August 2012 Events
Business Exchange Networking Lunch
* Give a 1-2 minute commercial for your business.
* Bring business cards, brochures, and samples.
* Make new business contacts.
Four Dates and Locations:
August 1- Wexford, Atria’s, 12980 Perry Highway, Wexford
RSVP: email Michelle Zmijanac at
Michellezmijanac@bestpracticesdelivered.com
August 8- Mount Lebanon, Atria’s, 110 Beverly Road,
Mt. Lebanon
RSVP: email Tina Noblers at
TinaNobers@CMNNutritionGroup
August 15- Murrysville, Bella Luna Trattoria, 5060 William
Penn Hwy, Monroeville, Pa 15146
RSVP Carol@CArolBrineyWorkFromHome.com
August 22- Fox Chapel, Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) in RIDC
Park, Ohara Twp
RSVP: 412-781-8773 or
PlanBConsultant@comcast.net
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $18 (Bring cash; No-shows will be billed for the lunch)
RSVP: By Monday prior to the event
August 4 - “Must Love Dogs! Speed Dating for Singles at Animal Friends”
Have a soft spot for pets? Looking for human companionship? Join Animal Friends as they host Must Love Dogs, a speed dating event for pet lovers. Must Love Dogs is a speed dating event for people and their dogs. Pittsburgh-area singles are invited to bring their dogs to Animal Friends from 7pm – 9pm to mingle with fellow-pet lovers. Guests will meet 10-15 dates while their pooches play!
Don’t have a dog? Guests are encouraged to bring photos of cats, rabbits or other creatures (but please, for their safety, leave them at home).
Light refreshments will be served. Dogs that are both people and dog-friendly are welcome to attend. Guests are asked to bring their dog’s vaccination records and have their pet on a standard 5-6 ft leash, no retractable leashes.
Registration is required by visiting www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org or calling 412.847.7055. A $20 donation is requested and all proceeds help the homeless animals at Animal Friends. Animal Friends is located at 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
August 4 - 4 pm - WLP CELEBRATES TITLE IX AT WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT HEINZ FIELD! On Saturday, August 4th, the Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team and the City of Pittsburgh have the tremendous honor of hosting the historic first ever Women’s Football Championship at an NFL Stadium! Given that this landmark event is happening in the same year that we mark the 40th anniversary of Title IX, there is much cause for celebration!! A slew of fun-filled and important events are happening throughout the day, with the game itself kicking off at 4:00 p.m. The Pittsburgh Passion has generously offered discounted tickets (a huge bargain at only $10!) for supporters of the WLP, so please email or call us if you’re interested! The WLP plans to have lots of visibility at the event, including helping to draft some materials for the program and having a proud (and loud!) fan section at the game!
August 5 - 6:00 pm: Please join us for an amazing new film , Nuclear Savage, at the Melwood Screening Room (Adam Jonas Horowitz: November 2011, 87 minutes. Ethnographic expose of the peoples of the Marshall Islands who struggle for dignity and survival after decades of intentional radiation poising at the hands of the U.S. government. Prior to the film, starting at 5:30, shadows will be created by Pittsburghers who will replicate the haunting aftermath of a nuclear explosion by outlining bodies in chalk outside the theater. Following the film, patrons will be able to skype with peace activists from Kobe, Japan at the hour the bomb was dropped. Remembering Hiroshima, Imagining Peace, is a loose alliance of diverse labor, peace, educational, environmental, and cultural organizations and individuals. Check us out at: www.rememberinghiroshima.wordpress.com or email us for more information at: againstnukes@gmail.com August 6 - Shadow Project The creation of shadows on sidewalks in the city will continue (check our web site if you want to join a group or simply chalk a shadow and leave a message about peace on a sidewalk in your own neighborhood)!
7:00-9:00 pm Shadows of War: Remembering Hiroshima, Imagining Peace. Spoken word, readings, and music along with Pittsburgh shadows and images from Japan at the Shadow Lounge, 126 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh 15206 Please let us know if you would like to contribute! Remembering Hiroshima, Imagining Peace, is a loose alliance of diverse labor, peace, educational, environmental, and cultural organizations and individuals. Check us out at: www.rememberinghiroshima.wordpress.com or email us for more information at: againstnukes@gmail.com
August 8 - Ladies Night - 6:30 - Carnegie in Highland Park - The Golden Dragon - Karla Boos, Mary Murrin, Demeatria Boccella, Caryn Rubinoff, Yvonne Campos and Beth Marcello and members of the Executive Women’s Council cordially invite you to Lake Carnegie in Highland Park for Quantum Theatre’s Ladies Night reception and performance of The Golden Dragon
Volunteers of America
August 8 -
Brown Bag Lunch
12:00 – 1:00pm
Speaker: Tina Lund-Donley, Lead Generation Expert, Interactions Corporation
Topic: Cold Calls in the Hot Summer
Cold calling can work — if you do it right. Rather than bombarding prospects with e-mail, direct mail, and instant messaging, why not try a personal and effective phone call to make contact. Learn how to warm up your cold calls by developing a system that works to turn your cold calls into a slam dunk way to build sales.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
Butler Power Lunch
Friday August 10, 2012
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Siba Cucina Tuscan Grille
530 North Pointe Circle
Seven Fields, PA 16046
Suzanne Froehlich
Women’s Power Lunch
412-389-3420
suzannef@zoominternet.net
August 10 - BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON - Noon - South Hills County Club - The monthly luncheon meeting of the Women’s Networking of the Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will meet on Friday, August 10, noon, at South Hills Country Club. Please plan on attending and bring a friend. We welcome members and non-members. Tables are available for ladies who would like to display products or merchandise. Everyone will pass out cards and brochures and present a one-minute “commercial.”
If you have a donation or prize for the 51 Corridor Communities Golf Outing on September 17, please bring it with you….We truly appreciate your support of this event!
Lunch for Chamber Members - $15 - Bring a friend!
Lunch for Non-Members - $18
Display Table—$10
Please make a reservation by contacting our
secretary: Mary Dilla at
secretary@bbwchamber.com 412-884-1233
August 11 - Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Place: Mellon Board Room, Chatham University Shadyside Cost: $30.00 – register online at www.chatham.edu/cwe or call 412-365-1253 with questions - Student Rate: $15.00 with valid student ID. Email pdecker@chatham.edu to register. Veteran Rate: Free with military ID. Email pdecker@chatham.edu to register.The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) and SCORE® Pittsburgh partner to present a “Small Business Basics” workshop to women interested in starting their own business or expanding their current business. Industry experts will discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing, and legal issues pertaining to small business. The workshop is informal, and questions from the participants are solicited and encouraged throughout to help each participant receive the knowledge they need.
A continental breakfast will be available at 8:00 a.m. and parking is free.
August 13 - LOOKING FOR A JOB? LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT JOB? LOOKING FOR A GOOD JOB? LOOKING TO CHANGE JOBS? THE JOB HUNT BEGINS WITH A GREAT RESUME. To learn more about creating a targeted, advertising, compelling resume that says “Interview me”, join Ron Hart, Resume Consultant, for a free workshop. Whether you are happily employed, unhappily employed, partially employed or unemployed or in some phase of transition, what is presented should be of great value to you. Work situations can change quickly and it is important to be able to react confidently, appropriately, properly and timely - The Musuneggi Financial Group Offices - 6 PM - Please RSVP to Sara at sdurzo@singlestepsstrategies.com or 412-341-2888 by Monday, August 7 - After you register for this event please forward a copy of your current resume or career information and a cover letter sample if you have these documents to resumesthattalk@hotmail.com for Ron to review before the event. (Also bring copies with you to the workshop.)
August 14 - Clever Connections Lunch Pittsburgh–The Waterfront 1-3pm - Mitchell’s at the Waterfront Guest Speaker: Beth Caldwell, Publicity Expert and Author of “I Wish I’d Known THAT! Secrets to Success in Business” - Topic: How to Write Your Professional Bio
Register Online: www.PittsburghProfessionalWomen.org
August 15 and October 2 - 7:05 pm: HELP WLP CHEER ON THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES - FREE TICKETS! Come cheer on the red hot Pittsburgh Pirates!! Our Buccos support the WLP and have graciously donated a block of tickets to a couple of upcoming games:
• Aug. 15th (Wed.), 7:05 game against the L.A. Dodgers (the seats are in Section 319)
• Oct. 2nd (Tues.), 7:05 game against the Atlanta Braves (the seats are in Section 317)
These free tickets are first come, first serve, so please email infopitt@womenslawproject.org or call us (412-281-2892) if you are interested!
Thank you!
August 15 - Women’s Power Hour - D’Imperio’s - William Penn Hwy Monroeville - 12 PM - 3PM - Cost is $30 -
Join the Power Lunch women for the “Accents of Autumn”, creative dressing workshop and lunch with a fabulous “Power Hour” of networking and a cash bar for cocktails. This is your chance to “create your own personal style”….. the style that is “YOU”!
Join us for delicious food, fantastic fashions and expert advice
from our Host, LaMont Jones, former fashion editor for the Post
Gazette. Following this event we will do what we do best,
networking and finding out more about how we can further each
other’s business.
Date: August 15, 2012
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: D’Imperio’s Restaurant, 3412 William Penn Hwy,
Monroeville, PA 15235
Cost: $30.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: By August 13th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152.
August 16 -
Disability Resource Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Speaker: Andrea Zonneveld
Topic: Help your organization to become “Seizure Smart”
Learn how to recognize types of seizures, respond to someone having a seizure, provide necessary first aid, and help others understand the importance of giving emotional support to individuals affected by epilepsy at home and at work.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
After-Hours Mixer & Card Swap
Gather for networking on the outdoor patio overlooking the river,
while enjoying the German cuisine, special lagers, and the historic atmosphere of the most famous beer hall in the world. Meet many new people–Bring plenty of Business Cards!
Date: August 16, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Place: Hofbrauhaus Pgh, Southside Works,
2705 South Water St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Host: SMC Business Councils
Cost: Members $25/Non-members $35
RSVP: Suggested by August 13
Register online at: www.smc.org/event-hofbrauhaus08162012
August 22 - Paying It Forward #3 - The next Paying It Forward event, co-sponsored by the Allegheny County MWDBE Department and the PA Department of General Services will be in conference room 3023 at 301 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - Round table discussions will be led by a successful small business entrepreneur. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the leader and with each other in a small group setting.
August 26 - God’s Gurl, Inc. will host The Rallypoint: Inspiration Expo for Women and Girls on Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 2 pm until 6 pm, free admission. The event will be held at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh. The Rallypoint is a community-wide social and spiritual gathering designed to extend ministry and services to women and girls of all ages, backgrounds and generations. The expo will include workshops, speakers, entertainment, demonstrations and much more. Guest speakers include Sally Wiggin, on-air personality from WTAE and Donna M. Baxter, CEO of SoulPitt Media. The event will also include specific activities geared toward girls and teens. They will participate in identity building workshops, makeover contest, Princess Promenade hosted by Ms. Maryland and a live dance performance. The Rallypoint is sure to be a great opportunity for the women and girls of our community to come together to be empowered, educated and esteemed. For more information about God’s Gurl, Inc. or to inquire about vendor opportunities at The RallyPoint, contact Erica Clarke at 540.246.1077 or at godsgurlinc@gmailcom. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter @godsgurlinc or www.gods.gurl.org
How to Generate Leads AND Get Paid to Do It!
Speaker: Becky Auer
Owner, Profit Catapult Business School
This all meat, no fat marketing meeting is guaranteed to have you walk out with at least one actionable tactic that you can implement immediately and drive business your way. All strategies taught are direct response marketing oriented and based on what’s working now. Limited to 39 people.
Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Place: Sigma’s Conference & Event Center, 1717 Babcock
Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Sponsor: Up a Notch Marketing
Cost: FREE for first time guests; $20 for Returning Guests
RSVP Date: Friday, August 24
Registration Web Address:
www.nobsmarketingmeeting.com/meeting.php
August 28 - Join Tree Pittsburgh for our annual summer picnic at Maple Grove Shelter in Highland Park next to the super playground! Bring yourself and your family for fun and food - 1 PM
The Tree Pittsburgh annual picnic is for all our supporters and volunteers to enjoy some eats and drinks, some nearby shade trees, and get to know each other and Tree Pittsburgh staff. It’s been lots of fun, and it does feature a cornhole tournament. Who will win this year?
Rain or shine.
August 28 - Celebrate & Share - Invites You to the 4th Annual Breakfast at the Rivers Club - Celebrate the 92nd Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment! Rivers Club, Oxford Centre Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA - 7:45 am - 9:30 am - Donation - $45 - Honorary Sponsors- $92.00 - Table of 10: $450, Founding Sponsors $1,000 Hosted by Bonnie DiCarlo & JoAnn R. Forrester - MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW- Bonnie DiCarlo: bonnie255@aol.com 412.480.5247 - JoAnn Forrester: selfimagebz@aol.com 412.440.6969
August 30, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Villa Southside, 1831 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA
15203
Cost: $35-Business Times Subscribers; $45-Others
(Include hors d’oeuvres and drinks, Advance payment
required)
RSVP: Early registration encouraged (Limited Space)
For questions or additional information, contact Kelli Komondor at 412-208-3845 or kkomondor@bizjournals.com.
Register online at:
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/event
Quick Fixes for Everyday Grammar Blunders:
Sydnee Bagovich
The Grammar Nerd
Helping you to get it right.
412.848.2053
www.thegrammarnerd.com
www.sydnee@thegrammarnerd.com
facebook.com/thegrammarnerd
- We are judged every day by how we communicate in our writing and speaking. Be aware of the message behind your message and learn how to be confident in speaking and writing with a review of common errors that are used every day. Some will be review, and some might be new, but all will be relevant and will include a healthy dose of humor!
Each is at 7pm at venues below.
Sept 20 - Upper St. Clair Library
Oct 10 - Mt. Lebanon Library
Oct 18 - Peters Township Library
Nov 10 - Carnegie Main
September 8 - Women’s Walk for a Peaceful Community
10 AM - 1PM - Pittsburgh Project (N. Charles St.)
to West Park - The 5th Annual Women’s Walk for a Peaceful Community will consist of a 2-mile walk which will start at the Pittsburgh Project (2801 N. Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214) then wind its way through the neighborhood toe end at West Park (near the National Aviary) - The Women’s Walk for a Peaceful Community will conclude at West Park where national and local speakers will address the peace council - Free Registration Please Visit www.womenswalk.org
September 17 - The 10th Annual 51 Corridor Communities Golf Outing will take place at South Hills Country Club. The proceeds from this event benefit the redevelopment projects initiated by the Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, the Brentwood Business Owners Association and Economic Development South. Together our organizations work to promote the business and economic growth of our communities. We need you to support this event! Please consider donating a prize item or gift certificate worth $25.00 or more and/or purchase a tee sign for $100. (Based upon your contribution, your donation may be tax deductible). Your company name will be announced and included in our program booklet. Please call Rita Day at (412) 885-4868×104 to arrange a pick-up of your donation. Please consider golfing and inviting one or two foursomes to play golf. We look forward to your support for the event this year. For further information or questions, contact Co-Chairmen Bob McKown, (412) 885-4868 x104, Debbie Maddock, (412-886-2544), or Virginia Weida (412-916-6759).
September 20- FROM 6 TO 9PM - TREASURE HOUSE FASHIONS is presenting Stylin’ Inside & Out on September 20th, 2012 at the Holiday Inn-McKnight Road from 6 to 9PM. The evening will offer food sampling from local chefs, fashions from our quality resale shop, and auction items from generous donors. More importantly, we will share inspiring stories of how Treasure House Fashions has touched the lives of precious women on challenging journeys – affirming the treasure within each one! The proceeds from the event will be used to underwrite gift certificates for clothing at our shop and further our mission. The cost of this evening is $60.00 (so each ticket purchase will underwrite 2 gift certificates for the women we serve!). This fundraiser enables us to fulfill our mission of “promoting the dignity and self-esteem of women, particularly women in transition or crisis. Outward appearance is not an accurate reflection of your worth, but it can affirm the treasure that you truly are.” We want YOU to come and enjoy and evening of food, fashion , and FUN! We’re gathering items for our auctions: baskets for our Chinese Auction (perhaps you own or know a business willing to promote their goods/services and support our mission), Silent Auction items (we’re open to “re-gifting”! Sometimes you get beautiful things that are just not your taste - they could be used to support our mission!), and Live Auction items (we’re looking for unique items - signed sports memorabilia, time share locations, WHATEVER - if you have a connection to help us secure specialty items or experiences, please let us know!!). We also have SPONSORSHIP opportunities at various levels - email Sally at sally@thfashions.org for more information!
September 22 - 8th Annual Sneaker Bash - Benefits Girls on the Run at Magee-Women’s Hopsital of UPMC - La Casa Narcisi Winery - Join us for an evening filled with a variety of Narcisi wines, delicious food by La Vite, raffle prizes, silent auction , and games - must be 21 or older to attend - early registration online until September 19 - $30 / person - 6:00 - 10:00 PM - http://www.active.com/running/gibsonia-pa/sneaker-bash-benefiting-girls-on-the-run-2012 for more information
September 27 - Animal Friends Offers Continuing Legal Education: Charitable Giving Animal Friends will hold a free Continuing Legal Education course on charitable giving on Thursday, September, 27 from 4-6pm. This CLE, “Charitable Giving in 2012,” offers two credits: 1 substantive and 1 ethics. Topics for the evening include advanced social security strategies and charitable gift strategies to reduce income and estate strategies. Speakers will be Gail Buckner, CFP, CRPS, AIF; R. Douglas DeNardo, Esquire; and Robert Fragasso, CFP and CEO of Fragasso Financial Advisors. The course will take place at Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. A reception will immediately follow. Please call 412.847.7054 with any questions. Register for this no-cost Continuing Legal Education by visiting www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org .
September 28 - B3 - Building Better Business Expo - 9 - 7 PM - Monroeville Convention Center - 209 Mall Blvd Monroeville
Save the Date:
Oct. 3, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
The 2012 annual Professional Development Day will be filled with
an amazing group of women that will share their knowledge, expertise and energy.
Breakfast & Lunch Keynote + 2 Breakout Sessions with 6 speakers to choose from
We are still accepting Sponsorships
www.winpitt.org
REGISTER EARLY BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST AND RECEIVE
THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Refreshments, Snacks & Cash Bar
Gaetano’s Restaurant & Banquet Center, 1617 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
$60 for WIN-Pittsburgh members/$75 for Non-members (Unless you planned ahead and took advantage of the Early Bird Discount!)
All registration is paid in advance & is non-refundable
Bring donation items that will go to support our local charities, such as gently used clothing, accessories, shoes, handbags, jewelry, toiletry items and non-perishable food items (that are not expired) and receive a complimentary door prize ticket.
October 7 - Paws for the Cure Dog Walk - Hartwood Acres Concert Area - Allison Park - visit http://pittsburgh.info-komen.org/site/TR/Events/PIT_PittsburghAffiliate?fr_id=2779&pg=entry for more information
October 17 - Angels’ Place - LeMont Restaurant, Mt. Washington - 5:30 - 6:30 PM - program begins at 7 PM - $90 per person or $850 for a table of 10 guests - Call 412-321-4447 to register or email msmithtipton@angelsplacepgh.org for corporate sponsor information - www.angelspalacepgh.org
November 8 - Mark you calendars! Medea Benjamin, co founder of Codepink Women for Peace and Global Exchange will be coming to Pittsburgh to accept the 40th Anniversary Peace and Social Justice Award from the Thomas Merton Center. Plans are underway to have Medea speak on one of the college campuses, have a book signing for her new book, Drone Warfare (http://fdlbooksalon.com/2012/06/02/fdl-book-salon-welcomes-medea-benjamin/, and a celebration dinner in her honor. We are in the process of exploring other venues for our annual dinner other than The Sheraton in Station Square. If you are interested in joining the planning committee for this exciting event and a chance to spend time with this amazing, dedicated, activist, please e mail me back, or call at 412-389-3216. Help is needed to make this a truly memorable fund raising event.
FYI
2012-2013 Hillman Performing
Arts Series Lineup
Oct. 20: Illusionist Bradley Fields’ Out of Thin Air! Hands-on magic preshow with Carnegie Science Center
Nov. 10: Duquesne University Tamburitzans University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms exhibit
Jan. 19: Enchantment Theatre’s The Velveteen Rabbit Rabbit Jamboree afterward, featuring the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and Rabbit Wranglers
Feb. 16: A Modern Twist: Attack Theatre and Cello Fury Interactive intermission with Gateway to the Arts
March 2: Glenn Miller Orchestra Featuring an antique radio exhibit
SPECIAL EVENT! April 13: Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass VIP tickets include a pre-show wine and cheese with Ira
All events take place in the Richard E. Rauh Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evenings. Series show tickets are $10 for students, $20 for seniors and $25 for adults. Subscriptions are very affordable, too! Ira Glass tickets are $40 or $125 for VIP reception with Ira and orchestra seating.
See you soon!
Visit www.thehillman.org for information on upcoming Hillman events.
WSBA
Get Heard! Get Noticed! Get Leads! (TM).
Please join us this month. This is an informal networking event, open to any business woman who would like to increase her business contacts or clients in the Pittsburgh area. Please bring 10-20 of your business cards, cash for your lunch check plus your $2 meeting fee and be prepared to do a 60 second commercial about your business. We look forward to seeing you there!
WSBA Network Lunch - Butler, Wednesday, August, 1, 2012, 1:00 PM Serventi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 438 S Chestnut St, Butler, PA
WSBA Network Lunch – Allegheny Valley, Thursday, August 2, 2012, 11:30 AM Evolution Grille, 123 Mulone Drive, Sarver, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Shaler/Gibsonia, Wednesday, August 8, 11:30 La Casa Narcisi Winery, 4578 Gibsonia Road, Route 910, Gibsonia, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Robinson/Airport, Friday, August 10, 2012, 1:00 PM Clarks Restaraunt, 333 Rouser Rd. Coraopolis, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Beaver County, Monday, August 13, 2012, 1:00 PM Rainaldi’s, 201 Fairview Drive, Monaca, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - South Hills, Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 1:00 PM Atria’s Restaurant , 110 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - East End, Thursday, August 16, 2012, 1:00 PM Tana Ethiopian Cuisine, 5929 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Monroeville Friday, August 17, 2012, 1:00 PM Wooden Nickel, 4006 Berger Ln. Monroeville, PA
WSBA After Work Network, Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 5:15 PM Mansions On Fifth Hotel, 5105 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Westmoreland, Friday, August 24, 2012, 12:00 Ground Round Grill & Bar, 960 E Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA 15601
WSBA Network Lunch - North Hills, Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 1:00 PM
Willow Restaurant and Lounge, 634 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA (Between routes 65 and i-279)
“GO FOR THE GOLD: OLYMPIC-SIZED ADOPTION PROMO AT ANIMAL FRIENDS Celebrate the 30th Olympic Games with a Champion”
PITTSBURGH, July 26, 2012 – Animal Friends announces a special adoption event of Olympic proportions.
In celebration of the 30th Olympic Games, Animal Friends is offering $30 adoptions for all dogs, cats and rabbits aged 2 years and up, July 27 through August 12.
Whether you’re looking for a litter-boxer, high jumper, gymnast or swimmer, they’ve got a gold medalist waiting just for you!
Visit Animal Friends to meet the adoptable animals and view their Olympic scorecards, proudly displayed on their kennels for competitions including:
• De-cat-alon
• Litter-boxing
• High jump
• Doggie Paddle
• Freestyle wrestling
• 10,000-minute nap
• Discus throw
• Floor exercises
• and more!
If you’re not looking for an athlete, we have champion snugglers too!
Be a homeless pet’s champion. Stop by Animal Friends and check out our Olympians’ scores to find that perfect – and furry – 10.
Animal Friends is open Monday through Friday, 11:AM – 7:00 PM, and weekends 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. View adoptable pets online at www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org . Animal Friends is located at 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Quick Fixes for Everyday Grammar Blunders:
Sydnee Bagovich
The Grammar Nerd
Helping you to get it right.
412.848.2053
www.thegrammarnerd.com
sydnee@thegrammarnerd.com
facebook.com/thegrammarnerd
- We are judged every day by how we communicate in our writing and speaking. Be aware of the message behind your message and learn how to be confident in speaking and writing with a review of common errors that are used every day. Some will be review, and some might be new, but all will be relevant and will include a healthy dose of humor!
Each is at 7pm at venues below.
Sept 20 - Upper St. Clair Library
Oct 10 - Mt. Lebanon Library
Oct 18 - Peters Township Library
Nov 10 - Carnegie Main
Sept 20 - Upper St. Clair Library
Oct 10 - Mt. Lebanon Library
Oct 18 - Peters Township Library
Nov 10 - Carnegie MainSept 20 - Upper St. Clair Library
Oct 10 - Mt. Lebanon Library
Oct 18 - Peters Township Library
Nov 10 - Carnegie Main
