October 28, 2020 Listen to Black Women: What’s it like to be a Black Woman in Pittsburgh? Are you a Black woman in Pittsburgh who is interested in sharing your experiences with other Black women in Pittsburgh? Join the Black Women’s Policy Agenda on November 14 for “Listen to Black Women: What’s it like to be a Black Woman in Pittsburgh?” About Fixing Pittsburgh’s problems starts with listening to Black women! That’s why the Black Women’s Policy Agenda has launched a survey and is facilitating a series of community conversations where Black women share their experiences with other Black women. This event is designed to elevate the voices and experiences of Black women in Pittsburgh. It’s the first step to building collective power among Black women, advocating for the needs of Black women, and advancing policy to achieve racial and gender justice in this region. Take the Survey The Black Women’s Policy Agenda is conducting a survey to hear from 250 women in the Pittsburgh region to discover how they are dealing with the double crisis of COVID-19, anti-Black violence, and being a Black woman overall. To complete the survey, visit the Black Women’s Policy Agenda website. Registration To register, visit the event webpage. Participants will receive a $25 gift card. Share this flyer with your network.
May 28, 2019 Carnegie Library Summer Reading Extravaganza Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Sunday, June 9 from Noon – 5 p.m. in Oakland for its annual Summer Reading Extravaganza to kick things off. Families can enroll in the Summer Reading program and enjoy music, crafts, games, storytelling, food trucks, and more. Activities Library activities include: Family PlayShop, Global Library, Bouncy House, Inflatable Games, Chess Club, DataBurgh, Creative Tech and Super Science, Historical Tours of Main Library (offered in English and in Chinese), and more! Learn More To learn more about the Summer Reading Extravaganza, visit the event website.
April 2, 2019 Español + Arte = Fun | Workshop Young children are quick learners and avid to explore. This workshop focuses on developing visual art strategies to engage children in a fun and playful way when introduced to a second language. Through exploration of Spanish and bilingual stories, collaboration with peers, and making connections to real-life experiences, educators will be able to develop their own visual-arts strategies and activities to teach a second language to young children. This event is intended for early childhood educators. Act 48 and PQAS credit hours available. Registration To register, visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s website. Accessibility For personal assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information about accessibility for a person with a disability, please contact Customer Service at 412-456-6666.
March 19, 2019 T.O.T. Club Children’s Festival Join the Community College of Allegheny County’s North Campus for a morning of fun in the Hall of Fun, the Play Pit, Sand Dig Treasure Hunt, Make and Take Activities, and more! This event will feature “Storytelling with Tim Hartman” and “Mrs. Goosefeather’s Magical Tea Party!” Registration To reserve your spot, please call 412.369.4143.
