Opioid Crisis Symposium
SEPT. 10—Gateway Medical Society and the Allegheny Medical Society will present a symposium and panel discussion covering various aspects of use and abuse from 7:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at the Herberman Conference Center at UPMC Shadyside, 5150 Centre Ave. The symposium includes a continental breakfast and lunch, and is free to the public with pre-registration. To pre-register or for more information, visit www.gatewaymedicalsociety.org or call 412-281-4086.
Health, Safety and Wellness Fair
SEPT. 13—As part of its 50th anniversary, Community College of Allegheny County will host a Health, Safety and Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. in the North Wing of its Boyce Campus, 595 Beatty Rd., Monroeville. The fair is open to the public and will allow attendees to participate in health care screenings, receive health and wellness information and be eligible to win raffle prizes. A variety of health care demonstrations and activities will be held that showcase the more than 25 allied health, nursing, criminal justice and fire science programs offered at CCAC. For more information, call 724-325-6754.
African American History Presentation
SEPT. 17—The Association for the Study of African American Life and History will present Pittsburgh’s African American Trailblazers, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Community College of Allegheny County Forrester Student Service Center, 808 Ridge Ave, North Side. The event features panel presentations and discussion moderated by retired University of Pittsburgh Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Robert Hill and former CCAC Editor/Program coordinator for the Boyce Collegian. The event is free and will feature light refreshments.
MAD DADS 10th Anniversary Awards Gala
SEPT. 18—MAD DADS will host its 10th anniversary gala beginning at 6 p.m. at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown. The event features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music by Sandra Dowe, and a program and awards ceremony. Tickets are $35 and are available at the box office or by phone at 412-456-6666.
Benefit Golf Outing
SEPT. 19—Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living will host a golf outing starting at 11 a.m. at Lone Pine Country Club, 2755 Park Ave., Washington, Pa. The outing will benefit the capital campaign renovation of its new headquarters and community center. For more information contact Joann Naser at 724-223-5115 or at jnaser@tripil.com.
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