Celebrate Arbor Day in Mellon Park! TO: News Media FROM: Margy Whitmer (412) 527.4877 margyw@friendsofmellonpark.org DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2023 (rain or shine) TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Mellon Park (south side) 1047 Shady Avenue 15232 SUBJECT: Friends of Mellon Park 4th Annual Arbor Day Celebration WHO: Friends of Mellon Park, in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree PIttsburgh and WQED, media sponsor Arbor Day in Mellon Park is a family-friendly event sponsored by Friends of Mellon Park, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree Pittsburgh, and WQED, the media sponsor. The goal is to create an opportunity for people to get to know Friends of Mellon Park, celebrate the environment, educate kids about the importance of caring for trees, animals, and greenspaces, and to bring people and community groups from the surrounding neighborhoods together to have fun in the park! Bring a blanket and have a picnic! A few highlights of the event include: Guided Tree walks and table activities from Tree Pittsburgh;Lots of Science and art activities for kids;Planting of a new tree in the park, honoring well known and loved longtime advocate for Mellon Park, Joy Sato;Music by the Obama Academy Eagles "P.E.P" Drumline and Dance Team, and Miguel Sague III and the Trio Corazon performing music from Latin America and ff=offering Conga and Salsa lessons;Yard games from Playful PIttsburgh;And Food from the LaPalapa food truck and sweet treats from Sandy's Boo Delights at Dana's Bakery.

Film Pittsburgh's JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will screen May 2-12 at three theaters around Pittsburgh. This is the 31st year for this highly anticipated event, which brings engaging independent Jewish-themed films to Pittsburgh. This year, JFilm will present 16 films, six of which will be available to screen virtually. "Independent films are so impactful in people's lives." said Kathryn Spitz Cohan, Film Pittsburgh's executive director. "Sometimes they feed your mind by showing you some incredible little-known history like in 999: The Forgotten Girls and other times they feed your heart by transporting you to another time like the visit to the great resorts of The Catskills. But one thing is for sure: independent films always add a richness to the human experience." JFilm will screen at the Carnegie Music Hall, the Oaks Theater, and CMU's McConomy Auditorium. The festival will include Q&As with visiting filmmakers, a Mother's Day screening with sweet bakery treats, scholar-led Film Schmooze discussions, and more. One highlight will be opening night's Pittsburgh premiere of Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless at the newly restored Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. The film, sponsored by The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Cultural Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, tells the inspiring story of Bayless, a Leonard Bernstein protégé and successful concert pianist and composer who suffered a debilitating stroke, and his heroic efforts to continue playing with his left hand alone. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Bayless and director Stewart Schulman. John Bayless will also play several songs before a dessert reception in the Music Hall's Foyer. In other films to watch for, Spitz Cohan says, "We're excited for our audience to look back at some beloved pop culture icons in Remembering Gene Wilder and Shari & Lamb Chop. These lovely documentaries will have you revisiting happy memories with film and TV legends who were a big part of so many people's lives." For more information about JFilm and to purchase tickets, visit FilmPittsburgh.org.

We've all herd someone tell us not to liter. We've all been encouraged to clean up after ourselves, recycle, and be kind to the planet. All reasons why the Great American Cleanup exists. The Chatham Lacrosse Team recently took a venture to the streets of Wilkinsburg in efforts of cleaning up the block. The team ever so kindly took time out of their busy schedules to make Wilkinsburg a cleaner place. This cleanup was led by Wilkinsburg School District Superintendent, Dr. Joe Maluchnik and other community leaders. Speacial thanks to the Chatham Lacrosse team! While these efforts were admirable, it's our duty to continue the Great American cleanup in our neighborhood. Let's continue to keep Wilkinsburg clean.

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Live! Casino Pittsburgh will host its inaugural Live! in the Community Lecture Series at 7 p.m. May 10, featuring Pittsburgh Steelers legend and Vietnam War veteran Rocky Bleier. May is National Military Appreciation Month, and Live! Casino Pittsburgh is dedicated to people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Live! Casino is celebrating the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our nation as we honor them during May. Through this lecture series, Live! Casino aims to highlight inspiring stories and foster a deeper understanding and connection within our community, beginning with the legendary Rocky Bleier. Bleier will speak about his journey from the battlefields of Vietnam, where he was severely wounded, to the pinnacle of NFL success as a four-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and mental toughness. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via AXS.com. Over the same weekend, the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition's Make it Matter Conference will be held at The Venue Live! May 8-10. The conference examines how employers can gain an economic advantage through diversity and sustainability. The link to the conference is here: https://makeitmatter.info/

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Join us for Remake Learning Days, a celebration of innovative learning! At this festival, you can make, code, play and tinker at many learning spaces like schools, libraries, museums, outdoor play spaces, and more. Between May 2-22, 2024, there will be many free events across southwestern PA, including 5 events in Woodland Hills. Learn more about these great events in your own backyard: UAP Festival of Words: Poetry and Podcasts Inspired (in part) by Langston Hughes and the Ghazal Poetic Form Apr 22, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)Children discover the world around them through poetry and prose. No Sew DIY: Grocery / Reusable bag May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)Participants will learn how to upcycle an old t-shirt into a reusable bag A Celebration of STEAM with Wilkinsburg Schools! May 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Stop by for the opportunity to meet the dedicated teachers in the Wilkinsburg School District and experience a sampling of the hands-on STEAM activities that our students are doing in the classroom. This is a family event where you are sure to find something for everyone! The Minds of Black Design May 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)BootUp will explore empower the next generation of designers with through a BootUp workshop for Black Youth to learn the fundamentals hands on Pogopalooza 2024: Big Air, Tech, Kids Bounce Off Comp Jun 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)Pogopalooza is the Biggest Pogo Stick Event on the Planet. Combining thrilling competition with free family-friendly fun, this event is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you in awe. Learn how to pogo and show your skills in the "15 and Under Bounce Off" competition. To learn more about Remake Learning Days and the 350 fun and FREE events across southwestern PA, visit us at https://remakelearningdays.org/southwesternpa/. Families with kids of all ages can easily find hands-on learning activities. Build robots, create art, try new technology, enjoy outdoor learning and more. You can filter events by recommended age, learning themes (arts, maker, science, tech, outdoor learning and youth voice), date and cost. (The majority of events are free!) Students can also earn a Career Ready PA badge from the PA Department of Education at select events. Let's explore, wonder and learn together.

Western Pennsylvania's Sprankle family made the trip to Atlanta in May to tape an episode of "Family Feud" that's expected to air at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, on WPKD-TV, Channel 19. They're inviting the community to join the celebration under a tent at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Carnival

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Join us for Remake Learning Days, a celebration of innovative learning! At this festival, you can make, code, play and tinker at many learning spaces like schools, libraries, museums, outdoor play spaces, and more. Between May 2-22, 2024, there will be many free events across southwestern PA, including 22 events in Penn Hills. Learn more about these great events in your own backyard: River Habitat Discovery Day May 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)Discover one of our region's most exciting habitats (and even meet some of its inhabitants!) with Steel City Rowing and Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh in Verona, PA. Dig Into Gardening May 11, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)Hands on STEM program with fun stations dealing with planting, growing, and composting. Make-n-Take: Take Apart May 14, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)Join us as we explore what makes various electronic objects work by taking them apart. This event is part of Remake Learning Days. A Celebration of STEAM with Wilkinsburg Schools! May 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Stop by for the opportunity to meet the dedicated teachers in the Wilkinsburg School District and experience a sampling of the hands-on STEAM activities that our students are doing in the classroom. This is a family event where you are sure to find something for everyone! Special Someone Maker Morning May 20, 2024 @ 7:15 am - 8:15 am (EST)Fox Chapel Area students bring a special someone in to join them and their classmates (and classmates' special someones) to engage in maker activities and enjoy breakfast together. Special Someone Maker Morning May 23, 2024 @ 7:15 am - 8:15 am (EST)Fox Chapel Area students bring a special someone in to join them and their classmates (and classmates' special someones) to engage in maker activities and enjoy breakfast together. UAP Festival of Words: Poetry and Podcasts Inspired (in part) by Langston Hughes and the Ghazal Poetic Form Apr 22, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)Children discover the world around them through poetry and prose. Squonk in the Neighborhood 2024 Apr 27, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (EST)"Squonk in the Neighborhood Libraries" leaders T-Funk and Lindsey will explore thescience of sound and the rhythms and joy of music via the "Sonic Science" workshop. Grow With Me Mother's Day Event May 3, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)Celebrating one of the most important people to us all – our Moms! In this workshop, kids 3 and up can make something special for mom by painting a pot just for her and planting a bloom that shows their love for her is always growing. The event is FREE and includes all supplies. No Sew DIY: Grocery / Reusable bag May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)Participants will learn how to upcycle an old t-shirt into a reusable bag Kids Club – Duke Kahanamoku May 7, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and test its buoyancy in water Teen Time – Jasmine Cho Artivism May 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Teens will create a portrait based on Jasmine Cho's style Remake Learning at The Frick Pittsbrgh May 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)Join us for a day filled with collaborative art making, historical exploration, and opportunities to investigate the natural world during Remake Learning Day at The Frick! Handmade History! May 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)Join Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media Papermaker/Teaching Artist Katy DeMent to create your own unique archival collage without glue! World Migratory Bird Day at Frick Environmental Center May 11, 2024 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)World Migratory Bird Day is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats--come to the Environmental Center for a morning of bird-related hikes and activities. VEX GO Ocean Science Exploration Competition May 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (EST)Third, fourth, and fifth grade finalists from all three elementary schools in Woodland Hills School District will compete head to head to crown a grade level VEX GO Champion! The Minds of Black Design May 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)BootUp will explore empower the next generation of designers with through a BootUp workshop for Black Youth to learn the fundamentals hands on Acting & Improv Games May 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Join members of the Alumni Theater Company for a fun filled evening of acting and improv games Recycled Sculptures May 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)Using recycled materials to create art projects Homewood Children's Village Presents: Re-imagining Art May 21, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Come join the Homewood Children's Village and the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse for a fun, funky, scrappy, reuse art workshop! Teen Time – Musical Telephone May 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)This Teen Time program will help teens experiment with collaborative composition and demystify the process of creating their own music Pogopalooza 2024: Big Air, Tech, Kids Bounce Off Comp Jun 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm (EST)Pogopalooza is the Biggest Pogo Stick Event on the Planet. Combining thrilling competition with free family-friendly fun, this event is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you in awe. Learn how to pogo and show your skills in the "15 and Under Bounce Off" competition. To learn more about Remake Learning Days and the 350 fun and FREE events across southwestern PA, visit us at https://remakelearningdays.org/southwesternpa/. Families with kids of all ages can easily find hands-on learning activities. Build robots, create art, try new technology, enjoy outdoor learning and more. You can filter events by recommended age, learning themes (arts, maker, science, tech, outdoor learning and youth voice), date and cost. (The majority of events are free!) Students can also earn a Career Ready PA badge from the PA Department of Education at select events. Let's explore, wonder and learn together.

Join us for Remake Learning Days, a celebration of innovative learning! At this festival, you can make, code, play and tinker at many learning spaces like schools, libraries, museums, outdoor play spaces, and more. Between May 2-22, 2024, there will be many free events across southwestern PA, including 41 events in Fox Chapel. Learn more about these great events in your own backyard: Teen Time – Procreate Animation May 2, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Learn how to make short animations Pittsburgh Glass Center Glass Open House and Gallery Opening May 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm (EST)Explore the newly expanded Pittsburgh Glass center in this free and exciting day long open-house of glass art. Take a tour, participate in an exciting live hot glass demonstration with local artists, find inspiration in our new exhibition and make your own self-portrait! Celebrate Children May 3, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (EST)We will celebrate children learning and growing in the community with a painting exploration No Sew DIY: Grocery / Reusable bag May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)Participants will learn how to upcycle an old t-shirt into a reusable bag Pittsburgh Public Schools Robotics Celebration of Learning May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EST)We will celebrate robotics education in our schools with robotics design challenges for attendees to engage with at all ages, showcase student projects from across the district, and have opportunities to engage with robotics industry professionals. River Habitat Discovery Day May 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)Discover one of our region's most exciting habitats (and even meet some of its inhabitants!) with Steel City Rowing and Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh in Verona, PA. May the 4th Be With You & Me!: Space Exploration Day at the PTLL May 4, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)The PTLL welcomes you to join us to celebrate May the Fourth Be With You & Me: Space Day! Brick-By-Brick Open House May 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)Have you heard about Brick Clubs and Operation Baseplate? Come and see a Brick-by-Brick club in operation at Mellon Middle School. Our goal is to develop 21st-century skills while learning how to communicate effectively. See Social Emotional leaning in progress. Kids Club – Duke Kahanamoku May 7, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and test its buoyancy in water Teen Time – Embroidering Photos May 8, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)Learn about the delicate and lesser-known art form of photo embroidery Teen Time – Jasmine Cho Artivism May 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Teens will create a portrait based on Jasmine Cho's style Mad Science Open House May 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Come to the *BRAND NEW* Mad Science Lab and see what we're all about! Learn all about how metals oxidize through our hands-on mini-workshop. We'll have giveaways, refreshments, and every kid will create a cup of slime to take home! Fast & Furious: Full STEAM Ahead May 9, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Participant will assemble rubber-band cars and design their own logos from the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania's maker space equipment. Remake Learning at The Frick Pittsbrgh May 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)Join us for a day filled with collaborative art making, historical exploration, and opportunities to investigate the natural world during Remake Learning Day at The Frick! Mother of All Pottery Sales – Clay Olympics May 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)Join us in our lower level studio for a creative and fun contest! We'll coil, sculpt, and squish clay in multiple Clay Olympics events. Participate or cheer others on - everyone is a winner. You might even take home a medal. World Migratory Bird Day at Frick Environmental Center May 11, 2024 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)World Migratory Bird Day is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats--come to the Environmental Center for a morning of bird-related hikes and activities. Rocking Robots May 13, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)Shaler Area School District students and parents will work as a team to create and program LEGO Robots! Kids Club – Duke Kahanamoku May 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and test its buoyancy in water Kids Club – Thaumatropes May 14, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)Learn about optics and the origins of animation Kids Club – Concepts of Home Plastic Bag Monoprints May 15, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)Kids will learn more about artist Zarina and design a monoprint painting using plastic bags to express their idea of "home". Annual STEAM Night @ Woolslair Elementary May 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Woolslair staff and PTO are hosting a fun night for the whole family, with crafts, science, environmental learning, art, and more! Teen Time – Balloon Powered Cars May 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Teens will put their creativity and engineering skills to the test as they learn to design, create, and race their own balloon powered cars A Celebration of STEAM with Wilkinsburg Schools! May 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Stop by for the opportunity to meet the dedicated teachers in the Wilkinsburg School District and experience a sampling of the hands-on STEAM activities that our students are doing in the classroom. This is a family event where you are sure to find something for everyone! Cojiform May 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)Cojiform is an interactive sculpture and photography experience that invites all people to experience the mindfulness, meaning, and joy to be found in creative process. Acting & Improv Games May 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Join members of the Alumni Theater Company for a fun filled evening of acting and improv games International Creatives Learning Party May 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (EST)🌐 Celebrate Diversity in STEAM at our International Creatives Day! 🎨🚀 Sapling Saturdays: From Seed to Tree May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)Spring is seed-starting time! Learn about the journey from seed, to seedling, to sapling, to tree, at this drop-in event at Tree Pittsburgh's riverside campus. Buzzword @ EQT Children's Theatre Festival May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST) Draw, Carve, PRINT! May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)Learn the ins and outs of carving your own rubber stamps! From doodles to repeating patterns, see how much printing (and you!) can do! Recycled Sculptures May 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)Using recycled materials to create art projects Find Your Flow May 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (EST)This one-and-a-half-hour experience is about finding your flow of movement and ease of mind with the aid of props and flow art techniques. Experiment with Printmaking May 18, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (EST)Play with various stamps and found materials to create a print that shows your unique point of view! Special Someone Maker Morning May 20, 2024 @ 7:15 am - 8:15 am (EST)Fox Chapel School District students bring a special someone in to join them and their classmates (and classmates' special someones) to engage in maker activities and enjoy breakfast together. Teen Time – Jasmine Cho Artivism May 21, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (EST)Teens will create a portrait based on Jasmine Cho's style Homewood Children's Village Presents: Re-imagining Art May 21, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Come join the Homewood Children's Village and the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse for a fun, funky, scrappy, reuse art workshop! Teen Time – Procreate Animation May 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)Through this Teen Time program teens will learn how to make short animations using Apple Pencils and the Procreate application on iPads. Teen Time – Musical Telephone May 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)This Teen Time program will help teens experiment with collaborative composition and demystify the process of creating their own music Shaler Area School District 143 Day of Kindness Event May 22, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (EST)Please join us as we bring together our K-6 students and families to celebrate the legacy of Fred Rogers and affirm that Shaler Area values kindness, acceptance, and gratitude toward our neighbors as an important part of our community. Special Someone Maker Morning May 23, 2024 @ 7:15 am - 8:15 am (EST)Fox Chapel Area School District students bring a special someone in to join them and their classmates (and classmates' special someones) to engage in maker activities and enjoy breakfast together. Wheel Mobile @ Three Rivers Arts Festival Jun 1, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)Come out and see the Wheel Mobile downtown during the Three Rivers Arts Festival! Our teaching artists will be in the Creativity Zone at 8th and Penn, giving wheel-throwing demonstrations and giving folks their own try at this mesmerizing art form. Dig Into Gardening May 11, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)Hands on STEM program with fun stations dealing with planting, growing, and composting. To learn more about Remake Learning Days and the 350 fun and FREE events across southwestern PA, visit us at https://remakelearningdays.org/southwesternpa/. Families with kids of all ages can easily find hands-on learning activities. Build robots, create art, try new technology, enjoy outdoor learning and more. You can filter events by recommended age, learning themes (arts, maker, science, tech, outdoor learning and youth voice), date and cost. (The majority of events are free!) Students can also earn a Career Ready PA badge from the PA Department of Education at select events. Let's explore, wonder and learn together.

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The Strong Neighborhoods Resource Fair At the Wilkinsburg Train Station on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The resource fair will take place during 11:00AM - 2:00PM. Connect directly with organizations and businesses dedicated to supporting your needs. From home improvement to financial services and educational opportunities, they've got you covered. Providing community access to Resource Fairs is at the heart of Wilkinsburg. The fair is excited to offer opportunities for those who attend to connect with services and resources that matter. Programs such as this contribute to the health, wellness and well-being of the public and our strong neighborhoods.