Community Calendar

Market Square Farmers Market
CONTINUING—The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership presents the 12th Annual Market Square Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 27. The opening day event includes flower bulb and tree giveaways sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. This season will also see the addition of 10 new full and part-time vendors including Two Acres Farms, A519 Chocolate and Pittsburgh Fudge Co. Again this year, Just Harvest’s  Fresh Access program will allow credit/debit and food stamp EBT cards to be used to purchase fresh produce, meat, dairy and baked goods.
Black Nationalist/Pan Africanist Speaker
JUNE 4—The Seshemet Community Council will host a presentation by the Irritated Genie of Soufeese, 5 p.m. at the YMCA, 7140 Bennett St. in Homewood. The often controversial speaker will address the taboo subject of pedophilia in the Black community in an effort to prevent child molestation and heal those already victimized. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Visit www.seshamet.com for more details.