Meet the Candidates
FEB. 17—The 12th Ward Democratic Committee will host its “Meet the Candidates Petition Party 2015” at 6:30 p.m. at the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave., Larimer. This party is an opportunity for voters to meet the candidates of the May 19th Primary Election, listen to their platforms, ask questions and receive important materials and petitions. There will also be door prizes. For more information, call 412-661-6161 or visit www.ward12democrats.org.
Chuck Cooper Awards
FEB. 18—The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the 5th Annual Chuck Cooper Foundation Awards Luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Lexus Club of the Consol Energy, 1001 Fifth Ave., Hill District. Basketball player Swin Cash will be honored for her outstanding career and tireless work to improve others. Sally Wiggin will serve as the emcee. Also, on Feb. 21, the Chuck Cooper Classic will be held at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.chuckcooperfoundation.org.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards
FEB. 19—Boy Scouts of American Laurel Highlands Council and UPMC Health Plan will host its Whitney M. Young Jr. 26th Annual Service Awards Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. This year’s honorees include Gordon Gebbens, Vernon Smith, Rice Enterprises LLC, Propel Schools and a special recognition of Judge Livingstone Johnson. Reservations are required. For more information, Jason Flowers at 724-472-7923 or email jason.flowers@scouting.org.
Evening on the Ave
FEB. 20—The Hill District Community Development Corporation will host an “Evening on the Ave” from 6-9 p.m. at the Kaufmann Center, 1825 Centre Ave., Hill District. The Center will be transformed into an interactive walk-through of Centre Avenue today and the future. It will showcase current developments, pipelined projects and businesses as well as highlight the various Centre Avenue businesses that are longstanding, new and emerging. For more information, call 412-765-1820 or visit www.hilldistrict.org/
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Operation Home
FEB. 21—The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host its Operation Home Program from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Urban League, 2nd floor, 610 Wood St., Downtown. This intense monthly seminar on homeownership is designed to educate prospective homebuyers and arm them with the basic knowledge to navigate the path to mortgage qualification and maintaining homeownership. The program includes one eight-hour workshop and a follow-up one on one counseling session. Registration is requested. For more information, call Paulette Tarrant at 412-277-4164.
Black History Month Celebration
FEB. 22—The Hill House Kaufmann Center will host its Black History Month Celebration at the Kaufmann Center Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium, 1825 Centre Ave., Hill District. Through Feb. 28, the celebration will include events such as a discussion with young reader author and Coretta Scott-King Award winner Andrea Pinkney; the Pittsburgh Opera’s annual spring Matinee Series; and a screening of the “Freedom House Ambulance Documentary.” For more information, call 412-392-4400 or visit www.hillhouse.org.
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