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June 2013
South Side Park Fundraiser at Acacia
Click here to sign up on Facebook. Our second fundraiser for the South Side Park will take place at Acacia on June 3rd, South Side's premier cocktail bar. Acacia has graciously offered their space and a generous percentage of their profits. Any funds raised will go towards the signage of trails in the park and signs for the parks entrances to direct people into this great neighborhood amenity. At 6pm we will lead a tour into some of the park trails and…
Find out more »July 2013
July South Side Park Fundraiser at Acacia
Our third fundraiser for the South Side Park will take place at Acacia, South Side’s premier cocktail bar, on July 8th. Acacia has graciously offered their space and a generous percentage of their profits. All funds raised will go towards the signage of trails in the park and signs for the parks entrances to direct people into this great neighborhood amenity. Between Wigle Whiskey hosting us and Acacia last time, we have raised $670 for an entrance sign to the…
Find out more »Summer Picnic
Everyone is welcome to our annual summer picnic. The association will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage. Hope to see you there! The picnic starts at 6PM, and there is an option walking tour of South Side Park leaving at 5:30 from Quarry field. Location: Saber Field, South Side Park (Entrance on 18th St)
Find out more »Gateway Clean Up
Help pull some unsightly weeds and pick up litter around our gateway to the Slopes, South 18th Street. We'll meet at the base of the steps and work our way up the street, time permitting. Just bring yourself and a friend or two--we'll provide gloves, trash bags, and cold water. Email jamin.bogi@southsideslopes with any questions.
Find out more »August 2013
Welsh Way Clean-up
Join us this Saturday, August 3, from 9-12 at the top of Welsh Way/Welsh Road in the western side of the Slopes to hack at the knotweed that is completely blocking the steps there. We'll have water, gloves, and some tools, but please bring pruning shears, loppers, etc. if you have any. Leading up to StepTrek in October, we'll be asking for help cleaning off some of the steps along the routes. This is your chance for a StepTrek sneak…
Find out more »Cocktails for a Cause: South Side Park Fundraiser
Our fourth fundraiser for the South Side Park will take place at Acacia, South Side’s premier cocktail bar, on Tuesday, August 27th. Acacia has graciously offered their space and a generous percentage of their profits. All funds raised will go towards the signage of trails in the park and signs for the parks entrances to direct people into this great neighborhood amenity. Between Wigle Whiskey hosting us and Acacia the last two time, we have raised $970 for an entrance…
Find out more »September 2013
Oakley Steps Rail Painting
Oakley Street Steps We will be painting the bottom section of Oakley Street Steps this Saturday starting at 10 AM. We have 10 dedicated students from Duquesne coming to join us. Hope to see yinz there n at… in paint clothes. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=oakley+way+and+josephine+st%2C+pittsburgh%2C+pa&hl=en&ll=40.423723%2C-79.968635&spn=0.001099%2C0.002309&sll=40.431368%2C-79.9805&sspn=0.140597%2C0.295601&hnear=Josephine+St+%26+Oakley+St%2C+Pittsburgh%2C+Allegheny%2C+Pennsylvania+15203&t=m&z=19
Find out more »StepTrek Clean-up
We are deep into preparations for StepTrek that is coming up quickly on Saturday 10/5/13. We have some final trash pick ups and removal of overgrowth to get done before showing off our neighborhood. We will be meeting at Welsh Way at the bottom of the steps (top of the road) at 9:30 AM this Saturday. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »October 2013
StepTrek 2013
Join us on October 5th for an "Urban Hike" through one of Pittsburgh's most unique neighborhoods, the South Side Slopes. In its 13th year, some new things are in store for the Pittsburgh StepTrek which begins Saturday, Oct. 5 at 11am at South Side Park (Josephine & 21st Streets) on the South Side. The Trek itself is self-guided. The course narrative in the program book points out the landmarks and gives a history of the stairs and buildings, counts the…
Find out more »Elections Meeting
We will be holding a general meeting and Board elections on Tuesday October 15 at the at the St Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Avenue.
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