Archive for June, 2009
Fundraiser for Bistro to Go employee Chef Alfredo
From Northside Leadership Conference: Please help get the word out on this benefit fundraiser.Chef Alfredo moved to Pittsburgh from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. He landed in Northside, found an apartment in Historic Deutschtown and became a dapper and gentlemanly fixture as a chef at Bistro To Go, making jambalaya and other southern specialties.
On May 17 he was involved in a horrific car accident, suffering very serious injuries. He faces a long recovery and of course is unable to work. A benefit is planned for Sunday July 19 at Bistro To Go. Although he’s been a Northsider only a short time, he chose this community as his new home late in life. Let’s show how Northsiders take care of their own, even adopted ones.
Tickets are only $20 and larger donations are welcome.
Tickets purchased by July 12 get you entered in a special drawing, so don’t wait. Make your plans now for July 19!
Mark Fatla
Northside Leadership Conference
MWSS 40th Annual House Tour
The 40th annual House Tour will take place on Sunday, September 13th from 11-5. If you would like to volunteer the shifts are from 11-1, 1-3, and 3-5. As always you will receive a complimentary house tour ticket, breakfast treats and lunch at our hospitality house, as well as food and drink at the after tour party.If you are interested you can send me an e-mail or call my cell 412.708.2318.
Thanks,
Cindy
Extreme Scribbling at moxie DaDA gallery this Saturday June 20
Have you HEARD of EXTREME SCRIBBLING? HAVE YOU? I mean what is it? Who does it and what do they do it on? Connie Cantor has truly lost her marbles with this idea… she intends to challenge you to make your mark, marks and remarks at her mark making event of the year! The first-ever (well, for Pittsburgh at least) “Extreme Scribbling” is being held SATURDAY, JUNE 20 @ 7 PM.
Connie plans on creating teams of scribblers who will rise to the challenge of good, clean?, just for the hell of it, FUN. or well, for the TROPHY… or some prizes donated by Artist and Craftsmen Supply or a chance to be on YouTube. There are 4 games planned: “Eraser Wars”, “Jerks On Paper”, “Scribble Couture”, and “Race For the Curator”; with a special “Buddy Draw” during halftime. I will not explain these games here, you’ll have to attend to participate or simply watch! There will be refreshments available. Due to the themes of some of the events, and the mere presence of Captain Mayhem, we ask that this event be attended by those 15 and older only.
WHY IS SHE DOING IT? Connie’s exhibit explores her unconscious thought put to paper… her squiggles, scrapes and countless marks come together to produce large scale abstract works. Those familiar with her previous work will find it difficult to recognize her new works… her ability to create fearlessly and without fore planning has enabled Cantor to produce a unique, compelling body of work for her exhibit “scribbling for dummies”.
This event also “marks” the closing of Connie’s exhibit “Scribbling For Dummies”, so if you have not made it to see her unique take on mark-making, please plan on attending! The gallery will be open for viewing Friday from 4:00-7:00pm and Saturday 12:00-6:00pm.
Karma
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MWSS Membership Meeting - June 16, 2009
Date: Tuesday June 16, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Repeats: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
Location: 416 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 412-323-9030
Notes: General membership meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the Third Tuesday of each month at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of West North Avenue and Resaca Place. Topics of interest to the neighborhood and upcoming events are discussed. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, please call 412-323-9030.
Pa. Abandoned and Blighted Properties Act
Hello Everyone,
This past Monday I gave a brief presentation at the CNNC general membership meeting about the newly enacted Pa legislation entitled the “Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act”. The act, which became law in February 09, is designed to give communities greater power to bring abandoned properties in line with community codes and standards.
The act would allow courts to appoint conservators with the power to rehabilitate and restore qualifying blighted properties 96those that have been abandoned, are in violation of community codes, and have not been on the market for a specified time period, among other requirements. The CNNC is considering ways to take advantage of this powerful legislation to better the central north side.
Many of the blighted properties in our neighborhoods can be rehabilitated and provide viable and affordable housing. We have a great deal of work ahead of us but the end result will be worth it. As we move forward we will be seeking potential investors, contractors and purchasers of the rehabilitated properties. I have attached a link to the legislation and have other articles that I can forward to those interested in this issue.
There will be more to come. When Julie gets back from holiday we will make all
information available on the CNNC website.Thanks for your time.
Joe Mansfield
CNNC Summer Street Festival July 2009
Come join us Sunday, July 19, 2009 (rain date, Monday, July 20, 2009) for the annual CNNC Summer Street Festival!Location:
- Arch Street Midway
Time:
- 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Fun and games for kids & adults.
Burgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks provided - just bring a side dish to share!
CNNC General Membership Meeting June 2009
Good Morning,
First of all let me apologise for the late notice of this meeting’s agenda but here it is:
1. Announcements
2. Intro of New BOD members and EC members
3. Development Committee Reports:
-Garden Theater Block/Aeillo Project
-Crazy Mocha
-City of Asylum update
4. Special Presentation on new “conservatorship” law
5. Safety Committee update
6. Report on the Community Plan
-Additional Stakeholders Meetings
-Wrap Up Meeting to Phase II
-Roadmap
7. Communication/Branding/Garden Theater Signage
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
We will see you all tonight at 7pm, Allgheny Traditional Academy. Please take a note of this number just incase you get locked out, but we intend on leaving the doors open, 412 225 5109.
Many thanks
New Hazlet Play - Burn This (friends night - June 18th)
Your boyfriend’s rich. Your roommate’s a riot. Your best friend dies. You sleep with his brother, who’s insane. What do you do?Burn This
a play by Lanford Wilson
Featuring David Conrad form CBS’s GHOST WHISPERER
with Kate Campbell, Patrick Jordan, and Peter Kope
at the New Hazlett Theater www.newhazletttheater.orgBurn This friends night:
June 18 at 7 p.m. special invite: $10
Free drinks, a kick ass performance of this award-winning play, and a post-performance reception with the cast.Hosted by Northside girl Jen Saffron : reserve tix at jensaffron@comcast.net.
City of Asylum/Pittsburgh Chuck Kinder Reading
City of Asylum/Pittsburgh is proud to present a reading from Honeymooners: A Cautionary Tale, by Chuck Kiinder, to celebrate its re-issue by Carnegie Mellon Press.
City of Asylum/Pittsburgh is in the process of converting the former Manteca Bar and several adjacent properties to a literary center. We may hold the reading there, so this would be a chance to see the place in its original “vintage” condition.
National Aviary Animal Rescue Day
Animal Rescue Day at The National Aviary
Saturday, June 13
11 am – 2 pm
Local animal shelter representatives and some furry friends will be at the National Aviary Rose Garden Tent to meet and great guests, and hopefully find some forever homes. While there, check out the National Aviary’s outdoor free-flight bird show, FliteZone (11:30 am and 2:30 pm) and see the penguins in their new arena, Penguin Point.
National Aviary admission is $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8.50 children 2 and up; under 2 admitted free. More information at www.aviary.org or by calling 412.323.7235.
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National Aviary
700 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
www.aviary.org
412.323.7235