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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/2026-04-07/
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-2/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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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/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20250708T162626Z
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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/2026-04-14/
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:20260404T080748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T204832Z
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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:20260404T080748
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145916Z
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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-2/2026-04-15/
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:20260404T080748
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:20260404T080748
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:20260404T080748
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:20260404T080748
CREATED:20250827T180717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T180717Z
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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:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260330T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T195846Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260306T213057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T213057Z
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SUMMARY:Homewood Hub's Week of the Young Child: Family Collage
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: \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-family-collage/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260306T213740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T213740Z
UID:22823-1776448800-1776454200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Homewood Hub's Week of the Young Child: Family Fun Night
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: \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-family-fun-night/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260324T183658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T183732Z
UID:22889-1776508200-1776520800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Butler County Week of the Young Child: Early Learning is Dino-Mite!
DESCRIPTION:Butler County will celebrate the Week of the Young Child with an event featuring learning activities\, free books\, snacks\, and prizes. \nEarly Learning is Dino-Mite! will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday\, April 18 at The Monarch Training Institute\, located at 100 Brugh Avenue in Butler. \nThe free event\, which is aimed at children from birth to grade school\, will include four live programs\, music therapy\, dinosaur yoga\, storytime\, free books\, prizes\, snacks\, and a photo opportunity with a dinosaur. Every family that attends will receive a copy of Ame Dyckman’s “Don’t Blow Your Top.” \nThe day’s schedule will include: \n\nMeet Readasaurus the Dinosaur (10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Family Pathways)\nStory Time: “Don’t Blow Your Top” (11:30 a.m. at the South Butler Community Library)\nMusic: Roar and Restore (11:45 a.m. at Create & Connect Therapy)\nMovement: Dinosaur Yoga (12:30 p.m. at Early Learning Resource Center 3)\nFamily Entertainment: “Fire and the Ice Age” (1:15 p.m. at Mad Science)\n\nFor more information\, check out the event’s flyer.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-learning-is-dino-mite/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T150041Z
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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/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260225T153226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141936Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs
DESCRIPTION:Attitudes and beliefs shape actions\, and societal attitudes shape service systems. Participants in this workshop will have opportunities to explore the benefits of inclusion for all children and all adults\, reflect on how their individual attitudes and beliefs developed\, and how they impact their practice\, their colleagues\, and the service system. \nParticipants will identify strategies to create a sense of belonging for all children in the classroom\, explore perceptions about disability\, and reflect on how attitudes and beliefs impact early care and education practices. \nThe class will take place on: \n\nTuesday\, April 21\n6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nZOOM\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/collaborating-for-inclusive-practices-in-early-childhood-focus-on-attitudes-and-beliefs-3/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145919Z
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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-2/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T144705Z
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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/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260313T135824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T135824Z
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SUMMARY:Walk for a Child 2026
DESCRIPTION:CASA for Kids will honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month with its 2026 Walk for a Child event on Saturday\, April 25 in Canonsburg. \nLearn More\nThe event – which focuses on support\, advocacy\, and change – is a mile-long walk that provides a chance to stand up for abused and neglected children and to help ensure their voices are heard. \nThose interested in participating should meet at the Southpointe Town Center\, located at 1900 Main St. in Canonsburg. The walk runs from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nAdults will pay $25\, while children under age 12 will get in for free. \nMore information is available on CASA for Kids’ website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/walk-for-a-child-2026/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260120T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201615Z
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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/2026-04-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20250708T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T150042Z
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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/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145920Z
UID:21553-1777456800-1777459500@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-2/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T144706Z
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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/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260327T184419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184419Z
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SUMMARY:CCAC Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Community College of Allegheny County will hold a career fair on Wednesday\, April 29 at its Allegheny campus. \nLearn More\nThe school’s Career Services and Job Readiness department will hold the career fair from noon to 7 p.m. in the campus’ gym. \nEmployers that will attend the fair include Achieva\, Aflac\, Allegheny County\, Blink Health Ltd.\,  Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh\, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh\, City of Pittsburgh\, Collage Rehabilitation Partners\, Concordia Visiting Nurses\, Dollar Bank\, Giant Eagle\, JCC of Greater Pittsburgh\, Metro One LPSG\, Nordstrom\, Pittsburgh Public Schools\, Sheetz\, St. Clair Health\, Trying Together\, United States Army\, WQED\, and others. \nStudents can register for the fair and view the full list of employers by logging into their Handshake account by using their CCAC username and password. \nTo prepare students for the fair\, Career Services is holding a series of workshops. For any further questions\, contact Career Services at 724-325-6771 or by emailing careerservices@ccac.edu.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ccac-career-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260108T194236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T143046Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Together: 30th Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together will hold its annual event to celebrate the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) and the work of early childhood educators on Thursday\, April 30. \nLearn More\nThis year\, Trying Together will host Celebrating Together\, an evening of formal events that includes a VIP Reception to present the inaugural Governor Josh Shapiro Keystone Award for Early Childhood Advocacy. This will be followed by the 30th Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner\, with support from PNC Grow Up Great. \nReserve your tickets. \nDATE\nThursday\, April 30 \nTIME\n• VIP Reception | 4:45 – 6 p.m. (registration opens at 4:30) | Bridges Ballroom\n• Dinner | 5:45 – 9 p.m. (registration opens at 5:30) | Event Center \nLOCATION\nRivers Casino\n777 Casino Drive\nPittsburgh\, PA 15212 \nNOTE: Dinner guests are requested to arrive and be seated for opening remarks by 6:15 p.m. sharp. As an incentive\, guests who are checked in and seated by this time will receive extra register-to-win tickets.  \nVIP Reception\nVIP Reception guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres\, signature cocktails/mocktails\, and networking while supporting the work of early childhood educators. As this will be a brief reception\, there will be a mix of high-top and seated tables. Please indicate any accessibility needs at the time of registration. \n\nIndividual Ticket: $350\nGroup of 5 Tickets: $1\,400 (a $350 discount)\n\nNOTE: VIP Reception tickets include complimentary admission to the dinner immediately following; please indicate during registration whether you will also attend the dinner.  \n30th Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner \nThe dinner will immediately follow the VIP Reception with hors d’oeuvres\, food stations\, music\, register-to-win opportunities\, photo booths\, and more. \n\nEducator Ticket: $30\nGeneral Admission Ticket: $150\n\nNOTE: Educators will be asked to provide the name of their early learning program during registration to be eligible for the educator ticket rate.  \nOther Information\nAll registrants must provide a unique first name\, last name\, and email address for their guests. However\, placeholder information can be used temporarily at the time of registration for unconfirmed guests\, and registrants must update all guest information through their confirmation email by Thursday\, April 16 at 5 p.m. Additionally\, educators will be required to indicate their early learning program\, and guests under 21 must provide a designated chaperone at the time of registration. Please refer to our registration guide for support. \nThe TicketStripe platform accepts Credit/Debit Card; Apple Pay and Google Pay (when enabled on devices); and ACH payments through Stripe. If your program would prefer to be invoiced\, contact Gabby Lisella at gabby@tryingtogether.org. \nVIP Reception guests who are attending the dinner will have reserved seating in the Event Center. Dinner registrants who have at least 10 confirmed guests (by April 16 at 5 p.m.) will be contacted before the event and provided with a designated table number to share with their guests. A seating chart will be available for reference the day of the event. All other available seating will be on a first come\, first served basis. \nFree parking will be available in the Rivers Casino parking garage. Valet parking is also available for a $12 fee. \nIt is recommended that VIP Reception guests dress in cocktail attire. While we have never had a formal dress code for the dinner\, many have used it as an opportunity to dress up. \nVegetarian\, vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Certified kosher meals can be made available upon request at the time of registration. \nRivers Casino is ADA compliant. Language interpretation and audio/visual assistance can be provided upon request when indicated at the time of registration. VIP Reception and dinner seating will be reserved for those who indicate accessibility needs at the time of registration. \nCelebrating Together is a fundraising event to support Trying Together. No refunds will be provided after VIP Reception or Dinner registration is confirmed\, or in the event of a no-show. If the event is cancelled\, only VIP Reception ticket holders will receive a refund of the fair market value of their ticket ($250 dollars).
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/celebrating-together-30th-annual-celebration-of-early-childhood-educators-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260313T195455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T195455Z
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SUMMARY:Beaver County Library System: Storywalk at the Loop
DESCRIPTION:The Beaver County Library System will host a grand opening celebration for Storywalk at the Loop on Saturday\, May 2. \nLearn More\nThe event will take place at the Bradys Run Health and Walking Trail\, located at 1277-1467 Constitution Boulevard in Beaver Falls. \nIt will combine the great outdoors\, literacy\, and history as the library unveils its brand-new Storywalk\, a permanent outdoor reading feature for young readers that brings stories to life along the loop. \nThe free event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony that begins at noon. “George Washington in Logstown\,” the first book to be placed along the loop\, was written by two students from Baden Academy. \nThe event will include light refreshments and interactive booths. For more information\, visit the Beaver County Library System’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/beaver-county-library-system-storywalk-at-the-loop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080748
CREATED:20260313T165114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T165114Z
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SUMMARY:La Promesa Presents Celebrity Basketball
DESCRIPTION:The La Promesa Foundation will host an upcoming Celebrity Basketball event on Saturday\, May 2 at Duquesne University’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. \nLearn More\nParticipants in the basketball game include Tiffany Mitchell\, of “The Traitors” season four; Yam Yam Arocho\, winner of “Survivor 44\,” Q Carter from “The Mole\,” various cast members from “Big Brother\,” “American Gladiator\,” and more. \nDoors for the event open at 2 p.m. at the fieldhouse\, located at 1304 Forbes Avenue. \nThose interested in attending can register for free online. \nThe foundation recognizes and honors academically talented Hispanic students in the Pittsburgh region by providing economic support to go towards higher education.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/la-promesa-presents-celebrity-basketball/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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