South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

"Neighbors working together to make the Slopes a more livable, beautiful, and safe community"

Category: events

  • South Side Park Walking Club

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    Want an excuse to get some exercise, meet people, and explore South Side Park? Walk with us! The South Side Park Walking Club has twice monthly guided walks in the park.

    WHEN: Join us 1st Wednesdays at 6:30PM and 2nd Sundays at 1PM. (Cancelled when raining.) We can also do guided walks upon request from anyone. Email: brian.oswald@southsideslopes.org

    WHERE: We meet in the parking lot on Mission Street between the bridges.

    WHO: People of all ages and leashed dogs are welcome.

    CAN I DO IT? We follow a trail in the woods. The speed of the walks are adjusted to the level of who shows up, and there is no cost or obligation. We just want to encourage people to use South Side Park.

  • South Side Spring Social

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    Flats Folks and Slopes Citizens — Shake off all of that pesky snow and celebrate the long-awaited arrival of spring by joining your awesome South Side neighbors for an evening of fabulous food, friends, and fun!

    Tasty Mexican-fare vittles and live music entertainment are included.

    Music by Tim Ruff, more information: timruff.com

    BAR DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

    Donation of $15 per person

    This year any proceeds from the social will benefit the South Side Park to help build trails.

    Tickets available here: http://www.showclix.com/event/SouthSideSocial

     

  • South Side Slopes Year in Review 2014

    What an exciting year for the South Side Slopes! Here are some highlights from 2014:

    January: We welcomed in Bruce Kraus as President of City Council and Bill Peduto as Mayor of Pittsburgh.

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    February: First General Meeting of the year

    March: Meet the Candidates Night for our State Representatives

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    April: Earth Day event in South Side Park collaborated with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy & Planted the Western Conservancy Gardens for the season

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    May: Acacia Happy Hour with funds being generated for South Side Park signage

    June: South Side Slopes receives a grant for $100K for Steps repair and maintenance

    July: Annual Summer Picnic & Trail Improvements to South Side Park continue with our grant 

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    August: Major progress on Knoxville Incline Overlook Park & Emerald Trail Corps wraps up for the summer

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    September: Hosted the Pro-Walk Pro-Bike Conference for a walking tour of the South Side Slopes

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    October: StepTrek (with honorary chair County Executive Rich Fitzgerald)

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    November: First Annual Dirty Dozen Viewing

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    December: Annual Christmas Party & Successful Fundraiser for Signage at the Knoxville Incline Overlook Park

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    Hope to see you on January 13 as we re-group and start 2015 with new projects and goals!

  • Hackstown Street Residential Project – Community Outreach Meeting

    You are invited to join the development team for a second neighborhood gathering as they introduce the updated master plan for the proposed Hackstown Street Residential Development Project, The Villas at Winter Park.

    Join us to learn more about this exciting project in your neighborhood, and meet the development team!

    Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 6:30 PM at St. Paul of the Cross Monastery.

    If you have questions or comments and are unable to attend the neighborhood meeting, please contact Cipriani Studio’s Outreach Coordinator, Katie Yakich: [kdyakich@gmail.com] [814.602.9728]

    Click the link to see the flier for the event: Community Outreach Meeting Flier 2.0

  • South Side Slopes Annual Summer Picnic

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    Everyone is welcome to our annual summer picnic. The association will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage. Hope to see you there!

    The picnic starts at 6:30PM on Tuesday July 8.

    Location: Quarry/Saber Field, South Side Park (Entrance on 18th St)

    UPDATE: 7/8/2014 4PM: The picnic is still on. We are hoping for the rain to mostly pass by 6:30pm, and we will have a tent. If there is a sustained downpour, we will retreat to the Monastery Retreat Center.

  • You’re Invited to the 23rd Annual Historic South Side Home Tour

    You’re Invited to the 23rd Annual Historic South Side Home Tour

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    Saturday, May 17th 10:00am-4:00pm

    Explore the unique residences and buildings that make up the historic South Side neighborhood on this self-guided walking tour. From distinctly re-purposed lofts and brand new condominiums to beautifully restored homes, each is a reflection of the owner’s own style and tastes. These homes tell a story not just through their unique architectural features but also the personal collections of art, family heirlooms, memorabilia, and travel treasures housed within.

    New this year, save $5 when you purchase your South Side Home Tour & South Side Garden Tour tickets together in advance. 

    The ticket combo includes:

    • One ticket to the 23rd Annual Historic South Side Home Tour on Saturday, May 17, 2014 ($18 value).
    • One ticket to the 3rd Annual South Side Garden Tour on Sunday, August 17, 2014 ($7 value)

    Advance Tickets- $18
    Day-of Tickets- $20 (if available)

    Enter coupon code “slopes” at check-out to receive $3 off the advance ticket price (not valid on combo ticket).  Coupon Code expires 5-9-14

    Reserve your tickets now: https://www.showclix.com/events/703

  • 2014 Meeting Dates

    Mark your calendars! These are the planned 2014 Meeting and party dates for the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association:

    • Tuesday February 18 – General Meeting
    • Tuesday April 8 – General Meeting
    • Tuesday July 8 – Summer Picnic
    • Tuesday October 7  – General Meeting & Elections
    • Tuesday December 9 – Christmas Party

    All general meetings are held at the St Paul of the Cross Monastery Retreat Center at 7PM. In order to be a voting member, you need to attend at least 2 meetings during the year.

    We will have more details for each event as we get closer. We hope to see you at an event this year.

  • Cheer for the Dirty Dozen Riders

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    If you haven’t heard of it, the Dirty Dozen is an annual bike race in Pittsburgh that climbs the city’s 12 steepest hills. The event is now in its 30th year and attracts hundreds of bikers. Needless to say, the race passes through the South Side Slopes.

    The race occurs on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and features Welsh Way and Eleanor Street. If you’re home, show some support and cheer them on as they struggle up our streets!

    More Information: http://wesa.fm/post/going-dirty-dozen-bike-race-rides-again-weekend

    Photo: Welsh Way, Dirty Dozen 2012 

  • StepTrek is Saturday!

    Last chance to buy tickets at the advanced price is today! Save $3! (Children under 12 are always free!)

    Click here to Buy Tickets!

    Never been to StepTrek before? It’s a great way to get outside and explore a gem of a neighborhood in Pittsburgh – the South Side Slopes. The South Side Slopes has the most sets of stairs of any neighborhood in the city (and probably the world) and this is an opportunity to take 1 (or 2) self-guided tours up and down the steps visiting historic sites in the neighborhood and enjoying spectacular views of Downtown and Oakland.

    But don’t just trust us:

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    Come hungry! There will be 4 food trucks in the staging area to give you energy to climb those stairs!

    Advanced tickets are only $12 (including the booklet with map, water, and fresh fruit). All proceeds benefit the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association. Tickets will be available at the event for $15. Children under 12 are free.

    Click here to Buy Tickets!

  • Give to South Side Slopes on Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving

     Make October 3rd a Day of GIVING to the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association!

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    The annual Day of Giving is just around the corner…October 3rd!  Please mark your calendar and make a donation on that day if possible.

    What?
    Each year, the Pittsburgh Foundation offers this special opportunity to make donations go further!

    This year’s matching pool is $750,000 and all participating charities (within Allegheny County) will receive a portion of that amount with each donation made.

    Why?
    Donations to South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association help further our work towards making the South Side Slopes a more livable, beautiful and safe community !

    • Improving trails and access to South Side Park
    • Working to keep South Side Slopes Steps Maintained
    • Upkeep on the 80 plus plot community garden at Bandi Schaum Field
    • Efforts to keep the neighborhood clean and litter free
    • and much much more!

    How?
    It’s easy!

    • Log on to Pittsburgh Gives.org on Thursday, October 3, 2013 starting at Midnight
    • Click on Day of Giving
    • Click on Donate Now
    • Complete the personal information on the donor form and choose South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association from the drop down menu
    • Enter your credit card information and click Submit

    Meanwhile, please keep in mind that there is a minimum donation of $25 and that ONLY Visa and Mastercard donations made on October 3rd will qualify for the Day of Giving match.