Health & Wellness Weekend
SEPT. 12—State Rep. Jake Wheatley will host the Second Annual Health and Wellness Weekend. The weekend will include a Business Reception/Mixer at 5 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Lexus Club at the Consol Energy Center; an Uphill 5K Walk/Run and Appreciation Day at 12 p.m. at the Thelma Lovette YMCA, all on Sept. 13; and a Health Expo for African American Living from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 14. There will be health screenings, vendors, cooking demonstrations, mural paintings and much more. For more information, call 412-251-6062.
Scholarship Fair
SEPT. 13—Infinite Scholars will host the 3rd Annual Scholarship Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Barack Obama Academy, 515 Highland Ave., East Liberty. Requirements include ACT/SAT scores, a resume, a 250-word essay explaining why higher education is important to you, two letters of recommendations and more. For more information, call Melvin Steals at 724-869-8545, 724-910-9973 or visit www.infinitescholar.org.
Veterans Health Update
SEPT. 13—Gateway Medical Society will host the Veterans Health Update for Community Healthcare Providers from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Shadyside Hospital Campus, 5150 Centre Ave., 2nd floor, Shadyside. The morning will include panel discussions, a keynote presentation and special lectures. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-281-4086 or visit www.gatewaymedicalsociety.org.
The Soul Café
SEPT. 13—The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation will host “The Soul Café: A Celebration of African-American Sights, Songs and Stories” at 7 p.m. at Roland’s Seafood Grill, 1904 Penn Ave., Strip District. The co-hosts for the evening will be Brian Cook of American Urban Radio Network and Brittny McGraw of WPXI-TV. This is a college scholarship fundraiser. For more information, call 412-323-0989 or email soulcafe@pbmf.org.
Power of Laughter
SEPT. 20—The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association will host its 3rd Annual Power of Laughter Health Workshop & Comedy Luncheon from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. The afternoon will feature comedian Kim Coles and hip-hop violinist Humble G, and includes free health screenings, health workshops, exhibitors, a heart healthy lunch and more. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.heart.org.
Black and Gold Cabaret
SEPT. 20—Get On Board: Stop the Violence with Wisdom will host the Pittsburgh City Lights Extravaganza: A Black and Gold Cabaret from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. The evening will include entertainment, a DJ, a fashion show, raffles and more. This is a dress to impress event. For more information, call 724-217-3866.
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