UPCOMING EVENTS
November 2024
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/hilldistrict/calendar
HAPPENING AT THE CEC IN THE HILL DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Office Ready Skills Lab
In this skills lab created by our colleagues in Pitt’s College of Business Administration, participants will gain foundational skills that are essential in the workforce Gain a new confidence in your tech skills and learn how to use these tools for your advancement
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13
5 - 6 p.m.
Jazz Wednesdays In The Hill
Join Dr Aaron J Johnson for an evening of “Jazz and The Gospel Truth” All performances are free and open to the public
WEDNESDAYS, NOV. 13 & NOV. 20
12 - 3 p.m.
Project Community LIFESAVER
The Center for Cardiac Arrest Survival (CCAS), in partnership with the Neighborhood Resilience Project, will be teaching lifesaving skill to the Hill District Community Attendees will learn the skills needed to respond to emergencies, including cardiac arrest, overdose, hemorrhage, and choking.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Zone 2 Public Safety Meeting Zone 2 Public Safety Council (PSC2) is a resident-driven, public safety group whose mission is to enhance the safety and quality of life for residents and businesses within the zone. Meetings are open to all who live or work in Police Zone 2.
EARLY CLOSURE FOR ELECTION DAY
The Community Engagement Center in the Hill District will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Election Day.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Hill District 1908 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-383-2226
cechill@pitt.edu
THURSDAY, NOV. 14 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Year of Well-Being Listening Sessions
Community residents are encouraged to share their stories of resilience and adaptability with colleagues from the School of Nursing for the Year of Well-Being Listening Sessions.
THURSDAY, NOV. 14
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Autism Urban Connections
Support Group hosted by AUC Inc to provide education, support, advocacy, and empowerment to families of those diagnosed with Autism.
ONGOING PROGRAMS FALL 2024
EVERY WEDNESDAY (NOV. 6 - DEC. 11)
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Adult Coding
Learn the real-world applications of computer coding over the course of eight weeks with our partners from the Rehab Neural Engineering Labs at Pitt. Participants will get hands on experience coding as they create their own projects by applying their learned skills
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pitt Purchasing Office Hours
Interested in selling your product or providing a service to the University of Pittsburgh? Drop by for office hours on the first Thursday of each month to chat with Jennifer Barnes, Pitt’s Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Manager.
*Evening hours determined by
UPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
FRIDAY, NOV. 1 & SATUDAY, NOV. 2
6 a.m.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh: Dental, Vision, and Hearing Clinic
Mission of Mercy will host their annual free two-day dental, vision, and hearing clinic. Services are available to the public ages 2 and up, and appointments do not need to be made in advance. Patients will be seen on a first-come first-serve basis, no insurance required.
More information at: https://mompgh org/
Location: David L Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
MONDAY, NOV. 4
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Macedonia FACE Vaccines Clinic
In partnership with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Risk Less, Do More Campaign, Macedonia FACE will be running a vaccine clinic to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce the risk of serious illness from flu, COVID-19, and RSV and to limit the spread of these viruses among older adults in our community.
This clinic is open to the public, but registration is required in advance at: https://form jotform com/242475073067155
Location: Bedford Dwellings, Somer’s #2 Office 2305 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (located behind the Envision Center)
Thanksgiving Closure
The Community Engagement Center in the Hill District will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Homewood 622 N Homewood Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-383-0830
cechomewood@pitt.edu
FRIDAY, NOV. 8
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hill Community Development Corporation: Operation HOME Workshop
The Urban League will conduct their November Homebuyer in-person workshop, with an in-person option in the Hill District. Participants will be given opportunities to do hands-on exercises, win prizes and talk one-on-one with funders and other resource partners Anyone who is at a closing level will receive their First Time Homebuyer Certification.
Location: Nafasi on Centre 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
FRIDAY, NOV. 15
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Macedonia FACE Vaccines Clinic
In partnership with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Risk Less, Do More Campaign, Macedonia FACE will be running a vaccine clinic to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce the risk of serious illness from flu, COVID-19, and RSV and to limit the spread of these viruses among older adults in our community.
Location: Thelma Lovette YMCA Fitness Studio 2114 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TUESDAY, NOV. 19
6 - 7 p.m.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Digital Skills Android Basics
Learn how to navigate and get the most out of a phone or tablet using Android, Google’s popular operating system that is used by most device manufacturers other than Apple. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.
Location: CLP Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Wylie Avenue es 83, 82, and 81 have stops at Centre Ave. and Dinwiddie St