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[Highland Park] Bike Pittsburgh - Bike to Work Week 2003
by Rudolph T Maceyko 29 Apr '03

29 Apr '03

Did you know that Highland Park is home to Western Pennsylvania's only bicycle advocacy and awareness 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Bike Pittsburgh? Bike Pittsburgh is focused on improving cycling conditions here in the Pittsburgh Region - rallying for infrastructure amenities such as bike lanes to create commuter routes and connect neighborhoods, or place bike racks in strategic locations. Bike Pittsburgh is a key sponsor for Bike To Work Week 2003 - from May 12th through May 16th. If you've considered biking from Highland Park to Downtown and would like more information on a best route from where you live, contact Bike Pittsburgh at: info(a)bike-pgh.org. Bike Pittsburgh maintains a website - <http://www.bike-pgh.org> If you're into racing, you can find other speedy cyclists several times a week all through the Summer at the Washington Boulevard Oval for a "Summer Criterion" series. All ages and skill levels are welcome. You can get more information on the Washington Boulevard Oval at the Bike Pittsburgh website in the "Events & Activities" area - it's right at the top of the page. Best regards, David Hoffman

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[Highland Park] Volunteer Opportunities
by Rudolph T Maceyko 28 Apr '03

28 Apr '03

Here are some chances for everyone to get involved in the community. It's more fun and easier than you may have thought! Let me point out some of the ones that need attention soon: The Union Project wants to know about any thing you will donate to them to sell in this year's yard sale by Thursday; and our local candidates need volunteers now and at least through election day on Tuesday, May 20. Please direct questions to the contacts listed below. And feel free to send me any other opportunities I haven't listed! SUNDAY, MAY 4 - Water station volunteers for Marathon racers Times: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Contact: Renee Sarracino at Club One, 412-362-4806 x19 <rsarracino(a)club1.cc> SATURDAY, MAY 10 - Gardening/Clean-Up at Union Project Contact: Melissa Stauffer, 412-362-1233 <Melissa(a)unionproject.org> SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Mulch Madness: pick up litter & spread Fibar at the Super Playground Please bring gardening gloves, wheel barrow(s) and rake(s). Coffee and donuts provided by Enrico's Tazza d'Oro Rain date: Sunday, May 18 Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm Contact: Kate Zober, 412-xxx-xxxx - Garden Planting at Highland Park Bridge Contact: Marianne Cola, 412-586-2324 <mcola(a)paconserve.org> - Gardening/Clean-Up at Union Project Contact: Melissa Stauffer, 412-362-1233 <Melissa(a)unionproject.org> TUESDAY, MAY 20 (and before then too!) - Mitch Kates for Council Door knocking, visibility, phone banking, & working pools on election day Contact: 412-661-5373 Web site: <http://www.mitchkates.com/> Donations to: Mitch Kates for Council PO Box 40291 Pittsburgh PA 15201 - Patrick Dowd for School Board District 2 Yard signs, door knocking, phone calling, working polls on election day Contact: <gloria(a)percolater.com> Web site: <http://www.dowdforschoolboard.com/> SUNDAY, JUNE 1 - Yard Sale donations for Union Project Let the Union Project know by Thursday, May 1 (that's just 3 days from now!) Contact: Melissa Stauffer, 412-362-1233 <Melissa(a)unionproject.org> SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 (tentative date) - Highland Park House Tour Show your home and kitchen Volunteer to help out on the day of the tour and receive free ticket Contact: Dana Thomas, 412-xxx-xxxx Dana_Thomas(a)Progressive.com In addition to the opportunities listed above, organizations such as the Union Project, the Highland Park Community Club, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy need volunteers throughout the year. I'll send more about these other opportunities later in the week. Rudy

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[Highland Park] This week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 27 Apr '03

27 Apr '03

TUESDAY Blockwatch Meeting at St. Andrew's at 7:00 pm Annual Spring Choral Concert at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at 7:30 pm THURSDAY Choral Evensong and piano recital at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 8:00 pm SUNDAY Pittsburgh Marathon at 7:00 am Last year the first wheelchair racers reached Bryant Street at around 9:00 am. The first runners made it by about 9:20 am. HPCC Marathon Party on Bryant Street at N Euclid St at 9:00 am The marathon course comes up North Highland Avenue from East Liberty Boulevard, then takes Bryant Street to North Negley Avenue all the way down to Baum Boulevard. So remember that getting around on Sunday could be difficult during the race. Visit the Community Calendar on the Highland Park web site for details: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Mellon Street Neighbors and "Pittsburgh is Picking Up" on Saturday
by Rudolph T Maceyko 24 Apr '03

24 Apr '03

Mellon Street Neighbors are participating in Mayor Murphy's annual "Pittsburgh is Picking Up" program on Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The rain date is next Saturday, May 3. Volunteers should call 412-xxx-xxxx to register. Mellon Street Neighbors are sending fliers to residents in the 800 and 900 blocks of Mellon Street and the 800 block of North Saint Clair Street. The main goal is to pick up and do a little yard work around 800 block of Mellon Street. Rudy

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[Highland Park] New refuse and recycling collection pick-up day
by Rudolph T Maceyko 23 Apr '03

23 Apr '03

The City has changed our garbage pick-up day. It's now Monday for all of Highland Park and East Liberty: <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/assets/2003_Routes_Division_Neighborhoo…> This change took effect as of the beginning of this week, so anyone who has put out garbage to be collected today is going to be disappointed! Here are the full details from City Environmental Services: <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/html/environmental_services.html> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Election Update
by Rudolph T Maceyko 22 Apr '03

22 Apr '03

The primary election on Tuesday, May 20 is just under a month away now. Highland Park has local candidates in two important races: CITY COUNCIL Incumbent Len Bodack, Jr., Highland Park resident Mitch Kates & Nancy Noszka are running again for the Democratic spot on the November ballots. There is no Republican candidate. Len Bodack, Jr. - <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/> Mitch Kates - <http://www.mitchkates.com/> Nancy Noszka - <http://www.noszka.com/> There was a combined forum for Districts 7 & 9 tonight at Friendship Elementary. If anyone made it to the forum and would like to write about it, please let me know! SCHOOL BOARD Highland Park resident Patrick Dowd and incumbent Darlene Harris are cross-filed under both Democrat and Republican. Patrick Dowd - <http://www.dowdforschoolboard.com/> Darlene Harris - <http://www.pghboe.net/district/board.html> Lawrenceville Votes lists 3 upcoming forums involving the candidates: East End Neighborhood Forum's Candidates' Forum #1 Wednesday, May 7 at 7 pm at Morningside Elementary School 412-441-6110 (EENF) PUMP/Pittsburgh's Next/Ground Zero Forum Tuesday, May 13 at 7 pm at Pittsburgh Brewing Co. 412-338-2133 East End Neighborhood Forum's Candidates' Forum #2 Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm at Friendship School 412-441-6110 (EENF) <http://www.lawrencevillevotes.org/> The League of Women Voters offers information about elections and should make their voters guide available sometime in mid May. According to their site it will be published in the Post-Gazette on Tuesday, May 13: <http://users.stargate.net/~lwvgp/> This information is accurate to my knowledge. Please send me corrections... Thanks, Rudy

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[Highland Park] This week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 21 Apr '03

21 Apr '03

SATURDAY Earth Day Extravaganza at the Zoo at 11:00 am Concert at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at 3:00 pm Pittsburgh Camerata at St. Andrew's at 8:00 pm Visit the Community Calendar on the Highland Park web site for details: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> According to Sergeant Ellinger at last week's HPCC meeting, Saturday is also "Pick-up Pittsburgh" day. If/when I get details, I'll send them here. Read the minutes from the February, March, & April HPCC meetings on the Highland Park Web site: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/org/hpcc/minutes/> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Highland Park house sought
by Pamina Ewing 14 Apr '03

14 Apr '03

Former residents of Highland Park, Paul Resnick and Caroline Richardson, are returning to Pittsburgh for the 2003-2004 academic year and would like to rent a house in Highland Park, preferably furnished. She's a doctor, he'll be teaching at CMU. Please contact me, their sister-in-law and fellow Highland Park resident, with any leads. Thanks! Pamina Ewing 412-362-4515

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[Highland Park] Opinion polls
by Rudolph T Maceyko 13 Apr '03

13 Apr '03

There's only one event on the Highland Park Community Calendar this week, and that's "Cinema Movie Night" at St. Andrew's on Saturday. I'd like to invite you to participate in some opinion polls concerning neighborhood issues. Please reply to me and I'll summarize the responses next weekend. Question #1: Do you agree with the proposal to create soccer fields in Heth's Run where the Public Works drop-off site was? If not, what do you think should be there instead? Question #2: Do you agree with state representative Jeff Habay's proposal to rename the Highland Park bridge in memory of Fred Rogers? Please respond by Saturday, April 12, 2003. Thanks, Rudy

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[Highland Park] This week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 13 Apr '03

13 Apr '03

WEDNESDAY Highland Park Community Club meeting at Dilworth Traditional Academy at 7:30 pm SATURDAY Vintage 5K Race & 2-Mile Walk on Highland Avenue at 9:00 am Spring Egg Hunt at the Farmhouse at 10:00 am More notes about Saturday: Vintage invites Highland Park residents to join them in their various categories including a "Wacky Team Run/Walk Event". Highland Avenue will be closed to car traffic between Penn Circle and the park during the event. You can use Heberton Street, Grafton Street, or one of the back entrances to the park to get to the Farmhouse for the Sprint Egg Hunt while Highland Avenue is closed. St. Andrew's has several events this week, including a church service Easter morning followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and champagne reception. Visit the Community Calendar on the Highland Park web site for details: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> Rudy

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