South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

"Neighbors working together to make the Slopes a more livable, beautiful, and safe community"

Author: cara.jette

  • MINI GARDEN PRIMER

    South Side Community Council and the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association invite you to a Grow Pittsburgh Education Session: MINI GARDEN PRIMER. Monday, February 27th at the Brashear Association from 6pm to 8pm.

    “Don’t know the first thing about vegetable gardening, but want to learn? Never even picked up a spade? Fear not – Our Mini Garden Primer will cover all the basics, including which tools beginner gardeners will need, what and where to plant, and when to harvest. In addition, those taking part in the course will be given step-by-step instruction on everything from starting a compost to properly transplanting seedlings.”

    This workshop is open to the public. In addition, anyone interested in getting a garden plot in the new South Side Community Garden at Bandi Shaum Field should sign up at http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicworks/gardenplots/.

  • Urban Forest Master Plan Meeting tomorrow evening.

    The Urban Forest Master Plan: We Need You

    Community Planning Meeting: SOUTH
    Wednesday January 25th
    WYEP Community Broadcast Center
    67 Bedford Square 15203
    5:30 – 7:30PM

    Hear details about the state of Pittsburgh’s urban forest, learn about Pittsburgh’s first-ever Urban Forest Master Planning process and provide detailed input about tree protection and maintenance. Bring a friend!

    This meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to treestory@treepittsburgh.org

  • 2012 Meetings

    Mark your calendars!

    • 3/13/12 General Meeting
    • 5/8/12 General Meeting
    • 7/10/12 Annual Picnic
    • 10/9/12 Annual Meeting
    • 12/11/12 Christmas Celebration

  • Christmas Party

    Join us! Tuesday December 13th is our annual Christmas/Holiday party. As in the past, dinner will be provided by the SSSNA, and you are welcome to bring a favorite side dish or dessert. It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors. Festivities begin 7:00pm at St. Paul of the Cross Monastery Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Avenue.

  • Tree Planting This Saturday!

    Join us this Saturday 11/19 at 10 AM at the 18th Street entrance to South Side Park to plant ten new trees. Registration is required. Please go to http://www.paconserve.org/300 to reserve your spot.

  • Christmas Celebration

    Our annual Christmas Celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 7PM at St. Paul’s.

  • Community Garden Plots Available

    The community garden is accepting applications for reserving your plot. Thank you Sarah Alessio Shea for all your hardwork!! You can reserve your spot on the Bandi Shaum community garden at http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicworks/gardenplots/

  • Reminder: 10/11/11 SSSNA General Meeting – 7:00 PM

    General Meeting: 148 Monastery Avenue—St Paul’s Retreat Center
    Agenda Includes:
    • Board Elections*
    • Façade Program Information
    • Update from Councilman Kraus
    • Community Garden Information
    *Anyone interested in a board position, email Paul Lorincy at paul.lorincy@southsideslopes.org

  • 10/8 StepTrek 2011 – Volunteers Needed

    It’s that time of year again! The 11th annual Pittsburgh StepTrek will be held on Sat., October 8 from 11am-4pm!
    Each year, StepTrek is made possible by the help of nearly 100 volunteers. We ask that you commit a portion of the day and in return get a free 2011 StepTrek t-shirt and enjoy the rest of the event at no charge.
    * We need people to assist with a variety of tasks on two shifts: 9am-1pm and 1-5pm. (Your actual assignment times may vary.)
    * If you are interested, please contact lisa@mahavenevents.com with your name, phone number and preferred shift by September 30, 2011. You will be sent notification once we confirm your volunteer commitment.

  • Next General Meeting

    Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday October 11 PM at St Paul’s. We hope to see you there!