All Aboard! Train Station Campaign Kicks Off in September

     

We are officially kicking off our capital campaign to restore the Wilkinsburg Train Station in September! Together with our partners, Borough of Wilkinsburg & Allegheny County Economic Development, we are working to raise $3 million to complete the restoration of our community's historic Train Station building. 

If you're interested in participating in the campaign by joining one of our fundraising subcommittees, please email [email protected] or call (412) 727-7855 to learn more. 
Save the Date for this Year's House & Garden Tour
Plan to join us at our annual fundraiser on September 24

Join the WCDC and partners for the annual Wilkinsburg House & Garden Tour on Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Each year, the tour highlights a different part of Wilkinsburg. Previously, the Regent Square and Blackridge neighborhoods were featured. Now in its fourth year, the tour will move to Hamnett Place, a National Historic District, and vicinity. This year's tour will be a little different from past tours as it will feature renovated homes and community gardens in addition to in-process construction projects, studio spaces, and more.

Want to get involved with the House & Garden Tour? We are currently looking for homeowners who want to feature their home on this year's tour as well as event volunteers. Call (412) 727-7855 or email [email protected] to help out.
Free Food & Fun for Kids this Summer
Did you know that all kids, 18 years old or younger, can receive FREE meals throughout the summer? Call 2-1-1 or text FOOD to 877-877 to find a location near you.
Community Events & Meetings

Upcoming:

Driftwood Oven at Garden Dreams
Saturday, July 23, 12-5 p.m.
Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery - 806 Holland Ave.

Wilkinsburg Parks Clean-Up with Dick's Sporting Goods
Local groups & businesses are welcome to participate!
Friday, July 29, 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Email Mike Milberger or call (412) 242-8512 to learn more

Pollinator Gardens Workshop 
Saturday, July 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery - 806 Holland Ave.

Shopping on a Budget
Presented by Lindsay Wojtaszek, Just Harvest
Wednesday, August 3, 7 p.m.
East End Food Co-op - 7516 Meade St.
Free! Call (412) 242-3598 to RSVP

12th Annual Summer Nights
Presented by Hosanna House
Friday, August 5, 6 p.m.
Sherwood Events Center - 400 Sherwood Rd.

Voter Registration at the Free Store
Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free Store Wilkinsburg - 619 Penn Ave.

PUCS Robotics Camp
Open to students entering 5th-8th grades
August 15-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School - 809 Center St.
Need-based scholarships available! 

Passion Meets the Road Awards Dinner
Proceeds benefit A Peace of Mind Inc.'s new facility in Wilkinsburg
Thursday, September 15, 5 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center - 5230 Centre Ave.

Save the Date! Wilkinsburg House & Garden Tour
Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hamnett Place & Vicinity
Email Marlee Gallagher or call (412) 727-7855 to get involved

Ongoing:

PUCS Robotics Workshops
Open to students entering 5th-8th grades
Wednesdays through July 27, 6-9 p.m.
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School - 809 Center St.
Need-based scholarships available! 

Free Aquaponics Workshop Series
Presented by The Utopia Projects
Fridays through July 29, 12-2 p.m.
Youth Places at the Masonic Temple - 1117 Wood St.
Call (412) 626-4212 or email [email protected] to register

Wilkinsburg Thursday Open Market
Thursdays through October, 3-6 p.m.
SAUMC Parking Lot - 733 South Ave.

Art in the Park
Thursdays through August 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
Penn Ave. Parklet - 743 Penn Ave.

Wilkinsburg Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Third Thursday each month, 8 a.m. 
Wilkinsburg Borough Building - 605 Ross Ave., 3rd Floor

Free Store Pop-Up
Second Saturdays each month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free Store Wilkinsburg - 619 Penn Ave.
 
 
Have an event or meeting coming up? 
Send the details to  [email protected] , and we'll include it in our next newsletter .
 
Want to learn more about borough commission & authority meetings?
1001 Wood Street
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
(412) 727-7855 (o) 
(412) 871-3149 (f)