CEC in the Hill District - Calendar - November 2024

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 14

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

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

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.

Support Group hosted by AUC Inc. to provide education, support, advocacy, and empowerment to families of those diagnosed with Autism.

WEDNESDAYS, NOV. 13 & NOV. 20 12 - 3 p.m.

Project Community LIFESAVER

ONGOING PROGRAMS FALL 2024

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.

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.

ADDRESS & CONTACT

CEC HOURS

CEC - Hill District 1908 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Monday through Friday

412-383-2226 cechill@pitt.edu

*Evening hours determined by scheduled programming.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.*

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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS November 2024

Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/hilldistrict/calendar

HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY FRIDAY, NOV. 1 & SATUDAY, NOV. 2 6 a.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 8

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.

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.

Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh: Dental, Vision, and Hearing Clinic

More information at: https://mompgh.org/ Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hill Community Development Corporation: Operation HOME Workshop

Location: Nafasi on Centre 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

MONDAY, NOV. 4 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 15

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.

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

Macedonia FACE Vaccines Clinic

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Macedonia FACE Vaccines Clinic

This clinic is open to the public, but registration is required in advance at: https://form.jotform.com/242475073067155

TUESDAY, NOV. 19

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.

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

ADDRESS & CONTACT

CEC HOURS

CEC - Hill Homewood District 622 NWylie 1908 Homewood AvenueAve Pittsburgh, PA 15219 15208

Monday through Friday

412-383-2226 412-383-0830 cechomewood@pitt.edu cechill@pitt.edu

*Evening hours determined by scheduled programming.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.*

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION On-street parking is available on Wylie Kelly St. and Homewood Ave. Avenue Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses bus 7483, stops 82, directly and 81 have in front stops of the at Centre CEC (Homewood Ave. and Ave. at Kelly Dinwiddie St.St.)

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