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[Highland Park] Evensong for Ascension Thursday, May 5
by Bruce Robison 28 Apr '05

28 Apr '05

Ascension Thursday, May 5, 8 p.m. First Thursday Evensong at St. Andrew's Sung jointly by the Choirs of St. Andrew's Church Peter J. Luley, Organist and Choirmaster Calvary Church Dr. Alan Lewis, Organist and Choirmaster Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, in A Major C.V. Stanford Choral Music "I will Not Leave You Comfortless," Everett Titcomb "O Clap Your Hands Together," Orlando Gibbons "God Is Gone Up," Gerald Finzi A festive reception will follow the service in Brooks Hall. The traditional service of Evensong is offered at St. Andrew's on the first Thurssday evening of each month, October-June, with a musical recital immediately following (though with our expanded choral music this month, there will be no recital afterwards). St. Andrew's Hospitality Team is pleased to host a reception following. St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, between North Highland and North Negley Avenues, in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood of Highland Park. For more information, please call (412) 661-1245.

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[Highland Park] James T. Steen, Moorish Fretwork
by Justin Rothshank 28 Apr '05

28 Apr '05

A few weeks ago I met this gentleman, Paul Tucker, along with the grandson of the architect who designed the houses in Alpha Terrace Historic District (N. Beatty St.). Paul is looking for examples of Moorish Fretwork here in Pittsburgh. The website below shows examples of what he is referring to. If you have examples of this in your house I'm sure Mr. Tucker would appreciate an email. He can be reached at pktucker(a)adelphia.net. "Here is the link to my photos of Moorish Fretwork in the Givin Library in Mt. Holly Springs, PA. James T. Steen used the fretwork in the library and may have used it in other buildings in PGH as well. I know he did some other buildings out your way. If you could keep an eye out or share these photos with others in the Alpha Terrace association I would be most grateful to hear if anyone has seen this work anywhere else in the Pgh area." http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/ransom.html Justin Rothshank Associate Director Union Project 801 N. Negley Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-478-3105 cell www.unionproject.org Restoring neighborhood space to connect, create, and celebrate.

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[Highland Park] Pocket Doors
by DeVito, Louis 28 Apr '05

28 Apr '05

To all, I am restoring a house in Highland Park and in need of "pocket doors". Does anyone know of a place other than Construction Junction where I could purchase a set of pocket doors (used or new)? Thanks. Louis DeVito =================================================================================== CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this message. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original message. Neither the sender nor the company for which he or she works accepts any liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ===================================================================================

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Celebrate Historic Preservation Month on May 6 in Highland Park
by Justin Rothshank 28 Apr '05

28 Apr '05

Union Project Update - www.unionproject.org - Celebrate Historic Preservation Month on May 6 in Highland Park Celebrate Historic Preservation Month on Friday, May 6, 2005, at the Union Project, 801 North Negley Avenue, in Pittsburgh's Highland Park neighborhood. The free event starts at 6:00 p.m. and includes free drinks, food, and entertainment by the Boilermaker Jazz Band. The event will feature the release of the Young Preservationists Association's list of "Top Ten Best Preservation Opportunities in the Pittsburgh Area," a tour of the Union Project and a walking tour of Highland Park. Historic Preservation Month is being presented by the Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, and the Urban League of Pittsburgh. More information is available at http://www.youngpreservationists.org. Union Station opens at Designer Showhouse The Union Project will debut its Union Station Cafe this month at the Junior League of Pittsburgh’s Designer Showhouse. During the three week event, running from April 23rd until May 15th, the Union Station Cafe, with the assistance of Peabody High School students, will sell organic, fair-trade, shade-grown coffee by Pura Vida Coffee Company and a selection of homemade cookies, made by Peabody High School students. The house is open to the public from 10 am until 4 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 6-9 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 12- 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The house is located at 820 N. Highland Ave. in Highland Park and costs $20 per person for admission. Call for Artists! Union Project is requesting designs for a stained glass window design competition. Artists are requested to submit proposals for stained glass entry windows to be built and installed at the Union Project. Contest winners will receive a free stained glass class in which their windows will be built, a $100 gift certificate at Prism Stained Glass, a Union Project T-Shirt, and will be recognized by name on a plaque commemorating their window. Design criteria are available at www.unionproject.org, by emailing Justin(a)unionproject.org, or by calling 412-478-3105. The designs must be submitted to the Union Project no later than May 20, 2005. Stained Glass Restoration Reaching Beyond Union Project into Community The Union Project has partnered with Highland Park Community Development Corporation and East Liberty Development, Inc., to expand and replicate its innovative stained glass restoration concept to benefit the larger East End community. A weekend stained glass restoration class has been announced that will repair and restore a large stained glass window that was removed from a six-unit apartment building at 839 N. Mellon Street, just one block from the Union Project. The Mellon Street property is part of a $4 Million renovation project of HPCDC and ELDI aimed at renovating 12 houses and a 7-unit apartment building all in the southwest quadrant of Highland Park. The weekend stained glass restoration class is being planned for August 12-14. Class members will pay $250 to learn the craft of stained glass restoration, while at the same time providing valuable assistance to three local non-profit organizations that serve East Liberty and Highland Park. To sign up for the class email Justin(a)unionproject.org or call 412-478-3105. Union Project now accepting applications for rental partners Union Project is now accepting rental applications for use of studio, office, venue, and board meeting spaces at the Union Project. Rental agreements can begin as early as September 1, 2005. Union Project has 8 unique office and studio spaces available for rent. In addition, there are 3 separate common areas that are available for use as worship space, performance space, board meeting space, weddings, and other civic gathering opportunities. Visit www.unionproject.org for more details, or email jess(a)unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 for more information. Call for Volunteers! Union Project is in need of several dedicated volunteers to spend a few hours each week at Storehouse, a Pittsburgh organization that redistributes abundance to local non –profits. Union Project representatives must volunteer approximately 12 hours per month in the warehouse doing jobs such as sorting, packaging, arranging, labeling, loading, and unloading, phone answering, paperwork, cleaning and building maintenance. If you are interested in supporting the Union Project in this way please contact Justin(a)unionproject.org or call 412-478-3105. Magic Penny Garden Dates Announced Artist Stephanie Flom will be engaging community members to create a garden installation on our highly visible corner at Stanton and Negley Avenues this summer. Through the Persephone Project, Stephanie has been promoting gardening as contemporary art and gardeners as artists. Her Magic Penny Gardens are made with the perennial plants shared by community members and honor the stories that gardeners associate with the special plants that they share. Registered project participants will work with Stephanie to create a Magic Penny Garden for the Union Project. They will also explore her concept of gardens-as-art and share their own creative experiences in their gardens. Participants will also help to plan the community events associated with the garden and have an opportunity to stay involved for the on-going maintenance of the garden. Sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 pm for 8 weeks beginning June 1 and running through July 20. The suggested donation to cover cost of materials is $25 per person. The class is open to 10 people. Members should be age 16 and up. If you are interested in this class please contact Justin(a)unionproject.org, call 412-478-3105, or visit www.unionproject.org. Strawbale Construction Workshops Mildreds’ Daughters Urban Farm announces 2 Strawbale Construction workshops, to take place at the farm. One, focusing on Strawbale Wall Construction, will take place June 3-5, 2005, and the other, focusing on Decorative Earthen Plaster Finishing, will take place June 17-19, 2005. These unique hands-on opportunities will be guided by Mark Hoberecht, of HarvestBuild Associates, and Chris Fox, of Fox Natural Builders, both experienced strawbale builders and teachers, and by Mary Golden of Gaiatecture Design Studio, a master artisan of earthen plaster finishing. More information is available by contacting Mildred’s Daughters Urban Farm. 412-799-0833 or mildredsdaughters(a)earthlink.net _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] House for sale in Highland Park
by deniseibclc＠comcast.net 27 Apr '05

27 Apr '05

We are selling our home at 1119 Mellon Street. Large house, great block. Full details below. Asking price is $175,000. We really want to sell to a nice family, preferably fun too or we won't hear the end of it from the neighbors. If you know anyone who would be interested send them our way. Thanks Bob and Denise O'Connor 412-361-1239 Walk to the park, restaurants or the coffee house! Brand new 100 amp electric service, newer kitchen and baths, some brand new carpet, security system, hot water heat, four decorative fireplaces, fenced in backyard and great neighbors included! First Floor * Foyer with intricate mouldings, fireplace, hardwood floor and window seat * Living Room with hardwood floor, fireplace and stained glass window * Dining Room with hardwood floor, stained glass bay window and window seat * Den with wall to wall carpet, plus wall of built in bookcases * Kitchen is 4 years old with ceramic tile floor, custom maple cabinetry, granite countertops, seating for five and gas range with convection oven * Full Bathroom with black and white ceramic tile floor and beadboard walls Second Floor * Master Bedroom with parquet floor, fireplace and stained glass bay window * Dressing Room (could be bedroom) with parquet floor, fireplace and stained glass window * 2 more good sized bedrooms with neutral wall to wall carpet * Bathroom only two years old with ceramic walls and floor, maple vanity and whirlpool tub Third Floor * One very large and two medium sized rooms perfect for bedrooms, playroom or office * Bathroom with new ceramic floor, original clawfoot tub and new pedestal sink Please e-mail us to set up a personal showing or to ask additional questions. We are putting this out there for anyone interested before we list our home next week with an agent we have already decided upon. We are willing to work with your buying agent.

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[Highland Park] Waldorf School May Fair
by Alex K. Bacas 26 Apr '05

26 Apr '05

Annual May Fair Festival at the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh May 7th, 2005 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 201 S. Winebiddle St. / 412-441-5792 / $5 admission & craft fees Gardening: Paricipate in the Persephone Project & plant sale. Refreshments: Bring a blanket and enjoy our smoothies, bag lunches and bake sale. Enertainment: May pole dancing, games, stories and a marionette show. Education: Western PA Conservancey in attendance for Q&A Nature crafts: May crowns, potpourri sachets, painted clay pots, fern prints and more.

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[Highland Park] Upcoming Mayoral Candidates Forum
by Lisa Williams 26 Apr '05

26 Apr '05

The Shadyside Action Coalition (SAC) Annual Meeting this year will be Tuesday, May 3rd at Winchester Thurston School Auditorium at 6:30 PM. The Shadyside Action Coalition along with the League of Women Voters will be holding an educational forum with the seven candidates who are running for Mayor of Pittsburgh. As the Secretary of SAC, I invite you to join us and be able to make an informed decision choosing our new Mayor and the future of our city. Refreshments will be served afterwards where you will have a chance to meet and greet the candidates. We hope to see you there. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Most Sincerely, -Susan McGinty http://www.eureka-gifts.com/ Eureka! 735 Copeland Street Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Phone (412) 682-1441 Fax (412) 682-7096 E-mail eureka735(a)aol.com

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[Highland Park] Chuppah
by Sherry Goldman 26 Apr '05

26 Apr '05

Does anyone out there have a chuppah to lend? I'm getting married on May 27, right here in Highland Park at the Nuin Center. I'm having a difficult time finding an affordable chuppah. I'm considering making one, but I could use some help. I'd rather borrow one if possible, but if not, if anyone has made one before, please let me know. Thanks, Sherry

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[Highland Park] Looking for adventurous neighbors
by Bob Staresinic 25 Apr '05

25 Apr '05

Hello All Are you as crazy as I am? I bought a house 7 years ago, and there was a bunch of stuff left behind. I am having trouble parting with the stuff, but am trying my best. I see the value in things that others see as junk. So I have some stuff that I am willing to send to a good home. The stuff needs some work, and that is why I am looking for an adventurous person who is also a little odd, like myself. I have a model of the USS Arizona that is partially painted and partially assembled. I don't know if all the pieces are there, but most are. And I have the original instructions. I may even have the jars of dried-out paint that were used by the original owner. I have an RCA Victor New Vista floor model, Black and White TV that needs 2 tubes. It turns on, but the picture is not very good. I think it needs 2 tubes because they were in the TV but not installed when I took the back off. And one of them has a dark spot like it burnt out. I have a Magnavox Stereophonic High Fidelity radio/record player combination. The radio works and the sound is very nice. The record player turns, but not at the correct speed. These are things that I do not have room for anymore, have not taken the time to work on, but can not throw away. If you have a good home for these and will try to make them work, I think they would be better in your house. All you have to do is let me know, come and check them out, and I can bring them to you. I have a truck, so it would be easy to deliver them. I may need you to help me load and unload them, but it will be worth your time and effort. So if this sounds like a good fit for you, and you don't have a significant other that will give me dirty looks when I deliver them, let me know. You can email me and arrange a time to come and take a look. Better hurry, since a deal like this does not come every day. It may be another 7 years until I find more broken stuff to get rid of. Bob

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[Highland Park] Planning for HP House Tour on October 1st
by Amy P. Maceyko 23 Apr '05

23 Apr '05

*THE HOUSE TOUR IS ON!* * *“Welcome Back to Highland Park” is this year’s theme for the Highland Park House Tour. This is such a good year for our neighborhood. We have the opening of the Park’s Entry Garden & Fountain, the PPC’s Hat Luncheon, the Junior League’s Designer Show House, the Union Project starting construction, the CDC’s continuing efforts in revitalization with current work happening on the 800 block of Mellon Street and even the Zoo has plans to renovate the Polar Bear Exhibit. We are proud to add the House Tour to the list! The date of the event is Saturday, October 1, 2005 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Be sure to mark your calendars! Co-Chairs Amy Maceyko, Brigette Nadler and Peter Hughes have already met several times to start organizing. The priorities on our to-do list are to place homes on the tour and to gather volunteers. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in having your house on the tour, or if you have a neighbor you would like to nominate, the Committee is looking for homes of all sizes. We would like the tour to represent a range of homes, from renovations in progress to the charming and the grand. A meeting for the House Tour Committee will take place Wednesday, May 11^th at St. Andrews Church from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. If you are interested in being involved, please attend the meeting and bring your ideas of how you would like to help. We will discuss the various tasks that need to be completed and begin to determine who is interested in working the day of the event. Also, a surprise announcement will be made the night of the meeting! Amy Maceyko can be contacted at housetour(a)highlandparkpa.com <mailto:housetour@highlandparkpa.com>, Brigette Nadler is available at 363-6869 and Peter Hughes can be reached at 363-4603 if you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer and cannot attend the meeting. We hope to see you there!

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