PBMF Summer Mixer
JUNE 11—The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation will host its Summer Mixer from 5:30-9 p.m. at Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. Individuals are invited to join members of the PBMF as well as other professionals for an evening of fun. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.pbmf.org.
Father Daughter Dance
JUNE 12—Councilwoman Fawn Walker-Montgomery will host the 2nd Annual Father Daughter Dance from 6-9 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1615 Grandview Ave., McKeesport. The theme is “Dance with my father again.” This event is for all ages and will celebrate the bond between young girls and their father figures. Fathers, uncles, brothers, male mentors, role models, etc. are invited. Formal attire is desired. Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-440-8268.
Study Group Lecture Series
JUNE 13—Seshemet Community Council will host its Enrichment Study Group Lecture Series 2015 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at CCAC Homewood Brushton Center, 701 North Homewood Ave., Homewood. The topic is “How We Can Build A Black Wall Street in Pittsburgh.” Small business consultant Gordon Manker will facilitate the session. This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For more information, call 412-225-7654 or visit www.seshemet.com.
Sickle Cell Walk
JUNE 14—The Children’s Sickle Cell Foundation Inc. will host its 6th Annual “Living Well with Sickle Cell” Walk at Kennywood Amusement Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. This fundraiser is to support the essential programs that directly affect the lives of children and adults with sickle cell disease. Individuals are encouraged to create a team. There will be weekly prizes given away. Also, on June 18, there will be an Applebee’s Dining to Donate event at the Edgewood location only. For more information, visit www.cscfkids.org.
Operation Home
JUNE 20—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.
Community Festival
JUNE 27—Schenley Heights will host the Schenley Heights Community Festival from 12-4 p.m. at the Robert E. Williams Memorial Park, corner of Milwaukee and Adelaide Streets, in the Hill District. The event will include dancing, drumming, AARP information, the Story Mobile, information and vendor tables, children, music, entertainment, prizes, food and more. For more information, call 412-687-1819.
SummerFood Program
ONGOING—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services will host its SummerFood Program at more than 80 sites located throughout Allegheny County. The program provides a free breakfast, lunch and recreation program for children through 18 years old, as well as eligible individuals with disabilities. A site supervisor and accompanying staff member will be present to ensure the well being of the children. For more information, call 1800-851-3838 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/food.aspx.
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