Kwanzaa Celebration
Dec. 30—The Community Empowerment Association will hold its 22nd annual Kwanzaa celebration, from 5 to 9 p.m. at its 7120 street building in Homewood. This year’s theme is Nia, meaning purpose. The program will consist of dancing, drumming, singing, and a community feast–each incorporating youth and community members in a display of their gifts and talents for all present to experience and enjoy.
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.
First Night Pittsburgh
DEC. 31—Ring in the new year with the Afro-American Music Institute Jazz Lab, the Heritage Gospel Choir, the Nigel Hall Band, face painting, puppet shows and two fireworks displays. Visit firstnightpgh.trustarts.org/events for the full schedule of times and events.
KISS 2016 Goodbye Bash & Cadillac Giveaway
DEC. 31—The Rivers Casino will host a KISS 2016 Goodbye bash from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $50 and available at riverscasino.com. There will also be a drawing for a 2017 Cadillac Escalade. at 1:30 a.m.
Business Education Forum
JAN. 7—The Community Empowerment Association will host an MBE forum, at 12 p.m., at 7120 Kelly St. In Homewood. The forum will be led by Ruth Byrd Smith, director of the Allegheny County Minority Women Disadvantage Business Enterprise Office. Byrd-Smith will provide an overview of the steps it takes to get your business registered as a MWDBE vendor. Call 412-371-3689 Ext. 44 to register for this class.
Business & Community Training Course
JAN. 12—Community Empowerment Association will begin a 12-week Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship course, 6 to 8p.m. each Thursday, at 7120 Kelly St. In Homewood. Classes will cover business formation, marketing, product development and more. Space is limited. Call 412-371-3689 Ext. 44 to register.
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