PGH English Explorer
Community Picnic & Program Kickoff
Are you ready to explore, learn, and make Pittsburgh feel
like home?
Join us for a beautiful day in nature as we launch a new school year of friendship, discovery, and real-life learning!
Whether you are a newly arrived international student,
a visiting scholar with your family,
or a local American who enjoys extending
a warm welcome ---
you belong here!
We warmly welcome you to
come experience the unique flavor of
PGH English Explorer -
a learning community where
internationals and Americans
grow in friendship through
real-world explorations
and events of hospitality.
EVENT INFORMATION
Sunday, August 23
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Park - Shelter 18-1 (Devil's Elbow #1)
Hemlock Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101
Just across Hemlock Drive you'll find:
The Black & Gold Playground
Flushable restroom facilities
North Park Swimming Pool
(9901 Southridge Drive)
These landmarks help you locate our picnic grove.
What You'll Experience
The unique flavor of PGH English Explorer:
Warm hospitality
Meaningful conversations
Explorer games
Nature exploration
Pittsburgh discovery activities
Sports and lawn games
World games & cultures
Community Potluck & Contributions
One of the joys of PGH English Explorer is
that everyone has something valuable to contribute.
Please consider bringing one or more of the following:
A favorite potluck dish to share
Your favorite non-alcoholic drink
A lawn chair or blanket
Sports equipment to enjoy together
Your friendly dog (on a leash)
World Games & Cultures
Help us celebrate the many cultures
represented in our community.
You're invited to bring one simple
cultural experience to share with a small group
for 10-15 minutes, such as:
A favorite game
A story
A craft
A musical instrument
A family tradition
A favorite object
Or another small piece of your culture
or family heritage.
Every Contribution Matters
Every shared dish ...
Every conversation ...
Every game ...
Every story ...
Every smile ...
Every act of hospitality ...
adds to the richness of our experiences,
our enjoyment, and our learning together.
Thank you for helping us build a welcoming community
where everyone belongs.
We're excited to welcome you!
To RSVP, please email:
Please include:
Your name
Number of guests attending
The potluck dish you'd like to bring
A one-sentence description of the game or
cultural experience you'd like to share during
World Games & Cultures.