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Pittsburgh Pedal for Pantry

Thanksgiving Events for a Good Cause – Cycling, Yoga & More

With Thanksgiving just one week away, one of the questions that pops up around this time of year is “where can I volunteer to help serve a holiday meal?” In addition to volunteering, here are some Thanksgiving events around Pittsburgh that support great local causes.  Know of other events that should be on the list? Please share in the comments below.

Pittsburgh Pedal for Pantry

Pedal for the Pantry 2018 – Food drive bike ride/race

Sat. 11/17 – for those who like to bike in the cold

This one caught my eye on Facebook because of the image posted on the Facebook event. Pedal around Pittsburgh picking up items for a Thanksgiving dinner and drop those items off at the Wilkinsburg Food Pantry, earn points and win awesome prizes. Check out the Facebook page for some of the very nice prizes including swag from BikePgh and a bike that was donated by Golden Triangle Bike Rental.

  • Saturday, November 17, 2018
  • The race starts at 2 pm, afterparty at 5 pm
  • Register online here. More details here.

Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Volunteers

44th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Community Meal – Volunteers & Donations Needed

Wed. 11/21: for anyone who can lend a hand or donate a few dollars

This one is near and dear to my heart. A friend who grew up helping with these dinners asked me to help out a few years ago. I showed up late, which ended up being helpful because they needed someone to take over on the dishwashing.  (Life lesson – it is never too late to show up to volunteer). This meal started as an Eagle Scout project – offer up a free, home-cooked Thanksgiving meal.   Last year over 100 volunteers showed up and helped to cook and serve dinner for 200 people. It is a beautiful thing when neighbors come together to share a meal.  Every little bit helps if you want to volunteer for an hour that is great. If you can donate $10 that is helpful too. Last year 64 people made a donation to the GoFundMe page, I’m hoping we can beat that number this year.

  • Wednesday, November 21, 2018
  • Volunteer – anytime after 10 am
  • Dinner 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Location: First United Methodist Church Social Hall, the entrance is on Centre Ave above the Toy Lending Library, across from Panera.
  • Volunteer Sign Up here – http://bit.ly/2OHsFHv
  • Donations can be made on the GoFundMe page here – http://bit.ly/2OHszQ9

Pittsburgh Turkey Trot

YMCA Turkey Trot

Thur. 11/22: for runners/walkers who want to burn a few calories and support the YMCA

  • Thursday, November 22, 2018
  • 8:00 am – 1-mile walk
  • 8:30 am – 5k and 5-mile race
  • The races start at PNC Park

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Giving Thanks – Thanksgiving Day Yoga + Live Music to Benefit 412 Food Rescue

Thur 11/22: for anyone who needs some gentle yoga before a big meal

100% of the proceeds from this class will be donated to 412 Food Rescue.  This gentle yoga class will be accompanied by live guitar music.

  • Thursday, November 22, 2018
  • 9:00 am
  • BYS Yoga Collective, 1113 E Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
  • See the Facebook event for details

24 Gifts of Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh GameDay Yoga Pants

The perfect gift for the yoga loving Steelers fan. These yoga pants are perfect for the gym or an upgrade from your flannel Steelers pajama pants.

I was reminded of these pants because I have been dragging myself out of bed and onto the spinning bike each morning. In an effort to catch up on last years New Years resolutions, I’m attempting 24 days of fitness. For some reason, I decided I would try to go to a spinning class everyday before Christmas. There are some grandmas, who – for the record – are in way better shape than me, in these spinning classes that have some jazzy workout pants. As I was pedalling to nowhere this morning, I remembered these clever Steelers pants and thought they would make a clever addition to the 24 Gifts of Pittsburgh.

You can usually find me on the bike in the back row at Steel Revolutions in one of the morning classes. If anyone wants to join me for a bike ride to nowhere, check out the app ZenRez.  ZenRez is a pretty cool little startup that was founded by some CMU alum that offers last-minute deals on fitness classes. You can get a $10 credit in your ZenRez account when you sign up with this link.

These pants are made by an Etsy seller named Bells and Bain. I can’t find out much about them, but they must have some love of the Steel City. It would be great to learn more about the story behind these pants. If you are looking for more jazzy workout pants to wear to your next spinning class, check out the Pittsburgh startup Donna Jo Fitwear.

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Shop: Bells & Bain’s Pittsburgh GameDay Yoga Pants are available for $40 on Etsy here.

Follow: @ZenRezFitness @SteelRevRider

Source: I’m pretty sure someone I know shared these on Facebook earlier this fall, but I can’t  remember who. If it was you, let me know.

24 Gifts of Pittsburgh

  1. Pretzel Hug Pillow
  2. Pineapple Plate With A Purpose
  3. Spalted Maple Kerf Case
  4. Fair Trade Coffee from Building New Hope
  5. Raymond Carver Will Not Raise Our Children by Dave Newman
  6. Everybody Loves Pittsburgh T-shirt
  7. Silent Night Ornament

Unique Yoga Classes in Pittsburgh (Yoga w/Beer, Brunch, Boards & More)

yoga-pittsburgh-textYinz are really getting into to the yoga here in the steel city.  What an incredible crowd of people at the OpenStreetsPGH event last week.  So many people you couldn’t squeeze another yoga mat into market square.

If you are looking for some other places to break out your yoga mats around town … check out these unique yoga classes and events.

https://storify.com/iheartpgh/unique-yoga-classes-in-pittsburgh

Practice Yoga Outside this Sunday with Elsie

When the weather is beautiful, I find myself trying to do everything outside. Take some yogaoutdoorstime for yourself this Sunday, August 11 and head out to Phipps for outdoor yoga with Elsie. Elsie is the creator of Elsie’s Yoga Kula, an amazing site where you can download her yoga podcasts and practice yoga on the go.

Spend your morning stretching out under the sun with a relaxing class. With the summer winding down, this could be one of your last chances to enjoy some outdoor fun!

Outdoor Yoga Class in Pittsburgh

  • When: Sunday, August 11
  • What time: 11:12:30pm
  • Where: In the grassy area across the street from Phipps (you can’t miss it, there will the a bunch of people with yoga mats!)

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  • How Much: $10
  • What Else: Bring your mat and whatever other accessories you need!

For more info or questions, check out Elsie’s Yoga Kula and see you Sunday!

Artichoke Fest, Kaya Fest, Restaurant Week – Radio Round Up – May 27, 2010

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We are kicking off the weekend a day earlier this weekend. As we were putting this list together we came across an old article about snomageddon – and it is so great to see Pittsburgh emerging from the long, cold winter nap.  Here are just a handful of events to get you out of the house this weekend.

1st Annual Pittsburgh Artichoke Festival

  • Thursday, May 27, 2010, 5:30-7pm @ Elisco Advertising, 3711 Butler St.
  • All things artichoke – appetizers, pizza from Piccolo Forno, and desserts from Dozen Bake shop
  • FYI – Castroville, CA is the artichoke capital of the world – located just north of Monteray – you can stop and have some fried artichokes at the Giant Artichoke restaurant.

Local Restaurant Week – May 25-30

  • enjoy some of the best food in town
  • huge list of Pittsburgh restaurants are offering 3 course specials for just $20.10 and other specials too
  • A few on our list to check out – Vivo in Bellvue, Riverview Cafe in Lawrenceville, The Mighty Oak Barrel in Oakmont, and the Square Cafe in Regent Square.
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  • Starting Saturday, May 29 and every Saturday in the summer from 11am-5pm
  • Head up to Mt. Washington for a weekly artists market.
  • Saturday, May 29 – 12pm-3pm
  • Kingsley Association Community Center, 6435 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  • The event is sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Healthy snacks will be provided by Whole Foods.  For more information, visit www.ventureoutdoors.org or call 412.255.0564.
  • Saturday, May 29, 2010 3-:430pm
  • Offered in conjunction with Car Free Fridays and BikePGH!
  • Meeting Location: The clock on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon (at the stair entrance to the “T”), across the street from Aladdin’s Eatery (630 Washington Road).
  • Tour Highlights: Karen Cahall, PHLF’s education coordinator and a Mt. Lebanon resident, will share information about significant historical events and current developments along Washington Road. You’ll tour the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building and Public Safety Building and peek into lots of main street businesses. And, if you want, you’ll be able to climb the winding stairs up into the bell-tower of Southminster Presbyterian Church–and you’ll be able to find an image of a Bessemer Converter in the stained-glass windows. Mt. Lebanon was incorporated as a township in 1912, but the history of this South Hills community stretches back to the 1770s.
  • Fee: Free for everyone. The tour is limited to the first 25 people who RSVP by May 27.  RSVP: 412-471-5808, ext. 527, or marylu@phlf.org