Community Cancer Screening
AUG. 21—The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute will host a Community Cancer Screening from 12-4 p.m. at Allegheny General Hospital Cancer Institute, 320 N. East Ave., North Side. This is an effort to help residents reduce their cancer risk through early detection and learn more about the disease from medical professionals. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information, call 412-DOCTORS, option 2 or visit www.ahn.org/cancer-screening-preregistration.
Back to School Giveaway
AUG. 22—State Representative Ed Gainey will host a Back to School Giveaway from 12-3 p.m. at Destiny International Ministry, 7061 Lemington Ave., Lincoln-Lemington. This is an event to help Pittsburgh students start the 2015 school year off right. Students in grades K-5 will receive a backpack and school supplies. Students must be present to receive a backpack. For more information, call 412-655-5502 or visit www.pahouse.com/Gainey.
Meet N’ Greet
AUG. 26—The Homewood Community Development Collaborative will host a Meet n’ Greet from 6-8 p.m. at the Community Empowerment Association, 7120 Kelly St., Homewood. This is a meeting to learn about the collaborative, information tables and an opportunity to participate in a committee of HCDC. For more information, call 412-371-3689 ext. 17.
FACE Benefit Banquet
AUG. 27—Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center Inc. will host its 5th Annual Friend of Children Benefit Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave., Squirrel Hill. The non-profit social service agency, which serves hundreds of individuals and families, will honor Pittsburgh Promise Executive Director Saleem Ghubril. All proceeds will benefit Macedonia FACE community programming. Reservations are required. For more information, call Linda Parks or Tinisha Hunt at 412-281-2573 or visit www.macedoniaface.org.
Appreciation Luncheon
SEPT. 5—Purpose of Life will host its 2nd Annual Appreciation Luncheon from 12-5 p.m. at the Monroeville DoubleTree Convention Center Hotel, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. This event is to recognize special individuals who serve the needs of disabled and senior citizens. For more information, call Darlene Thorton at 412-583-5803.
Senior Fitness
ONGOING—The Vintage will host its Zumba Gold Fitness Program at 1 p.m. at the Vintage, 401 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. Every Tuesday this fitness program takes exciting Latin and International dance rhythms created in the original Zumba fitness program and brings them to the active older adult and beginner participants that may need modifications for success. This is a safe and effective total body workout. For more information, call Tom Sturgill at 412-361-5003 ext. 104.
Summer Enrichment Academy
ONGOING—5A Elite Youth Empowerment will host a Summer Enrichment Academy from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Community Center, 7300 Ridgeview Ave., Penn Hills. Every Friday through Aug. 28, youth ages 10-18 will participate in sports training, dance, peace building, personal awareness workshops and dinner. This is free and registration is required. For more information, call 412-867-5889.
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