College Enrollment Event
JULY 20—CCAC will hold a college-wide enrollment event at all eight of its locations, from 6-9 p.m. for prospective students and families. Individuals who bring their high school diploma, GED or college transcripts can complete their CCAC registration in one day. Attendees can take placement tests, meet with an advisor and learn about CCAC’s program offerings in the arts and humanities; business; education, social and behavioral sciences and human services; health; science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and the skilled trades. For more information, contact Margaret Anderson, 412-237-3029.
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-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.
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.
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.DowntownPartnership.com.
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