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April 2014
South 21st Street Design Charrette
South Side Green Infrastructure Charrette is a unique design and visioning event, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Green Infrastructure Network (GIN). The event will bring together the region’s most creative design and environmental professionals to design a green link along 21st St, a 12-block corridor that connects South Side Park to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Mon. The goal of the charrette is to create a demonstration district of green infrastructure and green street strategies that can reliably remove…
Find out more »Meet the State Representative Candidates
The SSSNA will host a special Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 7 PM in main lounge of St Paul of the cross Retreat Center. Attending will be State Representative Harry Readshaw and State Representative Erin Molchany. Both are running for the Democratic nomination in the newly reorganized 36th legislative district. The Primary Election is May 20th. Come out, meet the candidates, and participate in this important election.
Find out more »Josephine Street Cleanup
The April 19th cleanup will begin at Josephine and South 27th, and will travel up Josephine as far as possible.
Find out more »Earth Day in South Side Park
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering with us in the park! We will be sprucing up the park by picking up litter and removing invasive plants. The event will run from 9am to 1pm and we will be meeting at the Quarry Field parking lot. This event will be held rain or shine and is recommended for ages 5 and up. Sign up here with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Find out more »May 2014
Western PA Conservancy Garden Plantings
Join South Side Slopes volunteers in the planting of this year's gardens. We will start at the Greeley & Josephine garden, then move to the Barry & Josephine garden. We could really use your help. The more, the merrier! Gloves and tools will be provided, but if you have your own favorites, you can bring them. Email Beverly Boggio or sign up on our Facebook page to let us know you'll be there!
Find out more »South Side Slopes Social Hour
Come hang out with your fellow neighbors in a more casual setting while supporting a local establishment. If you haven't been there yet, UUBU 6 is in the heart of the South Side Slopes and has reasonable drinks and food. Stop by and meet some new neighbors or reconnect with old friends on Tuesday, May 6.
Find out more »18th Street Cleanup
The May 10th cleanup will depart from the South 18th Street bend and will continue up 18th. Join us from 9 AM to 12 PM
Find out more »June 2014
Slopes Social Hour at Acacia
Gather round for another Slopes social hour, this time held at Acacia bar. Acacia is one of the best places in the 'Burgh to grab a cocktail, and it just so happens to be in our neighborhood. There is also an extensive beer selection and food can be ordered next door at Stagioni's. Stop by and meet some new neighbors or reconnect with old friends on Tuesday, June 3 starting at 5:30 PM.
Find out more »National Trails Day in South Side Park
This event is in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Celebrate National Trails Day by helping us maintain the trail corridor in South Side Park. Breakfast will be provide courtesy of Giant Eagle! Meet at the Quarry Field Parking Lot Please sign up on the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy website to help them have an estimate of who's coming! https://www.pittsburghparks.org/volunteerdays
Find out more »Knoxville Incline Overlook Prep-work
Join us for the first volunteer day at the old Knoxville Incline Overlook & Trail along Brosville Street. Tasks will include: Laying mulch, trimming weeds, and general site prep and clean-up followed by pizza. This event is in collaboration with GTECH Strategies ReClaim South Program. http://gtechstrategies.org/projects/reclaim-south-ambassador-project-knoxville-incline-historic-site/ GTECH will be supplying all the tools. We just need volunteers! Details: Saturday, June 21. 10AM to 2PM.
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