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[Highland Park] This Week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 14 Mar '04

14 Mar '04

TUESDAY Open Casting Call for Animal Planet's "King of the Jungle" at the Zoo from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Neighborhood walk starting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:30 pm (every Tuesday) THURSDAY Highland Park Community Club meeting at Fulton Academy at 7:30 pm SATURDAY Super Playground Spring Clean-Up from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm Pittsburgh Camerata "Pictures at an Exhibition" at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 8:00 pm SUNDAY Discussion about the next mayor at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 4:00 pm *** Mayor Murphy will speak at the HPCC meeting on Thursday at Fulton. There should also be an opportunity for the community to see the school after the meeting. *** If you are able to help with the clean-up at the Super Playground on Saturday, please call Kate Zober at 412-xxx-xxxx. *** As always, please visit the Community Calendar on the Highland Park web site to read the details of the events listed above: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Kick-Off of Grass-Roots Effort Toward Election of Next Mayor
by Tom Dickson 12 Mar '04

12 Mar '04

I am organizing a discussion of how "we the people" might organize a grass roots effort to elect our city's next mayor. Like it or not, we are all involved in one of the city's most challenging and important periods. Kick-off meeting will be March 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Enrico's Cafe at 1125 N. Highland Avenue. Attendees should be persons interested in helping to plan and organize effort. Goal is to develop action plan, not to host a gripe session. Interested parties should r.s.v.p. at tdickson11(a)hotmail.com with Subject line "The people's Mayor!" Who should attend the discussion? Persons who (1) believe it is time for we, the people to control our destiny and the choice of who will lead our city; (2) and persons who can help with a possible grass roots campaign to identify and support a grass roots candidate. This model afforded several candidates with no political ties the opportunity to present their ideas and plans to all those person involved in the grass roots effort. Tom

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[Highland Park] Education Innovations and Enrico's Tazza d'Oro
by Salvador Wilcox 09 Mar '04

09 Mar '04

March is Education Innovations, Inc. Month at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro Education Innovations, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the educational needs of Highland Park and the Pittsburgh area. Our mission is building communities of seekers, learners, and teachers who share the world as a classroom. We fulfill our mission through the generous contributions of individuals and organizations, and through the services we provide. Amy Enrico is supporting our Young Entrepreneur's Club by declaring March as Education Innovations, Inc. Month at Tazza D'oro. In return, we will be providing business and economic opportunities to youth in the area. You can participate several ways: - Every time you make a purchase, grab a coupon at the front, and Amy will donate 10% of your purchase to us. Or, print your own coupon (1.6 Mbytes in Adobe PDF format): <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/eiTazzoCoupon.pdf> - You can also make a straight donation into the donation jar. - Send your tax-deductible donation to our address below. - Join us at two game nights scheduled later in the month (details to come). - Join us for a pasta night at the end of the month (details to come). If you have any questions about Education Innovations, Inc., or The Learning Club in Highland Park, please contact us at 412-363-7707, or visit us at 914 Heberton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Sincerely, Salvador A. Wilcox President & CEO Education Innovations, Inc.

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[Highland Park] Highlights From Education Innovations, Inc.
by Salvador Wilcox, EI, Inc. 08 Mar '04

08 Mar '04

Highlights from Education Innovations, Inc. (As we approach our 1st Anniversary in Highland Park) Education Innovations, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the educational needs of Highland Park and the Pittsburgh area. Our mission is building communities of seekers, learners, and teachers who share the world as a classroom. We fulfill our mission through the generous contributions of individuals and organizations, and through the services we provide. Your tax-deductible gift of any amount ensures improved educational choices in the neighborhood and the city. * March is Education Innovations, Inc. month at Tazza D'oro: Look for Amy when she was a wee little girl on each table at the cafe. * Three exciting summer programs: NatureLAB, The Young Entrepreneur's Club, and The Young Writers' Workshop. * Current Services. Tutoring and daily Homework Club. * Grant from PNC Foundation and HPCC to develop The Young Entrepreneur's Club@Fulton. * We have moved! March is Education Innovations, Inc. Month at Tazza D'oro Amy Enrico is supporting our Young Entrepreneur's Club by declaring March as Education Innovations, Inc. Month at Tazza D'oro. In return, we will be providing business and economic opportunities to youth in the area. You can participate several ways: * Every time you make a purchase, grab a coupon at the front, and Amy will donate 10% of your purchase to us. *You can also make a straight donation into the donation jar. * Send your tax-deductible donation to our address below * Join us at two game nights scheduled later in the month (details to come) * Join us for a pasta night at the end of the month (details to come) Summer Programming. We have three unique offerings for the summer. Enroll for 1 or enroll for all 3. Each program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00Am until 12:00Pm. Call 412.363.7707 for more details. * NatureLAB Session 1 - June 21 through July 2 or Session 2 - July 12 through July 23 It's not science until you've done it hands-on! In NatureLAB, upper elementary through middle school students will experience science in an urban setting. * The Young Entrepreneur's Club July 26 through August 6 Money does indeed make the world go around. In The Young Entrepreneur's Club, upper elementary through middle school students will sharpen their business acumen by learning how money is earned, spent, and grown. * The Young Writers' Workshop August 9 through August 20 Writing is an art-a careful translation of life into similes and metaphors. In the Young Writer's Workshop, aspiring wordsmiths will use techniques used by artists to express the deepest of truths found in the world around them. * We also have a variety of summer learning support packages. Whether your child needs help catching up, or needs customized experiences to get ahead, we can help through our Enhanced Learning System. Look for information at Tazza D'oro, or call us for a brochure. Current Services * Learning Support Services (Tutoring.) Our approach is comprehensive. We dialogue with your child's teachers, analyze previous test data, and then incorporate your child's interest into a curriculum that is relevant specifically for your child. * The Homework Club. After school, children enjoy a snack and receive professional assistance with their homework. They enjoy the convenience of cable internet to research for school project and meet other children from the neighborhood. Grant from PNC Foundation. The PNC Foundation has awarded us a grant to develop the Young Entrepreneur's Club@FULTON. The Highland Park Community Club graciously matched a portion of the PNC grant. Thanks to PNC and HPCC! Over 10 weeks starting in March, we will provide ten fifth graders at Fulton with the opportunity to learn about business and how local entrepreneurs got their start. In the end, the students will have developed and implemented their own business plan. Look for them while they get some training at Tazza D'oro. We have moved. At the beginning of the year, EI, Inc. decided that we would best serve our stakeholders at a different location. Look for us at 914 Heberton Street. If you have any questions about Education Innovations, Inc., or The Learning Club in Highland Park, please contact us at 412.363.7707, and visit us at 914 Heberton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

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[Highland Park] This Week in Highland Park
by Justin Rothshank 08 Mar '04

08 Mar '04

TUESDAY Neighborhood walk starting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:30 pm (every Tuesday) WEDNESDAY Interest in Writing at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 7:00 pm *** As always, please visit the Highland Park Community calendar on the Highland Park web site for additional details about the events highlighted in this weekly mailing: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> You'll also find listings there of events coming up for the rest of the year. Rudy

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[Highland Park] Rothshank Artworks
by Justin Rothshank 02 Mar '04

02 Mar '04

Brooke and Justin Rothshank are artists working out of their home studios in the Alpha Terrace Historic District of Pittsburgh. They have received their Bachelor degrees from Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana. Brooke focused in painting and Justin in ceramics. Brooke specializes in portrait painting, specifically using oils on canvas. Her portraits have been shown locally at the Andy Warhol Museum and the Spinning Plate Gallery and nationally at places including the Midwest Museum of Art in Elkhart, Indiana. Brooke currently works as a studio artist. Justin specializes in wood-fired ceramics and functional stoneware. His pieces can be seen locally at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Tazza d'Oro coffee shop. His pieces have been exhibited nationally at Charlie Cummings Clay Studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Mudfire Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin currently works as Associate Director of The Union Project. Rothshank Artworks web site: <http://webspace4me.net/~rothshankart/> Justin

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[Highland Park] New business on Bryant Street: Crystal Radiance Wellness Studio
by Rudolph T Maceyko 01 Mar '04

01 Mar '04

Ms. Indigo will open her "Wellness Studio" this month next to Augie's on Bryant Street. She offers therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, herbal supplements and more. The name "Crystal Radiance" refers to a brand of essential oils and elixirs known nationally and available for sale at other locations such as the East End Food Co-op on Meade Street. Some of these products will be prepared on site. In addition to services and product sales, the Wellness Studio will offer various classes and workshops, including free classes on Mondays starting in the second week of March. Ms. Indigo decided to locate her business in Highland Park after observing the community spirit in our neighborhood, including the friendly gatherings at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro. She lives in Highland Park, supports other Bryant Street businesses, and has already gotten to know some of the other business owners. The Wellness Studio has a special introductory offer for multiple sessions of aromatherapy, massage, and other services which you can find out more about by visiting or calling: Crystal Radiance Wellness Studio 5810 Bryant Street Suite 1 West 412-361-5595 All services are by appointment only. Rudy

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[Highland Park] This Week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 29 Feb '04

29 Feb '04

TUESDAY Neighborhood walk starting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:30 pm (every Tuesday) SATURDAY First Stained Glass of Spring Term Afternoon Tea Party with Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at Food Glorious Food at 3:00 pm Afternoon Concert at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at 3:00 pm *** The deadline to register for the stained glass class beginning on Saturday has already passed, but the Union Project has scheduled several more sessions of their successful classes throughout the year: <http://www.unionproject.org/glass.htm> Help them restore the windows of the former Union Baptist Church at the corner of Stanton and North Negley Avenues as you learn how to create or restore your windows. Classes are held at Prism Stained Glass in Lawrenceville: <http://www.1662designzone.com/directory/businessPage.php?business_id=42> *** Interest in the Afternoon Tea Party with Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at Food Glorious Food in January was so overwhelming that two additional dates have been scheduled, one in March and the other in April. This really is a great collaboration between two of our local businesses. *** As always, please visit the Highland Park Community calendar on the Highland Park web site for additional details about the events highlighted in this weekly mailing: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/calendar/> You'll also find listings there of events coming up for the rest of the year. Rudy

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