Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative April Newsletter

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The latest news and events from the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative. View this email in your browser Images above from play pop-up events at Stepping Stones, Flowerhouse, East Hills Community Center and Andrew Bayne Memorial Library. We had a busy winter and are gearing up for an exciting spring. Click the images below to learn more about our winter play pop-ups, the Elizabeth Street Park and the Hazelwood Play Trail.   Visit our website to learn more! Events Black Child Play as Necessity and Resistance Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:00pm to 9:00pm East Liberty Presbyterian Church Social Hall Ultimate Play Day! Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:00pm to 4:00pm Whitehall Public Library Member Spotlight "We believe in getting everyone outside and that PLAY is one of the best things to do outside. Our participation in the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative has helped us connect to an even great audience, engaging more people in playful activities in the outdoors." Monthly Blog This article is part of our Member Blog Series, which showcases Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Members' efforts and commitment to ensure that play is a critical element in the lives of people of all ages.  April 1, 2019 All for All   Breaking Cultural Barriers is as Easy as Playing We are lucky to live in a city that is becoming more diverse every year. The immigrant population in Pittsburgh continues to grow with more than 80,000 immigrants who now call our region home. owever this diversity also brings new challenges and barriers we need often struggle to overcome. As an immigrant myself, I know first hand that there are many barriers that new Americans face in this country.  CONTINUE READING "We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." — George Bernard Shaw Copyright © 2019 Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to hear the latest news from the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative. Our mailing address is: Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative c/o Trying Together  5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 For questions, contact: Sarah Siplak / Director (412)421-3889 ext. 115 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences   forward this email