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[Highland Park] Reservoir of Jazz 2005
by Tania Grubbs 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

Greetings Neighbors! ROJ is quickly approaching starting Sunday August 7th from 5-7Pm, at the Highland Park grand-entrance, right of the newly renovated fountain. Sunday August 7th Joe Negri will be performing so be sure come out and enjoy live music in your neighborhood. This Years Line Up! All concerts are free and open to the public Sundays in August from 5-7pm August 7-Joe Negri August 14-Dwayne Dolphin Group August 21- Kenny Blake August 28- Sean Jones Sept. 4-Al Dowe & Etta Cox We are in need of community volunteers to set up and help out. Please consider helping-we are really tired from last summer. Contact Tania at 412-661-4054. Tania Grubbs

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[Highland Park] puppies
by Edith Bell 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

somebody asked for puppies recently. contact Lynn 412-422-2626 who has some.

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[Highland Park] car break in
by fiaa 21 Jul '05

21 Jul '05

Dear HP Neighbors, I just wanted to alert you to the fact that my car was broken into at approximately 2:00 AM Thursday morning. We live on the 1200 block of Farragut St. My dog woke me up and when I went downstairs I noticed that my interior car light was on. After calling 911, the police arrived in about 5 minutes. I met the officers by the car and a car door was left open. The inside of the car had been picked through but nothing of value was in the car to be stolen. The police were polite and helpful. They recommended that we leave more outside lights on throughout the night. Geoff

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[Highland Park] RACE
by Juanita Everett 20 Jul '05

20 Jul '05

RACE Place: Kelly-Strayhorn Theater Date: Saturday, July 23, 2005 Time: 5:30-9 pm. Cost: $2.00 Donation Requested ***** We tend to believe that the world's people come divided into distinct groups- red, black, white, yellow - reflecting innate biological differences. But what if we found out this isn't true? And if race isn't biological, what is it? RACE:The Power of an Illusion answers these and other questions about the way we experience race. Please join us for an evening in which we explore and discuss this important social issue. The program will include the film screening, a panel discussion and audience dialogue, artist exhibit and reception. For more information contact Aisha White, Project Director at 412-337-7405 or via e-mail at aisha(a)pitt.edu. For Information about RACE: The Power of an Illusion, visit the California Newsreel website at: www.newsreel.org

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[Highland Park] re: Highland Park smashed window
by Ken Regal 20 Jul '05

20 Jul '05

I am replying to the post from Kevin about the car window. I'm not sure whether this is another incident or if mine the car that Kevin saw, but a rock was thrown through the front passenger side window of my car overnight Monday July 19 while it was parked in front of our house on the 6400 block of Jackson. Nothing was stolen and there was no other damage to the car, but the window was smashed out. Ken Regal 6465 Jackson St.

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[Highland Park] Scam Artist at work in HP
by Bob Staresinic 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

I am sending this out on behalf of Jan Stayianos. Jan had a man come to her door and ask for money. He has been seen in Highland Park and Friendship. He is about 6 foot 1 inch, good-looking and well-groomed, medium-skin black man with a mustache. He often wears a towel around his neck. He had on a NY Yankees cap. He says something like "I live right up here My car broke down, and I was going to use James. Do you know James?" Uses other folks names, like you are supposed to know them. "I have a tow truck coming from the South Side. They are going to charge $82.00. I am short $10. Can you help you out?" Said "Excuse my appearance" several times and that he would have the money back by noon. He was on Farragut, Heberton and Stanton. Was on Jackson Street on Friday night. Seen in Friendship area also. If you see this man at your door, don't give him money. Call 911 immediately to report that this man has been seen scamming around the neighborhood. Also call Jan Stayianos at 412-363-8208.

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[Highland Park] Yelling last night across the street from Heberton near the forest.
by Karen James 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Last night around midnight we heard shrill screams coming from the direction of the road or forest directly across from the last house on Heberton St. At first it sounded like a woman's cry for help and then deteriorated into loud moans and yells, escalating and then stopping. We called the police right away and they were fairly prompt in getting there but nothing was found. Did anyone hear or see anything? It was very concerning and distressing. Thank you. Karen. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] Pizza incident
by Wackerbarth, Susan 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Does anyone know which pizza place on Bryant got broken into over the weekend? Details? Suzi Wackerbarth

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[Highland Park] Daycare/Nanny
by Gregory Allen 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

My wife and I are expecting our first child this fall and our looking at Daycare options. We would like any recommendations for good Daycare centers relatively close by. We are also looking at nanny's as an option. Thanks. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Hard Hat Tour is Friday! Cheaper tickets available!
by Justin Rothshank 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Union Project Update - www.unionproject.org - The Union Project Hard Hat Tour is Friday! We know you've marked your calendar, but have you bought your tickets yet? Purchase your ticket before the event and pay only $25 instead of $30. Where else can you go on a Friday evening for live music, drinks, hors d'ouevres, a fun setting and great conversation. You will also be supporting the good work of the Union Project. Free hard hats are provided! Visitors will have an opportunity take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Union Project as construction on the first phase nears completion. Tours will highlight the temporary stained glass studios, where dozens of area residents have learned to restore stained glass, using the heavily damaged windows from the church as their class materials. More than 65 of the original windows have already been completed, and more than 20 will be installed and on display when the building reopens. Visitors will also tour the former Sunday school wing, the focus of the Phase One Restoration, now recast as office space for area nonprofits and studios for artists. Barrett Black will perform in the main sanctuary. A DJ will also provide music. Interactive exhibits will encourage visitors to explore the history of the church and to leave a record of their memories of the building and the neighborhood. The evening will not only honor a rich history, it will celebrate a vibrant future. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.unionproject.org, call 412/363-4550, or email hilary(a)unionproject.org. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the event. Create Mosaic Furniture at Union Project! Students enrolled in this class will learn how to create their own glass mosaic furniture. Students will have the choice of working on tabletops that will remain at Union Project for use in Union Station café or students can provide their own furniture to mosaic. All other class materials and tools will be provided. Tools will remain the property of Union Project but will be available for use during class sessions. Cost for this class will be $125 per student. Classes will take place on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 12 pm beginning September 17 thru October 22. Pittsburgh mosaic artist Lauren Blair will be the class instructor. Deadline to register is September 10. Please contact Justin(a)unionproject.org or call 412-478-3104 with questions. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The first portion of restoration work is nearing completion at the Union Project. Lots of volunteers are needed during the following dates to assist with the Magic Penny Garden, cable installation, painting, staining, and cleaning. If you are able to help please email Justin(a)unionproject.org or call 412-478-3105. There is lots of work to be done. Every Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, July 23, 10 am to 2 pm (gardening only) Saturday, August 13, 9 am to 3 pm Saturday, August 20, 9 am to 3 pm Saturday, Sept 10, 9 am to 3 pm Glass Restoration and Team Building @ Union Project Do you want to build relationships with your co-workers, staff, or employees? Union Project is expanding its revolutionary stained glass restoration classes to the broader Pittsburgh business community. We would like to work with your business or organization to provide a valuable service in relationship and team building, while at the same time promoting volunteerism and service to the community. Union Project will host your group of between 4 and 12 individuals for half-day, full-day, or weekend long workshops concentrating on team building and the importance of good working relationships. Your group will assist in and/or complete the full restoration of a historic stained glass window that will be permanently reinstalled into the Union Project. Union Project staff skilled in leadership initiatives will lead the team building portion of the classes. Catherine Berard of Prism Stained Glass is the primary instructor for stained glass portion of the classes. Cost for each workshop is determined by the number of participants in each workshop. Union Project will work with your group to determine the workshop cost. 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. Offices are still available for yearly lease. Rental agreements can begin as early as September 1, 2005. In addition, there are 3 separate common areas that are available for use as board meeting space 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. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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