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SUMMARY:Healing the Legacy: Fathers of Color and Intergenerational Trauma Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pritzker Children’s Initiative will host an upcoming webinar that will explore the impact of intergenerational trauma on fathers of color. \nLearn More\n“Healing the Legacy: Fathers of Color and Intergenerational Trauma\,” the second of a three-part series\, will take place on May 23. It will examine how historical and familial experiences shape parenting styles and family dynamics. \nPresenters will explore ways to nurture connection within homes\, celebrate cultural heritages\, and foster individual\, family\, and intergenerational collective healing. \nAttendees will: \n\nLearn best practices in creating a trauma-informed\, nonviolent\, and culturally sustaining approach to fatherhood\nGain insights into how fatherhood can positively impact a man’s health and wellbeing\nLearn best practices in connecting fathers to community supports\n\nSpeakers during the webinar include: \n\nFernando Deveras\, Director of Community Engagement for Latinx Parenting\nDr. Clinton Boyd\, Jr.\, Researcher for Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago\nDavid H. Velazquez\, Parent and Family Engagement Fellow at Pritzker Children’s Initiative\n\nThe webinar will run from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on May 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/healing-the-legacy-fathers-of-color-and-intergenerational-trauma-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Touchpoints in Libraries: Understanding Child Development and Engaging Families
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April\, Touchpoints in Libraries focuses on understanding a child’s developmental process from birth to 6 years of age. It also focuses on connecting with families through strengths-based interactions. \nLearn More\nThe Brazelton Touchpoints Center course consists of eight modules and is carried out with a cohort of library staff from around the country. Each module takes two-and-a-half hours to complete. The modules include a 90-minute live session and 60 minutes of online work. \nModules are followed by six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions\, which are not recorded. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate. \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will learn to view children’s development as a process characterized by periods of change that affect the family system. Additionally\, there will be opportunities to connect with and support families in daily library interactions. \nThe course will teach participants to use strengths-based and culturally responsive strategies to connect with families and workers. Lastly\, participants will learn to create a shared language among staff about engaging families and caregivers. \nMore Details\nEach module will contain a minimum of 10 participants. It is aimed at professionals who work in library settings and with young children and their families. The cost for the program is $795. \nLive sessions are from 2-3:30 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursdays\, starting April 4. The dates for the sessions are April 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 as well as May 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/touchpoints-in-libraries-understanding-child-development-and-engaging-families/2024-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Town Hall: Meet Your Elected Officials
DESCRIPTION:Residents of East Hills\, Homewood\, and surrounding areas are invited for a town hall discussion with local elected officials in late May. \nLearn More\nThe Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement is hosting the town hall at the Imani Christian Academy\, located at 2150 East Hills Drive. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 23. \nAttendees will discuss challenges in the community and obtain information as well as offer ideas to elected officials representing the area. The event is a voter education opportunity. \nThe Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement was launched in 2017 to increase voter turnout for every election in Allegheny County. The group is a faith-based 501c3 nonpartisan community organization that hosts events year-round to engage and educate voters.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/town-hall-meet-your-elected-officials/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T183000
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SUMMARY:Speaking Up: Helping Children with Tourette's Self Advocate
DESCRIPTION:The Child Mind Institute will host a free webinar on May 23 that focuses on how children struggling with mental health challenges and Tourette’s can self advocate. \nLearn More\nIt is estimated that .06% of children struggle with Tourette’s – and 83% of them live with at least one mental health disorder. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month\, the Child Mind Institute is hosting a roundtable with the Tourette Association of America and Fort Health that includes experts and teenagers who are living with Tourette’s. \nTopics that will be discussed include: \n\nThe importance of self advocacy for children who struggle with mental health challenges or Tourette’s\nStrategies to help children advocate for themselves\nWays parents and schools can support self advocacy\nInsights from teens thriving with Tourette’s or other challenges\n\nMore Details\nThe webinar will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday\, May 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/speaking-up-helping-children-with-tourettes-self-advocate/
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SUMMARY:Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige Babies
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an event in May that focuses on how families raising Indigenous children help their children with issues surrounding identity. \nLearn More\n2024 Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige Babies is a free virtual conversation series. Through conversations with families raising Indigenous babies and children\, the discussion will center on what it is like to nurture children in the modern world. \nThe series will explore the ways in which families help their children to grow their Native identities and connections with land while navigating diverse systems of care and learning. \nThe series is led by Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz\, Ed.D\, the Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative’s institute director and co-founder and principal consultant at First Light Education Project. \nMore Details\nThe four-part series begins on Friday\, May 24 and continues through Friday\, Oct. 18 Each webinar is an hour followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with parent panelists. Live Spanish translation is offered for all conversations. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/turtle-talk-collectively-raising-indige-babies/2024-05-24/
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. \nRise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208). \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at 412.540.5970 or nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together-fall2019-2019-10-25-2023-10-27/2024-05-24/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Riverlife Chalk Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Riverlife Chalk Fest will feature the work of 25 chalk artists from 12 states as well as local food and drink along Pittsburgh’s North Shore. \nLearn More\nThe third annual event will mark the start of summer along the city’s riverfront. On Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend\, visitors will be able to view chalk art along Isabella Street and Allegheny Landing. \nThe streets will be the artists’ canvas that they will cover with murals. A percentage of food and beverage sales from the festival benefits Riverlife’s work to create\, activate\, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. \nThe festival will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 25 and a viewing day on May 26 will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nFor more information\, visit the event’s Facebook page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/riverlife-chalk-fest/
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Glass Center: Sensory Friendly Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Glass Center will host a sensory friendly open house on May 25 that will include tours\, demonstrations\, and activities that are appropriate for all ages. \nLearn More\nThe free open house will take place when the center is closed to the public\, so visitors may explore the space on their own. \nActivities include a self-guided tour of the Pittsburgh Glass Center’s four studios\, gallery and retail space. There will also be glassblowing demonstrations in the center’s Hot Shop as well as a designated chill zone with activities for visitors of all ages. \nVisitors are encouraged to borrow a sensory kit from the center’s front desk upon arrival. It includes noise-canceling headphones\, paper fans\, fidget toys\, and more items to help visitors with sensory sensitivities navigate the space. \nMore Details\nThe open house runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday\, May 25. The Pittsburgh Glass Center is located at 5472 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh. For more information\, visit the center’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-glass-center-sensory-friendly-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T111500
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T190000
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SUMMARY:Recess and Play: Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers of children\, teachers\, school leaders\, and community members are invited to join Trying Together and Playful Pittsburgh for community conversations on play. \nLearn More\nPhysical movement\, the freedom to play\, and playful learning during the school day improves a child’s social\, emotional\, physical\, and cognitive skills. However\, many American children engage in less than one hour of unstructured play per day. \nWe’d like to know how much your child is able to play. A community conversation being held on May 30 will discuss how play is a part of a child’s school life. The event will help attendees learn how to advocate for play and developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood. \nDinner and child care will be provided to participants at the in-person event. There will also be a virtual event in June. \nDetails\nThursday\, May 30 | 5 – 7 p.m.\nSpartan Community Center of Hazelwood\, 134 East Elizabeth Street in Pittsburgh\nRegister \nMonday\, June 10 | 7 – 8 p.m.\nVirtual\nRegister \nCan’t attend? Take the play advocacy survey to share your thoughts.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/recess-and-play-community-conversations/2024-05-30/
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SUMMARY:Mister Rogers Family Days
DESCRIPTION:Fred Rogers’s hometown will offer a number of family-friendly activities from June 3 to 5 as part of Mister Roger Family Days. \nLearn More\nThe town of Latrobe will host a variety of activities during the three-day event. On Monday\, June 3\, visitors can take part in: \n\nA community open house and exhibit tours at the Fred Rogers Institute at Saint Vincent College and GLSHS with a neighborhood trolley shuttle\nDaniel Tiger Storybook Walk\nThe kickoff of Latrobe Restaurant Week’s “A Delicious Week in the Neighborhood”\n\nThe events for Tuesday\, June 4 include: \n\nLatrobe Farmer’s Market at Legion Keener Park\n1:15 p.m. Story Time at Legion Keener Park with Adams Memorial Library and WQED Education\nLatrobe Area Historical Society will open for visitors at 1 p.m.\n\nAnd on Wednesday\, June 5\, events include: \n\n“Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood” shop hop night\nLive entertainment by KGB: Kyle Greene Band in the Parklet\n“An Interview with Fred Rogers” program and presentation by the Latrobe Area Historical Society at the Latrobe Art Center at 6:30 p.m.\n\nThe full list of activities can be found on the Mister Rogers Family Days website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mister-rogers-family-days-2/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Story Time: Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood will host Story Time: Family Fun on June 3. \nLearn More\nThe event includes stories\, songs\, and action rhymes. During the 30-minute program\, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. \nThe program is aimed at children ages birth to five years and their caregivers. \nStory Time: Family Fun will run from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday\, June 3 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood\, located at 7101 Hamilton Ave.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-family-fun/
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together-2023-10-03/2024-06-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000
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SUMMARY:Buzzword: EXPERIMENT Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Buzzword will explain its latest buzzword\, EXPERIMENT\, during a family-friendly event in June that will feature science experiments\, hypotheses\, and exploration. \nLearn More\nDuring the event\, children from birth to age five and their caregivers will engage with each other to create meaningful moments through interactive activities. The activities are provided by Buzzword’s partners: ACH Clear Pathways\, Carnegie Science Center\, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre\, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust\, Pittsburgh Festival Opera\, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. \nBuzzword will also collaborate with the Hill District Family Center and the Northside Family Center on the event. \nMore Details\nEach family will take a BUZZ Box home with them and dinner will be provided. Registration is required to attend. \nThe event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, June 5 at ACH Clear Pathways in the Kaufman Center\, located at 1825 Centre Ave. in Pittsburgh.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buzzword-experiment-extravaganza/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000
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SUMMARY:APOST: Afterschool Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is inviting afterschool advocates to travel with the group to Harrisburg for the annual Advocacy Day on June 5. The day is meant to draw attention to the importance of afterschool funding. \nLearn More\nAPOST will travel to Harrisburg to highlight to legislators the importance of out-of-school time in Pennsylvania. Parents\, program providers\, youths\, educators\, faith-based leaders\, and community and business leaders from across the state will take part in the event. \nCoach bus transportation to and from Harrisburg will be provided by APOST. Buses will depart from the Eat ‘n Park at the Waterfront\, located at 245 E. Waterfront Drive in Homestead\, at 6 a.m. sharp. The approximate trip time\, including travel\, will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nAttendees should arrive by 5:30 a.m. to allow for time to check in and board the bus. \nMorning snacks\, drinks\, and lunch will be provided for all participants. When filling out the registration form\, indicate how many students you are bringing.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-afterschool-advocacy-day/
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SUMMARY:Introduction To ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:In “Introduction to ASQ-3\,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. \nSession Details\nSaturday\, April 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nTuesday\, April 30 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nTuesday\, May 21 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nWednesday\, June 5 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-5/2024-06-05/
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SUMMARY:Cross-Cultural Mental Health Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join The Global Switchboard for a monthly meeting for networking\, resource-sharing\, and collaboration to increase culturally relevant mental health support in the Pittsburgh area. All are welcome. \nRoundtables are recommended for \n\ntherapists interested in working with clients for whom English is not their preferred language\nservice providers seeking MH resources for a multicultural patient/client population\ncommunity members looking for resources or opportunities to collaborate on MH projects\n\nEvent Details\n\nFirst Wednesday of the month\n\n\nWednesday\, 03/06\n\n\nWednesday\, 04/03\n\n\nWednesday\, 05/01\n\n\nWednesday\, 06/05\n\n\n\n12 – 1 p.m.\nVirtual Meeting\nRegister today!\n\nAdditional Details\nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cross-cultural-mental-health-roundtable/2024-06-05/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T190000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the End of the School Year
DESCRIPTION:YouthPlaces will host a celebration for the end of the school year on June 7. \nLearn More\nThis free community event will celebrate the youth and community to thank them for their time and participation. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday\, June 7. \nThe event will take place at 711 W. Commons in Pittsburgh. For more information\, email Nina Bryant at nbryant@youthplaces.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/celebrate-the-end-of-the-school-year/
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SUMMARY:Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: Summer 2024 Schedule
DESCRIPTION:The CitiParks Office of Special Events has announced its Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park schedule for the summer. This year’s selection includes several blockbusters of recent years as well as animated classics and an independent film. \nLearn More\nMoviegoers can bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy movies under the stars at various neighborhood locations. All screenings are free and begin at dusk. \nIn June\, screenings will include the recent hits “Barbie\,” “Kung Fu Panda 4\,” and “Wonka” as well as longtime favorites “Toy Story” and “Pete’s Dragon.” Screenings will take place at Arsenal Park\, Banksville Park\, Brookline Memorial Park\, Flagstaff Hill\, Grandview Park Bandstand\, Highland Park\, McBride Park\, Ormsby Park\, Riverview Park (following Stars at Riverview concerts)\, Schenley Plaza\, and the West End/Elliott Overlook. \nAudio descriptive services will be available for two films – “Wonka” on June 23 at Schenley Plaza and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” on July 20 in Riverview Park. \nA special presentation of “The Peanut Butter Falcon” will be held in collaboration with Film Pittsburgh on July 28. This event will offer a preview of this fall’s ReelAbilities Film Festival. \nIn August\, there will be several pop-up films at varying locations throughout Pittsburgh. To learn where and when these screenings will take place\, moviegoers should follow the Office of Special Events on social media or check the city’s events website. \nFor the complete Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park schedule and any inclement weather or cancelation updates\, visit Pittsburgh’s events page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/dollar-bank-cinema-in-the-park-summer-2024-schedule/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T093000
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SUMMARY:Empowerment in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Women Work is hosting a free course in June for professional women. The course will give them tools to overcome workplace challenges and maximize their impact. \nLearn More\nEmpowerment in the Workplace is aimed at women who are working and can bring their successes and challenges to share with the class. The seven-hour course consists of interactive classroom time and a panel discussion with women leaders. \nTopics covered in the course include: \n\nEstablishing presence and projecting confidence\nBuilding a network of supporters\nOvercoming imposter syndrome\nBeing heard in group settings\nBeing able to say “no” and setting workplace boundaries\nNegotiating to get what you want\nHearing from women who have overcome challenges and built successful careers\n\nThe event will be held on Saturday\, June 8 at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library\, located at 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard in Pittsburgh. Library doors will open at 9:15 a.m. for participants to grab coffee and pastries. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/empowerment-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T200000
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh's 2nd Annual International Day Parade & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh’s 2nd Annual International Day Parade & Festival has been announced for Saturday\, June 8. The event\, which is coordinated by the city’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs\, will celebrate and honor the heritage of the nationalities who have planted their roots in the city. \nLearn More\nThis year’s festival will include a parade\, food\, music\, performances\, and exhibitions. The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. Information on the festival’s location and parade route were not immediately available. \nRegistration is now open for groups that want to participate in this year’s parade. Applicants are asked to register as a nationality and not a particular organization to be able to participate. Submission forms must be completed by Friday\, May 10. Any submissions after this date will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. \nFor further information\, email Welcomingpgh@pittsburghpa.gov.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburghs-2nd-annual-international-day-parade-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T210000
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SUMMARY:Allegheny RiverTrail Park: Grand Opening Festival
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny RiverTrail Park will celebrate the grand opening of its new park and trail expansion on June 8. \nLearn More\nThe free\, festival-style community celebration will feature food trucks\, local vendors\, family-friendly programming\, and live music. The event will be held to celebrate the park’s six new acres of parkland. \nThe festival is intended for infants and toddlers as well as students in pre-k and grades k-12. \nMore Details\nThe event will run from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday\, June 8 at Allegheny RiverTrail Park\, located at 285 River Ave. For more information\, visit the Allegheny RiverTrail Park’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/allegheny-rivertrail-park-grand-opening-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T163000
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SUMMARY:Parenting While Black
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center is excited to relaunch our Parenting While Black series in 2024\, Believe\, Liberate\, and Behold: Beautifully Brilliant Black Babies and Children. This free\, interactive\, virtual series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold unapologetic conversations for and by Black families. All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations! \nThe five-part series begins on Monday\, March 18\, and continues through June 24\, 2024. Each webinar is 1 hour followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with our parent panelists. \nEvent Details\n\nEpisode 1: Monday\, 03/18 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 2: Monday\, 04/22 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 3: Monday\, 05/20 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 4: Monday\, 06/10 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 5: Monday\, 06/24 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\n\nRegister on the Brazelton event page.  \nMore Details\nThis series is moderated by Eurnestine Brown\, Ph.D.\, Director of Relational Equity and Belonging at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-while-black/2024-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T200000
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SUMMARY:Recess and Play: Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers of children\, teachers\, school leaders\, and community members are invited to join Trying Together and Playful Pittsburgh for community conversations on play. \nLearn More\nPhysical movement\, the freedom to play\, and playful learning during the school day improves a child’s social\, emotional\, physical\, and cognitive skills. However\, many American children engage in less than one hour of unstructured play per day. \nWe’d like to know how much your child is able to play. A community conversation being held on May 30 will discuss how play is a part of a child’s school life. The event will help attendees learn how to advocate for play and developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood. \nDinner and child care will be provided to participants at the in-person event. There will also be a virtual event in June. \nDetails\nThursday\, May 30 | 5 – 7 p.m.\nSpartan Community Center of Hazelwood\, 134 East Elizabeth Street in Pittsburgh\nRegister \nMonday\, June 10 | 7 – 8 p.m.\nVirtual\nRegister \nCan’t attend? Take the play advocacy survey to share your thoughts.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/recess-and-play-community-conversations/2024-06-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T111500
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T143000
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SUMMARY:T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Graduate Recognition Event
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Child Care Association will honor more than 200 T.E.A.C.H. early childhood scholarship recipients who have earned degrees and credentials this year at an event in June. \nLearn More\nThe T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Pennsylvania Graduate Recognition Event will be held via Zoom on Tuesday\, June 11 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. \nThose interested in attending should register by Monday\, June 10. \nT.E.A.C.H. is supported by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) of the state’s Department of Human Services and Department of Education.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/t-e-a-c-h-early-childhood-graduate-recognition-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T170000
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host a sensory-friendly event on the second Tuesday of every month\, starting May 14. \nLearn More\nChildren with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can take part in a fun\, friendly experience with their families in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted for the event. There will be designated quiet areas to provide space to take a break. \nSensory kits with noise-cancelling headphones\, sunglasses\, an assortment of fidgets\, and other items will be available. \nMore Details\nSensory-Friendly Afternoons will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information\, email accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sensory-friendly-afternoon/2024-06-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000
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SUMMARY:Cooking Matters for Families
DESCRIPTION:Adagio Health will offer a cooking class for families every second Tuesday of the month from May through October. \nLearn More\nEnjoy tasty recipes and learn more about making the right choices when it comes to your plate. Cooking Matters for Families will be held virtually from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays starting May 14. \nTo RSVP\, please contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cooking-matters-for-families/2024-06-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T150000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Development is a Journey
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center is offering a course that aims to enhance the provider-parent partnership and engage parents and other caregivers in planning for their child’s developmental needs. \nLearn More\n“Development is a Journey: A Conversation Roadmap for Talking with Families” is a three-hour course that will take place on June 13. \nEarly identification and intervention are critical to promote a child’s development. However\, developmental screening results and concerns can cause anxiety for families and providers. Brazelton Touchpoints Center has developed a tool to help providers have collaborative and productive conversations with families about developmental screening results. \nIn this workshop\, participants will: \n\nExplore the seven steps in the roadmap tool\nLearn strategies to engage parents and families in the developmental screening process\nPractice having conversations about developmental screening results that honor families’ perspectives\, cultures\, and values\nLearn strategies to elicit parents’ observations of their children’s strengths as well as their concerns about their children’s behavior and development\nPractice sharing their own observations of children’s behavior with parents\nPractice next steps when a developmental screener yields reason for concern\n\nThe live\, interactive webinar will run from noon to 3 p.m. ET and 9 a.m. to noon PT on Thursday\, June 13. The cost of the course is $85. Certificates will be provided. For more information\, visit Brazelton Touchpoints Center’s page for the event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-development-is-a-journey/
CATEGORIES:Course
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