Bottom along with live and silent auction items and music.

When: Friday April 4, 2008, 6pm to 11pm
Where: Circuit Center, 5 Hot Metal Street, South Side
Tickets are $60, to order please visit the CF website…
http://www.cff.org/Chapters/wpa/ChapterEvents/index.cfm?ID=8098&blnShowBack=False&idContentType=1511&Event=8098

WYBMND

What? A celebration of one of Pittsburgh’s Greatest Neighbors – Mr. Rogers.

WYBMND = Would You Be My Neighbor Days

When: March 15 – 20, 2008
Where: All over Pittsburgh

March 20 – Mr. Roger’s 80th Birthday

Click Here for a Complete List of Events

Some Important Events:

  • March 20 – Wear your Favorite Sweater Day
  • March 20 – Free Admission
    • Children’s Museum
    • National Aviary
    • Mattress Factory
    • Westmoreland Museum of Art

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Rare Opportunity to Check Out My Favorite Dining Establishment

Succor Soiree
Monday, March 10, 5:30-7:30pm at Enrico’s, 2022 Penn Ave., Strip District
$15/person to benefit the Union Project
I know this is last minute notice but I wanted to share this invitation with Pittsburgh. On Monday night there is a little event to benefit the Union Project (which is one of my favorite places/organizations in Pittsburgh) at the Enrico Biscotti Company in the strip district – which is probably my most favorite place to dine in Pittsburgh. Enrico’s Cafe is a tiny little hidden cafe behind the biscotti shop on Penn Ave that has an amazing atmosphere, delicious food, open kitchen.

The cafe is usually only open for lunch, but on Monday they will be open for this special event. The event is only $15 and everything goes to support the Union Project. I will be there – I hope you will consider stopping by for a great event.

Another fun fact about the Enrico Biscotti Company is that it was the setting for the film The Bread My Sweet – which starred Scott Baio and was filmed at the biscotti co in 2001. The film was released on video under the title A Wedding for Bella. You can read my blog post about the film here.

If you can RSVP to hilary@unionproject.org if not please just show up!

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POWER Promises '08 ~ A Night of Hope

The 2008 POWER Promises ~ A Night of Hope benefit is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Heinz Field in the West Club Lounge. One of Pittsburgh’s premier fundraising events, POWER Promises will feature graduates of the organization’s specialized alcohol and drug treatment programs whose stories of recovery are a testament to their courage. The event, hosted by Honorary Chairs, Dr. Thomas and Joy Starzl, will include dinner, raffles and auctions, and entertainment by local jazz artist Etta Cox. The evening will also include the presentation of the “Window of Hope” award; this year’s honoree is the Women’s Leadership Initiative of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.

All proceeds will benefit POWER (Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery), a local non-profit organization that provides gender-specialized quality treatment and support services for women who are changing their lives through recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

Reservations are available from POWER for $100 each. Patron reservations are $150. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call 412.243.7535, ext. 223, or visit www.power-recovery.com.