November Bulletin Board
Check out community events and notices for the month of November: […]
Check out community events and notices for the month of November: […]
Want to help people enroll in affordable health coverage? The BGC and the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center are hosting a training this Saturday, Nov. 8, for volunteers to become an Affordable Care Act Certified Application Counselor. The training is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 5321 Penn Avenue. Call 412-206-1298 to register.
Penn Avenue Parking Temporary 2-hour parking zones are now available on Mathilda Street, Millvale Avenue, Gross Street, Winebiddle Street, and Evaline Street between Coral Street on the south and Gem Way on the north. […]
At the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation's annual meeting on Oct. 27, Ryan England was given the Father Leo Henry Founder's Award for his service to our community. Ryan has been involved with the BGC's Housing and Land Use Committee, Garfield Community Action Team, and countless other community projects. Congratulations, Ryan, and thank you for your service!
Effective Monday, Oct. 6 The full closure of SB (outbound) Penn Avenue and adjacent side streets (S. Mathilda, Gross, S. Millvale, S. Winebiddle and S. Evaline) is being implemented as a means to reduce the long-term inconvenience to the local businesses and residents. […]
If you'd like to take your community involvement to the next level, consider joining the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation's board of directors. We'll be hosting an orientation session for potential board members at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, at the Community Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Ave. in Garfield. Light dinner will be served. Potential board members with an interest in youth education, career development, and revitalization are especially encouraged to attend. RSVP to Aggie Brose, 412-441-6950 x15, by Friday, Sept. 19.
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering free produce through the Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program again this summer as part of its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program. […]
From June 11 through August 17, 2012, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services will operate the SummerFood program, a free breakfast, lunch and recreation program for children up to 18 years old, as well as eligible individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities 19 years of age and older. Nutritious meals will be available on weekdays at more than 100 sites throughout Allegheny County. A site supervisor and accompanying staff will be present to ensure the well-being of the children. For the most current information about the SummerFood program, including site locations, starting dates, meal times and disability eligibility, call [...]
Become a part of the movement to help every Pittsburgh Public School student graduate! Come to a Graduation Champions Training hosted by Neighborhood Learning Alliance and sponsored by the Heinz Endowments and the Grable Foundation. Topics include: · Graduation requirements for Pittsburgh Public School students · Support resources available to students · Strategies to prepare students for post-graduation success, and more! · Attendees will receive comprehensive graduation guides to share with their students and staff! Date: Wednesday, May 23rd 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Homewood-Brushton YMCA Multipurpose Room A 7140 Bennett Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208 To RSVP, please contact Alyse Alexander [...]
To help area residents prepare for the responsibility of being lifeguards, the American Red Cross is hosting its annual Lifeguard Training School in Pittsburgh May 10 to 13 and May 17 to 20, offering new lifeguard training and recertification classes. Every year, the local Red Cross certifies hundreds of locals in lifeguarding skills. Participants learn lifesaving skills – including First Aid, CPR and AED – which prepare them to handle aquatic emergencies with responsibility and knowledge. The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training School will be held in the Trees Hall Pool at the University of Pittsburgh, located at Darrah Street [...]
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