Vintage Grand Prix Kick-Off Rally
JULY 3—If you like cars and country roads this is a great way to spend a summer Sunday! A Rallye is like a countryside tour and a scavenger hunt rolled into one. Entry includes dinner and beer at the Schenley Park Skating Rink afterward. For details visit www.pvgp.org.
Fourth of July Dinner Cruises
JULY 4— Enjoy a delicious dinner, music, dancing and the best view of the fireworks in the city aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet’s Fourth of July Dinner Cruises. Space is limited. Call 412-355-7980 for reservations.
Vintage Grand Prix Week
JULY 8-17—Beginning with a Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala, featuring a Shadyside Car Show, a Car Cruise at the Waterfront, a Downtown Parade & Plaza Display, and ending with a day of racing, food and car shows at Schenley Park. For details and the full line-up of activities visit www.pvgp.org.
Pittsburgh Bicentennial Celebration
JULY 9—The City of Pittsburgh celebrates its 200th birthday beginning with an 11 a.m. parade along Liberty Avenue from 11th Street to Point State Park. The day’s festivities also include a Bicentennial Heritage Showcase in Market Square from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by a concert and fireworks display at the point, beginning at 6 p.m.
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. 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-school 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.
Racial Justice Award Nominations
THROUGH JULY 27—The YWCA is seeking nominations of individuals, who encourage social justice, promote institutional transformation, and enhance racial equity in their community, field, or organization for its 25th Annual Racial Justice Awards. Individuals can be nominated in eight categories: Arts, Community Engagement, Business & Professional Services, Education, Faith, Health, Public Service & Safety and Youth Achievement. Visit www.ywcapgh.org to submit your nominations. For more information call 412-555-1270.
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