Community Calendar 3-6-13

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Hip Hop Hoop-Off
    MARCH 6—The 3 Horseman, Statement Records, S.M.G. Global Network and Ya Momz House Studio will host a Hip Hop Hoop-Off Basketball Charity Event from 12-5 p.m. at the CEA Arts and Training Institute, 7120 Kelly St., Homewood. This is a charity and networking event with games, prizes and performances. Model Ester Alene, SWAGG and Mike Jaxx of WAMO will be the hosts. The cost is $5. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Women’s History Month
Program
    MARCH 10—The McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center will host a Women’s History Month Program at 2 p.m. at 1832 Arboretum Dr., McKeesport. Barbara Hafer will present a program on the Women’s Rights Movement. This is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-678-1832.

Church Choir Vocal Seminar
    MARCH 10—The UPMC Voice Center will host “Singing Praises” the 3rd annual Vocal Health Seminar for Church Choirs and Vocal Teams from 3-6 p.m. at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Clark Auditorium, 1400 Locust St., Uptown. This custom-designed educational training workshop is for area worship leaders who want to receive information on the anatomy and physiology of voice production, essential vocal wellness guidelines and techniques to ensure a healthy speaking and singing voice. There will also be a question and answer session. This is a free seminar and registration is required. For more information, call 412-232-7464 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Project Prom Shop
    MARCH 11—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services will host the Project Prom Shop from 3-7 p.m. at the Century III Mall, 3075 Clairton Rd., West Mifflin. The shop will make free prom dresses available to eligible high school girls. The shop will be open through March 14 from 3-7 p.m. and March 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call 412-350-3428 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/
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Bridge Builders Awards
    MARCH 12—The Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee will host the Inaugural Caplan-Leiber Bridge Builders Award Reception at 7 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Cultural District. The event will honor Mark Frank, Esq., the Honorable Justin Johnson and the Honorable Livingstone Johnson for their work in improving intergroup relations while fostering human and civil rights. Harry Litman, Esq., will be the featured speaker. There will be a reception at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 412-605-0816 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Arts & Health
Awareness
    MARCH 14—ACH Clear Pathways will host its Arts & Health Awareness United Way Funding Campaign from 6-8 p.m. at Savoy Lounge, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. The theme is “Physical Hearts of the Arts.” The evening will include guest speaker from the American Heart Association and Artists of the ACH Clear Pathways Organization, along with health information. For more information, visit www.achclearpathways.org.
Orientation/Registration
    MARCH 16—The committee of the Miss Ebony Teenage & Miss Princess Pageant will host its 4th Annual Miss Ebony Teenage & Miss Princess Pageant Contestant Orientation& Registration at 10 a.m. at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 325 Highland Ave., East Liberty. Rehearsals will begin on March 23 for the May 19 event. This is for ages 10-17. For more information, call Penny Walker at 412-727-1092 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship
    ONGOING—The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program of the Kohl’s Department Store will be accepting nominations for its Kohl’s Cares Scholarship. Through March 15, the program will accept nominations of youth ages 6-18 who have made a positive impact on their communities. For more information, visit www.kohlskids.com.
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