Exhibit Closing Event
MARCH 3—Saihou Njai’s “From Haiti With Love” photography exhibit of the Dance to Save Lives dance company will close with celebration of music, art and networking, 5-8 p.m. at the Zazen Lounge and Gallery 522 Third Ave., Pittsburgh, 15219.
Youth Cooking Competition
MARCH 4—Project Lunch Tray an initiative of Community Kitchen Pittsburgh sponsored by the PNC Foundation, will test the cooking skills of 16 teams of young people beginning at 9 a.m. at Smallman Galley, 54 21st street in the Strip District. Students will be judged on taste and presentation. On March 25, the lunches will be professionally prepared by their mentor chefs, presented by the students and judged on nutrition, scalability, and cost-per-plate. For more information, contact Katie Schratz at 412-246-4736.
Interfaith Peace Service
MARCH 7—The Black Political Empowerment Project, The Greater Pittsburgh Colaition Against Violence and the Hill District Ministers Alliance will sponsor an Interfaith Service Fir Peace and Non-Violence, 5:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Avenue in the Hill District. The event will feature music from the Mon Valley Community Choir and remarks by Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, Councilman Danny Lavelle and police Chief Scott Schubert, as well as a special message from Wesley Center AMEZ Church Pastor Rev. Glenn Grayson. For more information call 412-212-8775.
Community Dinner
MARCH 9—The Homewood Children’s Village will hold its monthly Community Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Shop, 621 N. Dallas Ave. The event will highlight the HCV’s current work and upcoming initiatives, and honor program participants. Please RSVP by contacting Hally Ramirez at 412-727-7605 ext. 12 or hramirez@hcvpgh.org.
Free Homebuyer Workshop
APRIL 5—The Mon Valley Initiative and the Braddock Economic Development Corp. Will host “Buying Your Own Home: You Hold the Key” will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 5 at The Overlook, 416A Overlook Way in Braddock, on the old UPMC Braddock Hospital site between Braddock Avenue and Holland Avenue. Jonathan Weaver, a housing counselor with Mon Valley Initiative, will talk about the steps that first-time homebuyers should consider. Light refreshments will be served. To register, call 412-464-4000, extension 4008, or email jweaver@monvalleyinitiative.com.
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.
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