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Links Worth a Look – March 10th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: From Glamour Magazine – "These Sisters Rescued 54 Orphans" – Katie Couric interviews Ali and Jamie McMutrie for Glamour magazine about their work in Haiti Another "Tale of Two Cities": Ontario city finds parallels in Pittsburgh revitalization – Carl Kurlander is taking his Pittsburgh documentary around the country. Check out this article from Ontario and look for a screening of the film "My Tale of Two Cities" in Washington, DC in the near future Venture Outdoors offers a new bike tour this summer – Ride Across PA – check out… Read the rest

Links Worth a Look – August 24th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: Ambiance Boutique to Open a 3rd Location in Lawrenceville in September 2009 – Ambiance Boutique is a project of the non profit Bethlhem Haven – they have two consignment shops located in Regent Square and Oakmont all of the proceeds from Ambiance Boutique benefit Bethlehem Haven. A third location will be opening on Butler Street in Lawrenceville in September 2009. They have a great selection on women’s clothing (the Oakmont location also carries home decor items) and are very helpful when it comes to taking consignments too. Check out the… Read the rest

Venture Outdoors Kayak Giveaway

Image by kopp0041 via Flickr To celebrate the 2009 Venture Outdoors Festival (which is this weekend)!!! and Great Outdoors week – Venture Outdoors is giving away a a kayak to one lucky Twitter follower.  Here are the details… The Venture Outdoors Festival is only a week away on May 16th at Point State Park! To celebrate our new location we’re giving away a kayak, thanks to Emotion Kayaks, to one lucky Twitterer. Just follow the two steps below and you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free Emotion kayak! Step 1: Retweet the EXACT message below on… Read the rest

May 30, 2009 – Free Family Bike Fun and the Major Taylor Cycling Club

Image via Wikipedia Saturday,  May 30 is Beyond Bikes Day – a family friendly bicycle celenbration for beginners – I wan’t to make sure to point out that this is beginner friendly – I know we have posted lots of bike information but I am a bike begginner myself and I know that it can be intimidating.   Beyond Bikes Day is organized by Venture Outdoors and the Major Taylor Cycling Club The event will be held Saturday, May 30, at the Kingsley Association Community Center at 6435 Frankstown Avenue from noon to 3 p.m. This particular event will encourage biking… Read the rest

Radio Round Up – May 15, 2009

Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride Join the folks at East End Brewery for a bike ride to take the first kegs of the season’s Pedal Pale Ale to the bar. Friday, May 15 – Meet at East End Brewery at 6pm, Ride starts at 7pm will be about a 7 mile ride Last year over 220 people joined the keg ride Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose @ Firehouse Friday, May 15 @ 9pm Benefits Homeless Children’s Education Fund Regent Square Yard Sale Day Saturday, May 16 – Neighborhood wide yard sale 8am-2pm Maps available at the Regent Square Theater and… Read the rest

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