June 2024
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/hilldistrict/calendar
HAPPENING AT PITT CEC IN THE HILL DISTRICT
AnnualHealth&WellnessFair
June5,3-7p.m.
UniversityofPittsburghCommunity EngagementCenterintheHillDistrict
Join us at Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in the Hill District for our 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Fair in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Stop by for free healthcare resources, screenings, and more!
Letusknowwe’llseeyoutherebysendingan RSVPat:https://bit.ly/PittCECHealthFair24
*registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome!
TUESDAY, JUNE 4 & 18
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
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
5:30 p.m.
Hill District Community Development Corporation Community Meeting
Join the Hill District Community Development Corporation for Dinner, Development, and Dialogue as they share out community news and updates.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Turner Construction Company Parcel E-Music
Venue UBE Event
Join Turner Construction Company for a networking and presentation event, where they will share information on development in the Lower Hill District and opportunities for underutilized, minority, and women-owned businesses
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Hill District 1908 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-383-2226
cechill@pitt.edu
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
12:30 - 3 p.m.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Community Alliance Program (CAP) Partner Meeting
The School of Medicine CAP Program will meet and organize with their community partners
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Pennsylvania
Early Literacy Tutor Training
The LDA of PA will train tutors on their multi-sensory reading instruction teaching method. Additional training sessions occur Friday, June 14 and Monday, June 17. Free tutoring is offered on Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Carnegie Library - Hill District for kindergarten age students and younger
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Autism Urban Connections
A support group hosted by Autism Urban Connections Inc. aimed to provide education, support, advocacy, and empowerment to families of those diagnosed with Autism
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development
My Racial Journey 2.0 Beta Test
Pitt’s Office of Child Development (OCD) will collect feedback from community organizations regarding a new tool being tested within OCD.
MONDAY, JUNE 24 - FRIDAY, JUNE 28
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Neighborhood Resilience Project
Trauma Informed Community Development Institute
The Neighborhood Resilience Project will host an annual training informing community developers on their framework for Trauma Informed Community Development
JUNETEENTH CLOSURE
The Community Engagement Center in the Hill District will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The CEC will reopen Thursday, June 20 at 9 a m
CEC HOURS Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
*Evening hours determined by scheduled programming
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY
12 - 2 p.m.
Uptown Free Food Distribution
Stop by Uptown Partner‘s Free Food Distribution every first and third Thursday of the month 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, JUNE 6
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Remembrance: The Sound of Freedom from the Lower Hill
Join the Carnegie Library Hill District branch 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: Carnegie Library Pittsburgh - Hill District 2177 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
6:30 p.m.
Hill District Community Development Corporation Game Night
Join the Hill District Community Development Corporation for Dinner, Development, and Dialogue as they share out community news and updates.
Location: Nafasi on Centre 2145 Centre Ave , Pittsburgh, PA 15219
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
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
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Homewood 622 N Homewood Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-383-0830
cechomewood@pitt.edu
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Stop the Violence Pittsburgh Annual Juneteenth Grand Jubilee
Join in Juneteenth celebration at the annual Juneteenth Grand Jubilee. Starting at Freedom Corner, follow alongside the parade ending in Downtown Pittsburgh. Featuring Col. James H. Harvey and Percy “Master P” Miller as grand marshals, cultural activities, live performances, and more
Location: Freedom Corner Crawford St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
3 - 7 p.m.
Macedonia FACE Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth with Macedonia FACE at their Freedom Day Celebration! Attendees can enjoy face painting, music, crafts, free food and resources. Attendees will also have a chance to see a demonstration of their virtual reality project
Location: Ammons Recreation Center 2217 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh , PA 15219
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bike PGH Open Streets
Open Streets is coming to the Hill District! Walk, run, bike, skate, roll, dance, and enjoy car free streets in the Hill District. With activities hosted by local businesses and organizations along the route, enjoy fitness classes, games, and other activities at this community-wide event
Location: Hill District, Downtown, Northside Centre Ave. & Kirkpatrick St. (Middle Hill) through Allegheny Ave & Western Ave (Northside)
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
1 - 5 p.m.
Uptown Partners Community Day Festival
Join Uptown Partners and CitiParks for a day of fun and celebrate our vibrant community at their free community day festival. Featuring live paintings, delicious food, live music, performances, and more.
Location: Van Braam St. (between Fifth and Forbes Ave) Pittsburgh, PA 15219