Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd — May
2011
News
and Updates
DEAR FRIENDS
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is an anchor of our community. If we hope to
have a community filled with children who are literate and engaged, we need a
strong library system. If we want a community in which folks can find jobs and
have access to important information, we need a strong library system. More…
DUMPBUSTERS TO THE RESCUE!
Dumping is an unfortunate and serious issue in
Upcoming
Events and Meetings
COUNCIL TO GO
Join Councilman Patrick
Dowd at Council to Go,
his mobile district office, to voice your concerns, ideas, and questions about
local government and services.
Polish Hill — Wednesday, May 11, 7-8pm
— Lili Coffee Shop,
Highland Park — Thursday, May 26, 7-8pm
— Enrico’s Tazza D’Oro,
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Saturday, May 7, 2011, 8am-4pm – ISA Penn-Del Chapter
Tree Climbing Competition,
Watch as International Society of
Arboriculture Certified Professionals take to the treetops to prune high up
branches and keep mature trees healthy in this exciting family-friendly
competition.
Saturday, May 7
& 8, 2011 – Lawrenceville
Blossom Tour
Travel down
Sunday, May 15 -- Dick’s Sporting Goods
Pittsburgh Marathon – Bloomfield & Highland Park
Council
District 7 is the place to be on Race Weekend. Activities in
And in
Monday, May 16,
6:30-8:30pm -- First pubic meeting
for the Polish
Hill Community Plan – West
Penn Community Recreation Center
Tuesday, May 17,
2011 – ELECTION DAY!
Saturday, May 21
–
The City of
Saturday, May 21,
8:30am-3pm -- S.A.F.E. Pittsburgh: Building Community Block Watches
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This community safety training and
resource fair is sponsored by the Office of Mayor
Luke Ravenstahl and the Office of Councilwoman Theresa
Kail-Smith (District 2 and Public Safety Committee Chair) and
hosted by the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) and the Community Technical Assistance Center
(CTAC). Space is limited; registration
required.
Saturday, May 21, 9am-12pm – Lawrenceville
Community Clean-up
Lawrenceville United conducts community clean-ups on the third
Saturday of each month from April through October. Breakfast and lunch are
provided. If you are interested in volunteering to clean-up your community, you
can contact Becky Thatcher at becky@lunited.org
Saturday, May 21, 9am-12pm – Morningside Community Clean-up
The Morningside Area Community
Council hosts four or more clean-ups per year with the next one happening this
month. Meet at the
If
you know of any free community-oriented events in your District 7 neighborhood that we should publicize through our monthly newsletter
and District 7 website, please email Jennifer.thoma@city.pittsburgh.pa.us by the
1st of each month.
Did
You Know?
According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds of common
chemicals referred to as “household hazardous waste.” These
household chemicals include cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, car
batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides, pool chemicals and other products
containing potentially hazardous ingredients. More…
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JENNIFER THOMA | Administrative and
Communications Director
Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd |
Pittsburgh City Council District 7
Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419
jennifer.thoma@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
District
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