What are you thankful for this year?
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
A New Take on an Old Favorite
Posted by Grandview Pointe Apartments on 11:35 AM
What are you making for your Thanksgiving side dishes this year?
Check out this new and creative side dish for Sweet Potatoes. It is
delicious and people will be amazed at the presentation. Keep reading
and check out my recipes for more information.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Thank You Veterans!
Posted by Grandview Pointe Apartments on 10:43 AM
We want to thank all the Veterans that have served our country past and present! Thank you for everything you do!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Free Ice Skating Lessons
Posted by Grandview Pointe Apartments on 10:44 AM
Did
you know that you can learn how to skate for free at North or South
park? These outdoor rinks are a great place to take your family this
winter. Keep reading and check out the Parks Department for more information.Season:November 7, 2013 through mid-March 2014(Weather & Conditions Permitting) |
||
Holidays:
|
Hours of Operation:
For information pertaining to additional available hours, contact rinks directly.
|
| North Park & South Park | ||||
| Monday | CLOSED | |||
| Tuesday | 7:30 pm - 9 pm | |||
| Wednesday | 9 am - 11 am | Noon - 3 pm | 4:30 pm - 7 pm | 7:30 pm - 9 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 pm - 9 pm | |||
| Friday | 9 am - 11 am | Noon - 3 pm | 4:30 pm - 7 pm | 7:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am - 4 pm | 4:30 pm - 7 pm | 7:30 pm - 10 pm | |
| Sunday | 11 am - 4 pm | 4:30 pm - 7 pm | 7:30 pm - 9 pm | |
Rates: |
Ice rinks are eligible for the Community Days Program!Daytime and Evening Sessions |
||
| Children, Youth, Juniors and Senior Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident |
| $3.00 | $4.00 | |
| Adults | 5.00 | 6.00 |
| Active Volunteer Firefighters & EMT's Interested applicants must complete an application with the Parks Department and obtain an official County Parks Photo ID Pass. Call 412-350-2455 for details. |
No Fee, Resident Only | N/A |
2013-2014 Special Sessions |
||
| "Family Skate" (Every Wed.) (2 adults and up to 4 children) 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
$10.00/Family/Session | $13.00/Family Session |
| "Sweetheart Couples Skate" - Valentine's Day (Couples of All Ages) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Each couple will receive a carnation, while supplies last. |
Buy one admission, get one free |
Buy one admission, get one free |
| Ice Skating Shows @ 7:00 pm South Park: Monday, March 03, 2014 North Park: Monday, March 10, 2014 |
Free | Free |
2013-2014 FREE Beginner Skating Lessons |
||
| "FREE" Learn-to-Skate Lessons5 Years old & up - No Exceptions NORTH PARK (4 weeks excluding Holiday weeks)  Printable FlyerLessons: 4:30 pm - 5:10 pmSession 1Registration: Nov. 5 & Nov. 7, 5 - 7:00 pm Begins: Tues. Nov. 12 for last names A-K Begins: Thurs. Nov. 14 for last names L-Z Session 2 Registration: Dec. 3 & Dec. 5, 5 - 7:00 pm Begins: Tues. Jan. 7 for last names A-K Begins: Thurs. Jan. 2 for last names L-Z SOUTH PARK (4 weeks excluding Holiday weeks) Printable FlyerLessons: 4:40 pm - 5:10 pmSession 1 Registration: Nov. 12 & Nov. 14, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Begins: Tues. Nov. 12 for last names A-K Begins: Thurs. Nov. 14 for last names L-Z Session 2 Registration: Jan. 7 & Jan. 2, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Begins: Tues. Jan. 7 for last names A-K Begins: Thurs. Jan. 2 for last names L-Z |
Free | Free |
2013-2014 PAID Skating Lessons |
||
| "PAID" Skating Lessons 5 years old & up - No Exceptions Classes are limited in size and pre-registration is required! NORTH PARK (4 weeks excluding Holiday weeks) Printable FlyerLessons: 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm (Beginners)Lessons: 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm (Advanced) Session 1Registration: Nov. 5 & Nov. 7, from 5 - 7:00 pm Begins: Nov. 12 or Nov. 14 Session 2 Registration: Dec. 3 or Dec. 5, from 5 - 7:00 pm Lessons last names A-K: Tues, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Lessons last names L-Z: Thurs. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 SOUTH PARK (4 weeks excluding Holiday weeks) Printable FlyerLessons: 5:30 pm - 6:10 pmSession 1Registration: Nov. 12 & Nov. 14, from 5 - 7:00 pm Begins: Nov. 12 or Nov. 14 Session 2 Registration: Jan 2 or Jan 7, from 5 - 7:00 pm Lessons last names A-K: Tues. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Lessons last names L-Z: Thurs. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 |
$16.00 Both days: 32.00 |
$20.00 Both days: 40.00 |
Gift Certificates |
||
| Call the Rinks for information: North Park Rink - (724) 935-1280 South Park Rink - (412) 833-1499 |
||
Rink Rental |
||
| Rink Rental when scheduled 2 weeks in advance: (4 Reservations & 1 make-up day) |
$100.00/hr | $125.00/hr |
| Rink Rental (Same day rental) |
125.00/hr | 156.00/hr |
| Rink Rental County Sponsored Ice Show Practice | FREE, RESIDENT ONLY | N/A |
I.S.I. |
||
| Student I.S.I. Skating Lessons (4 weeks @ 40 minutes per week) |
$16.00 | $20.00 |
| Additional Ice Time for County Skating Instructors I.S.I. Lessons |
75.00 | N/A |
| I.S.I. Patch (at no cost to County) | 3.00 | 4.00 |
Other |
||
| Senior Season Passes (Age 60 & Over) | $25.00 | $31.00 |
| Individual Season Passes (Age 18-59) | 50.00 | 63.00 |
| Skate Rental | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Skate Sharpening (when available) | 4.50* | 6.00* |
| Coin Lockers | .25 | .25 |
| Discount Group Rate: (20 person minimum, 24 hr. notice) |
2.00/person | 3.00/person |
| Lost Permit Replacement Fee | 5.00 | 6.00 |
Monday, November 4, 2013
Events in the City this Week
Posted by Grandview Pointe Apartments on 10:51 AM
Are you looking for something to do after all the Halloween parties?
Check out this great list of events happening throughout the city this
week. These events are free or discounted, and they are great for all
ages. You can learn more below or at Living Pittsburgh.
The following list is a compilation of many free and affordable weekly, monthly, annual, and one-time events in and around Pittsburgh. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for great deals on food & drink, daily activities, products and services.
Friday, November 1
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 2
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Family Fiesta: A Remembrance of the Dead and a Celebration for the Living - FREE (donations being accepted)
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 3
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Monday, November 4
AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials
Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE
Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people
Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays
Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less
Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Tuesday, November 5
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50
2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE
Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one
Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE
JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE
Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays
Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult
Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Wednesday, November 6
Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based
Ceramics Open Studio at the Union Project - $10
Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can
$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials
Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE
Mommy & Me Wednesdays at My Little Outback – $2 discount
Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music
Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays
Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Thursday, November 7
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
Play Date on Ice - $4.25
Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5
Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12
Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00
offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE
1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover
Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special
Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less
Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Friday, November 8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 9
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 10
Free Admission to the Zoo and PPG Aquarium - FREE
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
The following list is a compilation of many free and affordable weekly, monthly, annual, and one-time events in and around Pittsburgh. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for great deals on food & drink, daily activities, products and services.
If you know of any great events that are perfect for our calendar, please let us know!
Friday, November 1
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1 Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 2
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Family Fiesta: A Remembrance of the Dead and a Celebration for the Living - FREE (donations being accepted)
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 3
2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Monday, November 4
AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials
Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE
Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people
Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays
Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less
Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays
Tuesday, November 5
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50
2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE
Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one
Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE
JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE
Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays
Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult
Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays
Wednesday, November 6
Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based
Ceramics Open Studio at the Union Project - $10
Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can
$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials
Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE
Mommy & Me Wednesdays at My Little Outback – $2 discount
Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music
Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays
Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less
1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays
Thursday, November 7
Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE
Play Date on Ice - $4.25
Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5
Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12
Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00
offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE
1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover
Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special
Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out
Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less
Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays
Friday, November 8
Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission
Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1
Storytimes Around the City – FREE
Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3
Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5
Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership
Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less
Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays
Saturday, November 9
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE
Sunday, November 10
Free Admission to the Zoo and PPG Aquarium - FREE
Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission
Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE
Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs
Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6
Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches
Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less
Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays
