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Community Building

ArtStart is a stellar evening out made possible by many of our neighbors and friends providing in-kind gifts towards our fundraising efforts. These not only make for an evening that is far more entertaining than a $30 ticket might indicate, but help us dedicate over 90% of the funds raised each fall...
PIC Early Learning and After School classrooms kick off the school year by hosting evening potlucks with their families. Families will gather in their child's classroom for a brief (adult-only) meeting with the teaching team to learn about classroom practices and what is in store for the year ahead...
PIC's summer social events bring our families and staff together to cool off and strengthen our community.
All families and staff are invited to get social this summer. Don't miss these three fun family events: June 29 - Lemonade Lull July 26 - Ice Cream Social August 16 - Watermelon Wednesday Pick up your kid(s) and meet us from 5-6 on the blacktop.
Our events keep us vibrant May was tremendous. Our inaugural Day of Play fundraiser ( read about the day's success ) exceeded all expectations. While early rain moved our children’s concert indoors, by the time the music ended the sky had brightened, giving us a fun afternoon on the playground. An...
Last Thursday, nearly 200 of us had Smith Playground all to ourselves for the 2017 All-PIC picnic and potluck. PIC provided the hoagies and drinks on the covered porch of the "playhouse", while families brought tons of side dishes and desserts. There was plenty to eat! The playground has more than...
Mark your calendar for Storytime in Clark Park 2017! This year's story sessions will run from June 8 - July 13. Children and grown-ups will gather on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm by the turtle sculpture in Clark Park (between 43rd and 45th Streets) for read-aloud stories for children ages 7 and...
This past Saturday, PIC held its very first Day of Play featuring music, games, plants, good food, and friends. Over 250 people came out to PIC to help raise over $16,500 for the Tuition Assistance Fund. The Day of Play was made possible through support from our lead sponsor, Blue Stone Construction...
Come Potluck and Play All PIC families and staff are invited to join us at Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park on Thursday, June 1 from 5:30 -7:30 pm. RSVP ONLINE TODAY! PIC will provide sandwiches and drinks and we ask families to bring side dishes and desserts (and earn a PPP hour for your...
Our Saturday Work Day was a success despite a few raindrops! Thank you to all of the families that came out to help PIC look great! With lots of shovels, buckets, wheelbarrows and teamwork you moved the sand "mountain". Amidst all of the raking, hauling and fixing we're glad that we were able to...