Shopping Extravaganza
DEC. 4—The Ultimate Beauty Spa will host its Ultimate Shopping Extravaganza 2014 from 12-5 p.m. at 2015 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. The free event will include entertainment, appetizers, cocktails, demonstrations, vendors and information on personal empowerment and healthy eating tips. For more information, visit www.theultimatebeautyspa.com or email theultimatebeautyspa2015@gmail.com
Anniversary Celebration
DEC. 4—New Voices Pittsburgh will host its Living Our Legacy 10th Anniversary Celebration from 6-10 p.m. at the Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., North Shore. NVP will celebrate 10 years of serving Women of Color in their fight for reproductive justice. For more information, call 412-450-0290 or visit www.newvoicespittsburgh.org.
Leadership Gala
DEC. 5—The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host its 19th Annual Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala at 7 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. This is a Black Tie Affair preferred event that will include dinner, dancing, dessert and a silent auction. The evening’s honorees will be Rev. Dr. Johnnie Monroe, Vanessa German and the late Nate Smith. For more information, call 412-227-4802 or visit www.ulpgh.org.
Open House/Dedication
DEC. 5—Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and Mercy Behavioral Health will host a Community Open House and Dedication Ceremony for its newly renovated Community Treatment Team facility at 2 p.m. at 315 S. 9th St., South Side. The facility will offer comprehensive outreach and specialized, community based mental health services. The day will include a tour, a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m., an art show and free health screenings. For more information, visit www.pmhs.org.
Holiday Party
DEC. 5—The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation will host its Family Holiday Party from 5:30-8 p.m. at the BGC Community Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Ave., Garfield. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, picture opportunities with Santa, holiday card and ornament making, and much more. For more information, call Wesley Davis at 412-441-6950 ext. 17.
Youth Basketball League
DEC. 13—The Penn Hills Branch of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh will host a Youth Basketball League. Boys and girls in grades 1st-6th are invited to learn the game of basketball, improve on skills and make new friends. Practices will be held Saturdays and one weeknight through March 21. Times vary for each grade. For more information, call 412-795-2600.
Awards Ceremony
DEC. 13—Achieving Greatness Inc. will host its First Annual Achieving Greatness Award Ceremony from 6-10 p.m. at the Blue Line Grill, 1014 Fifth Ave., Uptown. The evening will include the Pittsburgh City League Hall of Fame Induction, the Willie Stargell Memorial MVP Awards and the Connie Hawkins Hall of Fame Induction. Special guest MCs include Kevin Cameron, Rita Gregory, Smokin’ Jim Frazier and Debbie Norrell. This is a dress to impress event that will benefit the Toys for Tots Christmas Party. For more information, call Bill Neal at 412-628-4856.
Holiday Celebration
DEC. 13—Forever Friends will host its Holiday Celebration from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. The after five attired event will include an open cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, a Chinese auction and more. Music will be provided by Tony Tyler. For more information, call Jean Robinson at 412-913-9868 or Evelyn Ford at 412-441-0623.
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