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Longtime Elks Club member, bartender turns 92 By Janine Faust George “Mr. Entertainment” Martin, now a nonagenarian, still lives up to his nickname. The weekend bartender at Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 inspired plenty of cheers while serving 92 drinks the night of Jan. 31, two days before he officially turned 92 on Feb. 2. “Service with a smile,” he sang, setting a beer down with a flourish in front of a grinning patron. This was Martin’s third birthday in a row counting up to his age in served drinks at Lodge #339 in Historic Deutschtown. Dozens of lodge members from across the Pittsburgh metropolitan area turned out to

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Martin conducts the crowd in a live rendition of "Happy Birthday" at the Elks Lodge #339. celebrate this year, with appearances by local celebrities and officials. Proceeds from the celebration, which was sponsored by the Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC), went to Lodge #339. A lifelong Northside resident, Martin has been a member of Lodge #339 for 70 years. He’s held various positions, including Exalted Master, Chaplain and Entertainment Chairman. “Every time I got on the stage [in the lodge], it was to make people laugh,” he said. Martin has carried this mission over to his most consistent position there — volunteer weekend bartender. He’s believed See George, Page 27

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Dr. Cathy Sigmund, second from left, and Executive Director Cindy Loughman, second from right, at the Feb. 7 ribbon cutting and open house for the renovated North Side Christian Health Center in Historic Deutschtown. The center earned a federal grant in the fall of 2018, which went toward turning the third level's open floor plan into offices for psychotherapy sessions.

New behavioral health services in NS By Ashlee Green

One in four people in the U.S. lives with mental illness, according to the Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania (MHAPA). North Side Christian Health Center (NSCHC) Executive Director Cindy Loughman knows it’s a problem, especially with the vulnerable populations that often come through the Center’s doors. “The need is great. The wait for mental health services can be months,” she said. “When you’re dealing with mental health, ‘months’ really isn’t an option.” NSCHC, described on their website as “an anchor in Pittsburgh's economically challenged and socially depressed North Side,” has provided primary care

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STORIES, COLUMNS, - Summer Youth Guide, Page 11 FEATURES & MORE - Little House, Big Art, Page 18

health services to patients since its start in 1993. Thanks to a federal grant for “several hundred thousand dollars,” Loughman said, which they received in the fall of 2018, they are now amping up their behavioral health services and will be integrating them

into primary care. They held an open house and ribbon cutting on Feb. 7 to introduce the public to their remodeled space and a few of their providers. “We applied for the grant and got the money and then the real work started,” said Loughman. They hired Dr. Cathy Sigmund, who retired as a professor from Geneva College to take a job as a psychologist at NSCHC, plus three part-time counselors. Leger Construction Inc. renovated the third floor, which previously had an open floor plan, into offices to make them more welcoming for both individual and group psychotherapy sessions. NSCHS also Photo by Ashlee Green began contracting with a company called Grant money will also go toward telepsy- InSight to offer telepsychiatry services chiatry and virtual reality (VR) therapy. See Health, Page 5

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Letter from the Editor

March 2020

Community Meetings

Dear Readers, You will notice that we have made a change to this issue of The Northside Chronicle: We've reduced the size of our font. This is to make room for more regular content, such as monthly columns from your elected Northside

officials, as well as stories from our talented editorial interns and contributors. As always, thanks for reading and for your support in helping us provide quality community journalism in Pittsburgh's Northside. Ashlee Green, Managing Editor n

For millions of Pennsylvanians, a simple checkbox on an employment application or a housing rental form is a major barrier; one that keeps them trapped in a cycle of poverty, despair and, too often, crime. That box askes a simple question: “Have you been convicted of a crime?” It doesn’t matter if the offense was one—or three decades ago, or if it was a youthful indiscretion or a bad decision the price of which was long-ago paid. When we talk about restorative justice, we’re talking about moving people from the cycle of the criminal justice system and preparing them to re-enter society as productive people—and offering those who deserve it a second chance. By doing so, everyone benefits—not just those who get a second chance, but also their families, their neighbors and the taxpayers who otherwise would have to pay for their incarceration and the social costs that go along with it. That is why I am co-hosting a Pathways 2 Pardons event with state Rep. Jake Wheatley on March 11 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northside Partnership Community Resource Mall on Maple Avenue. Last year the Pennsylvania “Clean Slate” Program—the first of its kind in the nation, kicked off after the legislature approved it. To date, the program has sealed almost 26 million criminal records after charges were dropped or minor conviction records

sealed after 10 years. But there are still millions of Pennsylvanians who are being locked out of society due to minor or old criminal offenses not covered under the Clean Slate law—and those are the folks we are looking to help with

District 20 News: Rep. Ravenstahl

After Jail & Prison Ministry Support Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 412.321.4333 ext. 127 801 Union Place, first floor

Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743

Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church 412.323.8884

Manchester Public Safety Meeting Quarterly meetings, call for times Northside Leadership Conference 412.323.1743

Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m. Morrow Elementary School 412.734.0233

Northside Rotary Club Every Friday, noon Cardello Building, 2nd Floor

Brightwood Civic Group 1st Tuesday, monthly,6 p.m. Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton St. 412.732.8152 Brightwood Community Emergency Response Shelter 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m. 3219 Central Ave. California-Kirkbride Blockwatch 3rd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor

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California-Kirkbride Neighbors 2nd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor 412.758.3898

State Rep. Adam Ravenstahl represents Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh's 20th District. our Pathways 2 Pardons event. For people who have paid their debt to society, it is time to give them a second chance—and a pathway to success. Please contact me with any of your state related issues or concerns at 412321-5523. n

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The Promise Group Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m. Western Pa. Humane Society 412.321.1019 Troy Hill Citizens Feb. 12, April 8, June 10, Aug. 12, Oct. 14, Dec. 9., 6 p.m. Most Holy Name School Hall 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852 Spring Hill Civic League March 2, May 4, Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School auditorium, contact@shcl.org Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room

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District 6 News: Councilman Lavelle Northside Public Safety Bulletin

It’s no secret that housing in the City of Pittsburgh has become less affordable in the past decade. Rents have increased at a faster pace than the average resident’s income, income-restricted housing has seen a reduction in recent years, and new housing developments tend to fall outside of the average Pittsburgher’s price range. The ensuing housing landscape raises serious issues of equity, as folks increasingly find themselves pushed out of neighborhoods with increasing housing costs. In response to this changing landscape, I introduced legislation in 2015 to create the Affordable Housing Task Force, charged with the drafting of a set of policy recommendations to address the issue of affordable housing in Pittsburgh. This in turn prompted the creation of the Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) in 2017, as I was able to secure a minimal annual allocation of $10 million for at least 12 years. Dollars from the fund go towards the support of housing programs overseen by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). These include the Rental Gap Financing Program, the Housing Stabilization Program, the Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program, the Homeowner Assistance Program, and the For-Sale Development Program. 2019 was the first year of implementation for the HOF. So far, a total of 838 affordable rental units have been created, with affordability defined as households at or below 50% of the area median income.

Guest Speaker for March: ReIn addition, 12 affordable for-sale homes were developed, with deed restrictions ke- presentative Jake Wheatley will be our eping the properties affordable for folks in guest speaker at the Northside Public Safety Council (NPSC) meeting on March 5. the 80% area median income range. He will have a presentation on the various programs and assistance within in his office and there will be an open discussion and Q&A with Mr. Wheatley. You are encouraged to come and hear what he and his office can do to help you and your neighborhood. Aggressive Traffic Patterns: Most of the streets within the neighborhood and Photo courtesy of the Councilman communities of the Northside do not exceed Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle represents more than 25 mph, however many of us recognize vehicles driving at illegal, the City of Pittsburgh's District 6. unsafe speeds as well as aggressive I am excited to announce that the City driving. If this is a chronic problem in your continues its commitment towards the HOF community, we ask for you to take notes, with Council’s recent approval of the 2020 including the specific streets, time of day or HOF Allocation Plan. Commitments to the night, and license plate numbers, especialprograms of the HOF are broken down as ly if you see the same vehicles doing this follows: Rental Gap Financing Program, on a regular basis. You can report your fin$4,500,000 = 150 households served; Hou- dings, complaints, or concerns to 311 and sing Stabilization Program, $1,015,000 = they will send this information to the cor338 households served; Down Payment and rect city agencies to address your concerns. Closing Cost Assistance Program, $500,000 If you have other neighbors that share your = 83 households served; Homeowner As- concerns, please ask them to file a complaint sistance Program, $2,485,000 = 83 house- to 311 as well. There are many ways the holds served; For-Sale Development Pro- city can address these issues: police stings, speed traps, speed bumps if applicable, and gram, $500,000 = 10 households served. For more information on the funds and cameras in and around your community, for how to access them, visit www.ura.org/pa- example, may pick up these violations. Safe Public Pedestrian Passages/HOF, or feel free to contact Program Assistant Doren Hilmer at 412-255-6574. n geways: Please report any obstructions

or obstacles that may make it difficult for pedestrians to use safe pathways to their destination, such as crumbling sidewalks, etc. All city intersections should be accessible with ramps at each corner to accommodate mobile aids such as wheelchairs. As always, we ask that you look after any seniors, folks who are disabled, and people who are underserved in your community in time of need or assistance. David Stacy is the president of NPSC. NPSC meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. lo-

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If aggressive driving is a chronic problem in your community, take notes and report your findings to 311. cated at Manchester Citizens Corporation (MCC), 1319 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15233. All are welcome and encouraged to join us to help make our Northside neighborhoods great and safe places to be. n

Census Bureau hiring temporary positions across US and Puerto Rico Calling all Pittsburgh job seekers: Applications are now open to join the 2020 Census team. According to the 2020 U.S. Census website, the U.S. Census Bureau is now recruiting "hundreds of thousands of people for temporary jobs," including "census takers, census field supervisors, recruiting assistants, clerks, and office operations supervisors." Office and census taker pay

rates in Allegheny County range from $21 to $23.50 per hour. Accurate census data and statistics— specifically, state population counts—are key to the process of apportionment, or "determining how many representatives each state will have in Congress." They also often determine how federal funds are spent, such as "support[ing] education, health care, firefighting services, and more." Ra-

cial data is especially important for the U.S. Census Bureau to collect. It helps "to evaluate government programs and policies to ensure that they fairly and equitably serve the needs of all racial groups and to monitor compliance with antidiscrimination laws, regulations, and policies." Right now, over 80% of regional census offices are reportedly understaffed. But Steven Dillingham, Census Bureau director,

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District 1 News: Councilman Wilson

Hello everyone, Did you know that the City of Pittsburgh has money available to help you improve your housing? In February, Pittsburgh City Council took up Bill 104 to authorize the Housing Opportunity Fund’s (HOF) plan for spending money to make housing affordable across Pittsburgh this year. Before casting my vote, I spent a good deal of time learning about the HOF, and I want to share what I learned with all of you. This fund helps us develop and preserve affordable housing in our city. Housing is considered affordable when you pay no more than 30% of your income on all of your housing costs, including utilities. The HOF is trying to create more affordable housing in Pittsburgh. This year, it shall give $9 million to Pittsburghers to do one of five things: build or fix affordable rental units, help renters stay in their homes, make it easier to buy a home, help homeowners keep up with repairs, and build or fix affordable homes for sale. Nine million dollars is expected to help 700 families maintain or improve their housing in 2020. This sounds both like a lot of money and a lot of our neighbors helped, but on the Northside, it is only a start. One study found that we need 17,000 more homes in Pittsburgh to house families who are forced to spend over 30% of their incomes on housing and utilities. We have a lot of work to do to make housing affordable for all Northsiders. Let’s start by spreading the word about the HOF programs that I just voted to au-

thorize. You can learn more about these programs at https://www.ura.org/pages/HOF or (412) 255-6574. If you are a landlord or contractor and you want to improve affordable rental units or homes for sale, there are HOF programs that will help you. If you are trying

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Telepsychiatry, translation services among new offerings at NSCHC From Health, Page 1 such as psychiatric evaluations and medication management via videoconferencing. Historically, Loughman said, telepsychiatry, which is paid for by the minute, has been used in rural areas. It’s also been used at the Sto-Rox Neighborhood Health Council with “excellent” results. Additional avenues for the grant money NSCHC received will go toward conducting analytics and building reports on the results of the Center’s new offerings, translation services, virtual reality (VR) therapy, and renovating the dental office, which is located in the basement. Rev. Rock Dillaman of Allegheny Center Alliance Church (ACAC) led the blessing and invocation for the ribbon cutting ceremony, asking that people who are “mentally imprisoned by past pains” will be led to NSCHC, and that the Center’s staff members and services will “lead many to freedom and holiness.” Loughman is hopeful about the future scale of patient care at NSCHC. “If you’re a primary care doctor and… a patient [is] following up with you because they’re diabetic... and you know when you evaluate them that they have some mental health needs—some behavioral health needs—but you have nowhere to turn to meet the need, and you know you probably can’t be successful with them manag-

ing their blood sugars if you can’t get their behavioral triggers under control, I think [NSCHC Medical Director Dr. Matthew Yu] said it best when he said they feel help-

less. They really feel helpless. So hopefully this is the end of that.” NSCHC’s main office is located at 816 Middle St. in Historic Deutschtown. They

also have a smaller clinic at Northview Heights, located on the ground floor of the senior high rise. For more information about NSCHC, visit www.nschc.org.

Photos by Ashlee Green

Left: North Side Christian Health Center (NSCHC) Medical Director, Dr. Matthew Yu, Rev. Rock Dillaman of Allegheny Center Alliance Church, and Rev. Dr. Brenda J. Gregg, senior founding pastor at Destiny of Faith Church, at the Feb. 7 open house. Top right: Guests gather to learn about the new behavioral health services offerings. Middle right: Virtual Reality (VR) therapy, pictured, and telepsychiatry, will be offered. Bottom right: Cindy Loughman, executive director of NSCHC. n

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Al Deurbrouck’s legacy lives on through Northside rock gardens

By Hallie Lauer Throughout his 87 years of life, Al Deurbrouck wore many hats. He was a family man, a hard worker, and an avid gardener. Deurbrouck passed away on Nov. 26, 2019, but physical reminders of his presence still remain in the flowers and rock gardens he worked diligently on throughout his life. Deurbrouck was deeply involved with the Allegheny chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS) for most of his life. This organization builds rock gardens all over Allegheny County, including the one at the National Aviary in Allegheny Commons. Deurbrouck was instrumental in creating and helping to build the two current rock gardens by the Aviary, including the one currently located by the outdoor condor exhibit, as well as the ones which were removed. The rock gardens there have undergone a few changes over time. When the Aviary first expanded in 2000, the Allegheny chapter of NARGS worked with the institution to create two rock gardens. However, when they expanded again in 2011, both gardens were removed. “[Deurbrouck] couldn’t see not having another garden out there. So we got together, and he was one of the driving forces for there to be another garden out there,” said Debra Meyer, a member of the Allegheny chapter of NARGS. The current rock garden at the Aviary demonstrates a few different types of rock gardens. Included in this one are themes of shade gardens, which typically hold shade loving plants, crevice gardens, which use small stones and plants to mimic plant growth around mountains, and moundtop gardens, which typically use longer grasses and flat

stones. It also has a variety of native and non-native plants. “They approached this really as an amazing amalgam of aesthetics and a

er positions, including chair and newsletter editor. “He influenced everyone else; he wanted to share his knowledge and his enthu-

“Al was that person that if a new person showed up at a meeting, he would come to greet them and talk with them. [He] really influenced and inspired

Photo courtesy of Lyn Lang

The rock garden at the Aviary, which Deurbrouck helped to create and build, demonstrates elements of shade gardens, crevice gardens, and moundtop gardens.

Photo courtesy of friends of Al Deurbrouck

Deurbrouck was deeply involved with the Allegheny chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS) for most of his life. real knowledge of horticulture,” said John Canning, vice president of the Allegheny City Society, of NARGS’ work. “This was a group of people who have dealt with the concept of rock gardening for a long time. Those of us who were there to help them set the stage became very conscious that they approached this with real concerns about aesthetics. They really wanted this to be a unique area in the Commons.” The Allegheny chapter of NARGS began in 1965; only six people attended the first meeting. Deurbrouck served as the president for a period of time, among oth-

siasm for rock garden plants and alpine plants,” said Lyn Lang, membership chair for the Allegheny chapter of NARGS. In 2015, Deurbrouck wrote a short history of the Allegheny chapter, detailing the rock gardens they had been involved with, which date back to 1969. “He was really the heart and soul over the past few decades of the Allegheny chapter,” said Lang. “He wanted to share his knowledge and his enthusiasm for rock garden plants and alpine plants.” Lang, who joined the Allegheny chapter in 2004, remembers Deurbrouck as a large personality at the meetings.

every new member that came in,” she said. Lang frequently worked with Deurbrouck to choose plants for the gardens as well as coordinating with other members to maintain the rock garden at the Aviary. “The reason you’d come back is because of how he had treated you,” said Meyer. “He was involved in everything; he went in 100%.” If you are interested in getting involved, the Allegheny chapter of NARGS meets to work on the Aviary’s rock garden from 10 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Thursday of each month during the growing season, which typically runs from March to November. They will also be hosting their annual plant show and sale at Soergel Orchards on May 3. This event will have a variety of plants for sale, as well as a show where different categories of rock garden entries are presented, judged, and awarded prizes. n

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Perry Traditional Academy Varsity Basketball Standings

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---------------------------Perry High School’s Commodores boys varsity basketball team came in last place in the six team City League with one win and nine losses, they were 1-17 overall. Standings as of 2/26/2020 from the PPS Athletic Department.

Varsity Wrestling City Champions

Perry Commodores James Lewis finished second and Ali Abdullahi placed third in their perspective weight clsses on Saturday February 15, 2020 at the Wrestling City Championship held at Carrick High School.

2020 Sports Schedules

Abbreviated dates for tennis, vollyball, baseball, and softball seasons which run through May.

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Perry High School’s Commodores girls varsity basketball team came in last place in the six team City League with zero wins and ten losses, they were 0-10 overall.

Thurs 3/19 Obama @ Perry, Thurs 3/26 Perry @ Brashear, Tues 3/31 Carrick @ Perry, Thurs 4/2 Perry @ Obama, Tues 4/14 Westinghouse @ Perry, Tues 4/21 Brashear @ Perry.

Courtesy of the Northside Leadership Conference's Deustchtown Music Festival initiative.

The Pittsburgh Banjo Club performs every Wednesday at the Elks Lodge #339. Free Girls’ Varsity and open to the public. Doors Softball Games begin at 3:15PM at the Brighton Heights open at 7PM. ballfields Tues 3/31 Brashear Knowledge Build & DJ Se@ Perry, Thurs 4/2 Allderlecta perform every Wednesdice @ Perry, 4/14 Perry @ day at Young Brothers Bar. Westinghouse, 4/16 Carrick Music begins at 7PM. @ Perry, Mon 4/20 Perry @ Obama Bluegrass Jam with Shelf Boys’ Varsity Life String Band is every Baseball Games begin at Wednesday at the Park 3:15PM at the Brighton Heights House. Music begins at 9PM. ballfields Mon 3/30 Carrick Sweaty Already Band @ Perry, Wed 4/1 Perry @ performs at Bier's Pub once Brashear, Wed 4/15 Perry a month. Music begins at @ Allderdice, Mon 4/20 6:30PM on Friday, 3/13. Westinghouse @ Perry

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son is every third Thursday Tues 3/24, Thurs 3/26, Tues of the month at Allegheny 3/31, Thurs 4/2, Tues 4/14, City Brewing. Music begins Thurs 4/16, Tues 4/21, Thurs at 6:30PM on 3/19. 4/23, Mon 4/27, Thurs 4/30, Thurs 5/7 District 8 Qualifier @ Oliver 3PM, Sat 5/9 District 8 Qualifier @ Oliver 10, Fri 5/27 PIAA ChamThis list is compiled to acknowledge pionship @ Shippensburg the small businesses, non-profits University 9AM. and community organizations that

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Greater Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church Brashear @ Perry, Tues 3/31 will celebrate 131 years Perry @ Allderdice, Thurs this month and invites the 4/2 Westinghouse @ Perry, community to their two-day 4/16 Perry @ Carrick, Tues Revival celebration begin4/21 Perry @ Brashear, ning March 5th. Thurs 4/23 Allderdice @ Perry. begin at 3:15PM Thurs 3/26

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Tom Friday’s Market since 1955

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Teen Shopping Study The RAND Corporation, in Pittsburgh, is conducting a research study to learn about what teens, ages 11-17, buy at convenience stores. Participation requires completion of a 30 minute web survey and one 90 minute visit to the RAND study center. Teens who complete the study will be compensated for their time and effort with $40 in gift cards. Parking or bus passes will be provided. If you are interested and want to learn more about the study, please call 412-204-7353, e-mail c-storestudy@rand.org or visit us at http://www.rand.org/storestudy.

The Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) – Northside Partnership is proud to support the 2020 Summer Youth Guide. By Lauren DeDomenic, AGH Partnership Coordinator The guide began in 2008 as an initiative of the Northside Health Improvement Partnership (NSHIP) and was designed to give the Northside community more information about safe and healthy activities for children during the summer. Eleven years later, the AGH – Northside Partnership is delighted this important guide has found an annual home in the March edition of the Northside Chronicle. Through the Chronicle, it continues to provide valuable information for ways to keep kids active throughout the summer and engaged in meaningful activities. In 1989, Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) and the Northside community created a partnership, and established a framework for a series of initiatives. AGH and the 15 neighborhood groups organized through the Northside Leadership Conference are committed to responding to a changing environment, a commitment to communication consultation and cooperation between AGH and the Northside Community. Today, almost 30 years later, this relationship stands as the longest running partnership between a community and a major-medical institution in the Pittsburgh region and is the most broad-based of any such partnership attempted in this region, covering neighborhood reinvestment, education and employment, purchasing, homeownership and marketing, and health and wellness. On behalf of AGH-Northside partnership, we hope Northside residents enjoy the 2020 Summer Youth Guide and will join us this year for new healthy, fun and informative activities. Be on the lookout for the Northside Leadership Conference’s “A Place to Start” health tent at the farmer’s market this summer! We will be offering a variety of health events ranging from chats with nurses, dieticians, and behavioral health therapists, inclusive yoga, healthy food demonstrations and bike safety. We are very excited to assist Northside families with adopting and adapting to a new healthy lifestyle in 2020! There will be local programs and organizations, free health screenings, healthy snacks and give-a-ways. Hope to see you there!

February 2020

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark curriculum on social and emotional learning, this exhibit lets kids step into Daniel Tiger’s world and join him to explore some favorite places. Work together to solve problems, engage the imagination to transform surroundings and play along with Daniel’s singable strategies to better understand and navigate everyday emotions Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with The Fred Rogers Company. Audience: Families and Children of all ages. Program dates: May 23 – September 6, 2020. Days & times: Monday-Sunday, 10:00am5:00pm. Fees: Prices vary | Visit https://pittsburghkids.org/ for admission prices. Contact: https://pittsburghkids. org/exhibits

Big Messy Art Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Get ready to get messy! Put a creative spin on all of our messiest art activities. We’ll provide the apron, you bring the great ideas! Audience: Co-Ed Youth program for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: June 15 - 19, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child AND $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Manchester Youth Development Center

1214 Liverpool St. Pittsburgh, Pa 15233

MYDC’s intensive six week summer program focuses on three components of education, enrichment and adventure. Our camp offers programming from 9am to 3pm with extended care provided if needed. We offer weekly field trips, great supplemental educational activities, and memories that the students will have for a lifetime. Audience: Students who will be in grades 1st – 6th in September 2020 Program dates: June 22, 2020 – July 31, 2020. Days & times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care, if needed. Transportation: Parents must arrange transportation to and from camp. Registration Opens: 3/23/2020 Fees: $200 for the first child. $45 for each additional child in the same household. ($45 off the first child if enrollment fees are submitted on or before May 1, 2020). Ask about rates for extended care, if needed. Contact: Jaharia Filmore jfilmore@ mydc.org or 412.322.0585 ext 136

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Construction Adventure Camp Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Construct your dream inventions and structures using recycled materials, trinkets, art forms, and untraditional supplies. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: July 22 - 26, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Wet and Wild Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Prepare for a fun time with water activities, wild games, and more! One of the most popular exhibits, Waterplay, will be a feature spotlight of this camp! *Campers are encouraged, but not required, to bring swimsuits, towels, and /or a change of clothes. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: June 29 - July 3, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University

Summer Day camps for Kids Oakland, PA Steam Camp- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Includes lunch and all materials Week 1- June 15-19, 2020 Week 2 – June 22-26, 2020 Audience: K-4th grades Registration open now! Fees: $350 per week or sign up for 2 weeks and cost is $595 (15% discount) Contact: 412.578.6158

Let’s Move Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Let’s move and groove! Explore yoga poses, make a moving picture, build something that moves, and plenty of moving ourselves. Audience: Co-Ed Youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: July 6 - Aug 10. Days & times: Monday Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020 Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

sketchbooks, write stories, and learn new drawing techniques. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: July 13 - 17, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Mad Museum Explorer Camp Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Discover all of the terrific museum exhibits and explore our programs! We’ll be on the go making projects and inventions, creating art, and exploring some technology. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: July 20 - 24, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids. org/education/camps

Little Picture Play Camp

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Summer Day camps for Kids Oakland, PA Dyslexia Structured Literacy Camp- 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. noon. Week 1- June 15-19, 2020 Week 2 – June 22-26, 2020 Audience: Rising 1-6th grades Registration open now! Fees: $175 per week or sign up for 2 weeks and cost is $297 (15% discount) Contact: 412.578.6158

Art and Storytelling Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Use your creative voice and artistic style to express yourself through art. Art can take many different formscampers will learn new and exciting ways to create and tell a story! Audience: Co-Ed Youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders Program dates: July 27 - 31, 2020 Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Terrific Tinker and Build Camp

Build creations and make art based on famous books and authors. Make

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

SUMMER CAMPS Open to all children, kindergarten through eighth grade. All experience levels welcome! • A week of instruction • Age-specific custom built curriculum • Full Pirates replica uniform • Warning track salute before a Pirates home game

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Page 14 and build! Gain a new perspective on the world around us by examining the bits and pieces that hold the big stuff together. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: August 3 - 7, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Inside Outside Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

This week, we are exploring every bit of our indoor and outdoor exhibits. Come ready to tinker, create, and play in every unique corner of our beautiful campus and neighborhood! Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders. Program dates: August 10 - 14, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

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Super STEAM Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Join us for a week of our summer’s greatest hits. Build in MAKESHOP, print in the Studio, experiment with the science of cooking - we will do it all! Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 1st graders through rising 3rd graders Program dates: August 17 - 21, 2020 Days & times: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Museum Survival Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Explore the ins and outs of the museums and learn some helpful survival skills. Learn about natural remedies, outdoor safety, navigation, and more! Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders Program dates: June 15 - 19, 2020 Days & times Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

March 2020

Fabulous Fiber Arts Camp

Scavenger Hunt Camp

Sculpture Design Camp

Puppet Exploration and Design Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Express your creativity through fiber, pattern, texture, and color. Explore sewing, weaving, knitting, and more. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders Program dates: June 22 - 26, 2020 Days & times Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Learn about famous sculptors and discover sculptures around the museums and in the neighborhood! Design and build your own sculptures using a wide variety of interesting supplies. Audience: Co-Ed Youth fo rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders Program dates: June 29 - July 3, 2020 Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 There’s always something more to find. Learn to take a closer look and discover treasures around the Museum both inside and out! Audience: Co-Ed Youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders. Program dates: July 6 - 10, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Puppets are a great way to tell a story! Design, create, and facilitate your very own puppets and puppet show! We will also explore the Studio’s newest puppet exhibit. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders. Program dates: July 13 - 17, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

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Sew What Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Come one, come all to learn the needle and thread basics! In addition to learning new skills, we will look for embroidery inspiration all over our Museum exhibits and gardens. Audience: Co-Ed Youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders. Program dates: July 20 - 24, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Art Discovery Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Discover and be inspired by the art at the museums and around the neighborhood! Campers will learn about artists and create their own art. Audience: CoEd youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders. Program dates: July 27 - 31, 2020. Days & times: Monday Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020 Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/ camps

Chopped: A No-Cook Cooking Challenge Camp Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Join us for a week of planting, harvesting, and snacking our way through the museum gardens! We’ll try new recipes and create some new ones of our own. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders. Program dates: August 3 - 7, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

Maker Mania Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Let’s get ready to make! Join us for a week of our MAKESHOP’s greatest hits. We’ll build inventions and make all kinds of unique creations using materials from all around the Museum and gardens. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders. Program dates: August 10 - 14, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

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Game Maker Camp

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Games are a classic fun way to bring friends and families together. Do you have an idea for a brand new game of your own? Let’s plan, design, and create it! Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 3rd graders through rising 5th graders. Program dates: August 17 - 21, 2020 Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020 Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/ camps

Pixar In a Box

MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Immerse into the world of Pixar Studios. Pixar in a Box was created by Pixar artists, editors, and technologists to reveal the magic behind their award-winning films. Work with a team and learn Pixar techniques for refining stories into digital storyboards that come to life. Audience: Co-Ed Youth for rising 6th graders through rising 8th graders. Program dates: June 29 - July 3, 2020 Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https://pittsburghkids.org/education/camps

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Carlow University Summer Workshops

Oakland, PA Four- day residential career exploration workshops for high school studentsPrepare to Care- for those interested in healthcare careers. Program includes faculty -led lab activities, such as anatomy and dissection, spending time in nursing skills lab and observing an open- heart surgery. Audience: High school students that have completed grades 9-11 Program dates: Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 AM- 12:00 noon on Friday, June 26, 2020. Registration open now! Fees: $499 if paid in full by May 1st, $5299 after. Contact: www.carlow.edu/ summerworkshops or 412.578.8851

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MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Flaunt your flare and smashing style! Express your creative side through fashion design. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 6th graders through rising 8th graders. Program dates: July 2731, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/ camps.

Carlow University Summer Workshops for High School Students - Science

Oakland, PA Summer Science Nation andNeuroscience- 2 different programs - SSN is a four -day residential career exploration workshop of careers in the sciences with faculty -led lab activities and field trips. The Neuroscience Camp focuses on the study of the brain and spinal cord, injuries, diseases and case studies. Speakers, field trip and lab activities. Audience: High school students that have completed grades 9-11. Program dates: Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 AM - Friday, June 26, 2020 at noon. Registration now open! Fees: $499 if paid prior to May 1, 2020, $529 after that. Contact: www.carlow.edu/summerworkshops or 412.578.8851

Carlow University Summer Workshops for High School Students - Education

FREE TO THE PEOPLE

Oakland, PA New this Year! Rising Educators, a four- day residential workshop for those students interested in teaching grades K-12. This workshop is designed for high school students who are considering a career in education. Explore innovative teaching methods, advanced education technology and global learning. Come explore cool robotic technology, teach young children in a STEM camp, learn about brain-based teaching, and be inspired by incredible teachers and creative classrooms. Audience: High school students that have completed grades 9-11. Program dates: Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 AM - Friday, June 26, 2020 at noon Registration now open! Fees: $499 if paid prior to May 1, 2020, $529 after that. Contact: www. carlow.edu/summerworkshops or

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Woodworking Studio

Digital Gaming Studio

MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Discover, learn, and experiment with woodworking tools and techniques. Design and make a functional wood project. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 6th graders through rising 8th graders. Program dates: July 13 - 17, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/ camps

MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Create your own world through interactive, digital storytelling with experts from Carnegie Mellon University, Entertainment Technology Center with virtual reality authoring tools. Audience: Co-Ed youth for rising 6th graders through rising 8th graders. Program dates: July 20-24, 2020. Days & times: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Registration open date: March 1, 2020. Fees: $275 - CMP Members, per camp week per child and $300 - Non-Members, per camp week per child. Contact: https:// pittsburghkids.org/education/ camps

Carlow University Summer Workshops for High School Students- Animation

Carlow University Summer Workshops for High School Students- Graphic Design

Oakland, PA Day Program New this Year! Animation. Do you want to explore the worlds of Animation? This workshop is designed for high school students who are interested in studying illustration or animation. Students will have the opportunity to learn the introduction to the basics of traditional animation elements, and create under the guidance of Carlow instructors within the university’s digital studios. The courses will offer students the opportunity to work with industry standard software for frame- byframe animation. Along with working on campus, students will be exposed to the culture surrounding Carlow by visiting places such as the Carnegie Museum to study design and sketch. Audience: High school students that have completed grades 9-11. Program dates: Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 AM – 4:30 p.m. through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- noon. June 26, 2020. Registration now open! Fees: $399 Includes all materials. Contact: www.carlow.edu/summerworkshops or 412.578.8851

Oakland, PA Day Program New this Year! Graphic Design. Are you intrigued by Media Arts? This workshop is designed for high school students who are interested in studying art or illustration. Students will have the opportunity to learn the introduction to the basics of traditional design elements, and create under the guidance of Carlow instructors within the university’s digital studios. The courses will offer students the opportunity to work with industry standard software for full color digital designs. Along with working on campus, students will be exposed to the culture surrounding Carlow by visiting places such as the Carnegie Museum to study design and sketch. Audience: High school students that have completed grades 9-11. Program dates: Tuesday, June 23 at 8:30 AM – 4:30 p.m. through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- noon, June 26, 2020. Registration opens: 1/31/2020 Fees: $399 Includes all materials Contact: www.carlow.edu/summerworkshops or 412.578.8851

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Investigate STEM, healthcare and teaching careers this summer at

+ Learn from internationally renowned scientists and health care professionals. + Explore robotic technology and learn about brain-based teaching. + Engage in hands-on lab activities. + Explore state-of-the-art facilities like UPMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. + Observe an open heart surgery at Allegheny General Hospital and visit area hospitals.

Residential Summer Workshops Co-ed, completed grades 9-11

June 23-26, 2020 NEW THIS YEAR: Rising Educators: for students interested in careers in Education and Teaching. Plus: Graphic Design and Animation day workshops!

+ Get a taste of the college experience during three fun nights in a Carlow residence hall with trained resident assistants to guide you.

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Little House, Big Art celebrates eight years in Spring Hill By Hallie Lauer Tiny terrariums, balls of yarn, beads, sequins and art supplies of all kinds line the walls of Little House, Big Art

go to a camp,” Bashur said. On Feb. 15, Little House, Big Art celebrated its eighth birthday with a Valentine’s Day themed event. The day included snacks, art, and pot-

Bashur said. “It can be BYOB, but there’s no pressure.” Open studio time is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m., but private events can be booked on weeknights. “For us, we have such a variety,” Bashur said. “A family could come in and if one kid wants to do clay sculpting and another wants to do something totally different, we can do that.” Little House, Big Art is located at 938 Haslage Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Photo by Ashlee Green Call 412-444-5278 for more information. Events can be booked through the studio’s Bud is the resident cat and greeter at Little House Big Art. website, littlehousebigart.com. n

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Left: A large sign lets people know how to enter Little House Big Art. Right: Guests enter through this colorful door, which leads into a small kitchen area and two adjoining rooms packed to the brim with art supplies. in the Northside’s Spring Hill neighborhood. Guests enter through a small kitchen area into two adjoining rooms packed to the brim with the raw materials needed to make anything their hearts desire. Little House, Big Art began after founder Elizabeth Bashur left her graphic design job to work as an arts director at a summer camp. At the end of each summer, Bashur found herself wishing that camp would never have to end. By creating Little House, Big Art, she made that dream a reality. “I wanted to make a space for people who maybe didn’t have the opportunity to

tery classes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there was an open studio where people could drop in, make valentines, and check out the space. There were also pottery throwing demonstrations throughout the day. All projects for the event were offered at the studio’s regular costs: $25 to $40 depending on the project. Project options normally include clay sculpting, weaving, terrarium building, pottery, and much more. Later in the evening, from 7 to 9 p.m., Little House, Big Art hosted an adults-only open studio. This “grown-ups only” event is offered regularly. “It’s not a bar, but it’s a way to meet up and socialize without buying alcohol,”

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Northside Real Estate Transfers Allegheny City Central

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Pittsburgh Property Guy H1 L.P. to Robert Helwig, Olivia Savisky, 1210 Loraine St., $50,000.

Francis Lyons III to PPREF B LLC at 3256 Bainton St. for $38,000.

Mark Schmitt to Grant Shprintz and Peter Martin at 105 Sampsonia Way for $295,000.

Robert Bonds to Ko Nin and Ma Kyi at 1262 Hodgkiss St. for $105,000.

Douglas Pershun to Todd Palcic at Buena Vista St. (Vacant Land: 23-E-12) for $510,000.

Darwin Copeland to Steven James at 1358 Oakhill St. for $87,000.

Timothy Shields Proctor to Patrick David, Karen Gallagher at 414 Jacksonia St. for $619,162.

William Dever to WS1 Properties LLC at 2332 Atmore St. for $42,500.

William Parker Jr. to Lynn Sullivan at 1425 Sandusky St. for $99,000.

William Dever to WS1 Properties LLC at 1525 Woodland Ave. for $42,500.

Blaise Palmieri to David Michael Papich, Christina Megan Boggs, 1208 Sherman Ave., $248,000.

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Jordan Kay to Todd Meyer and Kaitlin Kay at 1518 Brighton Road for $113,000.

Estate of Linda Marie Conley Conrad to Todd Meyer at 1212 Monterey St. for $70,000.

Madhur Paharia to Greg and Shirley Ramsey at 323 Jacksonia St. for $399,000.

William Lester Pierson to Barbara Walker at 1225 Palo Alto St. for $332,000.

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Saddle Properties LLC to Clarke & Jo LLC at 1242 Buena Vista St. for $90,750.

Andrew James Emig to Richard Wong at 1610 Davis Ave. for $149,490.

George Wilson Jr. to Todd Meyer at 700 N Taylor Ave. for $60,000.

Richard Cooper to Emma Lynne Richardson at 3434 Gass Ave. for $128,900.

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William Dever to 12:1 Investments LLC at 1230 Goe Ave. for $69,000.

Nicholas Dube to Heidi Jurecko at 2945 Perrysville Ave. for $229,900.

Christopher Davies to Shawn Wilhelm at 1800 Kleber St. for $186,000.

Estate of Eugene Brannon to Alaina Investment Co. LLC at 3929 Vinceton St. for $10,500.

Killian Duffy trustee to Michael Duffy at 3513 Mexico St. for $48,000.

Semper REI LLC to Richard Wong at 4004 Vinceton St. for $103,600.

Chris Marunich to CBET LLC at 3621 Mexico St. for $88,922.

Brian Cohen to Ronald Newman at 427 Venture St. for $120,000.

Debra McCarthy to Jared Lord and Kristin Skarbovig at 1427 Cooper Ave. for $208,000.

Joseph Bridge to Erin and Carolyn Hunter at 225 Watson Blvd. for $140,000.

LenoreMarie Krivanek Sivulich to Joshua Paul, Brooke Halsey Baran, 1541 Cooper Ave., $177,160.

Q & Z Realty LLC to Beth Kinney at 3234 Delaware Ave. for $7,800.

Anthony Lee Kennedy to Andrew James & Jennifer Lynn Schiavoni, 1803 Fairlee St.,$310,000.

Allison Sage to Jerry Greek at 4117 Franklin Road for $7,953.

Joseph Zerr to Grace Realty Pittsburgh LLC at 1815 Termon Ave. for $120,000.

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Richard Derbis to John Repko and Debra Christensen at 3421 McClure Ave. for $6,500.

William Dever to 50:20 Investments LLC at Hazelton St. (Single Family) for $70,000.

Kathleen Connolly to Vincent Lane at 1406 Termon Ave. for $175,000.

Triple Helix LLC to Michael Dorosh at 2814 Perrysville Ave. for $92,000.

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Daniel Gitzen to Jennae Dungan at 2524 Spring Garden Ave. for $23,000.

East Deutschtown Klein Family L.P. to JSF Madison CMPI LLC at 1212 Madison Ave. for $950,000.

Historic Deutschtown PCM Realty LLC to East Street Holdings LLC at 715 East St. for $350,000. Olga Noll to William Chastka at 518 Avery St. for $502,000. Joaquin Almendarez to James Smith at 853 Suismon St. for $150,000.

Marshall-Shadeland William Dever to 5:16 Investments LLC at 7 Russell St. for $35,000. Semper REI LLC to Richard Wong at 1604 Forsythe St. for $113,775. Treden Investments LLC to Morris Real Estate Solutions LLC at 1215 Schimmer St. for $155,000.

Tandra Wade to Brian Moser at 3126 Shadeland Ave. for $27,000. Matafrey LLC to Mattie Ruth Cannon at 1525 Superior Ave. for $112,000.

Spring Hill William Dever to P32 Investments LLC at 1331 Diana St. for $69,000. Shannon David Smith to Benjamin Soltesz at 37 Noster St. for $19,000 (Value: $44,196) Lisa Vitovich to Sean Gregory and Jill Jacobs at 2104 Rockledge St. for $76,000.

Troy Hill George Nerolich to Ronald & Lorraine Klueber at Troy Hill Road (Vacant Land: 24-L-25), $18,000. Kenneth Fuchs to RE BY YOS LLC at 2021 Eggers St. for $61,500. Brian Fisher to James Ameris at 1302 Lowrie St. for $63,000. 2126 Straubs LLC to St. Lawrence Properties LLC at 2126 Straubs Ln for $40,000. XYZ Investments LLC to Bridgehouse Properties LLC at Lowrie St. for $70,000. George Dougherty to RECB LLC at 1810 Ley St. for $62,000. Christopher William McGuigan to Sarene Fisher at 1301 Lowrie St. for $142,000. Katherine Lucille Ritenour to Jeffrey and Melanie Fletcher at Province St. for $1 (Value: $56,608).

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Project Destiny, Inc is reaching out to Northsiders to build a healthier community together in our Thrive18 Program. We connect fellow residents to community resources and information in areas that make a difference in health, such as housing, utilities, transportation, food, public safety, healthcare access and emotional wellness. Thrive18 is a program of Project Destiny, a youth and family engagement community organization, in the Northside. Thrive18 works with trusted service partners, grassroots organizations, and community ambassadors who are dedicated to respectful, consistent, and dignified care and support for all Northside residents. Program Manager to oversee implementation of the initiative. A successful Program Manager will be responsible for weekly team check-ins, updating the Director and Executive Director of Thrive18 progress and liaising with key partners from health, human services and social services agencies.

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Mummies "bind" local officers, students together at Science Center By Janine Faust Seeing shrunken heads and mummified bodies can be a daunting experience, so it helps to have someone around whose job is to protect you. Three Pittsburgh Zone 1 police officers accompanied 16 Manchester Academic Charter School (MACS) students at the “Mummies of the World” exhibition on Feb. 8 as part of a new community outreach program started by the Carnegie Science Center. The exhibit, which features 40 human and animal mummies, is running through April 19 at the Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore. For about an hour that afternoon, students and officers crowded around shrouded bodies in each room while Science Center staffers explained how flesh decomposes, how mummification was performed in different cultures, and what people could learn from mummified bodies. Most students reacted with a mixture of horror and fascination. Third-grader Elijah Cunningham summed up what most of his peers thought in a few words. “Disgusting but interesting,” he said. “Terrifying, but in a good way.”

Connie George, the Science Center’s senior director of marketing and community relations, explained that the Science Center is providing tickets for the exhibit to different City police zones so they can bring children from their communities to the center. Zone 1 was the first to participate.

“We wanted to start with them because that’s our neighborhood, so we’re able to… help the kids become more familiar with something that's in their own neighborhood,” George said. Pamela Watson, the food service director at MACS, said Zone 1 has an informal

relationship with the school and that activities like this help its students learn to trust their local police. “This type of thing lets kids relax, see that [the officers] are human beings too, that they have families, children,” she said. Sgt. Tiffany Costa said interacting with

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Interacting with children in their community, said Sgt. Tiffany Costa, is beneficial for officers' mental health.

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Pittsburgh Zone 1 police officers join students from MACS to check out the “Mummies of the World” exhibit on view at the Carnegie Science Center through April 19.

children in their community is beneficial for officers’ mental health. “Police officers deal with so much trauma and tragedy every day, doing something like this with a group of kids, it's different, seeing them somewhere where they’re full of joy and awe and learning,” she said. n

Art exhibition unites Americans, Iranians through music By Janine Faust Somewhere in Tehran, Iran on Jan. 24., an iPad in a blue-lit bathroom hallway showed Iranian musician Niki Yaghmaee playing the violin while singing “Lunallena.” The next day, 6,300 miles away in the Northside’s Mexican War Streets, an iPad in the same blue-lit bathroom hallway showed Pittsburgher Patrick Breiner playing the saxophone and singing “DMA.” No, the apartment the videos were recorded in didn’t suddenly move time zones overnight; There are actually two identical versions of it. “The Other Apartment” is a collaborative project by CMU professor Jon Rubin and Tehran-based artist Sohrab Kashani. It occurs simultaneously between Kashani’s Tehran apartment—home to an artist space called Sazmanab—and an exact replica of it on the fourth floor of the Mattress Factory. The project celebrated the opening of its second and newest exhibition, “The Silence,” on Saturday, Jan. 25. Visitors drifted through rooms where films switched be-

tween artists in Pittsburgh and performers in Tehran singing covers of songs by Mexican band Para Decir Adiosss. Kashani, who cannot obtain a visa to travel to the U.S., and Rubin explained in an email that following “VoiceOver (In

at the opening of “The Silence” in Pittsburgh, Rubin explained that the two wanted to involve local musicians in both of their respective cities in an event, and decided to ask several artists to record covers of songs on the tape. He said “The Silence”

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Musicians in the bedroom of the original apartment in Tehran, left, and the Pittsburgh-based replica, right. Three Parts),” The Other Apartment’s first exhibition, they wanted experiences in their cities and the people visiting the apartment to shape future programming. “The Silence” was inspired by a DIY cassette tape the lead singer of Para Decir Adiosss left on the bookshelf of the Pittsburgh replica apartment in December. In between answering visitor questions

is named after one Para Decir Adiosss song on the tape. “Times have obviously been pretty tough between our countries. Artists are kind of questioning what their response to these times are. Silence is one possibility. Making music is another,” he said. Rubin and Khushani said in their email that the past month of near-war had made

them wonder if what they are doing is a “bit absurd.” “However, it seems like our friends who are musicians never question what they should do when times get hard, they do what they always do, play music, because music makes equal sense in both good and bad times,” they wrote. “‘The Silence’ is a way of sharing the premise of parallel universes with musicians in three countries, each having an equal stake in the outcome.” Zach Bruce, a resident of Wheeling, West Virginia, stopped by “The Silence” while visiting the Mattress Factory for the first time. He said having musicians from Pittsburgh and Tehran both singing a Mexican band’s songs expressed to him how music brings people together. “You can have people from different backgrounds, different cultures, speaking different languages, but it’s still music and you can vibe with that music whether you know the lyrics or not,” he said. Cassette tapes containing all the cover songs are available for sale in both the Tehran and Pittsburgh versions of the apartment. n

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Martin serves 92 drinks for 92nd birthday at Elks Lodge #339 From George, Page 1 to be the oldest regularly scheduled bartender in the region, if not the country, according to Mark Fatla, NSLC Director and lodge member. “It’s hard to tell, because it’s not like anybody keeps a record. He’s certainly one of the oldest.” Fatla said. “He’s been tending the bar since about 1960. JFK was the president, Bill Mazeroski had won the world series, and George was tending bars.” The night kicked off at 6 p.m. and seats filled quickly. While another bartender made the drinks, Martin, clad in a crisp blue suit, served. Each order was tallied on a large notepad. In between serving, he accepted cards, kissed babies and exchanged jokes with friends. Dennis Kanouff, a member of Elks Lodge #1668 in Oakmont, came to celebrate with his wife Jan. He said plenty of members come to #339 for Martin. “He just has an air about him that draws people to him,” Kanouff said. Martin reached the halfway mark around 6:45 p.m., so he paused to lead patrons in a rendition of his favorite song —

“God Bless America,” sung in the key of G. Martin’s interest in music included serving a stint in the U.S. Army Band as a

sense of style while working at Kaufmann’s flagship clothing store downtown, Jan Kanouff noted.

trumpet player. He also owned a few bars in Pittsburgh during his life, and cultivated a

“He always dresses like he came out of [an issue of] GQ,” she said.

Several Pittsburgh celebrities and officials came to order drinks and wish Martin a happy birthday. Former District 1 Councilwoman Darlene Harris, who has known Martin for about 50 years, ordered the 92nd drink of the night—a Canadian Club and ginger ale, Martin’s favorite. When Harris received her drink, the crowd cheered, raised their beers, and sang “Happy Birthday” to Martin, who conducted from the end of the bar. Bobby Wilson, the current District 1 Councilman, stopped in to announce that City Council declared Feb. 2-9, 2020 “George ‘Mr. Entertainment’ Martin Week” in Pittsburgh. “The Council of the City of Pittsburgh looks forward to future celebrations of George ‘Mr. Entertainment’ Martin’s birthdays, and wishes him many more years of happiness doing what he loves to do,” Wilson said. Martin said he thought the celebration was “unbelievable.” He hopes to keep bartending on his birthday for many more years. “93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, if the Good Lord permits,” he said. n

hood in an attempt to bring it to light, writing about—and for—the community she grew up in. She said it took her 12 years before she had enough emotional distance from what she was writing to be able to communicate what she wanted to say. One of her goals was to write about American colonialism in Puerto Rico for people who wouldn't necessarily pick up a history book. "It felt like this book demanded to be written before I could move on to anything else," Díaz said at a Q&A session following her joint reading on Feb. 6 with poet Kaveh Akbar, author of "Calling a Wolf a Wolf." The Q&A, part of the larger, ongoing Memoir Series at City of Asylum, was moderated by poet Steffan Triplett. To watch a video recording of the full event, check out our website at www.nschronicle.com. Díaz, who considers herself mainly a novelist, studied music before she became a writer, and said that she views each sentence as a unit of composition, aiming for rhythm in her words. "I'm trapped in a sentence until that sentence sounds perfect."

There are three more events coming up as part of the Memoir Series at City of Asylum: T. Fleischmann on Monday, March 2, Anuradha Bhagwati on Monday, April 27,

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Martin is presented with a declaration from District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson and the Pittsburgh City Council stating that Feb. 2-9, 2020 is "George 'Mr. Entertainment' Martin Week" in Pittsburgh.

Jaquira Díaz on the musicality of writing memoir

By Ashlee Green Jaquira Díaz grew up in poverty in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach. In those times, she said, people didn't talk about how to navigate a girlhood like hers. They still don't. In her latest book, a memoir called "Ordinary Girls," Díaz recounts her child-

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"Ordinary Girls," the latest book by Jaquira Díaz, recounts her childhood in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach.

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Poet Steffan Triplett moderates a Q&A session with writers Jaquira Díaz and Kaveh Akbar on Feb. 6 at City of Asylum in the Northside of Pittsburgh. To watch a video recording of the full event, check out our website at www.nschronicle.com. n

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Award: $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Candidates will be recruited through neighborhood groups and high schools, both private and public. The individuals must reside on the Northside, but they need not attend a Northside high school. Awardees: Will be selected by the NSLC Dinner Committee, which is made up of representatives of the neighborhoods and participating sponsors. The number of scholarships will be determined by sponsor commitments. (Generally 9-11 scholarships are awarded.) Criteria for Selection: The student should prepare an essay of 500 words or less, which describe his or her volunteer activities and future educational plans. In reviewing the student essays, the Committee will take into account spelling and grammar and their overall volunteerism. Consequently, students applying for a scholarship should check their spelling and grammar. Students are encouraged to use the spell check on their computer, and/or to have a teacher, parent or friend review their essay. On the application form, the applicant should include their name, address, phone number, school, and neighborhood in which they reside. Your name, gender or reference to race should not appear on your essay. Also, include a copy of your high school academic records. Letters of Reference: Two letters of reference are required. Your school principal, guidance counselor, or teacher should submit one letter. The second should be a letter from someone who is familiar with your volunteer activities (not a family member). Applications: All applications must be submitted by Additional Requirements:

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