Candidates Forum
MAY 3—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA will host a candidates forum, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Rivers Club in Oxford Center, Downtown. Mayoral, City Council District 4 and County Council candidates will attend. New Pittsburgh Courier Editor and Publisher Rod Doss will serve as moderator.
African American Network Convention
MAY 5 -6—Talk Magazine presents the 14th annual African American Network Convention, at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place. Opening reception, May 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Convention program is May 6, beginning with 8:30 a.m. breakfast, also features an opening program, guest speaker and a panel discussions on healthcare, affordable housing, employment, and water safety.
Child Safety Event
MAY 6—Operation Kidsafe will hold a child safety event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joe Ball GM Superstore on Route 8 in Glenshaw. Operation Kidsafe will be offering free custom digital fingerprinting units just like the FBI and Secret Service use. The local sponsor will run the system and make it available free and private for parents. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. For more information, call 727-771-6441.
Awards Gala
MAY 12—Three Rivers Youth presents its Nellie Awards Gala and fundraiser, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Twentieth Century Club, 4201 Bigelow Blvd., Oakland. Join Three Rivers Youth for cocktails, dinner and a program to honor families and those who support them. This year’s honorees include: Cecelia Trower Epperson and family, Cindy and Murry Gerber Foundation, Ruth Richardson, and Gregory Spencer and Janet Spencer. For tickets and more information call 412-441-5020, ext. 219.
Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
MAY 13—Meet Hannah Price, artist, filmmaker and photographer, at the opening reception for her exhibit, 7 to 9 p.m. at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Ave. See her work documenting relationships, race politics, social perception and misperception through June 23. Admission is free to view the exhibit in the church.
Mother’s Day Cruises
MAY 14—Celebrate mom with a Mother’s Day brunch, lunch or dinner cruise on the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Call 412-355-7980 for reservations.
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