Join the Allegheny County Children’s Fund Working Group this spring for a series of community meetings to share your views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time.
About
Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure that every child can benefit from quality early learning and out-of-school time. A series of six Community Meetings are being held across the County to learn from families, caregivers, and educators what access to quality early learning and out-of-school time looks like today—from your perspective and in your community.
Each meeting will include child care, refreshments, and opportunities for community members to voice their input on how Allegheny County can be a leader for kids moving forward.
Community Meeting Dates
The Allegheny County Children’s Fund Working Group and community members will convene on the following dates:
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- City Meeting – May 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Jeron X Grayson Community Center, Hill District
- West Meeting – June 3 | 6:30 p.m. | The Landing Community Center, Moon Township
- South Meeting – June 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Bethel Park Community Center
- North Meeting – June 5 | 6:00 p.m. | Shaler North Hills Library
- East Meeting – June 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Founders Hall Middle School, McKeesport
- Spanish-Language Meeting – June 18 | 6:30 p.m. | YWCA Building, Downtown Pittsburgh
Registration & Questions
Visit the Community Meeting website to learn more, RSVP, or contact event organizers.
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is celebrating National Autism Awareness month by hosting four Sensory Friendly Saturdays throughout the year.
About the Event
During Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the museum will open 90 minutes before it opens to the public to allow families with members of the autism spectrum or those who experience sensory overload to visit the museum in a more controlled environment. Museum experts will give tours of the exhibitions and be on hand to answer questions throughout the morning. Designated quiet zones will allow visitors to decompress and experience the museum at their own pace.
Sensory Friendly Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Available Dates
- April 27, 2019
- July 13, 2019
- October 5, 2019
- December 28, 2019
Registration
Advance registration is required for each person attending.
Register online to save your spot!
Ticket Costs
Sensory Friendly Saturday includes specialized pricing:
- Children Under 2: Free
- Children 3 – 18: $5.95 per ticket
- Adults: $9.95 per ticket
- Adults 65+: $7.50 per ticket
Discounted Pricing
- Access Card Holder – Adult: $1.00
- Access Card Holder’s Child: $1.00
- Access Card Holder – Senior: $1.00
To learn more about the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, visit their website.
Tickets for Kids and the Sto-Rox Library announced the discussion dates for their new collaborative book club. The book chosen by their group is: “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this book was also the One Book One Community choice of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health.
If you would like to attend, RSVP to Jennifer Gray by email (jgray@forstorox.org) or phone (412.771.1222). Parking is located in the parking lot on the side of the building, PNC parking lot after banking hours, or on the street.
Discussion Dates
Discussions will be held at the Sto-Rox Library on the following dates:
- December 10, 2018: 4-5:30 PM
- February 11, 2019: 6-7:30 PM
- April 8, 2019: 6-7:30 PM
- June 10, 2019: 6-7:30 PM
About the Book
“Evicted” by Matthew Desmond describes the plight of poor families who, for want of a few dollars, are forced to move from their homes, apartments, or trailers. An ethnographer, Desmond shares the intimate vicissitudes of his subject/friends as they struggle to make ends meet while negotiating a bewildering system of slumlords, public agencies, law enforcement, and courts, a system that seems almost designed to reinforce a downward spiral of poverty. The consequences of eviction are especially felt by mothers with young children, whose development is jeopardized by substandard housing, low-quality neighborhoods, and poor nutrition.
*Information provided by Tickets for Kids Charities and Pitt Public Health*
Looking to celebrate the holiday spirit with your young children? Enjoy a special opportunity to take to the ice with Santa Claus just days before Christmas! Bring along the kids and the camera to capture these holiday memories at the Schenley Ice Skating Rink. This event includes great music and the chance to skate outdoors in beautiful Schenley Park.
For more information, call 412-422-6523 or visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/schenley/rink.
Admission Costs
- Adults: $5
- Seniors: $4
- Veterans with ID: $4
- Youth (17 and under): $3
- Skate Rentals: $3
- Skate Sharpening: $5
Schenley Skating Rink accepts credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Sharpen and your skates and get ready to enjoy another action-packed season of ice skating at the Schenley Park Skating Rink. The City of Pittsburgh’s outdoor rink is now open and offers a variety of skating sessions, lessons, and special events.
Special Sessions
The rink operates seven days a week and offers a variety of public sessions and lessons, including:
- Family Skate:
Thursdays from 6:30 – 9 p.m. One child free with each paying adult (adult admission $5). All children must be accompanied by paying adults.
- College ID Sessions:
Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.; and Sundays from 7 – 9 p.m. Present a valid college ID and save one dollar on admission (college student admission $4 during these sessions).
- Adults Only Sessions (18+):
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Special Events
Over the winter, the rink will host several special events including:
- Skate with Santa
Sunday, December 16 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
- Mascot Skate
Saturday, January 12 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
- Disco Night
Saturday, February 2 (9:30 – 11:30 p.m.) – adults only
- Valentines On Ice
Thursday, February 14, (7 – 10 p.m.) – adults only
Admission Costs
Admission to the Schenley Park Skating Rink is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $4 for veterans, and $3 for children 17 years old or younger. Skate rental is $3 and skate sharpening is $5. Schenley Skating Rink accepts credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay.
For more information, call 412-422-6523 or visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/schenley/rink.
*Information provided by The City of Pittsburgh*
