Beauty and Wellness Clinic
FEB. 7—A Hair Boutique will host a Beauty and Wellness Clinic from 7-9 p.m. at A Hair Boutique, 5510 Centre Ave., Shadyside. The event is designed to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease. The event will include an interactive wig and make-up session, along with presentations on how to “Go from Drab to Fab in 5 minutes” and tips on preventing heart disease. A portion of the proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required by Feb. 3 and space is limited. For more information, call 412-688-9447 or visit www.ahairboutiqueshadyside.com.
A Walk For Education
FEB. 8—The University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University’s National Society of Black Engineer Chapters will host the “A Walk For Education” Science Technology Engineering and Math Fair at 9:30 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, 3700 O’Hara St., Oakland. The day will give high school students an introduction to educational opportunities and careers in the STEM field. They will meet with current students, professionals and more. There will be a keynote speech by Sossena Wood, national chairperson, National Society of Black Engineers, as well as a parent workshop. Registration is requested. For more information, call ShawnDella Clark at 979-324-6911 or visit www.pittnsbe.org.
Father/ Daughter Dinner Dance
FEB. 8—The Allegheny Family Network will host its 3rd annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance from 5-9 p.m. at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 478 E. Waterfront Dr., Homestead. The theme is “Making Memories, a Dance With My Father.”
There will be a live DJ, a catered dinner, door prizes, photos and keepsakes. Space is limited and reservations are requested. For more information, call Chris Rather at 412-246-2030 ext. 152.
BHM Celebration
FEB. 15—Grandmothers of Pearls will host its Black History Month Celebration from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Homewood branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 7101 Hamilton Ave., Homewood. Attendees must be a grandmother or greater and wear a real or costume pearl necklace. African garb is optional and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 412-241-0166 or visit www.grandmothersofpearls.org.
2014 Valentine’s Extravaganza
FEB. 15—The Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western Pa. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will host its 2014 Valentine’s Extravaganza “Party with a Cause” at 7 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St., Downtown. The evening will include dinner, dancing, a program and a special tribute to the late Rex Crawley, PhD. There will be a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-580-5506 or visit www.pittsburghkappa.com.
Little Miss Allegheny County Open House
FEB. 22—Classic Events and the Michele Goodman Studio will host a Little Miss Allegheny County Open House from 10-11:45 a.m. at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 130 Whitfield St., East Liberty. They are looking for girls, ages 7-11, to compete for the first Little Miss Allegheny County title. Guest will have training in poise, speech, runway and etiquette. For more information, call Michele at 724-656-0321.
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