Annual Summit
AUG. 15—Sisters Saving Ourselves Now will host its 3rd Annual Summit at the Community College of Allegheny County South Campus, 1750 Clairton Blvd., West Mifflin. The theme for the two-day event is “Enhance Health and Well-Being of the Black Family: Committed to Healing, Education and Empowering.” There will be a keynote speech by Pittsburgh Police Ass. Chief Maurita Bryant; presentations by Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, and Dr. Tony Mitchell; a special report on Black women in the U.S.; a book signing by Lueana Coward; and entertainment by gospel rapper Real LIMS. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-303-4888 or email sisterssavingourselvesnow@gmail.com.
Schenley High School
AUG. 15—The Schenley High School Class of 1974 Reunion Committee will host its 40th Reunion Weekend. The reunion will run through Aug. 17. For more information, call Oluwashigun Amen-ru at 412-242-4345.
Community Flea Market
AUG. 16—East-Tri Borough Neighborhood Association will host its annual Flea Market and Membership Drive from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Homewood Salvation Army, 8020 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. The event will take place rain or shine. For more information, call 412-247-4093 or email etbna412@gmail.com.
Bowling for Evan
AUG. 17—Kiana Slaughter will host Bowling for Evan from 12-4 p.m. at Fun Fest Entertainment Center, 2525 Freeport Rd., Harmarville. This fundraiser is to raise money for Evan who is an 8-month-old battling Pulmonary Vein Stenosis and is scheduled to have his third open-heart surgery. The event will benefit the Radiant Warrior Spirit Fund. For more information, visit www.radiantwarriorspirit.wordpress.com.
Operation HOME
AUG. 30—The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host its Operation HOME workshop from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, 610 Wood St., Downtown. This is an intensive homeownership program that equips potential interested homebuyers with a basic understanding of how to travel the path to mortgage qualification and maintaining homeownership. Participants will listen to speakers, meet with counselors and more. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-227-4161 or 412-221-4815.
Back-to-School Drive
ONGOING—The Community Empowerment Association will host a Back-to-School Supply Drive at the CEA Arts, Cultural and Training Institute, 7120 Kelly St., Homewood. They will be collecting school supplies for underprivileged students in the community. The supplies will be distributed Aug. 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Gazebo in Homewood, at North and Frankstown Avenues. For more information, call 412-371-3689 ext. 30 or email info@ceapittsburgh.org.
DHS SummerFood Program
ONGOING—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services will host its annual SummerFood Program at various locations throughout the count. The program provides a free nutritious breakfast and lunch, along with recreational activities, to children up to age 18 as well as eligible individuals with disabilities on weekdays. For more information, call 1-800-851-3838 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/food.aspx#summerfood.
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