Community Healing Workshop
DEC. 13—The Community Empowerment Association will host another in its series of community trauma healing sessions, 6 p.m. at 7120 Kelly Street. The session will focus on dealing with grief, loss and stress during the holiday season, helping those who’ve lost a loved one, who lost employment, or been forced to relocate. For more information, call 412-371-3689.
Holiday Project
ONGOING through DEC. 20—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Holiday Project is again collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children and youth who receive services through the DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families. While all donation are appreciated, there is a specific need for: warm winter clothing for ages 0-18 months; board games for all ages; puzzles for all ages, sporting goods, dolls and action figures, and creative kits for school ages children. Donations are being accepted at three downtown locations: the Allegehny County Courthouse, the Human Services building and the City County Federal Credit Union. Opportunities to receive and fulfill a child’s wish list are also available. To request a child’s name and wish list and/or for more information about this process, please contact the Event and Donations Team at 412-350-3428.
Oral History Session
DEC. 17—Writer Cody McDevitt, brings his search for descendants of the African Americans expelled from Johnstown’s Rosedale neighborhood by the mayor in 1923 to the Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library at 1:30 p.m. McDevitt who is writing a book on the incident and its aftermath , hopes to interview descendants for the oral history portion of his project. He can be reached at at 412-651-6882, or they can email me at codymcdevitt@gmail.com.
Holiday Cruises
DEC. 30—The Gateway Clipper fleet will host two Princess Balls boarding at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., inviting all “little princesses” to celebrate the New Year aboard a Pittsburgh riverboat. Call 412-355-7580 for more information and prices.
Dec. 31—The Gateway Clipper fleet will host three New Year’s Eve events: a Dinner Cruise, A Dance Cruise, and an Hors D’Ouevres & Dance Cruise. Call 412-355-7580 for more information and prices.
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