News Around the Neighborhood
Earth Week in Allegheny West
It’s Earth Week in AW!
Allegheny West is partnering with Calvary United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:30 pm to Spring clean the neighborhood! Join others in Calvary’s parking lot (between Beech and Dounton Way) to pick up bags and gloves before weeding/cleaning/sweeping an area needing attention after a long and messy winter.
We are particularly interested in cleaning the alleyways that get little attention throughout the year. The Parklet at the corner of Western and Brighton also needs some weeding while we wait for landscaping work to be started there.
If Sunday doesn’t work for you, please text or call Trish Burton – (412) 523-9402 – for supplies…and then, on a day that’s convenient for you, tackle that troublesome spot that’s been bothering you.
Thanks to all who help to beautify Allegheny West!
Volunteers Needed for Arbor Day
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is looking for volunteers for the Allegheny Commons park Arbor Day event. Here are the details from Erin Tobin:
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The event runs from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, we could use volunteer support starting at 9:00 am for set up
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The event will take place adjacent to the Patricia Rooney fountain in East Commons
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As one of the event coordinators, I am looking for volunteers to help by sitting at the Parks Conservancy table (where materials will be laid out already!) so I am able to walk around throughout the event and support the other event organizers as needed.
A Special Offer for our Northside Neighbors!
We’re offering our Northside neighbors a discount to both Dragonfly Dawn and Sean Jones and Baltimore Collective! Living or working in the Northside gives you a special offer for art created in your neighborhood.
Dragonfly Dawn
Presented by New Hazlett Theater
April 24–25 | 8:00 pm, April 25 | 10:00 am
In Dragonfly Dawn, a cricket’s violin lures a swan to a mystical forest lake, where they dance with dragonfly friends. The peace shatters when an evil harpy attacks, but after a fierce battle, the dragonfly triumphs, soaring in a final aerial display, restoring harmony to the enchanted forest.
OFFER: 20% discount
PROMO CODE: NORTHSIDERS
Note: button below already reflects discount!
Sean Jones and the Baltimore Collective
Presented by Kente Arts Alliance
April 26 | 7:30 pm
Join Kente Arts Alliance for Sean Jones and the Baltimore Collective. Sean Jones is a gifted trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and and activist. He has always intertwined music and spirituality into his artistic vision. Sean sang and performed as a child with the church choir in his hometown of Warren, Ohio, where he started playing trumpet by the age 10.
Jones will perform with his group The Baltimore Collective, which he created to provide a platform for regional musicians to perform more closely together.
OFFER: $10 OFF
PROMO CODE: NORTHSIDERS (Expires April 8)
Note: button below already reflects discount!
Plant Sale
Calvary United Women in Faith are holding their Spring Plant Sale. The order window closes April 18 and pick up dates are May 22 and 23 at Calvary United Methodist Church. Learn more, and find the product list + order form, on Calvary’s website at https://calvarypgh.com/plant-sale
Spring Show at galleryh
Street Sweeping Resumes
One Night Only Event at Gallery H
Submitted by Karl Huber
Hello Friends and Neighbors.
We wanted to let you all know that we will be having a grand Spring opening in April. In the meantime, please come by 909 Western Ave on Wednesday, March 12 from 5:00-7:00 pm for a bit of fresh air and some more art. One night only, so stop in and take a look.
And stay tuned for more news and if you like what you see, please leave a review. Cheers!!
Winter Bowling Begins this Wednesday!
Winter bowling for all interested Allegheny West neighbors, friends, and guests begins Wednesday, January 8 between 7:00 and 7:30 pm and will continue through the end of April. This is not a league, just a weekly gathering for those who can attend.
The bowling lanes are located at the Allegheny Elks Lodge, 400 Cedar Avenue, second floor. Please press the doorbell next to the front door; when the red button lights, open the door and come upstairs.
The Pittsburgh Banjo Club will be playing on the first floor from 8:00 to 11:00 pm, and the kitchen will be open for sandwiches and snacks. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tour Updates
As we welcome our 1,800 visitors to the neighborhood this weekend, be aware that some streets will be closed to traffic:
Street Closures
Beech Avenue 800 and 900 blocks
N. Lincoln Avenue 800 block
Friday, December 6th, 4:00-10:00 pm
Saturday, December 7th, 9:00 am-10:00 pm
Move your car (please!)
In addition, we ask that all cars be moved from those blocks from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, for the safety of tour guests and guides and to enhance the ambience of the experience.
Alternate Parking
Babb Insurance is once again graciously allowing residents to use its lower parking lot at the corner of Galveston and N. Lincoln Avenues. Thank you, Babb!
Note that all cars MUST BE MOVED FROM BABB no later than Sunday morning at 10:00am, in order to accommodate Babb’s Steeler fans for the game on Sunday. Please be considerate of this request!
More updates may follow.
Renew Your Civic Council Membership Today!
Annual Membership: $5
Lifetime Membership: $50
You can find out about the different types of membership, check your eligibility to join, and pay your dues here: https://alleghenywest.org/get-involved/allegheny-west-civic-council/becoming-a-member/
Go to the bottom of the page for the PayPal link. If you are a returning member you do not have to fill out the form. You can also pay by cash, check or PayPal/Venmo during the Membership meetings or drop off cash/check at 851 Beech Avenue. (Please include an envelope with your name/address/phone if you’re paying cash!)
Members must be current on membership dues to be eligible to vote during Membership meetings. New members who pay before or at the December 10, 2024 meeting will be eligible to vote at the January 2025 meeting. If you are currently a member, paying your dues now will extend your membership and voting eligibility through December 2025.
Please email Cathy at treasurer@alleghenywest.org to check the status of your current membership.
We’re happy to have you join us!