Holiday Party is Dec. 9

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Kristin Raup
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When: Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Zenith, 86 S. 26th Street (corner of 26th and Sarah Streets)

The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) invites all Slopes residents to its annual holiday party. Zenith has been our gracious host for the past few holiday celebrations and never disappoints! Come and enjoy the delicious food and reconnect with your neighbors.

The SSSNA will provide the food (both vegetarian and meat-based dishes), but if you like, BYO your own adult beverages.

Bring a toy! We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Brashear Association’s annual toy drive.

LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING

Please register by Dec. 2.

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2022 Dirty Dozen

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Web Master

Join the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association to cheer on the 39th Dirty Dozen. Bicyclists will ride up Eleanor Street on Saturday October 22, 2022. We will be cheering at 2410 Cobden Street with hot coffee and hot cocoa to drink and serve to the riders. If you’re not familiar, the Dirty Dozen is a bicycle race up Pittsburgh’s 13 toughest hills. Welsh Way is hill #11, and Eleanor Street is hill #12.

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Love Your Block Volunteer Day

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Kristin Raup

On Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. we need a bit of your elbow grease to help beautify the hillside at the corner of Barry & Mission Streets. Through the City of Pittsburgh, the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association was awarded a Love Your Block grant to beautify the site. Join neighbors by helping to prepare the ground, plant flowering shrubs and perennials and spread mulch. We also hope to level a spot near the top of the hillside and build/place a sitting bench. Join us and bring a friend or three. Lunch is provided!

Sign up to let us know you’re coming!

Questions? Call 412-606-9372.

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October General Meeting

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Kristin Raup

Join us via Zoom (details below) to listen and discuss news and information relating to the South Side Slopes!

Virtual meeting details
Topic: SSSNA General Meeting
Time: Oct 11, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 812 5232 0973
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October General Meeting is Oct. 11

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Kristin Raup

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom for the October public meeting of the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association. Meeting agenda is listed below the Zoom information.

HOW TO JOIN

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81252320973?pwd=NkwyVy80MVRrNEJxNG9uZDBpMmhtQT09

Meeting ID: 812 5232 0973
Passcode: 527559
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        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
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        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 812 5232 0973
Passcode: 527559
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MEETING AGENDA

1. Zone 3 Police Commander – Christopher Ragland  (5-10 min.)

  • Introduction and Zone 3 updates
  • Q/A

2. Rep. Jessica Benham; PA House of Representatives 36th District  (5-10 min.)

  • State updates
  • Q/A 

3. Councilman Bruce Kraus; City of Pittsburgh, 3rd District  (5-10 min.)

  • District updates
  • Q/A 

4. Chrisarah Johnson; Office of the Mayor, Community Outreach  (5-10 min.)

  • City updates
  • Q/A 

5. Jamie Piotrowski; Pittsburgh Public School Board Member, District 7 (5-10 min.)

  • Updates given by SSSNA board member

6. Committee Updates (10-15 min.)

  • South Side Park
  • StepTREK – 2022 review
  • Beautification – Love Your Block Grant
  • Outreach – Holiday Party
  • Zoning
  • Governance – Looking for new board members

7. Open Floor / Questions / Additional Announcements
8. Adjourn

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Love Your Block: Volunteer Day at Mission & Barry Streets is Oct. 15

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Kristin Raup

On Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. we need a bit of your elbow grease to help beautify the hillside at the corner of Barry & Mission Streets. Through the City of Pittsburgh, the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association was awarded a Love Your Block grant to beautify the site. Join neighbors to work by preparing the ground, plant flowering shrubs and perennials and spread mulch. We also hope to level a spot near the top of the hillside and build/place a sitting bench. Join us and bring a friend or three. Lunch is provided! 

Sign up to let us know you’re coming!

Questions? Call 412-606-9372.

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StepTrek 2022

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Web Master

Pittsburgh StepTrek is the annual South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association fundraiser that supports projects for the betterment of the community. This family-friendly event combines photography, historic narrative and a sense of neighborhood dependent upon steps.  Through this annual event, we keep the city focused on maintenance of city steps throughout the neighborhood.

Buy Tickets here!

The pay-what-you-can registration includes access to the digital maps and route narratives that will be distributed electronically by 9pm on Friday, Sept 30. This will allow you to walk the routes during the event on October 1, or anytime after that day.

Merchandise pick-up and day-of registration will take place in the UPMC Employee Parking Lot at 21st and Josephine Streets.

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SSSNA Development Activities Meeting (DAM) for 32-44 Pius Street project

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Kristin Raup

South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association is hosting a virtual Development Activities Meeting (DAM) on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. to review a revised plan for a development project.

What:  Desmone Architects & Abode Well Realty, Inc. will share significant updates to their 32 and 44 Pius Street development plans. The new plan proposed includes the demolition of the existing 44 Pius Street building and construction of a new building with a similar footprint, height and size, instead of the previous plan to renovate the 44 Pius Street building.

Why:  SSSNA is a Registered Community Organization (RCO) through the Department of City Planning to provide input and feedback on local development activities and planning procedures in partnership with community stake holders.

Where: This will be a virtual Zoom meeting. The meeting zoom link will be sent via email to the SSSNA e-blast list before the meeting. If you do not receive it, please email info@southsideslopes.org to be added to the list or receive the Zoom meeting link.

For more information about RCOs and DAMs, visit https://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/dev-activities-meeting.

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Annual Summer Picnic

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Web Master

Join the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association for our annual summer picnic. La Palapa will be returning with their food truck to feed us tacos (including a vegan option)!

Feel free to bring a chair or picnic blanket, and a beverage and/or desert to share.

When: Tuesday July 12, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Bandi Schaum Community Garden

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South Side Public Safety Meeting

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Web Master

Please join the South Side Planning Forum for a community meeting with Mayor Gainey about public safety on East Carson Street.
The meeting will be at the Market House and will also be available via Zoom.

Where: South Side Market House, 202 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, PA
When: Tuesday June 14th at 6PM

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