Through rain and snow, students from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Point Park University participated in several spring service projects throughout Oakland.
OPDC joins Pittonkatonk in Schenley Park on May 5
Pittonkatonk returns to Schenley Park on May 5. Enjoy live Balkan, Banda, and New Orleans style brass bands, and bring a dish for the giant community potluck. New this year—a community resource tent, sponsored by New Sun Rising. OPDC is honored to join other social and environmental justice organizations in the tent to offer our programs and services to all Pittonkatonkers—please stop by and say hello!
Pittonkatonk is free for people of all ages to attend. Visit their Indiegogo page and donate to make this great event possible.
Party in the Parklet on April 28: Music, food, rummage sale and more
Celebrate spring with your Oakland neighbors at Zulema Parklet on April 28th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Hear live music; purchase food from participating Oakland restaurants including Merante’s, Las Palmas, and Frenchi’s; enjoy fun family-friendly activities; and check out a rummage sale hosted by local community groups. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and gently used items to sell or trade.
Hosted by the Coalition of Oakland Residents (COR).
Moving out? Cleaning up? Dispose of your hard-to-recycle items on April 28!
In partnership with the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), we are offering Oakland residents a convenient way to dispose of hard-to-recycle items. The City of Pittsburgh does not take electronics on trash day. Avoid citations and help the planet by recycling with us on April 28th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Forbes Tower surface lot (located at the corner of Atwood and Sennott Streets, behind Forbes Tower).
Get a free introduction to yoga and meditation at the Oakland Career Center
Yoga U PGH is offering a free opportunity to learn about yoga and meditation in a relaxed and friendly environment. Join us for yoga led by Laurel Chiappetta on April 19th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at the Oakland Career Center (294 Semple Street).