Category: Events

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SEAD Summer Picnic is Pittsburgh’s Version of Iowa State Fair

but without the butter scuplture. If you are thinking of running for President – then a stop at the Iowa state fair is a must.  Romney is planning to stop by on Thursday, Ron Paul will be visiting the fair on Friday and CSPAN will be providing live coverage of the fair all weekend long.…

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Pittsburgh Meet and Greet with Eugene DePasquale – Jul. 27

Whose ready for 2012 election season? The campaigning has already begun. State representative Eugene DePasquale will be in Pittsburgh for a Meet & Greet (looks like a fundraiser with a suggested donation of $25/person) on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Details and host committee are below – it is a pretty interesting host committee too –…

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Community Meeting – July 7 at 6:30 p.m. re: Beechwood Blvd and Boulevard Dr. Site in Greenfield

Councilman Doug Shields will convene a community meeting on Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Senior Center (located at 745 Greenfield Ave.) regarding development at the church on Beechwood Blvd. and Boulevard Dr. in Greenfield.  This meeting is open to the public and will focus on possibilities for this…

Event: WATER’S WAYS: A Presentation & Discussion of Local Water Issues and Public Health (June 6)

WATER’S WAYS: A Presentation & Discussion of Local Water Issues and Public Health When: Monday, June 6, 7:00pm Where: Jewish Community Center, 5748 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh 15217 (Squirrel Hill near Murray Ave) Web Site: http://www.jccpgh.org/page/ajm In conjunction with the exhibition Too Shallow for Diving: the 21st Century is Treading Water, participating artists Ann Rosenthal and Steffi…

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Jim Ferlo Hosts (A Not So Green) Green Drinks

Well this is an interesting topic for Green Drinks – Marcellus Shale.  Kind of surprised to see Green Drinks so open to the idea of marcellus shale.   What happened to the old green drinks – where people got together and talks about green things – when did this become a political event for Jim…

Meet the Candidates and Drink Vodka on Saturday Night

Thanks to Chris Potter at the City Paper I learned about a bunch of interesting things today – ShadysideDems.com is the website for the Democratic committee of the Seventh Ward on Pittsburgh.  And what is extra great is that the website has useful information – including who the committee people are for each ward (this…

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Progressive Video Contest and Festival

This year the 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club has a new twist on their annual fundraiser. They are inviting anyone who is interested to submit a video to their progressive film contest.  First prize is $300 and there is no fee to enter.  The contest is open to anyone who would like to enter. Key…

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3/2/2011 – Political Salon Saving Lives: Responding to the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crises

Here is an interesting event that the World Affairs Council is putting together: Political Salon Saving Lives: Responding to the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crises John Prendergast, Human Rights Activist and Co-Founder of the Enough Project Anne C. Richard, Vice President for Government Relations and Advocacy, International Rescue Committee March 2, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bricolage Theater, 937 Liberty…

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Planned Parenthood Rally – WED @ Noon – “Save Women’s Lives: Save Federal Funding for Women’s Health Care”

“Save Women’s Lives: Save Federal Funding for Women’s Health Care” THIS Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12 Noon Meet at 933 Liberty Ave If you can, please wear pink and bring your signs in support of Planned Parenthood’s family planning and basic health care services. Link to Facebook event is here.

Every Artist Insured: Understanding Health Care Reform

http://www.pghfilmmakers.org/artserv/membernews.html Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts are hosting a workshop for artists by the Actors Fund focusing on health care and health insurance options for artists and entertainers

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How to Run For Public Office – A Workshop

Presented by the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh and Carlow University’s Political Science Department Saturday, February 5, 2011 Agenda 8:15 – Registration and Breakfast 9:00  - The Decision to Run Making that Personal Decision Political Party Representatitves Local Government Academy 9:45 – The Process of Election Discussion of Forms How and When to…

Democratic Gain Resume Workshop in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA Resume & Job Search Tips Workshop When: Saturday, November 6, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: Onorato for Governor Offices, 213 Smithfield Street, 2nd floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 Contact: Alexandra Acker Lyons (alexandra@democraticgain.org) Registration Information: Online registration is available until: 11/5/2010 Register for this event »http://www.democraticgain.org/events/event_login.asp?id=130339

Fundraiser for Joe Sestak @ the Heinz Family Farm

Image by Getty Images via @daylife With election day fast approaching – the Sestak campaign is in full swing. For $500 you can support Joe Sestak and have drinks with John Kerry and Teresa Heinz right here in Fox Chapel.   As of today there has only been 1 $500 contribution on the ActBlue page for…

EVENT – Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Public Forum

Image via Wikipedia Sustainable Pittsburgh in collaboration with Pittsburgh BRT Forum Collaborators Monday, September 20; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; Duquesne University – Power Center Ballroom, 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA To register send full contact information to: info@sustainablepittsburgh.org (SPACE IS LIMITED.) http://www.sustainablepittsburgh.org/3ELinks/08_26_10%203E%20Links.html#article2 No fee to attend.

2010 Election Dates

Yesterday marks the first day of petition circulation for the 2010 primary elections. Thought it might be helpful to post the inportant election dates for 2010. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF COMMISSIONS, ELECTIONS AND LEGISLATION 2010 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER First day to circulate and file nomination petitions ……………………… February…

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