APRIL 2025
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/hilldistrict/calendar
HAPPENING AT THE CEC IN THE HILL DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
6 - 7:30 PM
Pitt Jazz Wednesdays on the Hill
A jazz performance featuring the Caleb Smith Quartet.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, APRIL 17
6 PM
Archive Lab with Damon Young and Njaimeh Njie
Join the University Library Systems Archives and Special Collections at the Hill CEC for riveting conversations about Your Relationship To Pittsburgh with Damon Young (4/10) and Njaimeh Njie (4/17).
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Autism Urban Connections INC. Monthly Family Group
Join this monthly group for families of those diagnosed with Autism. Enjoy a meal and participate in engaging activities.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Hill District 1908 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-383-2226
cechill@pitt.edu
CEC HOURS Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
*Evening hours determined by scheduled programming
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Zone 2 Public Safety Meeting
A monthly meeting for the Zone 2 Public Safety Council & Community
EVERY SATURDAY
MAR. 15 - APR. 19 10 AM - 12 PM
STEAM Saturdays
Ready, set, STEAM! STEAM Saturdays are a FREE series of programs created and led by students from the University of Pittsburgh. Each program is uniquely focused on a different field in STEM and aims to increase resident youths’ interest in the sciences.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 and APRIL
6:00 7:30 PM
Writing as Witness Public Lab
Register: https://bit.ly/STEAMRegS25
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
On-street parking is available on Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses 83, 82, and 81 have stops at Centre Ave and Dinwiddie St 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL 2025
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
Carnegie Library- Hill District
Location: CLP Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh PA, 15219
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Early Literacy Tutoring
LDA of PA presents Early Literacy Tutoring for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade (ages 5 and older) who live in the Hill District Tutoring occurs twice a week on Monday and Wednesday at the CLP – Hill District Branch. Students can attend both Monday and Wednesday sessions to make significant progress in their literacy skills.
Registration is required. Once a student has registered, LDA of PA will respond via email or phone to enroll the student in the appropriate class
Please call (412) 212-7087 to register.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
6 - 7 PM
Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion on “The Final Revival of Opal & Nev” by Dawnie Walton
more CLP events, visit www.carnegielibrary.org
EVERY TUESDAY
10 AM - 2 PM
Line Dancing at Nafasi with Rose Johnson
Come and join the Hill District community at Nafasi on Centre for a casual line dancing class with instructor Rose Johnson Classes start at 10:00 AM every Tuesday. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, enjoy the laid-back vibes and get your groove on! $5 per class
Location: Nafasi Art Gallery 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
EVERY FRIDAY
6 PM - 7:30 PM
West African Drum Class at Nafasi on Centre
Join Senegalese Master Griot and Percussionist Medoune “Papa Dame” Gueye for an engaging West African Drum Class at Nafasi on Centre, starting Friday, October 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM The first four weeks are free, with subsequent classes available for $15 each. All ages are welcome to learn traditional rhythms and immerse themselves in West African culture!
Location: Nafasi Art Gallery 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
DUE BY APRIL 30th
Summer of Engagement
Mini Grant
with Pittsburgh City Planning
Receive $1,500 to incorporate fun, interactive planning activities into your summer community event Together, we're creating Pittsburgh's FIRST-EVER comprehensive plan to guide our city through 2050 We especially encourage applications from events that reach communities often left out of planning conversations Youth leaders (14+) are welcome to apply!
To apply and to sign up for a mandatory virtual info session, visit pgh2050.com