Renovation Unveiling
OCT. 20—The YMCA Homewood-Brushton Center will celebrate the completion of construction on phase 1 of its new Creative Youth Center, from 4-6 p.m. at the center, 7140 Bennett St. Guests will be able to tour the music studio where Pittsburgh’s next great musicians might record their first singles, check out the demonstration kitchen where the next generation will learn to whip up healthy meals, take a peek at the high-tech flexible classroom for tomorrow’s tech leaders, and much more.
Military Career Fair
OCT. 20—RecruitMilitary will sponsor an All Veteran Career Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave. The free hiring event is designed for veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members, reservists and spouses. For more information, visit www.recruitmilitary.com.
Redistricting Forum
OCT. 20—FairDistricts PA, the League of Women voters and the Black Politicial Empowerment Porject present a community forum on redistricting, democracy and fair elections, 7 p.m., at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave. The forum includes former Allegheny County Coroner Cyril Wecht, Former Allegheny County Chief Executive Jim Roddy and Common Cause PA Advisor Barry Kauffman. Franco Harris will serve as host and Lynne Hayes Freeland will serve as moderator.
U.S. Congressional Candidates’ Debate
OCT. 24—The Black Political Empowerment Project, The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and the League of Women Voters present a debate between Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle and challenger Lenny McAllister in the race for the 14th congressional district seat, 6 p.m., at Community of Reconciliation Church, 100 Bellefield Ave. in Oakland.
Anniversary Dinner
OCT. 25—Just Harvest will celebrate 28 years of improving access to healthy food and strengthening social safety nets for the needy with its annual dinner celebration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Omni William Penn Grand Ballroom, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. In addition to the dinner, there will be a cocktail reception and silent auction, and a keynote address by Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg. Tickets are $60-$85. Visit www.justharvest.org or call 412-431-8960 for more information.
Market Square Farmers Market
THROUGH OCT. 27—From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., every Thursday. This season will 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.
Community Trauma Forum
OCT. 29—The Community Empowerment Association will host the first in a series of forums on community mental health, 12 p.m., at 7120 Kelly St. The series will examine educational and solutions-based approaches to mental well-being, including workshops and presentations to address community health and wellness. For more information, call 412-371-3689.
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