Reading, Rec & More
Take a Virtual Bike Trip from San Francisco, CA to Yorktown, VA
Social Media Implementation: Take Your Business to the Next Level Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 8 – 10:30 a.m. (8 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast catered by Farmhouse Coffee) Cost: $15 Presented by: Robert Stein, Director of the Informational Technology Leadership program at the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence Do you have a Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account – but do not know how to get your business on the sites? Do you want to learn step-by-step how to best use the features available to you? These topics and more will be addressed when Robert Stein, a nationally renowned innovator and advisor in the technology industry, discusses the intricacies associated with implementing social media for your small business. Learn step-by-step how to get your business on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Already on these sites? We will review all the basic features of the sites as well as some advanced ones. Having your business on a social network can effectively promote your business online at little or no cost – now learn how! This program is presented by the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center and hosted by Peters Township Chamber of Commerce and Peters Township Public Library.
Wednesday, May 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Presented by: Ed Bickar and Mark Imgrund In 2009, Ed Bickar, Mark Imgrund and Steve Imgrund took a 3,800 mile long, 48 day, self-supported bike trip from San Francisco, CA to Yorktown, VA. Join us as they share photos, maps and information about their cross country trip. They’ll also discuss how to plan a similar trip, what to expect along the way, and different route alternatives across the country. For armchair travelers or for those contemplating the bike trip of a lifetime, join us for a fun and fascinating evening!
An Evening in India Wednesday, May 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Presented by: Terry Jeggle, Adjunct Faculty member with the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of International and Public Affairs Forty years of international work, travel and global experience in disaster risk management for the United Nations and CARE provides Terry Jeggle with broad insight into India. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about the diversity, the historical development and the resulting human condition that comprise India in today’s world.
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Introduction to Pet First Aid Wednesday, May 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Limit: 40 Presented by: Karen Sable of Pet Emergency Training, LLC and Deb Chebatoris of Chartiers Pet Custom Cremations This class will cover how to handle some of the most common types of emergency situations a pet owner might face, including bleeding injuries and choking, as well as precautions and treatment for heat stroke. A demonstration of rescue breathing and CPR for dogs and cats is included. The class will also discuss making an emergency preparedness plan for your pets, as well as a pet first aid kit. Please register by calling 412.220.7800.
An Evening with Billy Nardozzi! Thursday, May 17, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of poetry reading by Pittsburgh’s-own Billy Nardozzi! Billy’s poems are regularly featured in the Tuesday edition of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and celebrate many things Pittsburgh and other things of universal appeal. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear our local poet!
Goal Setting and Problem Solving
Author Talk: Nancy Hahn
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. – Noon Presented by: Thomas M. Crea, Coach/Consultant Are you realizing your dreams? Why do some people consistently accomplish their goals while others’ success seems hit or miss? In this workshop, explore happiness and success by maintaining balance and being true to your values. This workshop is open to adults as well as students (middle school and older). Parents and children are encouraged to attend together to get the most out of the information provided.
Sunday, May 6, 1 – 2 p.m. Join us as we welcome Nancy Hahn, author of the children’s books One Lost Boy and The Adventures of Eshe the Ethopian Elephant series. She will share readings and discuss her books. Ms. Hahn is an award winning children’s TV producer and writer, in addition to being a BMI song writer.
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