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[Highland Park] Highlights from Education Innovations, Inc.
by Salvador Wilcox 29 Apr '04

29 Apr '04

Education Innovations, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are building communities of seekers, learners, and teachers who share the world as a classroom. You can now make donations and register for our programs on-line. All gifts are tax-deductible. Just visit: <http://www.educationinnovations.org/> Highlights from Education Innovations, Inc. * Idea Group presents Strange Fruit, an evening of music and intimate conversation on Billie Holiday's milestone. * NatureLAB. It's finally coming. Help us kick it off at Food Glorious Food. Call for donations of slightly used garden equipment. We'll add your name to our upcoming NatureLAB website. * Summer Clubs update. Whether through science, money, or verbs, your children will have a blast this summer while improving their academic skills. Strange Fruit Idea Group invites you to an evening of intimate dialog on jazz, history, and culture centered around Billie Holiday's milestone "Strange Fruit" to commemorate National Jazz Appreciation Month. Sponsored by PUMP (The Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project) and moderated by WDUQ's morning jazz host Bob Studebaker When: Friday April 30, 2004 Time: 7:00 until 9:00 PM Where: Enrico's Tazza d'Oro cafe in Highland Park (1125 N. Highland Avenue) What: an evening of panel discussion with audience participation, poetry, and musical vignettes featuring: * Davu - poet and spoken word artist * Christiane D. - songwriter and lead singer, Soma Mestizo * Howie Alexander - jazz keyboardist * Nelson E. Harrison, Ph. D., psyconomist, and jazz musician (formerly with Count Basie) Tickets: $12, on sale at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro or: <http://www.educationinnovations.org/> NatureLAB Education Innovations, Inc. is starting its first fund-raising campaign to benefit NatureLAB. Our campaign will include a mix of foundation and corporate support. We hope the community will also support our work to bring NatureLAB to Pittsburgh. NatureLAB, created by Education Innovations, Inc., is a science-based, technology-infused out-of-school time experience. Children will learn science principles through learning gardens on school grounds and continuous trips to work on projects at various sites around the city, including Highland Park. NatureLAB will be year-round and will culminate next year with a trip to study rain forests outside the United States. We hope to go to Costa Rica or Belize. We are working to make NatureLAB available to any child in the city after an initial period of program development. Your support will make all this possible. Please go to our website <http://www.educationinnovations.org/> www.educationinnovations.org to make a donation on-line. Or, you can mail a check made out to Education Innovations, Inc. to: 914 Heberton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. You can also help by donation new or slightly used gardening equipment. We will be adding our wish list to our website soon. But in general, if it helps in gardening, we can use it. We're also looking for land to plant a pumpkin patch. If you know of an empty lot, pass that information along to us. Summer Clubs Update Summer is fast approaching. Don't let your children miss out on three programs that are sure to quench their desire to have fun over the summer and your need to keep their minds stimulated. Visit <http://www.educationinnovations.org/> www.educationinnovations.org for more details. UPDATE! NatureLAB (Summer edition). Food Glorious Food has graciously donated the use of their backyard for growing vegetables and other vegetation. Your children will help turn their lot into a nature oasis. For more information about Education Innovations, Inc. visit: <http://www.educationinnovations.org/> Sincerely, Salvador Wilcox, CEO

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[Highland Park] Act 47 public meetings
by Rudolph T Maceyko 28 Apr '04

28 Apr '04

[Thanks to Ed Sullivan and Andrea Mudd for forwarding this. I don't know what the "No Way" is that is referred to below, so please don't contact me about it!] The Act 47 Recovery Team has scheduled two public meetings to receive input from Pittsburgh residents. It is imperative that as many people as possible attend these meetings and voice your concerns. If they do not hear from us, we will have little room to complain. Therefore, please pass this notice on to as many people as you know. Lastly, if you know of individuals who are interested in No Way, please forward their information to our office so we can add them to our database. We are growing stronger by the day, but are only as strong as the amount of active and supportive community members. Together we can make a difference. * Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 pm (tonight) at Calvary United Methodist Church, Beech and Allegheny Avenues, Northside Topics: Options to increase revenues and service levels provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Police Bureau * Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 pm pm University of Pittsburgh Student Union, Oakland Topics: Service levels provided by the Bureau of Fire, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, The Department of Public Works and refuse collection, as well as economic development efforts and cooperation among the City, Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh Public School

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[Highland Park] This Week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 25 Apr '04

25 Apr '04

TUESDAY Primary election Neighborhood walk starting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:30 pm (every Tuesday) FRIDAY Music & Discussion at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at ..... pm. SATURDAY Freel tennis lessons at the tennis courts on Stanton Ave from 9:30 am to 11:00 am 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/> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Sacred Heart Elementary School's International Festival
by Shannon Mischler 21 Apr '04

21 Apr '04

"Children of the World" International Festival at The Hunt Armory (handicapped accessible), Emerson Street, Shadyside, Saturday, April 24, 5-10 PM. Admission $5 Adults, $3 Big Kids. Presented by the Families of Sacred Heart Elementary School. Enjoy food, 30 country booths, crafts and games, raffles, art exhibitions, and main stage entertainment ranging from Caribbean Steel music to Irish dancing to Korean Tai Kwon Do demonstrations, and many, many more! Shannon

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[Highland Park] Earth Day Clean-up at Negley Run
by Rudolph T Maceyko 20 Apr '04

20 Apr '04

I'm sending this message on behalf of Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. There's a big clean-up event happening on Saturday in Negley Run from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Pittsburgh Clean Neighborhood Collaborative (PCNC), PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and individuals looking to make Pittsburgh a cleaner city are sponsoring a high-profile cleanup in honor of Earth Day, with special guest appearances by City officials. This is part of the Great Pennsylvania Cleanup, an ambitious statewide effort to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. For more details check out the Great Pennsylvania Cleanup website. <http://www.dep.state.pa.us/earthdaycentral/04/> We're looking to recruit 150 volunteers to help clean up along Negley Run Boulevard between East Liberty Blvd. and Washington Blvd. on the Highland Park side. Volunteers ages 13 to 17 must have a signed permission slip to volunteer. All volunteers must wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy boots. Volunteers receive a free T-shirt, refreshments, and $2 off admission to the Wild Earth Day Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium (April 24 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm). Parking is at the old state police barracks on Washington Blvd. (If you're heading toward the Allegheny River turn LEFT at the light for Highland Drive.) Please spread the word! Call Ginette Walker, Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) at 412-431-4449 x243 or Danielle Crumrine, PA CleanWays of Allegheny County at 412-322-6681 x243 for more information and/or to pre-register. <http://www.prc.org/> <http://www.pacleanways.org/allegheny/>

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[Highland Park] Patriot Act 101
by Amy S. Enrico 19 Apr '04

19 Apr '04

Enrico's Tazza d'Oro Presents: PATRIOT Act 101 An Evening of Coffee and Conversation Join us for a presentation and discussion on the pros and cons of the USA PATRIOT Act and what we can all do to protect civil liberties in the City of Pittsburgh Enrico's Tazza d'Oro 1125 North Highland Avenue Highland Park 412-362-3676 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 8PM Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Bill of Rights Defense Campaign Admission is free; but any donations will benefit the Pittsburgh Bill of Rights Defense Campaign <http://www.pbordc.org/>

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[Highland Park] Home Ownership Workshop for Parents
by Doug Graham 19 Apr '04

19 Apr '04

Home Ownership Workshop for Parents 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesday, April 20 in Fulton's cafeteria Here is a list of organizations that have been contacted: - Citizens Bank - East Liberty Development Inc. - Genesis Funding - Habitat for Humanity - Neighbor Housing Services - Oakland Planning and Development Corporation - URA Pizza dinner and childcare will be provided Please return this portion to your child's home room teach so we know how much food to provide. Name:___________________________________ Home Room:______________________________ How many adults:________________________ Children:_______________________________ We are an equal rights and opportunity school district

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[Highland Park] Idea Group presents "Strange Fruit" at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro
by Salvador Wilcox 19 Apr '04

19 Apr '04

Education Innovations, Inc., invites you to join the Idea Group for "Strange Fruit": an evening of intimate dialog on jazz, history, and culture centered around Billie Holiday's milestone "Strange Fruit" to commemorate National Jazz Appreciation Month. Moderated by WDUQ's morning jazz host Bob Studebaker Sponsored by PUMP (The Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project) When: Friday, April 30, 2004 Time: 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm Where: Enrico's Tazza d'Oro What: an evening of panel discussion with audience participation, poetry, and musical vignettes Featuring: * Davu - poet and spoken word artist * Christiana D. - songwriter and lead singer, Soma Mestizo * Howie Alexander - jazz keyboardist * Nelson E. Harrison, Ph. D., psyconomist, and jazz musician (formerly with Count Basie) Tickets: $12, on sale at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro or by phone. Audience limited to 40 people. For more information or to purchase tickets call 412-363-7707 "Strange Fruit" is brought to you by Idea Group, a project of Education Innovations, Inc. with special help from Hill Jordan. Education Innovations, Inc. is building communities of seekers, learners, and teachers who share the world as a classroom.

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[Highland Park] This Week in Highland Park
by Rudolph T Maceyko 18 Apr '04

18 Apr '04

TUESDAY Neighborhood walk starting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:30 pm (every Tuesday) THURSDAY Open House at the Nuin Center from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Team Caffeine planning meeting at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 7:00 pm SATURDAY Earth Day Clean Up at Negley Run from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Afternoon Concert at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at 3:00 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/> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Senator Ferlo & Congressman Kucinich at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro
by Rudolph T Maceyko 17 Apr '04

17 Apr '04

Amy Enrico has been working with Pennsylvania Senator Jim Ferlo to bring United States Congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich to Highland Park. Both Senator Ferlo and Congressman Kucinich will be at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro on Sunday at 8:30 am to discuss current events, health care, education, the safety of our cities, our economic policy, and other topics. Amy points out that we are fortunate to have this opportunity, especially since Congressman Kucinich will resume his position as a United States Congressman if he does not win the Democratic primary. The Pennsylvania primary is on April 27th. Rudy

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