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  • Community Garden Plots Available

    The community garden is accepting applications for reserving your plot. Thank you Sarah Alessio Shea for all your hardwork!! You can reserve your spot on the Bandi Shaum community garden at http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicworks/gardenplots/

  • Reminder: 10/11/11 SSSNA General Meeting – 7:00 PM

    General Meeting: 148 Monastery Avenue—St Paul’s Retreat Center
    Agenda Includes:
    • Board Elections*
    • Façade Program Information
    • Update from Councilman Kraus
    • Community Garden Information
    *Anyone interested in a board position, email Paul Lorincy at paul.lorincy@southsideslopes.org

  • 10/8 StepTrek 2011 – Volunteers Needed

    It’s that time of year again! The 11th annual Pittsburgh StepTrek will be held on Sat., October 8 from 11am-4pm!
    Each year, StepTrek is made possible by the help of nearly 100 volunteers. We ask that you commit a portion of the day and in return get a free 2011 StepTrek t-shirt and enjoy the rest of the event at no charge.
    * We need people to assist with a variety of tasks on two shifts: 9am-1pm and 1-5pm. (Your actual assignment times may vary.)
    * If you are interested, please contact lisa@mahavenevents.com with your name, phone number and preferred shift by September 30, 2011. You will be sent notification once we confirm your volunteer commitment.

  • Next General Meeting

    Our next general meeting will be held on Tuesday October 11 PM at St Paul’s. We hope to see you there!

  • 10/8 StepTrek 2011 – It’s Not Just Another Walk in the Park

    Preparations are well under way for StepTrek 2011 to be held on Saturday October 8th throughout our Community.
    Consider volunteering or hosting an informal water stop in the slopes. Volunteers are needed for the day of the event – contact Brian Oswald at brian.oswald@southsideslopes.org for more information.
    More information about StepTrek is available at http://www.southsideslopes.org/steptrek

  • 9/9 Day of Caring

    As part of a Day of Caring event, 50 employees from Highmark will be in the South Side Slopes on Friday 9/9 to help clean garbage out of the green way along Brosville Street. Slopes Volunteers are needed to help in the effort and show appreciation for those who don’t even live here but help to make the slopes a better place. If you can help, meet at 9:00 AM at the corner of Monastery and Brosville Streets. Contact Paul Lorincy with any questions – paul.lorincy@southsideslopes.org

  • StepTrek Cleanup 8/13

    The StepTrek Committee is beginning to lead clean ups on the routes for StepTrek 2011 and needs your help. Meet at 10:00 Saturday, 8/13 at Mission and Sterling Streets. Any time you can give would be most appreciated by the committee. Email Brian Oswald brian.oswald@southsideslopes.org with any questions. Reminder – StepTrek 2011 will be held on Saturday, October 8th.

  • South Side Sabers Fun Day

    The South Side Sabers will be having the 1st Annual South Side Sabers Fun Day, this Saturday, the 30th from 12:00 – 6:00 at Quarry Field. Please let friends, family, neighbors who have children know.

  • SSSNA Picnic July 12 in South Side Park

    Come join your neighbors and celebrate summer at the SSSNA Picnic on Tuesday, July 12 at 6PM. Enter the park off of 18th Street by Quarry Field. Hot dogs, Hamburgers, and drinks will be provided… please bring a salad or desert to share. Feel free to bring a lawn chair, your ball glove, a Frisbee or any other game to play.

    Email info@southsideslopes.org with any questions.

  • StepTrek 2011 – It’s not Just Another Walk in the Park

    Step-Trek-2011

    Mark your calendars. Step Trek 2011 will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011. More details to follow.

    The SSNA is currently seeking sponsors at all levels. Email Step Trek Chair Brian Oswald for information on a Step Trek sponsorship!