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This fall, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs will host Be A Good Neighbor block parties around the Oakland neighborhood surrounding the University’s 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus.

The food and music filled celebrations create a safe, relaxing environment where students, neighborhood residents, community partners and 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ resources can come together and learn from one another. Organizations like Carnegie Library of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh, Carnegie Museums of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh, Phipps Conservatory, Kidsburgh and Playful 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh will attend.

All 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ or Oakland community members are welcome to drop into any party. Each lasts from 5 to 7 p.m. — no registration is required. Here is the 2024 schedule:

• North Oakland, Aug. 27:ÌýGallagher Lawn at 234 N. Dithridge St.
• South Oakland, Sept. 3:ÌýDan Marino Field at 3716 Frazier St.
• West Oakland, Sept. 10:ÌýThe Corner, Terrace Street between Robinson and Burrows Streets
• Oakland Square, Sept. 17:ÌýOakland Square Greenspace, Dawson Street
• Oakcliffe, Sept. 24:ÌýOakcliffe Playground, Craft Avenue and Niagara Street

Questions? Contact Director of Community Affairs Justin Dandoy at justin.dandoy [at] pitt.edu.

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