Roundtable
OCT. 15—Talk Magazine will host an African-American/Latino Roundtable at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia West, 4010 City Ave., Philadelphia. This free two-day seminar will feature several guests from the African-American and Latino community discussing issues and solutions for how to build a stronger community. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-823-4007 or e-mail talk.roundtable@ljspublishing.com.
Guest speaker
OCT. 15—The La Roche College Literary Society will host their meeting with guest speaker Dr. Vernell Lillie at 8 p.m. at the college’s Zappala College Center, Ryan Room, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. Lillie is the co-founder of Kuntu Repertory Theatre and will discuss the life and work of playwright, poet, teacher and activisit Robert Lee Penny. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Sr. Rita Yeasted at 412-536-1216.
Women’s walk
OCT. 16—The Northside Coalition for Fair Housing will host the 3rd Annual Women’s Walk for a Peaceful Community from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Limbaugh Center, 861 Tripoli St., North Side. This is a 2-mile walk that will conclude at Manchester Playground, where local and national speakers will address the Peace Council discussions. Bev Smith will be the keynote speaker along with a concert of appreciation from recording artist Chrisette Michele and local artist Joy Ike. For more information, call 412-321-5527 or visit www.womenswalk.org.
Fall festival
OCT. 16—The Dignity and Respect Campaign will host their Inaugural Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Schenley Plaza, Oakland. The festival is a bridge between all ages, cultures and backgrounds expressed through food, music and fun. The festival will feature UMOJA, a local African arts company. For more information, call 412-864-3582 or e-mail dandrcampaign@gmail.com.
Healing journey
OCT. 16—The West Penn Allegheny Oncology Network will host their 7th Annual Healing Journey from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton North, 910 Sheraton Dr., Cranberry. This is a half-day of inspiration, information, support and celebration for cancer survivors. The keynote speaker will be Dave Balch, an author and husband who cared for his wife during four bouts with breast cancer. Registration is requested because seating is limited. For more information, call 412-770-1818 or e-mail healingjourney@wpaon.org.
Fitness expo
OCT. 16—The Ultimate Beauty Spa will host their Fitness Expo with Nathaniel Duck from 4-7 p.m. at 2015 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. This is part of a celebration of the spa’s 10th anniversary and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Duck is a personal trainer and athletic director for Hosanna House Inc. There will be exercise demonstrations that consist of stretching and rhythmic calisthenics. Everyone is welcome. The cost is $5 and the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 412-241-7100 or e-mail theultimatebeautyspa@verizon.net.
Hill of hope
OCT. 16—The YMCA Centre Avenue Y will host the 3rd Annual Centre Avenue Y Hill of Hope Gala from 6-10 p.m. at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. The event will recognize the Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Center. There will be hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. For more information, call 412-621-1762.
NOBLE banquet
OCT. 16—The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Pittsburgh Chapter will host the 10th Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. The theme is “Recognizing Those Who Give of Themselves to Mentor Others.” Tickets are $65 per person and will include live entertainment. For more information, call Det. Christine Williams at 412-670-8974 or visit www.noblepittsburgh.org.
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