15211.org http://15211.org Mt. Washington's Meeting Place Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:28:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 15211orghttp://feedburner.google.com Trick-or-Treat http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/EOrKHQ-LVFA/ http://15211.org/trick-or-treat/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:34:18 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=3015 WTAE compiled a list of trick-or-treat times in western Pennsylvania. Click here to access it.

Trick-or-treat in all Pittsburgh city neighborhoods takes place Monday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30pm.

 

]]> http://15211.org/trick-or-treat/feed/ 3 http://15211.org/trick-or-treat/ Redd up Weekend http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/G6tCteD4Ml8/ http://15211.org/redd-up-weekend/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:53:11 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=3012 Most Pittsburgh city neighborhoods have scheduled a Redd Up event this weekend (October 21st-23rd). The Redd Up event attracts approximately 10,000 volunteers. Most neighborhood cleanups are held on Saturday morning.

Groups and individuals interested in participating as volunteers are asked to contact Citizens Against Litter who will put them in touch with neighborhood Clean Pittsburgh Stewards. Email boris.weinstein@verizon.net or call 412-688-9120.

  • Volunteers will be furnished with gloves and trash bags.
  • An estimated 2,800 Pitt student volunteers will work along with residents on this same Saturday as part of its annual Pitt Make a Difference Day of community service.
  • Communities outside Pittsburgh are encouraged to hold their fall cleanups on this same weekend. Register your participation through boris.weinstein@verizon.net.
]]> http://15211.org/redd-up-weekend/feed/ 1 http://15211.org/redd-up-weekend/ Skills for Success http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/ey6PnoQU1h4/ http://15211.org/skills-for-success/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:41:30 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=3008 It’s a tough job market out there. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Senator Fontana want to help. Career-building workshops will be held throughout October and November at various branches of the Carnegie Library. Workshops include resume-building and mock interviews and everyone will have access to a computer.

The workshops are free and space is limited so register now at carnegielibrary.org or call 412-281-7141 ext. 2012.

Thursday, October 20
1-5pm
Knoxville

Friday, October 21
1-5pm
Mt. Washington

Thursday, October 27
10am-2pm
Allegheny

Wednesday, November 2
9am-1pm
Downtown

Saturday, November 5
12-4pm
Brookline

Thursday,November 17
3-7pm
Beechview

 

 

 

]]> http://15211.org/skills-for-success/feed/ 2 http://15211.org/skills-for-success/ Upcoming Mt. Washington Events http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/yJXuEz4hqpY/ http://15211.org/upcoming-mt-washington-events/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:04:41 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=3002 Saturday, October 15th – Grandview Park Bark

The Friends of Grandview Park are hosting the annual Park Bark event at Grandview Park on Bailey Avenue from 12-2pm. This FREE event will include a Halloween costume contest, blessing of the animals, a humane hike, agility course and more. Visit with local vendors and animal shelters and enjoy the view in Grandview Park.

Wednesday, November 9th – 3rd Annual MWCDC Dinner

The 3rd Annual Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC) Dinner will take place at the LeMont. A reception begins at 5:30 PM and dinner begins at 7:00 PM. There will be a silent auction, awards, a year-in-review and the unveiling of the MWCDC’s new brand and logo! Cost is $60 per person until October 21st and $75 per person after October 21st. Discounts are available for those who buy a full table. Dinner options are Chicken Bruschetta, Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Filet Mignon or Vegetarian Terrine. Call 412-481-3220 for more information.

Visit Grandview Bakery

We would be remiss in not mentioning the opening of Grandview Bakery on Shiloh Street. We personally taste-tested the cupcakes at their soft opening and they were fantastic. The space has been remodeled so patrons can look into the kitchen and watch the bakers bake. There is also a party room in the back. Check out their website and visit the bakery soon. This is the kind of well-thought out and professionally-run business we need to see in our business district. Kudos to the owners!

 

 

]]> http://15211.org/upcoming-mt-washington-events/feed/ 4 http://15211.org/upcoming-mt-washington-events/ Street closures tomorrow for President’s visit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/JI6BsA1jmNo/ http://15211.org/street-closures-tomorrow-for-presidents-visit/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:17:18 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=2998 Thanks to Councilman Kraus for sharing this information.

Please note the traffic detours that will occur on East Carson Street Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 10:00AM until approximately 3:00PM for the POTUS visit.

East Carson Street will be closed from South 26th Street to Sarah Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured onto South 26th Street, left onto Sarah Street back on to East Carson Street. Westbound traffic will be detoured onto Sarah Street, right onto South 26th Street back onto East Carson Street.

26th Street and Sarah Street (from South 26th to East Carson, both sides) will be signed “No Parking” Tuesday October 11, 2011 8am – 4pm. Tagging and towing will commence at 8:00AM.

Also, Hot Metal Bridge / Street and the pedestrian, bicycle ramp, Sidney Street between South 28th and Sarah Street will be closed during the duration of the president’s visit.

Of course, all streets will open earlier should events dictate.

]]> http://15211.org/street-closures-tomorrow-for-presidents-visit/feed/ 0 http://15211.org/street-closures-tomorrow-for-presidents-visit/ Day of Giving 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/Ku_rzL-W_Z4/ http://15211.org/day-of-giving-2011/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:06:24 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=2994 It’s the Day of Giving 2011, which means if you donate to your favorite organization here, The Pittsburgh Foundation will provide matching funds. This only happens once a year, so please consider making a donation by midnight tonight.

 

]]> http://15211.org/day-of-giving-2011/feed/ 1 http://15211.org/day-of-giving-2011/ Duquesne Heights robbery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/NOjMZ0zwnt0/ http://15211.org/duquesne-heights-robbery/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:37:42 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=2989 I hesitate to dedicate full posts to crime happening in Mt. Washington. That’s what the forums are for and I also don’t want to perpetuate the Mt. Washington-is-riddled-with-criminal-activity perception perpetuated by the media. However, we like to disseminate helpful information.

This was just posted by a neighbor on the Duquesne Heights side of the Mount. Read it and continue to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to 911 or Zone 3 police.

My house was robbed on 09/30 when my boyfriend and I were at work. We live in the Duquesne Heights side of Mt. Washington. We lost so much, some things irreplaceable. Our neighbor saw a white vehicle in front of our house during the time that the crime happened. PLEASE be on the lookout for any suspicious activity in this area, and PLEASE take necessary precautions. Our lives have been changed forever from this crime, and our hearts are broken. Please contact police if you see unusual activity, especially involving a white vehicle. We would hate to see this happen to anyone else, and we are not going down without a fight.

]]> http://15211.org/duquesne-heights-robbery/feed/ 2 http://15211.org/duquesne-heights-robbery/ A Taste of the Mount is tonight http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/blHrGka9Beo/ http://15211.org/a-taste-of-the-mount-is-tomorrow/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:44:54 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=2985 If you weren’t able to attend A Taste of Shiloh in May, plan on coming to A Taste of the Mount tomorrow.

What: A fundraiser for the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC)
When: Thursday, September 29th from 5-9pm
How: $15 per ticket or $50 for five. Enjoy all of the specials local businesses are offering by a) going to eventbrite to purchase tickets or b) stopping by the MWCDC offices at 301 Shiloh Street from 9am-5pm.

Check out the Facebook page for more information.

]]> http://15211.org/a-taste-of-the-mount-is-tomorrow/feed/ 0 http://15211.org/a-taste-of-the-mount-is-tomorrow/ The Building Change Film Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/FFcFRYHdDho/ http://15211.org/the-building-change-film-festival/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:58:40 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=2981 The Building Change Film Festival is taking place at five theaters around Pittsburgh in October. Films by local and national filmmakers will deal with a wide array of important social problems and issues such as bullying, discrimination, gerrymandering and immigration.

For more information and a complete film schedule visit the Three Rivers Community Foundation website.

 

 

 

]]> http://15211.org/the-building-change-film-festival/feed/ 0 http://15211.org/the-building-change-film-festival/ Emerald View Park’s newest trail opening http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/15211org/~3/U6EnrH66uWA/ http://15211.org/emerald-view-parks-newest-trail-opening/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:10:33 +0000 Mountain Girl http://15211.org/?p=2977 Parks are good for city neighborhoods. And we have one. If you haven’t explored Emerald View Park, there are two  upcoming events there:

Help put the finishing touches on the park’s newest trail.

Saturday, September 24th
10:00am-1:00pm
Meet at Skookum Field. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.

RSVP to Ilyssa Manspiezer.

Trail opening party.

Tuesday, September 27th
5:30-7:30pm

5:30 PM to 6:20 PM: Trail Tours departing from Lizardi Way by Skookum Field.
(Please wear sturdy shoes.)

6:00 PM: Food and Refreshments at the Point of View Green.

7:00 PM Remarks.

RSVP to Ilyssa Manspiezer by September 20th.

Image courtesy of Post-Gazette.

 

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