Town Hall/ Pancake Breakfast Meeting
NOV. 8—The Community Empowerment Association will host its “The People’s Vision Plan for Homewood” Town Hall and Pancake Breakfast Meeting from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at CEA, 7120 Kelly St., Homewood. The theme is “Getting Ready for Community Benefits.” Attendees will hear from the Homewood Neighborhood Advisory Board on Urban Affairs and learn about plans for new housing, neighborhood beautification, job creation and more. For more information, call 412-371-3689 ext. 44.
NOBLE Awards/Scholarship
NOV. 8—NOBLE will host its William H. Moore Awards and Scholarship Luncheon from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the River’s Casino, Allegheny Room, 777 Casino Dr., North Shore. The theme is “NOBLE recognizing volunteers who give of themselves to service others.” Awards nominees include Emma Rhodes, Vanessa German, retired Pa State Trooper David Giddens and Roxanne Plater. Chief Russell Carlino will be awarded the NOBLE Officer of the Year honor. Proceeds from the event will benefit NOBLE’s scholarship and youth programs. For more information, call Joy Pekar-Miller at 412-812-9747 or Christine Williams at 412-670-8974.
Community Conversation
NOV. 10—The Black Political Empowerment Project, the Alliance for Police Accountability, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and others will host a Community Conversation with Pittsburgh’s New Acting Police Chief Cameron McLay from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave., Hill District. The community is encouraged to bring their questions, concerns and suggestions. There will also be a session on Nov. 17 at Pentecostal Temple COGIC in East Liberty. For more information, call 412-758-7898.
Go Red Fashion Show
NOV. 13—The American Heart Association will host its 2014 Go Red For Women Fashion Show at 7:30 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. The theme is “Fierce, Fit, Fabulous.” Enjoy an evening of fashion and inspirational stories. Appetizers and shopping boutiques will be available at 6 p.m. Registration is required by Oct. 29. For more information, call 412-208-3605 or email Judy.Grady@heart.org.
Keepers of the Flame
NOV. 15—The Legacy Arts Project will host its 8th Annual Keepers of the Flame Awards at 7:30 p.m. at the Hill House Kaufmann Auditorium, 1825 Centre Ave., Hill District. Culture makers of Pittsburgh’s rich African and African-American heritage will be recognized for their contributions in art, social justice, education and visionary leadership. This year’s honorees are Chico Butler, Dr. and Mrs. Johnson, Helen Baynes, Joyce Meggerson-Moore, Poggie Bell and William “Oba” Wells. Another ceremony will also take place on Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the same location. For more information, call Erin Perry at 412-452-3847 or visit www.legacyartsproject.org.
Information Fair
NOV. 22—The Fund for the Advancement of Minorities through Education (FAME) will host an Information Fair from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave., East Liberty. All families of African-American children are welcome. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-363-5553.
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