The Great Debate
APRIL 21—The League of Women Voters and B-PEP will host a debate at 6:30 p.m. at the Homewood YMCA, 7140 Bennett Street, between candidates for the 24th District State House Seat, Rep. Ed Gainey and his challenger William Anderson. Brittany McGraw, WPXI-TV anchor, will moderate.
Forever Family 5K Run & Walk
APRIL 23—Adoption Connection PA will host its 5k Run & Walk at 9 a.m. at Irvine Park in Beaver, Pa. to raise funds and awareness and find homes for waiting children. For more information and to register visit Online at www.AdoptionConnectionPA.org
Conference/Symposium
APRIL 22, 23—Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for African American Urban Studies will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a two-day conference at the Heinz History Center. A welcoming reception and Keynote address begin at 5 p.m., April 22 in the museum’s Grand Hall, 1212 Smallman street in the Strip District. Following a 9 a.m. breakfast, the April 23 academic sessions begin at 10 a.m. and resume after lunch at 12:30. For more information call 412-268-8928, or register online at www.cmu.edu/history/cause
Job Fair
APRIL 30—The Community Empowerment Association and Community College of Allegheny County will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7120 Kelly Street in Homewood. Representatives from companies including PNC, Bethlehem Haven, National Insurance, McDonalds and others will attend. The event will also include sessions on how to dress for success, resume writing and job interviewing skills. For more information, call 412-371-3689.
Comcast Cares Day
April 30—Comcast employees, their families and friends will join community partners volunteer to improve several sites, including landscaping, gardening and minor repairs activities in conjunction with The Urban League of Pittsburgh, the YWCA Homewood, the YMCA Homewood-Brushton, the Best of the Batch Foundation in Munhall, Small Seeds in East Liberty and others as part of the 15th annual Comcast Cares Day. For more information contact Josephine Posti at Josephine_posti@comcast.com
Adoption Information Open House
APRIL 30—Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), a licensed, non-profit agency is hosting a free information meeting as an opportunity for perspective adoptive parents to have a personalized meeting with a licensed social worker. For information call Rebecca Snodgress at 610-642-7200 or email RebeccaS@afth.org
Admissions Open House
MAY 5— Shadyside Academy Middle School will host an admissions open house at its Middle school, 500 Squaw Run Road East in Fox Chapel. Prospective parents can tour the campus and meet the school head, faculty and program directors. Admission directors will be available to answer questions regarding the admissions process and financial aid. Reservations for open houses are encouraged but not required. For more information, call 412-968-3155.
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