Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative August Newsletter

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The latest news and events from the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative. View this email in your browser Let's Play!   We're incredibly excited to announce the completion of a mural on the Elizabeth Street Bridge in Hazelwood! Two Hazelwood artists, along with many Hazelwood residents and youth, completed the mural as part of the ongoing work on the Hazelwood Play Trail. The mural (partially seen above), depicts historic places and moments in Hazelwood along with two residents. Join us to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the mural on Wednesday August 28th. More information in our events listing below. We hope you're having a playful summer!   Visit our website to learn more! Events Kindergarten, Here I Come! Saturday August 17, 2019 10:00AM-2:00PM Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Lawrenceville Farmers Market Tuesday, August 20, 2019 4:00PM-7:00PM 250 40th Street Pgh, PA 15201   Nature Play Date Sunday August 25, 2019 1:00PM-3:00PM Frick Environmental Center Elizabeth Street Park and Mural Ribbon Cutting Wednesday August 28, 2019 5:00PM-7:00PM Corner of Roma Way and Gloster Streets, Hazelwood 15207 Member Spotlight * Trying Together is a founding partner   Play is the basis for all learning and especially in the early year's of an individual's life. Play is imagining, it's risky and full of trial and error. It's both loud and quiet, spontaneous and planned. It's through these experiences that we build our sense of self and the world around us.  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. Each month, a different member organization will share their take on how play is a part of the work they do.  August 1, 2019 Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Member Blog Children's Museum of Pittsburgh   Play and Kindergarten Kindergarten is a big step! Mr. Rogers said it best: “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” At Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, we understand the importance of play for all aspects of healthy development and successful learning, and this special, playful day for rising Kindergarteners will ensure an optimal transition for their big year! CONTINUE READING "People tend to forget that play is serious." — David Hockney (british painter) 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