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SUMMARY:Capturing Moments: Planning for and Conducting Classroom Observations
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. \nThrough discussions and activities\, instructors will describe and strategize ways to incorporate systematic and intentional observation into daily classroom experiences. Participants will also discuss how observation can be used to support individual children and improve the overall quality of the learning environment. \n\nWhen: Monday\, March 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nCost: $20\nLocation: ZOOM\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/capturing-moments-planning-for-and-conducting-classroom-observations-8/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T111500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T150038Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145522Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
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SUMMARY:Bunny Trolley
DESCRIPTION:Washington County’s Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will hold a Bunny Trolley on several days in March and April to celebrate the Easter holiday. \nLearn More\nThe holiday-themed trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 27\, 28\, and 29\, and April 3 and 4. \nChildren will be able to hunt for giant eggs hidden along the landscape on a trolley ride\, participate in a festive scavenger hunt and craft\, and meet the Easter Bunny. \nTickets can be purchased online. The museum is located at 1 Electric Way in Washington.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/bunny-trolley/2026-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Bunny Trolley
DESCRIPTION:Washington County’s Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will hold a Bunny Trolley on several days in March and April to celebrate the Easter holiday. \nLearn More\nThe holiday-themed trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 27\, 28\, and 29\, and April 3 and 4. \nChildren will be able to hunt for giant eggs hidden along the landscape on a trolley ride\, participate in a festive scavenger hunt and craft\, and meet the Easter Bunny. \nTickets can be purchased online. The museum is located at 1 Electric Way in Washington.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/bunny-trolley/2026-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
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UID:22845-1774695600-1774702800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt in Indiana County
DESCRIPTION:Children will be able to take part in an Easter egg hunt in Blairsville in Indiana County on Saturday\, March 28. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which is aimed at ages 12 and below\, will begin at 11 a.m. at the playground behind the Blairsville Community Center. \nThe Blairsville Public Library will give away free books to all participants at the event and the Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance. The egg hunt will take place at the playground. \nMore information is available on the Indiana County Tourist Bureau’s website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/easter-egg-hunt-in-indiana-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T143441Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Trolley
DESCRIPTION:Washington County’s Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will hold a Bunny Trolley on several days in March and April to celebrate the Easter holiday. \nLearn More\nThe holiday-themed trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 27\, 28\, and 29\, and April 3 and 4. \nChildren will be able to hunt for giant eggs hidden along the landscape on a trolley ride\, participate in a festive scavenger hunt and craft\, and meet the Easter Bunny. \nTickets can be purchased online. The museum is located at 1 Electric Way in Washington.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/bunny-trolley/2026-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T103000
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2026-03-31/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260302T160536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T170904Z
UID:22767-1774953000-1774956600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:COSTUME/DISFRACES Family Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Buzzword at the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street) as we explore our latest buzzword\, COSTUME/DISFRACES\, during this family-friendly event featuring early literacy\, science\, art\, music\, and more. Families will be served refreshments. \nDuring this event\, children ages birth to five and their caregivers will engage with each other to create meaningful moments with our friends from the Kamin Science Center and ACH Clear pathways. \nBuzzword is collaborating with the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. \nRegistration for the event is open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/costume-disfraces-family-event/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145913Z
UID:21549-1775037600-1775040300@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145523Z
UID:21619-1775041200-1775048400@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
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CREATED:20260120T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201615Z
UID:22389-1775124000-1775134800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will offer sensory friendly hours for children on days in February\, March\, and April. \nLearn More\nThe museum\, located at 1 Electric Way in Washington\, will offer the sensory friendly hours for young visitors on February 8\, March 15\, April 2\, and April 26 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. \nThe cost of admission is $20 for adults\, $19 for seniors\, $15 for children between the ages of 3 and 18\, and free for visitors under 2 years of age. \nVisitors will be able to explore the museum in a sensory-modified setting with quieter streetcars\, lowered exhibit sounds\, and soft lighting.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-at-pennsylvania-trolley-museum/2026-04-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260313T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T162618Z
UID:22850-1775131200-1775145600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:South Fayette Bunny Hop
DESCRIPTION:South Fayette will hold a Bunny Hop on Thursday\, April 2 that will include a variety of activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which will be held by South Fayette Township at the Original Farmers Market\, will enable visitors to take part in activities and games\, see characters and drop by vendors\, listen to music\, and meet the Easter Bunny. \nThe event is free but children\, ages 12 and under\, require one free advance ticket each. The event will have ticketed time slots. It will run from noon to 4 p.m. \nMore information on the event is available online. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/south-fayette-bunny-hop/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260128T143441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T143441Z
UID:22406-1775210400-1775235600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Trolley
DESCRIPTION:Washington County’s Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will hold a Bunny Trolley on several days in March and April to celebrate the Easter holiday. \nLearn More\nThe holiday-themed trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 27\, 28\, and 29\, and April 3 and 4. \nChildren will be able to hunt for giant eggs hidden along the landscape on a trolley ride\, participate in a festive scavenger hunt and craft\, and meet the Easter Bunny. \nTickets can be purchased online. The museum is located at 1 Electric Way in Washington.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/bunny-trolley/2026-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T143441Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Trolley
DESCRIPTION:Washington County’s Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will hold a Bunny Trolley on several days in March and April to celebrate the Easter holiday. \nLearn More\nThe holiday-themed trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 27\, 28\, and 29\, and April 3 and 4. \nChildren will be able to hunt for giant eggs hidden along the landscape on a trolley ride\, participate in a festive scavenger hunt and craft\, and meet the Easter Bunny. \nTickets can be purchased online. The museum is located at 1 Electric Way in Washington.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/bunny-trolley/2026-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T150039Z
UID:21661-1775557800-1775560500@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145915Z
UID:21550-1775642400-1775645100@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145524Z
UID:21620-1775646000-1775653200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260312T170621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173850Z
UID:22841-1775755800-1775766600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:2026 Early Childhood Educator Student Affiliate Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Carlow University and Westmoreland County Community College for the 2026 Early Childhood Educator Student Affiliate Dinner on Thursday\, April 9 on Westmoreland’s campus. The event is held as part of April’s Month of the Young Child. \nLearn More\nThis year’s theme is “Every Person\, Every Path\, One Passion\,” which celebrates the work of educators to build inclusive education spaces for all learners. \nThe evening will begin with the student poster session\, during which students from various institutions are invited to create research posters on any early learning topic to showcase their knowledge. All documents relating to this part of the evening are available online. \nThis will be followed by keynote speaker Karen Nemeth\, whose expertise is supporting educators to provide high-quality experiences for multi-language learners. She will share her wisdom on creating classrooms where all children can succeed. \nA tour of Westmoreland’s makerspace\, MADE@Westmoreland\, will take place at 5 p.m. for those who are interested. MADE offers workshops designed for all skill levels and provides access to industry-grade equipment\, such as 3D printers\, laser cutters\, and CNC machines. \nTo honor the event’s theme of universality and Fred Rogers’ ideal that caring for our neighbors is a sacred act\, there will be a sweater collection for adults and children at the event. Those interested in donating should bring gently-used sweaters. \nMore Details\nInformation for the Student Affiliate Dinner include: \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\nTime: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\nCost: $20\nParking: Free and accessible. Guests can park in Lot A and enter through the accessible entrance. Signs will direct you to the event location.\nAttire: Business casual\nReserve tickets now.\n\n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2026-early-childhood-educator-student-affiliate-dinner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260304T144906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T191906Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: DAWA Ancestral Wellness Series
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center is hosting a three-part series monthly for caregivers that will cover everything from ancestral food traditions and nature-based healing to lifestyle transformation. Families that attend all three sessions will receive a $50 gift card. \nThe Stronger Together: DAWA Ancestral Wellness Series will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the following Fridays – April 10\, May 8\, and June 12 at the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. \nSession 1\nThe April 10 session\, Remembering Our Roots: Ancestral Foodways\, will enable participants to explore ancestral food traditions and how disconnection from traditional ways of eating has affect community health. \nActivities include group memory sharing of foods\, remedies\, and rituals from childhood; an introduction to ancestral wellness principles\, beginning guided DAWA wellness journals\, and creating an herbal infusion (tincture or oxymel) to take home at the end of the series. \nSession 2\nThe May 8 session\, Listening to the Body and Nature as Medicine\, blends organ wellness and nature-based healing\, teaching participants how to listen to their bodies while reconnecting with the earth. \nTopics will include understanding body signals and signs of imbalance\, organ wellness\, simple seasonal ancestral cleansing practices\, and grounding\, sunlight\, fresh air\, and basic plant medicine. \nActivities during this session include body-awareness practices\, creating an organ-support herbal blend\, and planting seeds to take home and nurture. The session will also include time for journal reflection. \nSession 3\nThe June 12 session\, Creating Our New Life: Vision and Commitment\, will enable participants to complete their herbal infusion from the first week and engage in a session focused on identity\, affirmations\, and lifestyle transformation. \nActivities during this session include straining and bottling herbal infusion\, a DIY herbal tea station\, affirmation board creation\, and a final sharing circle during which participants will present their personal wellness commitments. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stronger-together-dawa-ancestral-wellness-series/2026-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260306T203955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T184317Z
UID:22816-1776096000-1776105000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Homewood Hub's Week of the Young Child: Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will celebrate Week of the Young Child 2026 with special programming dedicated to young children and their caregivers. Activities include: \nMusical Monday\nFamilies are invited to an open house at the Homewood Hub & Family Center that features musical activities courtesy of Playnotes Pittsburgh. The event will include food\, refreshments\, and fun for the whole family. Come and learn about the center and have some fun. The open house will run from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday\, April 13. \nTasty Tuesday\nJoin our weekly Storytime at the Hub for a special\, fun\, food-themed Dinosaur Experience. Raaawr! The storytime will run from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday\, April 14. \nWork Together Wednesday\nThe Hub is teaming up with special guest Holy Cross Homewood & Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Storymobile for a joint storytime and activity during drop-in play hours. After the activity\, families are welcome to stay and play! The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 15. \nFamily Collage Thursday\nJoin the Hub & Family Center Staff to help create a special center collage featuring artistic creations and family photos. Visitors should feel free to bring printed photos of their families. The finished collage will be displayed inside the center. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday\, April 16. \nFamily Fun Night Friday\nEnjoy an evening of fun\, food\, and line dancing featuring special guest Attack Theatre as we close out the Week of the Young Child in style with a movement-based Family Fun Night. Registration is required. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 17.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/homewood-hubs-week-of-the-young-child-open-house/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T111500
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UID:21662-1776162600-1776165300@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
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UID:22818-1776162600-1776165300@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Homewood Hub's Week of the Young Child: Storytime at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will celebrate Week of the Young Child 2026 with special programming dedicated to young children and their caregivers. Activities include: \nTasty Tuesday\nJoin our weekly Storytime at the Hub for a special\, fun\, food-themed Dinosaur Experience. Raaawr! The storytime will run from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday\, April 14. \nWork Together Wednesday\nThe Hub is teaming up with special guest Holy Cross Homewood & Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Storymobile for a joint storytime and activity during drop-in play hours. After the activity\, families are welcome to stay and play! The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 15. \nFamily Collage Thursday\nJoin the Hub & Family Center Staff to help create a special center collage featuring artistic creations and family photos. Visitors should feel free to bring printed photos of their families. The finished collage will be displayed inside the center. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday\, April 16. \nFamily Fun Night Friday\nEnjoy an evening of fun\, food\, and line dancing featuring special guest Attack Theatre as we close out the Week of the Young Child in style with a movement-based Family Fun Night. Registration is required. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 17.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/homewood-hubs-week-of-the-young-child-storytime-at-the-hub/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145916Z
UID:21551-1776247200-1776249900@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145525Z
UID:21621-1776250800-1776258000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260306T212742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T212742Z
UID:22820-1776250800-1776258000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Homewood Hub's Week of the Young Child: Storytime with Holy Cross Homewood
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will celebrate Week of the Young Child 2026 with special programming dedicated to young children and their caregivers. Activities include: \nWork Together Wednesday\nThe Hub is teaming up with special guest Holy Cross Homewood & Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Storymobile for a joint storytime and activity during drop-in play hours. After the activity\, families are welcome to stay and play! The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 15. \nFamily Collage Thursday\nJoin the Hub & Family Center Staff to help create a special center collage featuring artistic creations and family photos. Visitors should feel free to bring printed photos of their families. The finished collage will be displayed inside the center. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday\, April 16. \nFamily Fun Night Friday\nEnjoy an evening of fun\, food\, and line dancing featuring special guest Attack Theatre as we close out the Week of the Young Child in style with a movement-based Family Fun Night. Registration is required. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 17.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/homewood-hubs-week-of-the-young-child-storytime-with-holy-cross-homewood/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250529T164043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T163356Z
UID:21343-1776277800-1776281400@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Growing Together | Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for April is Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \n\nUpcoming sessions in this series include: \n\nMay 20\, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?\nJune 17\, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality \nJuly 15\, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems\n\nEach session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-monthly-mini-pd-for-educators-2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20250827T180717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T180717Z
UID:21904-1776279600-1776283200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 will host a virtual Home-Based Community Network meeting for home-based providers in Allegheny County in April. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. The free meeting will be held on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 15. Registration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144155
CREATED:20260330T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T195846Z
UID:22915-1776279600-1776285000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Buds\, Blossoms\, and Belonging: Nature-Based Learning in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Week of the Young Child\, Walden University will host a webinar that is designed to help educators bring meaningful\, nature-based learning to early childhood settings. \nLearn More\n“Buds\, Blossoms\, and Belonging: Nature-Based Learning in Early Childhood” will be presented by Monica Wiedel-Lubinski\, who will share simple\, inclusive strategies in the classroom\, on a playground\, or in an urban environment. \nParticipants will gain research-informed strategies\, real-world examples\, and practical tools that support children’s curiosity\, social-emotional growth\, and sense of belonging. The session offers inspiration and actionable ideas that can be implemented immediately. \nThe webinar will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 15. Registration is open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buds-blossoms-and-belonging-nature-based-learning-in-early-childhood/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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