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March 2015
South Side Slopes General Meeting
Join us for our second General Meeting of the year. We will be hosting our neighboring organizations at this meeting including the South Side Community Council and Hilltop Alliance to find out what's going on in our vicinity. Where: St Paul of the Cross Monastery Retreat Center When: Tuesday, March 3 at 7PM Agenda: SSSNA Committee Updates South Side Community Council News Hilltop Alliance News South Side Chamber of Commerce News
Find out more »April 2015
Brosville Blitz
Are you sick of the trash lining Brosville Street? Join us and help clear out this eye sore at the South Side Slopes first clean-up of the year. Goals: * Remove tires and trash in Brosville basin between Pius Street and the Knoxville Incline Park. * Clear Brosville Street sidewalk of soil from hill sliding on to it. * Cleaning area around Welsh Way Stairs and removal of new Knotweed growth. * Removal of invasive vines from proposed Greenway. *…
Find out more »Earth Day in South Side Park
Come celebrate Earth Day with the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, Student Conservation Association and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy through a day of service at South Side Park. Volunteers will work to improve the health of this public green space by clearing invasives, removing litter, and maintaining trails. WHEN: Saturday, April 25th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: South Side Park, S. 18th Street Entrance (Below Quarry Field), Pittsburgh, PA 15203. BRING WITH YOU: Please wear long pants and closed-toe…
Find out more »May 2015
South Side Slopes General Meeting
Join us for our next General Meeting. Meet new District 3 Commander Scirotto and learn about what's happening in our district. Artist Laura McLaughlin will be giving an overview of the proposed mosaic steps project on Oakley Way Steps. Where: St Paul of the Cross Monastery Retreat Center When: Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM
Find out more »Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Garden Planting
There will be youth volunteers helping the South Side Slopes resident volunteers plant the two Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Gardens along Josephine Streets at Greeley and Barry. We would love to have your help! Please meet us at the Greeley & Josephine Garden at 10:30am on Saturday, May 23rd. If there are enough volunteers, we will split and do both gardens at once. If you have a favorite tool or pair of gloves, feel free to bring them. There will be…
Find out more »Mosaic Steps Community Design Workshop – Part 1
Join us to start the artist-led community design process for the Oakley Street Mosaic Steps Project, the first Pittsburgh public art project on city steps. Part 1: Thursday May 28 The first design session will include warm-up drawing exercises for participants as well as word and image generation led by artist Laura Jean McLaughlin. We invite you to come to one or both sessions to participate in this exciting process. We welcome all South Side Slopes and Flats residents and…
Find out more »June 2015
Sprouting Sarah Street Garden Party
A Garden Party benefiting the community efforts to improve and redevelop South Side Park. Please join us (rain or shine) for a community gathering at a private and extraordinary garden in our South Side neighborhood for an afternoon of socialization, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and chamber music to benefit the progress being made to improve South Side Park for all to share and enjoy! When: Sunday, June 7 from 2 to 5PM Where: 2220 Sarah Street, 15203 Tickets are $50 and available…
Find out more »Mosaic Steps Community Design Workshop – Part 2
Join us to start the artist-led community design process for the Oakley Street Mosaic Steps Project, the first Pittsburgh public art project on city steps. Part 2: Tuesday June 9, 6:30-8PM The words and images from the first session will be incorporated into an initial drawing for the steps by Laura Jean and will be shared with community members during the second session. Laura will take feedback and suggestions during the second session to create the final design. We invite…
Find out more »Mosaic Steps Fundraiser at Acacia
Join us at Acacia and help us create art on a set of historic steps! We will be able to answer any questions about this exciting project as well as have the final design for display! Acacia is very generously giving us a portion of their drink sales on Tuesday June 30 from 6 to 9PM! Can't make it? Please consider a donation at http://www.GoFundMe.com/StepArt.
Find out more »July 2015
South Side Slopes Summer Picnic
Join your neighbors for an evening of fun! When: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m. Where: Quarry Field (off 18th St on Saber Way) Who: All Friends and Neighbors of the South Side Slopes Why: Because your neighbors are great! You're welcome to bring a covered dish, snacks, drinks, or dessert. Burgers and dogs (and veggie burgers) will be provided.
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