Marbles Program
APRIL 28 & 29—The Allegheny County Marbles program for children 14 and under begins from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at St. Raphael Elementary School, 1154 Chislett St. 15206. Not sure how to play marbles? No worries—we’ll show you! It’s fun and a great way to meet new friends. All local winners qualify for the County Marbles Championship June 2-4 at the courthouse. The top eight boys and top eight girls will receive trophies. The top two boys and top two girls will also receive crowns and compete in the 93rd Annual National Marbles Championship June 20-24 in Wildwood, N.J. The program is free. Call 412-350-2455 for more information.
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, 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.
Leadership Awards Gala
MAY 6—Three Rivers Youth presents the 2016 Nellie Leadership Awards Gala. The event, hosted by Charlie and Latasha Batch, honors Sylvia Fields, executive director of the Eden-Hall Foundation; Kathy Humphrey, senior vice chancellor for Engagement and chief of staff at the University of Pittsburgh, and U.S. Army veteran Katie “Peachie” Wimbush-Polk for their leadership as mothers who make a difference in Western Pennsylvania. Tickets to the black-tie preferred event may be purchased online at the Three Rivers Youth website for $150 per person. For more information, call 412-736-9532 or visit hillr012@gmail.com
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