July 2014

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Focus On Environmental Health
July is UV Safety Month
Environmental health is all about the things that surround
you. Your house, your community, the air you breathe, the
sunshine and the water you drink! July is UV Safety Month and
UV (ultraviolet rays) are the main cause of skin cancer. While
taking advantage of the warm July weather, encourage family
and friends to adopt good health habits such as wearing
sunscreen and limiting time in the sun.
Environmental Health Partners Include:
FAMILYLINKS
www.familylinks.org
HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF PITTSBURGH
www.hacp.org
VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE
www.vavpgh.org
What is Pittsburgh 365?
Pittsburgh 365 Is a community initiative to encourage
our neighbors to participate in available health services
and programs throughout the year so that they can live their
best life possible. Healthy communities do more than just
exercise and eat right, they focus on all five areas of health.
PARTNER
SPOTLIGHT:
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
For nearly 20 years the Pittsburgh
Parks Conservancy’s mission has
been to improve the quality of life
for the people of Pittsburgh by
restoring the park system to
excellence. A private non-profit
organization, the Parks Conservancy
has raised more than $75 million
for park improvements and works
with the City of Pittsburgh in its
four historic regional parks—Frick,
Highland, Riverview and Schenley.
The organization has been working
extensively in the Hill District,
helping residents to develop a
Greenprint Plan that highlights
public green spaces as part of
BODY
Physical and Nutritional Health
neighborhood redevelopment
MIND
Mental and Emotional Health
Cliffside Park, which the Parks
SPIRIT
Spiritual Health
plans. The first of these capital
projects is the renovation of
Conservancy expects to be
completed in the fall of 2014.
HOME
Environmental Health
MONEY
Financial Health
For more information or to receive this newsletter directly,
email [email protected] or call 412-802-6737.
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
YEAR OF EVENTS:
APRIL
Financial Health
MAY
Mental and Emotional Health
JUNE
Physical and Nutritional Health
JULY
Environmental Health
AUGUST
Spiritual Health
SEPTEMBER
365 Summit
JULY
EVENTS:
Wednesday – July 2 and July 16
Weeding Wednesdays
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Highland Park Garden Entry - Pgh, 15206
Join Pittsburgh neighbors at Weeding Wednesday sessions in Highland Park
Entry Garden to weed and deadhead perennial flowers.
Email [email protected] to get involved.
Saturday, July 5
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Free Yoga in Schenley Plaza
Schenley Plaza – 4100 Forbes Ave, Pgh, 1526
Stretch and breathe on Schenley Plaza's emerald lawn during free yoga for all
levels! For more information, please visit www.pittsburghparks.org/calendar.
Saturday - July 5 and July 12
Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Riverview Park - Riverview Ave, Pgh, 15212
"Stars at Riverview" brings Pittsburgh's premier jazz to Riverview Park on
Saturday evenings! So bring a lawn chair or spread a blanket on Observatory
Hill for an entire summer of free incredible musical entertainment.
For more information or updates on weather cancellations, call 412-255-2493
or visit http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks.
Sunday - July 6 and July 13
Bach, Beethoven and Brunch
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mellon Park – Fifth and Shady Aves, Pgh, 15232
Join Citiparks on the lawn of Mellon Park for a Sunday morning composed of
Bach, Beethoven and Brunch. Bagel Factory vendor on site or bring your own
picnic basket! For more information call 412-255-2493 or visit
http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks.
Tuesday, July 8
CCAC Admissions and Financial Aid Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CCAC –West Hills Center, 1000 McKee Rd, Oakdale, 15071
Need to complete your FAFSA form? Join CCAC–West Hills Center for
an admissions and financial aid workshop. Space is limited. Please RSVP
to 412-369-3600.
Thursday, July 10
Mellon Square Summer Concert Series
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mellon Square – Sixth Ave and William Penn Place, Pgh, 15219
Join Citiparks in Mellon Square each Thursday for a relaxing lunch break
as favorite local bands entertain the crowds in the heart of the city.
For more information call 412-255-2493 or visit
http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/mellon-square-concerts.
Saturday, July 12
STEP Pittsburgh
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thelma Lovette YMCA, 2114 Centre Ave, Pgh, 15219
Let’s Get Fit Together! This event will challenge participants to accelerate
a healthier lifestyle by counting every step as they engage in a variety of
energetic and fun-filled activities through the day including multiple forms of
dancing, zumba, aerobics, as well as walking or jogging. The goal is for all
participants to collectively total 1,000,000 steps at each STEP Pittsburgh event!
Health Screenings will also be provided. For additional information, please call
855-222-8211 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 17
ECO Camp – Carlow University Summer Workshops
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Carlow University, 3333 5th Ave, Pgh, 15213
ECO Camp - Environmental Career Opportunities is a three day program
that introduces girls who have completed 8-12 grades as of June 2014 to
“green” careers. Through hands-on labs, seminars, and field trips to Pittsburgh
locations where environmentally friendly work is being done, participants will
discover the broad range of opportunities in these booming fields. Includes
breakfast, lunch, T-shirt, journal and all transportation to off-campus sites along
with a 2-night stay in the residence halls! For additional information, please
contact Laurie Petty at 412-578-8851 or [email protected]. Register online
at www.carlow.edu/summerworkshops , space is limited and need-based
financial aid is available.
Thursday, July 17
CCAC Admissions and Financial Aid Workshop
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
CCAC – North Campus, 8701 Perry Hwy, Pgh, 15237
Need to complete your FAFSA form? Join CCAC–North Campus for an
admissions and financial aid workshop. Space is limited. Please RSVP
to 412-369-3600.
Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20
Harambee Ujima Black Arts and Culture Festival
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Kelly St between N. Homewood and N. Lang Ave, Pgh 15208
The Harambee Black Arts Festival is a community sponsored art project and
cultural event. The two-day festival features a Market Place, Art Gallery,
children’s activities and a variety of live entertainment, vendors and information
tables. For more information on how to get involved please e-mail
[email protected].
Cinema in the Park
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head out for an unforgettable
evening of free cinema under the stars with Citiparks! For more
information and updates on weather cancellations, call 412-422-6426
or visit http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks
Wednesday, July 2
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Movie: Last Vegas (PG-13)
Schenley Park (Flagstaff Hill) – Squirrel Hill South, Pgh, 15213
Sunday, July 6
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Movie: Space Jam (PG)
Schenley Park (Flagstaff Hill) – Squirrel Hill South, Pgh, 15213
Wednesday, July 9
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Movie: Thor: The Dark World (PG-13)
Schenley Park (Flagstaff Hill) – Squirrel Hill South, Pgh, 15213
Sunday, July 13
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Movie: Despicable Me 2 (PG)
Schenley Park (Flagstaff Hill) – Squirrel Hill South, Pgh, 15213
Wednesday, July 16
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Movie: Rise of the Guardians (PG)
Schenley Park (Flagstaff Hill) Squirrel Hill South, Pgh, 15213