Winter Fun
ONGOING—The Allegheny County Parks Department has opened the ski slopes and snow tubing areas in Boyce Park, as well as the ice skating rinks in North Park and South Park, weather and conditions permitting. For information on times, rates and rentals visit online at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/activities/winter-sports or call 412-350-2455.
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.
Spirit of King Awards
JAN. 19—The Port Authority of Allegheny County, The Kingsley Association, The Pittsburgh Pirates and the New Pittsburgh Courier will present the 2017 Spirit of King awards, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Kingsley Association, 6534 Frankstown Ave. in Larimer. This year’s honorees are former Pittsburgh police Cmdr. Gwendolyn Elliott and jazz icon Walt Harper.
Racism and Evidence Law Presentation
JAN. 23—The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Race and Social Problems will present “Objection: How Evidence Law Perpetuates Racism in the Courtroom,” by Assistant Professor of Law Jasmine B. Gonzales Rose, from12 to 1:30 p.m. in rm. 2017 at the Cathedral of Learning. The event is free.
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