Archive for the 'Volunteer' Category

Mt. Washington Obama Volunteer Team Meeting

Monday, July 21st, 2008

So it looks like the spotlight’s on Mt. Washington tomorrow for Senator Obama’s campaign. If you’re interested in volunteering or just want to hear more about the candidate, stop by the Shiloh Street Grille at 7pm. Go here to sign-up in advance or to get more information.
Oh and since we try to be non-partisan, if Senator McCain’s […]

New Garden at the Corner of Grandview and Shiloh

Monday, May 26th, 2008

It seems a little corner of our neighborhood got some TLC this weekend. As all of us were eating our hotdogs and hamburgers and watching the Pens play, the Conoway family of Mt. Washington was busy tilling and planting. They cleaned out all of the wilting plants and weeds at the corner of Grandview and […]

Following-Up on What’s Gone Down

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

I was looking at this post from way back in February and was pleased to see that some of the issues that 15211.org readers have brought to the community’s attention have been resolved.

Map Pittsburgh Zoning Approved - Check
*The Edge Condemned - Check
Lane Shift on Grandview - Check
Redd-ed Up Planters - Check
Foodland Lighting - Check
Packs & Dogs Liquor […]

Your assistance needed with signage project

Monday, April 28th, 2008

A new CDC employee asked us to post about an event happening this Wednesday. And it sounds like she needs our help so please participate if you can. Welcome, Lisa! 
From: Lisa Johnson
Re: GVSB Signage Project  
Could you please add an event to the calendar for Wednesday evening? I’m a new PT person at the CDC and didn’t realize […]

Bigbee Field Tree Planting

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

If you have a green thumb or just want to bond with your Mt. Washington neighbors, Bigbee Field at 1pm is where it’s at tomorrow.
There are trees to be planted and brush to be cleared. Apparently, the trees that were selected for this spot are low-lying so trimming them will not be an issue as […]

Volunteering in the 15211

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Why do you volunteer? Someone asked me that today and I didn’t have a cogent response. Altruism has something to do with it, but I think it’s more than that for me. Volunteering is reciprocal. I feel good about doing something for someone else. With that being said, I’d like to hear what you all […]