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Cuts for Casa – Tue, September 15, 2009

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Sorry for the last minute post on this event – but I wanted to highlight this for two reasons – 1. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is an important organization that needs more volunteers and 2. The Barbers Inn, which I have passed many times – looks like a super cool place – a fancy barber shop complete with couches, tv’s and even a bar. So check out this FREE event – learn more about CASA and the Barber’s Inn! More info here and on Facebook.

Hosted by the Court appointed Special Advocate program of Allegheny County, along with the Barber’s Inn — Shadyside, Cuts for CASA is a free networking event to spread community awareness about CASA’s volunteer program and the need for male involvement. CASA’s need for male participation is dire. Out of 175 volunteers who are trained advocates, only 9% are male. Since nearly half of the children CASA serves are young men, a male volunteer can serve as a vital role model for this vulnerable population.

Are you interested in attending? Cuts for CASA will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, from 6-8pm at the Barber’s Inn, a male grooming lounge, located at 5744 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh PA, 15206. Discounted hair cuts and shaves, free food and beverages, door prizes and giveaways will be provided to attendees. This event is FREE but you must R.S.V.P. Contact Daren Ellerbee at 412-594-3606 or click here to reserve your spot today!

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A Hot Time, In This Town on Saturday Night – Hothouse is this Saturday

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While writing this I just keep thinking of the summer camp song Old Lady Leary with the following lyrics …

Late last night when we were all in bed,
Old Lady Leary left a lantern in the shed.
Well, the cow kicked it over, winked his eye and said:
“There’ll be a hot time in the old town tonight!”

If you are a regular reader of IheartPGH you will know that we are big fans of the Sprout Fund – this Saturday, August 29 is Hothouse – the Sprout Funds annual fundraiser that promises to be a hot good time.

Why support the Sprout Fund? The Sprout Fund has a couple of programing areas that are doing some great stuff for the city of Pittsburgh

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Seed Award – gives out grants to all sorts of people and projects here in Pittsburgh (I am a member of the seed award committee – people in Pittsburgh have awesome ideas :))
Public Art Program – putting up great murals around town
Spark – the newest program at the Sprout fund focusing on programming for the kiddies in town

Why Hothouse? So not only is this a big fun party – each year they pick a venue to show a unique Pittsburgh space. Last year the party was held in the upper floors of the Union Trust Building. This year the party is at the new Bakery Square. Continue reading →

Links Worth a Look – February 18th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look:

Pop City – Spark lights the creative, high-tech spirit of children and young families – This is a new program from the Sprout Fund that is focused on providing funding for kid activites. "Spark provides funding for projects and initiatives that will energize children ages birth to eight in the creative use of technology and the media. Individuals, organizations, teachers, startups, artists—everyone, actually—will be challenged to think about early childhood education and technology in a new,exciting way."
Pop City – Soup’s On in the South Side at annual steamy fest this Saturday – This Saturday soup-goers will have an opportunity to warm their toes on some of the best soups on the South Side at the 5th Annual South Side Mid-Winter Soup Contest. For $5 and a canned good, soup-lovers will receive a wristband, event map and ballot to sample soups all afternoon, either on foot or by trolley.
Pop City – Just say fro-yo: Karmic Yogurt first to bring tart sensation to Pittsburgh – New frozen yogurt shop to open in Shadyside in March. I was just saying that Pittsbuirgh needs more snack places!

Click here to see more links we like.

The History of Local Trails

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I saw this event on the Venture Outdoors blog today and I think this will be a really interesting talk about the history of the trails system in Pittsburgh. The parks and trails here are pretty amazing and it is strange to think that these assets are relatively recent to the city.Trails, Riverfronts, Local HistoryWednesday, 11 February 20097:30-9pm, Botany Hall, adjacent to Phipps Conservatory, OaklandSpeakers include: Bob Gangawere, former editor of Carnegie MagazineDirector of Friends of the River Front with Brendan Wiant, Bally DesignThere is a nice article on this talk in today’s PopCityMedia here. Continue reading →

Links Worth a Look – November 12th