December 2004 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Singalong
by Sherry Goldman 27 Dec '04

27 Dec '04

Wednesday's singalong will begin with a potluck at 5:30. Please email me or call me (412-215-9631) or Judy Wolfson (412-421-8503) for directions.

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[Highland Park] Lost Dog
by Stephanie Richards 26 Dec '04

26 Dec '04

Help! One of our neighbors is missing his pet. German Shep. Mix, Black & Tan w/White Chest and Neck 70 lbs Medium Size VERY Friendly. Missing since Wednesday. Last seen in Highland Park/Morningside. If you have seen him around, or even possibly taken him in out of the cold please call Bill Kokos 412-665-9822

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[Highland Park] A second chance to earn high school diploma
by swilcox＠nauticom.net 22 Dec '04

22 Dec '04

Communities in Schools Academy East Liberty Diploma Plus Training Program Communities in Schools, the nations largest stay-in-school network, is offering area youth a second chance to earn a high school diploma from the Pittsburgh Public School District. Students complete credits between 2:00pm and 8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and between 12:00pm and 4:00pm on Friday at the Kingsley Center. DPTP is free to students who are not enrolled in school and meet age and income guidelines. Interested youth and parents are invited to a general presentation on Friday January 7, 2005 from 10:00am 11:00am at the Kingsley Center at 6435 Frankstown Avenue in East Liberty. Refreshment will be provided. Please RSVP 412.661.8751.

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[Highland Park] Christmas 2004 at St. Andrew's, Highland Park
by Bruce Robison 22 Dec '04

22 Dec '04

Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m. Family Service, with Blessing of the Creche, Carols, Children's Homily, and Holy Communion 10:30 p.m. A Service of Christmas Music, with St. Andrew's Choir and Instruments 11:00 p.m. The Traditional Midnight Service, with Choir, Instruments, Christmas Meditation, Holy Communion Saturday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Holy Communion, in the Chapel Sunday, December 26, First Sunday of Christmastide 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion, in the Chapel 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, with special music by Dearga (Matthew Heaton, guitar; Shannon Heaton, Flute) Friday, December 31, New Year's Eve 11:00 p.m. Musical Recital 11:25 p.m. Holy Communion 12:00 Midnight Bellringing in the Tower 12:15 a.m. - 1:00 a.m., January 1, 2005: Champagne Toast, Holiday Treats, and Music by Pittsburgh Folksinger Brad Yoder Thursday, January 6, 2005, Ephiphany 8:00 p.m. Choral Evensong and Recital, with cellist Paula Tuttle St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, corner of Hampton Street and North Euclid Avenue, Highland Park. (412) 661-1245.

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[Highland Park] last minute babysitting for the holidays
by fiaa 22 Dec '04

22 Dec '04

Dear HP Families, I hope this message finds you well. If you are in a bind and need last minute babysitting or help with young children over the holidays, please e-mail Elisabeth or phone us at 412-661-3553. Thank you, Geoff Clauss

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[Highland Park] Tuesday Eve: Neighborhood Carols
by Bruce Robison 20 Dec '04

20 Dec '04

Tuesday, December 21, 7 p.m. St. Andrew's Churchyard Hampton Street, between N. Euclid and N. St. Clair Parish and neighborhood are invited to BUNDLE UP and gather for a time of "Carol Singing around the Bonfire" at 7 p.m., for about a half an hour or so, followed by holiday cookies and hot chocolate in the Parish Hall. A fun family occasion!

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] More trees received, more grants received, more stained glass
by Justin Rothshank 20 Dec '04

20 Dec '04

Union Project Update - www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org/> - Union Project Christmas tree Recycling and Call for Volunteers The Union Project received another order of Christmas trees to restock the tree sale. The original 500 trees have all been sold! If you¹ve been waiting till the last minute to buy your tree, we¹ve got a good one for you. Trees will be on sale through the week, or until all the trees are sold. Fraser Firs and Blue Spruce trees up to 9 feet tall are still available. Prices range from $20 and up. Once this Christmas season has passed don't take your Christmas tree to the landfill! Union Project will accept your old tree (even if you didn't buy it from us) at the Union Project building between Saturday January 1 and Saturday, January 8. Please place your tree in the side yard in the area that has been designated for Christmas tree drop-off. Union Project members and volunteers will turn your tree into mulch for the Union Project flower beds from 12-4 pm on Saturday, January 8. If you'd like to volunteer to help mulch the trees contact justin(a)unionproject.org. Please DO NOT BRING YOUR TREE AFTER JANUARY 8. New Stained Glass Classes Announced for 2005 Stained glass classes for January are starting to fill up, especially the Saturday session. To register for stained glass classes at the Union Project please call 412-478-3105 or email justin(a)unionproject.org with your first and second choice class preferences. In this class you will learn to repair and restore stained glass windows. This course will take you through simple repairs to complete disassembling and reassembling of historic 100-year-old stained glass church windows. Completed windows remain the property of the Union Project. You will learn how to cut and replace broken or missing glass, glaze, lead, solder and putty a window. This course will give you enough background to make your own new stained glass windows or restore your historic windows. The class fee is $175. The class is open to students of any skill level. Visit www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org> for a complete glass class schedule. Union Project Announces Recent Grants The Union Project, an east end non-profit organization that is restoring the former Union Baptist Church to provide gathering and working space for artists, community builders and people of faith, has announced the receipt of three grants. ³The generosity of local foundations and the tremendous, ongoing grassroots support of our neighbors are the keys to this project¹s success,² says Jessica King, Executive Director. ³After three years of work, we have seen an upswing in support over the past few months that will allow us to complete the bulk of the project in the next six to eight months.² The Allegheny Foundation has approved a grant of $75,000 over three years for general operating support. Mennonite Economic Development Associates has approved a $13,000 sub-grant of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compassion Capital Fund program. The Grable Foundation approved $60,000 over three years to support the planning and start up of "Union Station" a coffee café being planned in partnership with Peabody High School culinary arts academy students. ³Peabody High School is very pleased to be working with the Union Project to create Union Station,² says Anne Franks, Career Counselor at Peabody. ³This project gives our students a unique opportunity to apply the skills they learn in the classroom to the work environment, and to be a part of this exciting community effort.² The Union Project has begun renovations on the 15,000 square foot former church building. Leasable office spaces, a civic gathering space and art studios will be available in summer 2005. Union Station is scheduled to open at the same time. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Pageant Sunday at St. Andrew's
by Bruce Robison 17 Dec '04

17 Dec '04

The 11 a.m. Service this Sunday at St. Andrew's will be the always-much-appreciated Children's Pageant of Christmas. The young people have been prepared by Pageant Musical Director Mark Spondike and a great crew of teachers and parents, and we're all encouraged to enjoy the morning and share our enthusiastic support! Then at 4:30 Sunday afternoon, the traditional service of Lessons and Carols at St. Andrew's, with readers from the parish and neighborhood, choral music, organ, and congregational singing in celebration of all the themes of this holy season. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is located at the corner of 5801 Hampton Street and North Euclid Avenue, Highland Park. (412) 661-1245.

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[Highland Park] Tazza D'Oro Holiday Party
by tazzadoro＠earthlink.net 14 Dec '04

14 Dec '04

Happy Holidays. Tazza D'Oro will be celebrating the Holiday season and your loyal patronage with our annual party on Thursday, Dec 16th at 7:00 pm. Please join us for complimentary food, wine, and music. As always, if you miss this party you'll regret it!!!! Don't forget, when you are doing your Holiday shopping please support our local independent businesses (Highland Park, East Liberty, Morningside, Lawrenceville, North Shadyside) who make our community so wonderful and diverse. We can provide you with a list of businesses and what they specialize in. Just email me and I will send you a list of businesses we love. See you Thurs, Amy

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Stained Glass Auction, Call for Volunteers, Santa Claus, and more!
by Justin Rothshank 13 Dec '04

13 Dec '04

Union Project Update - www.unionproject.org - Stained Glass Auction Continues You may still bid on the special stained glass window donated to the Union Project. The window, while not a window from the Union Project, was restored by Richard Kerchner using techniques he learned in 2 Union Project stained glass restoration classes. The window is framed using historic oak hardwood salvaged from the Union Project Organ and refurbished by Don Reed of the Slaughterhouse Galleries in Lawrenceville. The window has been valued at $800 and you can see a picture of it by visiting www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org> , or by stopping by the Union Project. The auction will continue through December 18. The current bid is $500. Santa Claus to come to Christmas tree market at the Union Project! Christmas trees, wreaths, and other Christmas decorations are now on sale at the Union Project. Hours are11am to 9 pm, 7 days a week. Trees will are priced between $20 and $50, with proceeds benefiting the Union Project. If you have questions regarding your tree please email trees(a)unionproject.org <mailto:trees@unionproject.org> or visit www.unionproject.org/Programs <http://www.unionproject.org/Programs> . Santa Claus will be at the Union Project Christmas Tree Market on Sunday, December 19 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Other children¹s art making activities will be available. All activities for children are free and open to the public. Union Project Christmas tree Recycling and Call for Volunteers Once this Christmas season has passed don't take your Christmas tree to the landfill! Union Project will accept your old tree (even if you didn't buy it from us) at the Union Project building between Saturday January 1 and Saturday, January 8. Please place your tree in the side yard in the area that has been designated for Christmas tree drop-off. Union Project members and volunteers will turn your tree into mulch for the Union Project flower beds from 12-4 pm on Saturday, January 8. If you'd like to volunteer to help mulch the trees contact justin(a)unionproject.org. Please DO NOT BRING YOUR TREE AFTER JANUARY 8. Pick up Designing Home Lifestyles Magazine The winter issue of Designing Home Lifestyles magazine features a story about the Union Project. You may pick up your free issue of the magazine at local Giant Eagle stores or Eckerd Drug Stores. You may read the article online at http://www.designinghomelifestyles.com/04winter_athomewith.php. New Stained Glass Classes Announced for 2005 To register for stained glass classes at the Union Project please call 412-478-3105 or email justin(a)unionproject.org with your first and second choice class preferences. In this class you will learn to repair and restore stained glass windows. This course will take you through simple repairs to complete disassembling and reassembling of historic 100-year-old stained glass church windows. Completed windows remain the property of the Union Project. You will learn how to cut and replace broken or missing glass, glaze, lead, solder and putty a window. This course will give you enough background to make your own new stained glass windows or restore your historic windows. The class fee is $175. The class is open to students of any skill level. Weekend Intensive class will cover the same restoration skills as general classes. Cost for this class is $250 and includes lunch on 2 days. This class is open to students of any skill level and can accommodate only 10 students. New Design Class will cover restoration skills as well as stained glass design techniques. Students in this class will design and build new Union Project "logo" windows to be installed in the Union Project building. This class is recommended for students with previous stained glass experience and is limited to 10 students. Class Schedule: Session 5a: Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm: Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5 (registration deadline Jan. 21) Session 5b: Thursdays 6 pm - 9 pm: Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 17 (registration deadline Jan. 21) Weekend Intensive: Apr 8,9,10 Friday 6pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 9 am - 5 pm Lunch Provided*Cost $250 10 Students only (registration deadline Apr. 1) Session 5c: Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm: Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 (registration deadline Apr. 1) Session 5d: Thursdays 6 pm - 9 pm: Apr 7, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 (registration deadline Apr. 1) New Design Class Session 5e: Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm: Jun 18, Jun 25, NOCLASSJul 2, Jul 9, Jul 16, Jul 23, Jul 30*Cost $250 10 students only (registration deadline June 3) Session 5f: Thursdays 6 pm - 9 pm: Jun 9, Jun 16, Jun 23, Jun 30, Jul 7, Jul 14, Jul 21, Jul 28 (registration deadline June 3) Session 5g: Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm: Aug 20, Aug 27, NOCLASSSep 3, Sep 10, Sep 17, Sep 24, Oct 1 (registration deadline Aug. 5) Session 5h: Thursdays 6 pm - 9 pm: Aug 11, Aug 18, Aug 25, Sep 1, Sep 8, Sep 15. Sep 22, Sep 29 (registration deadline Aug. 5) Session 5i: Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm: Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, NOCLASSNov 26, Dec 3 (registration deadline Oct. 7) Session 5j: Thursdays 6 pm - 9 pm: Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, NOCLASSNov 24, Dec 1 Dec 8 (registration deadline Oct. 7) _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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