Due to the current conditions and the expected snowfall Tuesday, we have decided to Cancel the SSSNA Meeting for Tuesday February 9th. The Meeting Regarding South Side Park will be Rescheduled for Tuesday March 9th. Check back to this website for more information. Contact info [at] southsideslopes.org with any questions. The SSSNA apologizes for any inconvenience.
Mark your calendars for the Slopes’ most important working session of the year. We will be setting neighborhood priorities and need your participation.
What’s essential?
Get involved!
The Meeting is at 7:00 PM in the main lounge of St Paul of the Cross Monastery Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Ave.
South Side Residents and DUQ Students are invited to a free
Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner
Tuesday, November 17 @6 pm
at Market House, 1 S. Bedford Square at S. 12th Street
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, & Gravy provided by Commuter Affairs at Duquesne University
Side Dishes – Want to cook? What will you bring to serve 10 people?
Desserts – DUQ Students are making them
Beverages – provided by SSCC
Please share a free meal and “getting-to-know-you†conversation with the South Side’s short-term, and hopefully longer-term, neighbors?
If you want to “networkâ€, the South Side Community Council (SSCC) must know your name, and how many are coming with you, by Friday, November 13th
Call 412.519.7569 or E-mail chalf54@gmail.com
Join us for the SSSNA Holiday Party on December 8th. The party will begin at 7:00 in the Main Dining Room of St Paul’s Retreat Center. Dinner will be provided. Feel free to bring something to share.
Please join us for our general meeting on Tuesday 11/10 at 7:00 PM at St Paul’s Retreat Center main lounge. Justin Miller, our neighborhood planner with City Planning, will be speaking regarding Pittsburgh’s comprehensive plan.
Please Join South Side Slopes friend and artist Johno Prascak for an open house at his art studio – 1705 Arlington Ave – on 11/7 from 12-8 PM and 11/8 from 12-6 PM. The event will feature Johno’s artwork along with hand painted murals by Maria DeSimone Prascak and jewelry by Joanie DeSimone.
Online Registration is now Available for StepTrek 2009. Click below to Register and we hope to see you on October 4th!
Reclaim and Revitalize South Side Park
Saturday, September 12, 2009Â Â Â 9AM-1PM
South Side Park
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The South Side Local Development Company Elm Street Committee in partnership with the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association will host the first event in the Reclaim and Revitalize South Side Park plan. Based on a 6 year plan prepared by the environmental engineering firm, Skelly & Loy, this first wave will begin to eradicate invasive species that have been taking over the park. These invasive plants endanger the vitality of plants and wildlife native to the park.Â
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Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
Field Experts: Environmental or landscape professionals with experience in invasive species removal that will help identify target areas for the day’s activities. Time commitment: 18 hours including pre-event meetings and day of event activities
Team Leaders: Knowledgeable individuals to lead groups of volunteers as they identify and remove the invasive species. Time commitment: 10 hours including pre-event training session and day of event activities
Day of Event Volunteers: Help to identify and remove invasive species along with any trash or debris found. No previous environmental or biology experience necessary. Time commitment: 6 hours including lunch
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All volunteers will be supplied with the appropriate tools needed to complete tasks. A picnic lunch reception will immediately follow.
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To register to volunteer, please contact info@southsidpepgh.com or call 412-481-0651 x 32.
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South Side Park Facts:
• 65 acres spanning three neighborhoods, South Side Flats, South Side Slopes, and Arlington
• Home to Quarry Field, Bandy Schaum Field, the former Neville Ice Arena, an extensive trail network, and amazing views of Oakland and Downtown
• Little used and little appreciated over the years, South Park has been overrun with invasive species that threaten the survival of native plants and wildlife
Come join us for our September general meeting on September 8 at 7:00 PM at St Paul’s retreat center. We will be coordinating volunteers for upcoming StepTrek on October 4th. Find out how you can help!
Join us July 14th for our annual South Side Slopes Picnic. All are welcome to attend. The Picnic will be held at Games n’at at 18th and Josephine Street. The SSSNA will provide hamburgers and hotdogs and drinks. Pleas feel free to bring a side dish or desert to share. For more information, email info@southsideslopes.org
