MAY 16—Three Rivers Youth will host the 2014 Nellie Leadership Awards Gala from 6-9 p.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. The theme is “A Taste of New Orleans.” This is an opportunity to celebrate their work with youth and families, and to honor community champions. For more information, call 412-441-5020 or visit www.threeriversyouth.org.
Walk for Health
MAY 17—Highmark will host its 12th Annual Walk for a Healthy Community at Stage AE, 400 N. Shore Dr., North Shore. This is a fundraiser to benefit nonprofit organizations. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.walkforahealthycommunity.org.
Youth Sports Award
MAY 17—The Steel City Sports World will host its 2nd Annual Youth Education and Sports Awards Banquet from 12-3 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. The keynote speaker will be former Pittsburgh Pirate Al Oliver and Chris Moore will be the master of ceremonies. For more information, call Luther Dupree at 412-758-9038 or email luke@scsportsworld.com.
Gala Celebration
MAY 17—The Manchester Youth Development Center will host its 4th Gala Celebration at the Rivers Casino, Ballroom, 777 Casino Drive, North Shore. The theme is “Celebrating Our Past-Building Our Future.” The gala will include a presentation of the Robinson Awards to community leaders from the Manchester and greater Pittsburgh communities, who exemplify the mission to reach, teach and empower youth. For more information, call Carmen Pace at 412-322-0585 or email cpace@mydc.org.
Public Safety Meeting
MAY 19—State Representative Ed Gainey will host a Public Safety Meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Destiny International Ministries, 7061 Lemington Ave., Pittsburgh. Guest speakers will include Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, along with representatives from transportation, workforce development, Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 and others. Attendees are asked to come with topics of concern and questions. There will be a light dinner served. For more information, call 412-665-5502.
NEED Dinner
MAY 22—NEED will host its 51st Annual NEED Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Downtown. The theme is “Opportunity and Transformation through Education.” For more information, call 412-566-2760 or visit www.needld.org.
Leadership Awards Luncheon
MAY 29—The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh will host its 32nd Annual Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Westin Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. Honorees for the afternoon event include Lisa M. Kuzma, Lucille Prater-Holiday, M.J. Tocci, posthumous, Kimberlee Evert, Shakita Triggs and La’Tasha D. Mayes. The Allerton Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Mary Kay Poppenberg and the mistress of ceremonies will be Peggy Finnegan, of WPXI-TV. Reservations are requested by May 21. For more information, call 412-255-1261 or email ttw@ywcapgh.org.
Basketball Camp
MAY 30—Jay Latimer will host the Junior Day Camp from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Thelma Lovette YMCA, 2114 Centre Ave., Hill District. The camp is designed for boys ages 9-14 and will focus on the fundamentals of basketball, while providing a fun and positive environment. Registration is required. For more information, call Latimer at 412-706-3707.
Perry High School Reunion
ONGOING—The Perry High School Reunion Committee is seeking 1973 and 1974 graduates for a 40th Reunion at PNC Park on the North Shore on Nov. 1. This is an evening of dinner, dancing and sharing of memories, all while overlooking the Pirates’ home. For more information, call 202-681-4284, email PerryHS40@yahoo.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/PerryHighSchool73And74.
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