Market Square Farmers Market
CONTINUING—The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership presents the 12th Annual Market Square Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 27. The opening day event includes flower bulb and tree giveaways sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. This season will also see the addition of 10 new full and part-time vendors including Two Acres Farms, A519 Chocolate and Pittsburgh Fudge Co. Again this year, Just Harvest’s Fresh Access program will allow credit/debit and food stamp EBT cards to be used to purchase fresh produce, meat, dairy and baked goods.
Workforce Experience Program
THROUGH JUNE 30—The Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Work Experience program has 38 out-of-quschool youth, ages 16 to 24, available for five hours per week on either a Thursday or Friday for four / six weeks through June 30. The Urban League pays and provides supervision to the participants. Parties interested in taking on any of these young people may contact Director of Housing Richard Morris at 412-227-4163 to schedule interviews.
SummerFood Program
THROUGH AUG. 19—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services will begin its SummerFood program offering breakfast, lunch and recreational activities for children up to 18 years old and individuals with disabilities at more than 80 sites throughout the county. For a complete list of times and locations, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/food.aspx or call 800-851-3838.
Job Expo
JUNE 28—Dollar Bank presents the 2016 HiringPittsburgh Career Expo & Operation Hire A Veteran at the Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Avenue, Uptown. Early access for veterans runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and includes special opportunities for veterans, on-on-one career counseling and a continental breakfast. The Career Expo For All runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features employers from all job sectors, a job seeker resource center powered by Monster and on-site resume services.
Application Deadline
JUNE 30—The Pennsylvania State Police is accepting applications until 11:59 EDT for those wishing to take the next written exam in August. New troopers receive a starting salary of $58,962 plus applicable shift differential and overtime. New troopers and their dependents are eligible for the provided health care program, dental care program, vision care plan, prescription drug program and a health reimbursement account. The commonwealth pays the entire cost of all coverage for the trooper and their eligible family members. For more information visit www.PATrooper.com.
KidsPlay Activities
THROUGH AUG. 30—The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh bring KidsPlay to Market Square, Downtown every Tuesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Kids can engage in crafts, activities, fitness fun and meet visiting celebrities and performing artists. Free to all and lunch is provided. For more information visit www.Downtown
Partnership.com
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