Community Calendar 5-6-15

Hats Off to Mom Luncheon
MAY 9—Sisters Place will host its 8th Annual Hats Off to Mom Mother’s Day Luncheon from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Georgetown Centre, 526 E. Bruceton Rd., Pleasant Hills. This is a friend raiser as well as fundraiser that will honor local women for their various contributions. Honorees are Janice Cmar, Pamela Kelley, Shelia Walker, Dorothy Weldon and a Sisters Place resident. The award program will include a basket raffle, prizes and jewelry. For more information, visit www.sistersplace.org.
Candidates Forum
MAY 9—The Western Pennsylvania Black Political Assembly, the African American Leadership Association, the Black Political Empowerment Project and other organizations will host a Candidates Forum from 12-4 p.m. at Pittsburgh Obama, 515 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. Candidates from the county and city controllers, Pittsburgh City Council Districts 7 and 9, Pittsburgh School Board District 8 and Magisterial Judge races. This forum is an opportunity to keep informed about local issues that are important. For more information, call the AALA at 412-540-5063 or email info@aalapgh.org.
Career Fair
MAY 15—Pittsburgh Community Service Inc.’s Workforce Development Department will host its 3rd annual Career Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Letter Carriers Building, 841 California Ave., North Side. Interested individuals can explore employment and training opportunities. They are reminded to bring copies of their resume and to dress accordingly. For more information, call 412-904-4717.
Youth Gala
MAY 15—Three Rivers Youth will host its 135th Anniversary Celebration Fundraising Gala at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 6th St., Downtown. The evening will include a salute to the “Faces” of founders, patrons, leaders and beneficiaries of the organization and the winners of the Nellie Leadership Award. For more information, call Heather Tate at 412-441-5020 ext. 220 or email Heather.Tate@ThreeRiversYouth.org.
Dance
MAY 15—Classic Events! will host a Father-Daughter Mother & Son Dance at 7 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. This dance is for children ages 6-12. Vendor space is available. For more information, call 412-723-2414 or email yourclassicevent@gmail.com.
Women Leadership Awards
MAY 21—The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh will host its 33rd Annual Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Westin Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. This year’s honorees are Doris Brevard, Ruth Grant, Carmen Anderson, Janet McCall, Rosa Davis, Erin Dalton and Ayisha Morgan-Lee, MAM. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-255-1261.
Human Rights Dinner
MAY 21—The NAACP Pittsburgh Branch will host its 61st Annual Human Rights Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. The theme will be “100 Years: Yet the Struggle Continues.” This year’s keynote speaker will be April Ryan, White House Correspondent for American Urban Radio Network and author of the “White House in Black & White.” Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-471-1024.
Journalism Workshop Applications
ONGOING—The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation is accepting applications for its 32nd annual Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop to be held Aug. 1-8 at Point Park University, Downtown. Students who will be a high school junior or senior for the 2015-16 school year or those graduating high school in 2015 and are interested in pursuing a career in journalism are encouraged to attend this residential program led by media professionals. Students will produce print, online, photo, radio and television journalism projects. Applications must be submitted by June 1. For more information, call Christopher Moore at 412-596-9735 or email cmoore@wqed.org.
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