July & August 2024
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/hilldistrict/calendar
HAPPENING AT PITT CEC IN THE HILL DISTRICT
JULY 8 - AUGUST 2
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
STEAM Summer Camp
We are excited to be kicking off another summer of STEAM! This FREE four-week camp will engage students in grades 3rd to 8th in various STEAM centered programs
Registration is CLOSED.
JULY 16 AND AUGUST 6 & 20
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Entrepreneur Tuesdays
Meet with Denise Graham-Shealey, Loan Officer for the Northside Community Development Fund, and get support navigating the start of your business venture https://calendly.com/shealey325/pitt-hill-cec
JULY 4TH & 5TH CLOSURE
The Community Engagement Center in the Hill District will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
The CEC in the Hill District will close at 3 p m on Wednesday, July 3 and will reopen Monday, July 8 at 9 a m
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Hill District 1908 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-383-2226
cechill@pitt.edu
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2ndAnnualBackToSchoolBlockParty
Saturday,August24
10a.m.-3p.m.
UniversityofPittsburghCommunityEngagement CenterintheHillDistrict
JoinusatthePittCECintheHillDistrictforour2nd AnnualBacktoSchoolBlockPartyinpartnershipwiththe UniversityofPittsburghLibrarySystems Stopbyforfree food,games,giveaways,andmore!
Registrationisnotrequired,everyoneiswelcome!
On-street parking is available on Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses 83, 82, and 81 have stops at Centre Ave. and Dinwiddie St
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
FRIDAY, JULY 5
5 - 8 p.m.
Hill District Dance Academy Theatre
A Day of Art in the Historic Hill District
Join the Hill District Dance Academy Theatre for a showcase event featuring Artist-in-Residence Lee Price. This exhibit invites community members to engage with histories of the Hill District through Lee’s visual arts work.
Location: The Morgan-Lee Arts Centre 2900 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
2 - 6 p.m.
PJ Dick and Turner Construction Workforce Career Fair
Join PJ Dick and Turner Construction at a co-hosted inperson workforce career fair. Learn the path to joining the unions by networking with local representatives, preapprenticeship program mentors, and more
Location: Energy Innovation Center 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
FRIDAY, JULY 12
11:30 a.m.
Community Food Distribution
Free food distribution at Nafasi Art Gallery Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a tote or carry box.
Location: Nafasi on Centre 2145 Centre Ave , Pittsburgh, PA 15219
THURSDAY, JULY 18
5:30 p m
Hill District Community Development Corporation
Community Living Room
Join the Hill District Community Development Corporation and the Center for Urban Education to engage on issues affecting the black community
Location: Nafasi on Centre 2145 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
CEC - Homewood 622 N Homewood Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412-383-0830
cechomewood@pitt.edu
THURSDAY, JULY 18
12 - 3 p.m.
Uptown Free Food Distribution
Stop by Uptown Partner‘s Free Food Distribution Groceries come at no cost and are available as supplies last No preregistration required. Bring a cart or bags to pack your produce.. Groceries come at no cost and are available as supplies last No pre-registration required Bring a cart or bags to pack your produce
Location: Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh 544 Miltenberger St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
SATURDAY, JULY 27 & SUNDAY, JULY 28
1 - 8 p.m.
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The Hill District Arts Festival
Bring your lawn chair, relax, and enjoy the evening performances Saturday July 27 with the Just Fine MJB Tribute Band and Sunday July 28 with The World’s Greatest Entertainer Doug E. Fresh.
Location: Hill District 1800 Block, Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Wylie Avenue es 83, 82, and 81 have stops at Centre Ave. and Dinwiddie St