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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-11-06/
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SUMMARY:Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 is offering a professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nCapturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. \nThrough whole and small group discussions and activities\, students will understand what observation is and identify various types of observation used in the classroom. They will also learn how observations can be linked directly to observation-based child assessments\, and discuss how to identify their own biases to prevent them from affecting their objective observations. \nThis session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\n\nTuesday\, November 5\, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m.\nVirtual via Zoom\nCost: $10\nRegister\n\nInstructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman \nStandards: Child Observation\, Documentation\, and Assessment \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/capturing-moments-planning-for-and-conducting-classroom-observations-5/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T201733Z
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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-2023-10-03/2024-11-05/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-11-05/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T132629Z
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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-2023/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a series of conversations with families of children with differences in or challenges to their development. \nLearn More\nParenting While Rising to Child Development Challenges will offer an opportunity to connect for parents of children with differences in or challenges to their development. Through conversations with parents of children with developmental differences\, the events will explore the unique as well as common experiences of loving and raising children whose developmental process is delayed or atypical. \nSpeakers will discuss the challenges and joys of family life with children with a wide array of ways of being in the world. There will also be discussion on how to best support and advocate for children. \nThe series will run for four Mondays through Dec. 16. Each episode is an hour\, with live Spanish translation and closed captioning. \nEach episode runs from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Episodes include: \n\nSept. 23\nOct. 21\nNov. 4\nDec. 16\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-parenting-while-rising-to-child-developmental-challenges-2/2024-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20240829T145555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T195631Z
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20240920T182534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T182534Z
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SUMMARY:Child Mind Institute: On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Child Mind Institute will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of anxiety care and the potential of next-generation treatments during a free virtual event. \nLearn More\nThe 14th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium will feature Dr. Rachel Klein\, who will highlight recent breakthroughs in understanding anxiety disorders. She will also discuss the disorders’ underpinnings and the applications of findings toward new treatments. \nThe presentations will be followed by a roundtable discussion among experts in psychiatry\, neuroscience\, and digital therapeutics\, who will examine the future of anxiety care and its implications for patients. \nThe event will also delve into cutting-edge approaches poised to redefine treatment and improve outcomes. \nThe event will run from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday\, Oct. 30. Registration is now open. \nContinuing medical education (CME) credits for psychiatrists and continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists are available to registered participants.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-mind-institute-on-the-shoulders-of-giants-scientific-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20231205T180209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T130807Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-10-30/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T104500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162756Z
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-10-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20241018T134415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T134415Z
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SUMMARY:Connect Protect Recover: Community Event
DESCRIPTION:The Connect Protect Recover campaign\, which was launched by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services\, will hold a community event in Braddock in late October. \nLearn More\nThe campaign was created to address disparities in substance use disorders (SUD)\, including overdose deaths\, in low-income communities of color in the county. \nThe event is aimed to share messages\, information\, and support with underserved residents. It will include: \n\nA chance to hear from and speak with certified recovery specialists\nFree Narcan kits and training\nConnections to affordable medical care via local health clinics\nSelf-care gifts and other giveaways\n\nThe event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Greater Valley Community Services\, located at 300 Holland Ave. in Braddock.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/connect-protect-recover-community-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20241023T133645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T133645Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Why More Girls Suffer from Depression and How to Support Them
DESCRIPTION:The Child Mind Institute will host a webinar on why girls are more likely than boys to suffer from depression and how to offer support. \nLearn More\nThe free webinar will involve a discussion on how girls are twice as likely to experience depression\, with six in 10 high school girls reporting persistent sadness. \nWhy More Girls Suffer from Depression and How to Support Them will help participants to understand why and learn how caregivers\, educators\, and professionals can offer support. A roundtable discussion will include doctors Lindsay Henderson\, Omar Gudino\, and Dionne Smith Coker-Appiah. \nIt will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, Oct. 29. Registration is now open. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-why-more-girls-suffer-from-depression-and-how-to-support-them/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-10-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T111500
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20230131T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T132629Z
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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-2023/2024-10-29/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T135841Z
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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the November Election
DESCRIPTION:The Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement (VEEEM) will drop by the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center on Mondays for the next two months. \nLearn More\nDuring the visits\, attendees can register to vote for the Nov. 5 election\, learn where their voting poll is located\, and be educated on the candidates’ views. \nVEEEM is a faith-based\, nonpartisan community organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout in the Greater Pittsburgh area. \nVEEEM representatives will visit the Hub from 9 a.m. to noon on every Monday in September and October. For more information\, call the Hub & Family Center at 412-545-5039.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/get-ready-for-the-november-election/2024-10-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20240618T153505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T153737Z
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2024 Early Childhood Education Summit\, which will be held in late October in State College. \nLearn More\nHundreds in the early learning field will take part in more than 60 workshops and listen to two keynote addresses during the event. There will be OCDEL updates\, exhibitors\, the Summit Marketplace\, prizes\, food\, and opportunities to build new professional connections. \nPQAS and Act 48 credits are available. \nThe Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is the official site of the Early Childhood Education Summit. Reservations must be made by calling the Penn Stater reservations department to receive the discounted room rate. There is a special code assigned specific to the Summit room block for the group discount\, which is not available when booking online. \nThe special conference guest room rate is $119 plus tax per night. The group code is EARL24B. If you have problems booking a room\, email info@earlychildhoodsummit.org. \nMore Details\nThe conference will run from Oct. 28 to 29 at the Penn Stater Conference Center\, located at 215 Innovation Blvd. in State College. For more information\, visit the conference’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pennsylvania-early-childhood-education-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Fall Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation will host its annual Fall Fest celebration in late October. \nLearn More\nFall Fest will have a Halloween theme\, and costumes are encouraged. The event includes food\, games\, crafts\, and more activities. \nIt will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 26 at 925 Brighton Road in Pittsburgh. For more information\, visit the event’s web page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fall-fest-2024/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
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SUMMARY:Reading Ready Pittsburgh: Halloween Hoopla
DESCRIPTION:Reading Ready Pittsburgh will host a Halloween-themed event that features book giveaways in late October. \nLearn More\nHalloween Hoopla will include a storytime\, Halloween book giveaway\, snacks\, pumpkin decorating\, and more activities. Pumpkins will be provided at the event – however\, supplies are limited\, so it’s first come\, first served. \nAttendees are encouraged to wear costumes to the event. \nThe event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – with a storytime at 11:30 a.m. – on Saturday\, Oct. 26. It will be held at B is for Books\, located at 222 E. 8th Avenue in Homestead.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/reading-ready-pittsburgh-halloween-hoopla/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T193000
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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-fall2019-2019-10-25-2023-10-27/2024-10-25/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T123000
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CREATED:20240829T145555Z
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052213
CREATED:20241003T162411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T164823Z
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SUMMARY:Children First Action Fund: Candidate Conversation Event
DESCRIPTION:Before you vote\, find out how your candidates plan to address the Pennsylvania child care crisis. \nLearn More\nChildren First Action Fund is hosting a virtual candidate conversation with candidates running for Pennsylvania House Districts 30\, 33\, 38\, and 44 and Senate Districts 37 and 45. \nThese districts encompass McCandless\, Sewickley\, Bridgeville\, Upper Saint Clair\, South Park Township\, Jefferson Hills\, McKeesport\, Clairton\, Elizabeth\, Monroeville\, West Mifflin\, Fox Chapel\, and Tarentum. \nNot sure what district you’re in? Find your district here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/FindYourDistrict.aspx \nThe event begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday\, Oct. 24. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/children-first-action-fund-candidate-conversation-event/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052214
CREATED:20240829T145555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T195631Z
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052214
CREATED:20231205T180209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T130807Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-10-23/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T104500
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-10-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052214
CREATED:20240819T183733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T193811Z
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SUMMARY:CDA Completion Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays from mid-September to late October\, those working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can join a network of fellow educators. \nLearn More\nTrying Together’s virtual CDA Completion Community of Practice is a seven-week course that offers a blend of structured learning and interactive community engagement tailored to empower CDA candidates. \nEach week\, participants will dive into individual pieces of the required CDA portfolio\, application\, and available financial assistance. The facilitator will provide step-by-step instructions and practical tips as well as answer questions to help participants navigate the complexities of the CDA credential. \nEducators must have completed the minimum 120 hours of CDA training to qualify for the course. \nThe course will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays\, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-completion-community-of-practice/2024-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052214
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-10-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T111500
DTSTAMP:20260521T052214
CREATED:20230131T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T132629Z
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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-2023/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T052214
CREATED:20240916T185848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185848Z
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a series of conversations with families of children with differences in or challenges to their development. \nLearn More\nParenting While Rising to Child Development Challenges will offer an opportunity to connect for parents of children with differences in or challenges to their development. Through conversations with parents of children with developmental differences\, the events will explore the unique as well as common experiences of loving and raising children whose developmental process is delayed or atypical. \nSpeakers will discuss the challenges and joys of family life with children with a wide array of ways of being in the world. There will also be discussion on how to best support and advocate for children. \nThe series will run for four Mondays through Dec. 16. Each episode is an hour\, with live Spanish translation and closed captioning. \nEach episode runs from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Episodes include: \n\nSept. 23\nOct. 21\nNov. 4\nDec. 16\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-parenting-while-rising-to-child-developmental-challenges-2/2024-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Course
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