Humanae/I AM AUGUST
JULY 22—The August Wilson Center for African American Culture will host the portrait-based art installation, “Humanae/I AM AUGUST” at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. Through July 25, the project seeks 150 individuals to have their portraits taken for the art installation that will feature the faces of Pittsburgh. There exhibit will be installed Sept. 25 for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl and remain displayed through August 2016. Groups, churches and organizations are also welcome. Reservations are required. For more information, call Deesha Philyaw at 412-363-3000 or email deesha@kelly-strayhorn.org.
Financial Literacy Symposium
JULY 25—The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Bank On Greater Pittsburgh in partnership with Neighborhood Allies will host a Financial Literacy Education Symposium from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. There will be several breakout sessions, a proclamation and a gospel concert with Minister Trini Massie. This is free and open to the public, and reservations are required by July 17. For more information, call 412-227-4191 or email BOGP@ulpgh.org.
Networking/Talent Show Luncheon
JULY 26—Shelly Bryant will host a Networking and Variety Talent Show Luncheon at 1 p.m. at North Versailles Community Room, 1401 Greensburg Ave., North Versailles. Reservations are requested and food will be provided. For more information, call Bryant at 412-628-4958.
Basketball Camp
JULY 29—P.R.O.M.I.S.E. will host the 5th Annual Jakim Donaldson Basketball Camp from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Oliver High School, 2323 Brighton Rd., North Side. For three days, through July 31, boys and girls ages 8-18 are welcome to this free basketball camp to learn necessary basketball skills. Lunch will be provided and campers must bring active gear and shoes as well as provide proof of income. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-321-1019 or visit www.promiseonthemove.com.
Fashion Show/Pool Party
JULY 31— B. Marshall Productions will host Pittsburgh’s Fashion Show & Super MODELS Pool Party from 5-10 p.m. at Sherwood Event Center, 400 Sherwood Rd., Wilkinsburg. The event will include celebrity hosts Vanessa Doss and Miyoshi Anderson, a Charity Basketball Game, a Fashion Show displaying various designers and other entertainment. Proceeds will benefit Stop the Violence-Pittsburgh and the 2016 Juneteenth Festival in Market Square. For more information, call William Marshall at 724-205-9376.
Summer Enrichment Academy
ONGOING—5A Elite Youth Empowerment will host a Summer Enrichment Academy from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Community Center, 7300 Ridgeview Ave., Penn Hills. Every Friday through Aug. 28, youth ages 10-18 will participate in sports training, dance, peace building, personal awareness workshops and dinner. This is free and registration is required. For more information, call 412-867-5889.
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