October 2, 2020 Homewood Virtual Block Party We’re throwing you a BLOCK PARTY! Join the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center and Homewood Early Learning Steering Committee (HELSC) on October 10 for a virtual celebration filled with storytime sessions, family yoga, a virtual bike ride, and a dance party! About Since the onset of COVID-19, Trying Together has been working with the HELSC to figure out a way to provide Homewood families, partners, and collaborators an experience that matches the energy and excitement of the events hosted in years prior. With this in mind, Trying Together and the HELSC are excited to announce the first Homewood Virtual Block Party! Homewood Virtual Block Party Saturday, October 10 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. While this year’s event is different, the virtual event still features many educational and fun activities that past attendees of the Homewood Block Party know and love. The Homewood Virtual Block Party will be pre-recorded and available for viewing on this event page via the Trying Together Vimeo player and on Facebook via the Trying Together page. Featured Events The Homewood Virtual Block Party will feature online events from the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, Homewood Community Engagement Center, Homewood Children’s Village, Kenny’s, YWCA Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, WQED Education, Fund My Future/Propel Schools, Mayor’s Office/Imagination Library, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, and University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Family Dance Party Ready to get your groove on? Join the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, HELSC, and DJ Doug for a Virtual Family Dance Party from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Family Fun Bags Want a swag bag? Complete your virtual block party registration and you may pick up a Family Fun Bag with information, resources, and giveaways from the activities and partners featured during the party. Coordinate your bag pick-up time on the day of the party (October 10) with one of our contacts listed below during their available hours: Homewood YWCA | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cheryl Smith | 412.391.5100 The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Toni Beasley | 412.540.5732 Registration To register, please complete this online form by Friday, October 8 at 5 p.m. Registrants will receive the event link via email at least 24 hours before the start of the celebration. If you miss the registration deadline, you can still coordinate a time to pick up a Family Fun Bag. You can also watch the Block Party Livestream on the Trying Together website or Facebook page on October 10. More Information For questions, please contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
May 20, 2020 Let’s Move! Family Dance Party Join the Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) on May 30 for a 20-minute dance class and dance jam session! Let’s Move! Family Dance Party offers a low impact workout that the whole family can enjoy. This session will also feature a new coloring book page from KST’s archive of performances. Registration To register and learn more, visit the Kelly Strayhorn Theater website! Download the KST Coloring Book. More Information For questions, please contact the Kelly Strayhorn Theater at info@kelly-strayhorn.org or 412.363.3000.
November 5, 2019 Free Play Day | PTLL 45th Anniversary Join the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library on November 9 to celebrate their 45th anniversary! About For 45 years, the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library (PTLL) has been fostering play and community in Pittsburgh. In celebration of their anniversary, PTLL is hosting a birthday party, featuring cupcakes, singing, and a day of free play for everyone! Everyone is invited, but participants are encouraged to RSVP. Registration To RSVP, visit the Facebook event page. More Information For questions, contact PTLL at 412.682.4430.
April 5, 2019 Jeremiah’s Place: Block Party & Resource Fair Join Jeremiah’s Place on June 22 for a fun-filled day of festivities at their Block Party and Resource Fair. Activities This year’s event will include: Resource tables, Storymobile, Fire truck tour, Face painting, Arts and crafts, Free picnic and carnival food, Free wellness sessions, Raffle prizes, and much more! This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine! Share this flyer with your networks.
February 15, 2019 Homewood Block Party Young children and their families are invited to join an afternoon of free activities, food, performances, and information from Trying Together and our community partners on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Kelly Street in front of The Homewood Early Learning Hub. Tablers for the block party include: Pittsburgh Public Schools MAYA Organization Richard’s Imagine Center of Hope, Inc (RICH) Homewood Concerned Citizens Council (HCCC), The Oasis Project The Maker’s Clubhouse Allegheny Land Trust The University of Pittsburgh’s Community Engagement Center (CEC) Homewood-Brushton YWCA Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Trying Together, Buzzword/Pgh Cultural Trust Allegheny County Health Department – Housing and Community Environment ALCOSAN Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Kenny’s Homewood Homewood Children’s Village (HCV) C.C. Busy, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Fund My Future Science Tots Childcare Alliance. Activities include face painting, balloons, free library, Imagination Playground, a science show, and a Zumba presentation! More details coming soon. Share this PDF flyer with your networks.
November 28, 2018 Provider Pajama Party Early child care programs are invited to attend a pajama party at The Homewood Early Learning Hub. Wearing comfortable pajamas and sipping hot cocoa, participants will get the chance to connect with Hub staff, learn about helpful community resources, and meet with organizations that support positive early learning and play. Fun activities for all involved will be available. For more information, contact Rosie Hogan via phone (412.499.2909) or email (rosie@tryingtogether.org). Share this flyer with your network.
