HIV Awareness and Free Testing Event
JUNE 17—The Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center will host an HIV education and free testing event, 1-4 p.m., at the Hill House Kaufmann Center, 1825 Centre Ave. In the Hill District. The event will feature free food, $100 giveaways every hour, and guest speaker Pamela Simpson. For more information, call Christina Hughey or Amy Wedner at 412-377-3089.
Scholarship Golf Outing
JUNE 17—The Jeron Xavier Grayson Foundation will host the 7th Annual Peace on The Greens Scholarship Golf Outing, 8:30 a.m., at the Meadowlink Golf Course, 4076 Bulltown Rd., Murrysville. Cost is $100 per golfer, and includes dinner and scholarship presentation. Proceeds go to scholarships in Jeron’s memory for high school juniors and seniors, to his “A Tie for Every Guy” mentoring initiative. For information, call Marsha Grayson at 412-812-5541.
School Plan Public Comment Sought
THROUGH JUNE 21—The Pittsburgh Public School District is seeking public comment on Improvement Plans for 16 of its poorly performing schools. Stakeholders may view plans and comment via survey by visiting https://www.pps.k12.pa.us/SIPlans. Comments may also be submitted by signing up to speak at the June 20 board meeting, by Email to title1@pghboe.net.
Residential Segregation Conference
JUNE 19 & 20—The University of Pittsburgh Center for Race and Social Problems will host National & Local Perspectives on Residential Segregation Issues, including Housing, Health, the Law, and Education at the Cathedral of Learning. The event will feature academic and community experts who will discuss the impact of segregation in housing, health and education in general with the Pittsburgh metro area being used as a case example. Opportunities will be provided for dialogue and discussion, as well as networking. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration is required as seating is limited. For more information, contact Marita Johnson at 412-624-7382 or email at maj135@pitt.edu.
Poetry Event
JUNE 24—Common Conversation412 will host a spoken word event, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Noble Manor Lanes, 2440 Noblestown Road, West End. The event is free and open to the public.
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