Community Calendar

Operation HOME
     SEPT. 20—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.
Power of Laughter
    SEPT. 20—The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association will host its 3rd Annual Power of Laughter Health Workshop & Comedy Luncheon from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. The afternoon will feature comedian Kim Coles and hip-hop violinist Humble G, and includes free health screenings, health workshops, exhibitors, a heart healthy lunch and more. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.heart.org.
Black and Gold Cabaret
    SEPT. 20—Get On Board: Stop the Violence with Wisdom will host the Pittsburgh City Lights Extravaganza: A Black and Gold Cabaret from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. The evening will include entertainment, a DJ, a fashion show, raffles and more. This is a dress to impress event. For more information, call 724-217-3866.
Signature Event
    SEPT. 25—Small Seeds Development Inc. will host its 5th Annual Signature Event from 5-9 p.m. at the LeMont Restaurant, 1114 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington. The theme is “Celebrating 15 Years: Families In Motion.” The evening will honor trailblazers and leaders who have impacted the lives of children, families and communities. They include Carmen Anderson, the Hon. Kim Berkeley Clark, Chaz Kellem, Howard Slaughter Jr. and Rev. Michael Wurschmidt. Brenda Waters, of KDKA-TV News, and Sonya Toler, of the Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety, will be the Mistresses of Ceremonies. For more information, call Roxanne Epperson at 412-665-2815 or email repperson@ssdipgh.com.
Women’s Walk for Peace
    SEPT. 27—The Northside Coalition for Fair Housing will host the 2014 Women’s Walk for Peace at 10 a.m. from Bethany House in Northview Heights to West Park. There will be a walk followed by a Peace Festival from 12-3 p.m., featuring a concert by Kindred the Family Soul. This is a daylong tribute to the spirit, strength and resilience of women. For more information, call 412-321-5527 or visit www.womenswalk.org.
Senior Prom
    SEPT. 28—Allen Place Community Services Inc. will host its 2014 Senior Prom from 5-10 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton, 500 Mansfield Ave., Greentree. The theme is “Building Community Partnership for Health Equity: A Plan to Know Your Numbers.” The evening will include dinner, dancing, a classic car show, a red carpet, health education and more. After-Five attire is requested. For more information, call 412-231-1531.
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