Tag Archives: Schenley Park

Free Lecture – Playground of the Future

ryerson public school playgroundImage by striatic via FlickrLast week, I listened to something on NPR about what the future of libraries will look like (I can’t find a link to the story anywhere – if you remember what program this was on let me know).  It was pretty exciting to hear about ideas for how libraries will function in the future – think less books, more shared tools like podcast studios and meeting spaces.

I back in October, as this group organized a photo scavenger hunt as part of their research on playgrounds.

Learn more about what Carnegie Mellon University‘s ETC program is discovering in their research about Playground of the Future at this free lecture on December 16, 2008, noon @ the Schenley Park Visitors Center.

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Radio Round Up – October 10, 2008

Candy appleImage via WikipediaCandy AND Carmel Apples, Hayrides and Pumpkins  – Fall Festival at Trax Farms

  • Saturdays and Sundays 10-5
  • Corn Maze
  • Hay rides
  • pumpkin picking

Festival of Lights Kick Off

  • Art from light will illuminate Pittsburgh buildings
  • The lights come on Friday at 8:30pm
  • Free concert in Katz Plaza starting at 6pm with Etta Cox

Fort Ligonier Days  – Celebrates the 250

Howl-o-Ween Party for Pets at Schenley Park

  • Sunday, October 10, 2008 @ noon
  • Schenley Park
  • 14th Annual Animal Friends costume party for pets

FREE Day at the Zoo

  • Thanks to RADical days the zoo is free on Sunday, October 12, 2008
  • Lots of family activities with other regional assets

Extreme Makeover Home Edition is coming to Pittsburgh – they are looking for volunteers!
Next Weekend – Podcamp Pittsburgh – Free unconference to learn all about blogging, podcasting and all things web2.0.

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Howl-O-Ween Party for Pets, October 12, 2008

Chloe's first Halloween costumeImage by faeryboots via FlickrI really do loves these pet events.  Maybe I can borrow a dog and attend this because I would love to see how Pittsburghers outfit their four legged friends to celebrate Halloween.

Animal Friends Howl-O-Ween Party

Sunday, October 12 at noon @ Schenley Park, Oakland – Vietnam Veterans Shelter

The 14th annual Howl-O-Ween party will feature pet photos, a pet costume contest and parade, refreshments, games for the whole family and holiday goodies for pets and pet owners.  Costumes for both pets and their people are strongly encouraged.  Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in a number of categories. Call 412.847.7035 to register for this annual favorite.

Click here to check out some pictures from the party in 2005.  Sponge Bob Square Pug is awesome.

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Radio Roud Up – September 5, 2008

Creature from the Black LagoonImage via Wikipedia Iheart PGH is 3! – September 5, 2005 was the day of the first blog post here at I heart PGH – we started with a little post about our friends at Franktuary. 3 years later – still posting.

Brad Yoder at Franktuary

  • Pittsurgh singer, song writer Brad Yoder performs at Pittsburgh hot dog shop extrodinare Franktuary
  • Friday, September 5, 2008 – Noon
  • Steelers Franks are back! – Steelers franks are Buy One, Get One FREE the day after a Steelers win!
    •  Roethlisfurter – gold Ben-ana peppers, black olives, and horseradish sauce
    • Polamalunesian – our homemade mango pineapple salsa

Steeltown Shakedown

Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents Day!

  • Special grandparents Day family hike around Schenley Park.
  • Sunday, September 7, 2008 – 10 am
  • Did you know the official flower of Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not?
  • www.grandparents-day.com

Advanced Warning – Next Saturday

  • Duke of Ribs at the Union Project
  • Steel City Big Pour at Construction Junction

Radio Round Up – August 15, 2008

An electronic pinball machine (Theatre of Magi...Image via Wikipedia Green Drinks at Steel City Biofuels

  • Steel City Biofuels is a non profit organization in Pittsburgh dedicated to spreading the word about biofuel
  • Green Drinks is a monthly happy hour for all who want to talk about the environment
  • Steel City Biofuels will host Green Drinks on Fri. August 15 @ Steel City Biofuels new offices in Point Breeze

World Pinball Championships

  • All weekend in Carnegie at the Pinball facility
  • the Pinball hall has over 400 pinball machines and is only open to the public for this tournament
  • Spectators are welcome to come – the tournament runs all day Friday – Sunday
  • Top pinball players from around the world will be here to compete

Grease @ Schenley Park

  • Free movie at the Schenley Park Pavillion
  • Sat. August 16, 2008 – film starts around 8pm

Red, Ripe and Roasted – 4th Annual Tomato and Garlic Festival

  • Sun. August 17 – 1-5pm @ Phipps
  • farmers market, tastings, demos
  • tomato juggling, garlic roasting and music

3rd Annual Pillow Fight

  • big public pillow fight
  • Wed. August 20, 2008 @ Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park
  • Transformers the movie is showing for free

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