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Thursday, May 17

Penn Brewery Cool River Kolsch tapping
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Penn Brewery

Penn Brewery on the North Side will tap its new beer, Cool River Kolsch, at around 6:30 tonight in the biergarten, where Chef Greg Schrett will be grilling brats. Brewer Andrew Rich says this classic style from Cologne “would be a perfect beer to have after Bike to Work Day on Friday or anytime after biking.” It’s available in draft around town and in bottles, too, in variety cases and, at the brewery, six packs. (From Penn Brewery)

Friday, May 18

Fresh Fridays
When: 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: East Commons Farmers Market

The East Commons Farmers Market is back! During the peak summer months and into the fall you’ll find hundreds of neighbors shopping among dozens of booths and catching up with each other on the week’s happenings.

Expect at least a dozen friendly farmers with lush displays of fresh, locally grown produce, even flowers. In addition, you’ll find Amish-made cheeses and breads, freshly prepared foods, and other vendors offering samples of their tasty jams and salsas. You’ll also find the fun of Fresh Fridays each season, with activities for the entire family including a chef’s table and youth music.  (From EACC)

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As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, Northsiders can look forward to an outdoor Pittsburgh tradition of Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park at Riverview Park. In addition to movies on the big screen, Citiparks will also incorporate live music into some of this year’s events. Check out the schedule Riverview Park.

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As part of our duty to keep our readers up to date on the latest Northside news, we publish Northside housing court cases as we’re made aware of them. We are unable to provide details on the specific violations at this time. We are also unable to provide details about individual rulings. Dates provided are scheduled court dates for each violation.

Honorable Derwin Rushing, 421 East Ohio Street – May 21, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

RONALD BIERNACKI for violation of code 302.4 at 2117 EGGERS.

KEVIN ONEILL for violation of code 105.1 at 1712 LOWRIE.

JENNIFER AND MICHAEL N BUCARO for violation of codes CONT’D 116.1, 307.1. at 914 SUISMON.

JEROME KOCH for violation of codes CONT’D 116.1, 307.1, 302.4 at 2037 STRAUBS.

DAPHINIE MILAM for violation of codes CONT’D 116.1, 307.1, 302.4 at 1304 DECATUR.

From PennDOT– PennDOT District 11 is announcing bridge inspections will occur on several overpasses on I-279 (Parkway North) in the area of Tripoli Street and North Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Monday through Wednesday, May 14-16.

The inspections will require short-term single lane closures in both directions of the Parkway North between Exit 2A and the Veterans Bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Crews from CDM Smith and the Pittsburgh Rigging Company will be performing the inspections.

Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down, and be prepared for changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area.

As part of our duty to keep our readers up to date on the latest Northside news, we publish Northside housing court cases as we’re made aware of them. We are unable to provide details on the specific violations at this time. We are also unable to provide details about individual rulings. Dates provided are scheduled court dates for each violation.

Honorable Robert P. Ravenstahl , Jr., 3880 Perrysville Ave. – May 16, 2012 at 9 a.m.

CORNELLA RINALDO for violation of codes 307.1 and 302.4at 2213 HARBOR.

CHAD K MINTON and AMANDA SULLIVAN for violation of code 307.1 at 412 BARK.

DAVID H STERN for violation of code 302.8 at 305 KENNEDY.

ROSS HARRIS for violation of codes 116.1, 302.3, 302.7, 307.1 and 302.4 at 3271 MCCLURE.

THOMAS W KEFFER for violation of codes 116.1, 302.3 and 302.7 at 3131 WADLOW.

CHAD ONEIL for violation of codes 111.1, 922.02A, 307.1, 302.4 and 302.8 at 1031 WOODS RUN.

THOMAS C TIBI SR for violation of code CONT’D 115.1 at 3440 FLEMING.

Honorable Derwin Rushing, 421 East Ohio Street – May 16, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

CHARLES YANDERS for violation of codes CONT’D 115.1, 302.3, 302.7, 307.1 at 717 MORAVIAN.

Each Thursday, The Chronicle will highlight a few weekend events on our blog. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed so you never miss the best Northside happenings!

Saturday May 12

Hearts in the Park
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Allegheny Commons Park

The ninth annual Hearts in the Park Walk will be this Saturday, May 12. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the event will kick off at 9 a.m. To register online please CLICK HERE or you can register at the walk.

The walk through Allegheny Commons Park, the “heart” of Pittsburgh’s historic Northside, is open to everyone. Registration fees will support the Gerald McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute’s Center for Research and Innovation at Allegheny General Hospital. This research may lead to new treatments and medical devices that will help heart patients have more productive lives after surgery. A portion of the money raised also goes to the Allegheny Commons Steering Committee of the Northside Leadership Conference to support the restoration and rehabilitation efforts of Allegheny Commons. (From AGH)

MCG Invitational Awards Ceremony
When:
Where: Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild

For more than 25 years, the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild has been a champion for youth, art and education in Pittsburgh. Historically, MCG has hosted an annual juried arts exhibition where talented students from Pittsburgh Public Schools competed for accolades and awards exceeding $100,000.

We are pleased to announce the MCG Invitational, which continues the tradition of serving Pittsburgh Public School students and widens the scope of our annual exhibition by expanding the opportunity to students attending Pittsburgh’s charter schools, as well as schools in West Mifflin, Duquesne, Wilkinsburg, Homestead and McKeesport. By providing this opportunity, the MCG Invitational will highlight talent, reward achievement, and encourage hope among those who might otherwise be overlooked.

The MCG Invitational seeks to recognize excellence and extol achievement demonstrated by youth in urban and economically disadvantaged communities. By heralding these values, this exhibition will reward meritorious students with cash awards, prizes and post-secondary education scholarships. (From MCG)

Click here for more information.

The ninth annual Hearts in the Park Walk will be this Saturday, May 12. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the event will kick off at 9 a.m. To register online please CLICK HERE or you can register at the walk.

The walk through Allegheny Commons Park, the “heart” of Pittsburgh’s historic Northside, is open to everyone. Registration fees will support the Gerald McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute’s Center for Research and Innovation at Allegheny General Hospital. This research may lead to new treatments and medical devices that will help heart patients have more productive lives after surgery. A portion of the money raised also goes to the Allegheny Commons Steering Committee of the Northside Leadership Conference to support the restoration and rehabilitation efforts of Allegheny Commons.

During this year’s HEARTS IN THE PARK WALK you will also have the opportunity to learn about a heart-healthy lifestyle with the Prescription for a Healthy Heart Expo. The expo is free for all registered walkers and will provide education on achieving a heart-healthy lifestyle, including diet, weight control and exercise. The importance of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol management with medications will also be featured.

-From Allegheny General Hospital

From The Children’s Museum —Searching for that extra special Mother’s Day or Father’s Day card with a handmade personal touch? Skip the Big Box stores and head to SLB Radio Productions (SLB) for the unique opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind card that features your own voice and artwork!

Back by popular demand for the 2012 Mother’s Day/Father’s Day holiday season, SLB Radio will open its award-winning broadcast studios, located in the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and invite children and youth to make one-of-a-kind Audio CD Cards featuring personal greetings and hand-crafted decorations.

Let your own voice be the unique message and special one-of-a-kind gift you give this year for Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day!

During the hands-on program, children and youth ages 5 and up will record a personal message, poem, song, or story for their mother, father, grandparent, or special caregiver. SLB staff will conduct welcoming interviews about the person receiving the card, and will record greetings and messages live onto an audio CD in its award-winning broadcast studios.

After the recording session, the professional-quality cards will be edited on site. The audio CD will be affixed to a special card, which children and youth will decorate and personalize using a variety of art materials. Ready for delivery in just a short time, audio cards will be brought home that very day as a Mother’s Day/Father’s Day gift that will be cherished for a lifetime.

Creation of personalized audio cards is available for recording in May and June each year at SLB. No appointment is necessary. Purchase of a CD Creation Card Kit is required in the Children’s Museum gift shop prior to recording. The cost is $12, which includes a CD, card kit, decorating supplies, studio time, and editing. All proceeds benefit programs for children and youth at SLB Radio.

In 2011, SLB’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Audio Card program reached a record attendance, with more than 500 children, plus their families, participating!  Now in its 8th year, the program has become an annual tradition for many local and visiting families, and the resulting cards have become lifetime keepsakes for the people who receive them.

The 2012 Mother’s Day/Father’s Day Audio Card Program at SLB is supported by Highmark Inc., Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and MSA.

SLB AUDIO CARD PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Dates: April 28–May 13 (for Mother’s Day) and June 2–June 17,
(for Father’s Day), 2012.
Times: 1-4 p.m.
Location: SLB Radio Productions, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way Suite 21, Pgh, PA 15212 (North Side).
Phone: 412-586-6300
Website: www.slbradio.org

From the Northside Leadership Conference: Help spruce up East Ohio Street and improve our business district! Deutschtown Merchants Association and your fellow neighbors are hosting a clean-up and revitalization of East Ohio Street on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thanks to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s Love Your Block program, we’ve been awarded a grant to power wash the sidewalks, pick up trash, landscape the Historic Deutschtown gateway sign, re-gravel tree pits and more. Gloves, garbage bags and other clean-up materials will be provided, as well as refreshments. In case of a very rainy day, the clean-up will be moved to Saturday, June 9.

Love Your Block is a partnership of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and The Home Depot Foundation to revitalize Pittsburgh – block by block.