Open House
SEPT. 17—Vintage Senior Community Center will host an Open House from 1-3 p.m. at the Vintage Senior Community Center, 401 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. This is an opportunity for individuals to learn about the wide array of fitness, wellness, arts, recreation and trip programs that the center offers. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-361-5003.
Awards Gala
SEPT. 17—Vision Towards Peace will host the 2nd Annual Passion Meets the Road Awards Gala at 5 p.m. at the UPMC Cancer Pavilion, the Herberman Conference Center, 5150 Centre Ave., Hill District. This event will honor those who work in mental health and are enriching the community. The mistress of ceremonies will be Tene Croom and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Jacqueline Wilson, CEO of Three Rivers Adoption Council. For more information, call 412-241-4673 or visit www.visiontowardspeace.com.
Operation Home
SEPT. 19—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 412-227-4815.
Recovery in the Community Day
SEPT. 19—Familylinks will host a Recovery in the Community Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 250 Shady Ave., East Liberty. This is a celebration of National Recovery Month and the theme is “Join the Voices in Recovery: Visible, Vocal, Valuable!!!” There will be information, screenings and children’s activities. For more information, call 412-924-0148.
Power of Laughter
SEPT. 19—The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association will host the 4th annual Power of Laughter Workshop & Luncheon from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. Attendees will learn how stroke, the #1 disabler for all Americans, is treatable, preventable and beatable. The luncheon will include health screenings, vendors and exhibitors, a heart healthy lunch, workshops, and more. The host will be comedian and actress Kim Coles. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Cindy Shambley at 412-208-3606.
GIBSON Awards/Negro League Gala
SEPT. 19—The Josh Gibson Foundation will host its 2015 GIBSON Awards and Negro League Gala at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Hotel, 600 Commonwealth Place, Downtown. The evening will honor retired Major League Baseball Player and former Pittsburgh Pirate Barry Bonds with the 2015 Josh Gibson Legacy Award. There will be a silent auction and dinner program. All proceeds benefit the Josh Gibson Foundation that provides year round educational and recreational activities for at-risk and underserved youths ages 7-13. For more information, call Sean Gibson at 412-589-1906 or email ndesireeinc@gmail.com.
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