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[Highland Park] Union Project Hosts Neighborhood Clean-Up Day
by Justin Rothshank 09 Jun '03

09 Jun '03

The Union Project is hosting a Vandalism Clean-Up Day on Saturday June 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the former Union Baptist Church (Stanton & Negley Avenues, Highland Park). A press-conference will be held at 1:00 on the front lawn. Over the Memorial Day weekend, vandals broke into the Union Project, shattering 26 interior windows, splintering original 100-year-old handcrafted woodwork, ripping up floorboards, and trashing furniture and clothes donated for the community-wide Highland Park Yard Sale. There were also some 15 attempts to set fire and five small homemade bombs meant to spray shrapnel and flames. The Union Project is restoring the former church as part of its mission to create community by connecting neighbors and celebrating art and faith in common space. The June 14 clean-up day follows a strong precedent - in less than two years, this grass-roots project has garnered the support of 400 people and their 6,000 hours of work removing trash from the building, planning for the restoration, raising funds, organizing the board of directors and more. "This project would not be possible without the participation of our neighbors," says Executive Director Jessica King. "It takes a whole community to pull off something this big." Projects for the Saturday work day include cleaning up vandalism damage, securing the doors with new and improved locks, painting and refinishing the exterior doors, installing upgraded exterior lighting and continuing the ongoing landscaping and beautification efforts. "Our goal for the clean-up day is to show that an active, healthy community cannot be sabotaged by violence and destruction," says Board Chair Brad Siemens. In addition to the physical repairs, a Union Project Vandalism Fund has been established for those who wish to contribute financially to project, specifically for the costs associated with the clean-up effort. The Board of Directors has set a goal to raise $20,000 in response to the crimes. Organizers expect a strong community turn-out and note that food and drink will be provided for volunteers. To volunteer, call 412.478.3105 or email Justin(a)unionproject.org. For more information regarding the event, call the Union Project at 412.363.4550 or email info(a)unionproject.org or visit <http://www.unionproject.org/>. Justin Rothshank Associate Director The Union Project 801 North Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 412-478-3105 cell <http://www.unionproject.org/> Restoring neighborhood space to connect, create, and celebrate.

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[Highland Park] This week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 08 Jun '03

08 Jun '03

TUESDAY Neighborhood walk starting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:30 pm (every Tuesday) FRIDAY/SATURDAY Clean Up at Union Project SATURDAY Free tennis clinic at the tennis courts on Stanton Avenue at 9:00 am (every Saturday) Visit the Community Calendar on the Highland Park web site for details: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Reptile Lovers Event at the Zoo
by Rudolph T Maceyko 07 Jun '03

07 Jun '03

I just found out about this today and thought I'd pass it on in case anyone was looking for weekend events other than the Three Rivers Arts Festival: <http://www.artsfestival.net/> The Pittsburgh Herpetological Society is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a 3-day celebration at the Zoo. The celebration started yesterday, but these scheduled events have yet to take place: Saturday 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm - TALKS Speakers: Paul Freed "Of Golden Toads and Endless Roads", Dr. Marty Rosenberg of Case Western University and founder of NOAH, Kathy an Bill Love "Blue Chameleon Ventures", and Merel J. Cox "Snakes of Thailand and Husbandry" Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - REPTILE SHOW AND SALE There is an admission charge of $8 per person. For more information, visit: <http://trfn.clpgh.org/phs/10year-o.html>

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[Highland Park] House Tour Update
by Dana Thomas 05 Jun '03

05 Jun '03

Plans for the upcoming Highland Park House Tour are proceeding nicely! There is much energy and excitement surrounding this year's tour and we already have 5 wonderful homes scheduled to be on the tour. The date has been confirmed. The tour will take place Saturday, October 18th, 2003. The tour will be held from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. As always, the starting point will be St. Andrew's Church on Hampton Street and the church will also be open to tour. Our theme has taken off and we have some fantastic kitchens for tour-goers to view. As stated before, the tour is not only for kitchens so don't let the theme keep you from placing your home on the tour! Ideally, we would like to have a finalized list of homes by the end of July. We are still in need of in-progress homes and a few of the Victorian "giants" to provide a nice overview of Highland Park homes. Please contact me if you are interested in participating, nominating a home, volunteering, or would just like to ask some questions. Thanks for all of your help, support, and positivity! Dana 412-xxx-xxxx

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[Highland Park] Mid-week update
by Rudolph T Maceyko 05 Jun '03

05 Jun '03

CALENDAR ADDITIONS FOR THURSDAY "Free Sale" at the Union Project from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Choral Evensong and Recital 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/> SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION For your convenience, Judy Wolfe has made the registration form for summer day camp available on the Highland Park web site: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/org/hpcc/camp.htm> Please note that the June 1st deadline has passed so a $10 "late fee" applies. Camp starts in 3 weeks so get your registration in soon! Rudy

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[Highland Park] Team Caffeine
by Rudolph T Maceyko 03 Jun '03

03 Jun '03

A couple of weeks ago, the Post-Gazette ran an article about Team Caffeine and biking in Pittsburgh. Team Caffeine is based here in Highland Park, at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro. If you missed the article then, you can read it here: <http://www.post-gazette.com/lifestyle/20030518biketeamp4.asp> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Free Stuff...Union Project Update
by Justin Rothshank 02 Jun '03

02 Jun '03

After a very difficult week recovering from the recent vandalism the Union Project had a very successful weekend participating in the Highland Park Community Yard Sale. On Sunday we had approximately 250 people visit us. Many simply stopped by to say hello and give their condolences and offer their support. Between Saturday and Sunday we also had 14 volunteers - 10 of whom had never been inside the Union Project before! As with any garage sale we still have many high quality items that weren't purchased - So we are happy to announce a "Free Sale" for Thursday, June 5 from 4 pm to 7 pm. We have desks, chairs, furniture, clothes, Christmas decorations, dishes and more. Donate $1 and sign up for our mailing list and you can take as many Yard Sale items as you want. Union Project staff will be happy to assist you in loading your car, but everything must be taken by 7 pm. Call 412-478-3105 if you have questions. Justin Rothshank Associate Director The Union Project 801 North Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 412-478-3105 cell www.unionproject.org Restoring neighborhood space to connect, create, and celebrate.

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[Highland Park] This week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 01 Jun '03

01 Jun '03

MONDAY Community Plan Education Focus Group at the Farmhouse at 7:00 pm TUESDAY Fundraising Event for Education Innovations, Inc. and The Learning Club in Highland Park at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 6:30 pm Neighborhood walk starting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:30 pm (every Tuesday) SATURDAY Free tennis clinic at the tennis courts on Stanton Avenue at 9:00 am (every Saturday) Visit the Community Calendar on the Highland Park web site for details: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> These events are definitely worthwhile if you have the time... The Education focus group is the last focus group to meet again before the final town meeting coming up in a few weeks, where the draft Community Plan will be presented and discussed. And the fundraiser on Bryant Street is for a new non-profit organization in Highland Park that provides tutoring and other activities for children. All are welcome at both events! And after you've taken part in the fundraiser, join Renee Sarracino for a refreshing walk around the neighborhood! Rudy

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