January 2006 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Summer program for foreigh students?
by Sam Al-Droubi 17 Jan '06

17 Jan '06

All, My cousin was born and raised in Germany. She is 16 years old and wants to come to Pittsburgh to practice English. Does anyone know of a summer program where that she can attend to serve this purpose? Thank you. Sincerely, Sam Al-Droubi, M.S. saldroubi(a)yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] Reassignment from Zone 5 to Zone 3
by Brackney, Rashall 16 Jan '06

16 Jan '06

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I have been reassigned effective January 23, 2006 to Zone 3. I have really enjoyed and embraced this community, and trust that you will welcome Commander Linda Barone with the same enthusiasm and warmth in which you accepted me. To each and every one of you, take care and know that I am only an email, or phone call away. RaShall M. Brackney Zone Five Police Station (412) 665-3607

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[Highland Park] Carpet re-staining
by msaenz+＠pitt.edu 15 Jan '06

15 Jan '06

Some time ago I got my carpets cleaned and the guys mentioned the possibility of "restainining" them. Does anyone have any experience with this and could recommend a person/company to do it for us? Thanks! Mayte Sáenz

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[Highland Park] Roofer Recommendations
by Kimberly Adams 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

Hello: My name is Kimberly Adams and I have a Victorian in the 1800 block of Portland Street. I am looking for recommendations from this group for a reputable roofing company. Please email your recommendations to kadams(a)sustainablepittsburgh.org or feel free to pass on my husband's number (Charles Adams @ (412) 576-3753). Thank you. Kimberly Adams, Communications Manager Sustainable Pittsburgh 425 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 p: (412) 258-6646 f: (412) 258-6645 kadams(a)sustainablepittsburgh.org www.sustainablepittsburgh.org Sustainable Pittsburgh is a public-policy advocacy group that links economic prosperity, ecological health and social equity. Reply and ask to be placed on our email news list to receive 3 E Links -- events, resources and other items on sustainability.

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[Highland Park] Save the Highland Park Farmers Market!
by Michelle Belan 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

The Farmers Market Friends organization is holding a seminar called Fifty Ways to Love Your Market this Saturday, January 14, 2006 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church from 9:30-12:00. If you haven't heard, the Highland Park Farmers Market (also known as the "Zoo" market" is being moved to a location closer to the Highland Park Reservoir. Moving a market can be devastating, and if the community does not get involved, the market may not survive this transition. The Highland Park Farmers Market is another wonderful feature of living in Highland Park. For those of you who may have stopped attending the market because of the traffic or because one of your favorite vendors no longer participates, this is your opportunity to help shape the market and make it the best it can be. Farmers Market Friends is a grass-roots organization of individuals who understand what farmers markets mean to a community: the freshest food, interaction with the growers, a meaningful social experience, reinvestment of dollars into the local and regional economy, and help sustaining smaller and family-owned farms as well as preserving green space in Western Pennsylvania. Representatives from the City and the media will be in attendance, so having a strong show of support at this meeting is imperative. DeeAnna Cavinee is the organizer of the meeting and will be facilitating the meeting with the goal of creating an action plan to support the resettlement effort. See www.farmersmarketfriends.org for more information, or call DeeAnna Cavinee at (412) 576-9355.

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[Highland Park] Babysitter Event
by Jennifer Weil 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

To those still looking for a babysitter.... Babysitter Mocktail Party Sponsor: Hillel Jewish University Center When: 01/30/2006 at 7:00pm Need a babysitter or tutor? Bring your kids to this "mocktail" party and meet some of Pittsburgh's students- hopefully you can make a match! Location: The Hillel JUC 4607 Forbes Ave pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 Event Contact: Laura Conrad Phone: (412) 621-8875 ext. 112 laurac(a)hilleljuc.org --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it!

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[Highland Park] Dinner and a Movie this Saturday Eve
by Bruce Robison 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

> >From the Youth Group of St. Andrew's Church . . . > >> Join us for "Journeys"-- our St. Andrew's Youth > Group >> Dinner >> It's not too late to make a reservation for our all >> parish >> Chicken Dinner and Movie >> this coming Saturday >> January 14th at 5:30 PM-- > >> The St. Andrew's Youth Group will be cooking up a >> delicious dinner of: >> Chicken Piccata, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, >> Tossed Salad, Rolls, >> and an Ice Cream Sundae Bar. >> The 16 mm movie, "Black Stallion" will follow at >> 6:45 PM. If you can't >> make it to dinner, feel free to stop by for the >> movie. >> >> Suggested donation: Adults $8.50, Child 3 - 11 years >> $5.00, Child 2 and >> under, gratis > > RSVP's may be telephoned to the Church Office, 412 > 661-1245. "Walk-ins" will be gladly accomodated on a > space & food available basis . . . . > > Proceeds to support Youth Outreach costs related to > shipping of coats and blankets to Pakistan. >> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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[Highland Park] Sandy's Deli: Class and Race, and Means and Ends
by Michael P. Johnson 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

Hi all, I've been following the discussion about Sandy's Deli for awhile and thought I'd add my two cents. I know the Highland Park residents who are most identified with the campaign to restrict liquor sales at Sandy's Deli and know they are fighting the good fight to improve their block. I also know that their concern is with bad behavior in and around Sandy's Deli, not the persons who are committing the bad behavior. Being against loitering and suspected drug dealing is not being against young black men. I also know that these residents are not simply advocating for middle-class propriety in a struggling section of Highland Park; they are not advocating replacing Sandy's Deli with a flower shop. They would like to see the new operators of Sandy's Deli sell a mix of food and drink that appeals to the broad diversity of the neighborhood around their store. Indeed, residential redevelopment efforts on Mellon Street by the Highland Park Community Development Corporation and East Liberty Development, Inc. may eventually change the local market for convenience foods to such an extent that Sandy's Deli will have to adapt or lose money. There may not be sufficient legal grounds to remove the liquor license from Sandy's Deli. If this is the case, I hope that interested residents can engage the future operators of Sandy's Deli in dialogue, in private as well as in public, about how to work with the neighborhood, not against it. Michael Michael P. Johnson Associate Professor of Management Science and Urban Affairs H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management Carnegie Mellon University 2107C Hamburg Hall, 4800 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 t: 412-268-4270 f: 412-268-7036 e: johnson2(a)andrew.cmu.edu w: http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/researchers/faculty/johnson2.html

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] MLK Day@Union Project, Xmas Tree recycling@Construction Junction, Classes@Union Project
by Justin Rothshank 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

- www.unionproject.org - DO NOT bring your Christmas tree to Union Project The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), in partnership with the Union Project, Construction Junction, and the City of Pittsburgh, will be recycling Christmas trees on SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event takes place at Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington Street in the Point Breeze section of Pittsburgh. A $1 donation is requested for each tree being recycled. Call Ginette at PRC at (412) 488-7490 or visit www.prc.org for more information. A Day to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This Monday, January 16th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, the Union Project and the Open Door are hosting an event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event will feature a free gospel choir concert by *James Zielger and Another Level Gospel Choir* and *Dr. Sheila Johnson with the First Baptist Church of Penn Hills*. In addition there will be free food from the Soul Food Connection, a multimedia presentation of the speeches of Dr. King and our very special guest speaker, *Rev. Dr. James Robinson*. Dr. Robinson, better known as “Jimmy Joe”, was the first African American football player at the University of Pittsburgh and a 30-year pastor of Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Manchester. He marched and was jailed with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement and here in Pittsburgh helped save the North Side from riot-related damage after the assassination of Dr. King. Pittsburgh Magazine named him a “Pittsburgher of the Century.” And together with his wife, Betty Hord Robinson they created what is now the Manchester Youth Development Center. Rev. Dr. Robinson will reflect on the meaning and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please join us, this Monday, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. Contact bj(a)pghopendoor.org or hilary(a)unionproject.org for more information about this event or call 412-363-4550. Stained Glass, Mosaic, and Short Story Writing Registration deadline approaches New 2006 classes are offered in Stained Glass Restoration, Mosaic Mural Installation, Short Story Writing, Yoga, and more. Deadline for registration in these classes is This Friday, Jan 13. To view class costs, dates, and outlines please visit www.unionproject.org or email Justin(a)unionproject.org. Become a Union Project Member Show your support for the vision and mission of the Union Project by becoming a member! Visit www.unionproject.org to donate online, or send a check to 801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. All donations are tax deductible! Contact Jess(a)unionproject.org with questions. $500 (or $42 a month) Benefits include: 50 free cups of coffee at Union Station; 25% discount on classes, board room, atrium or sanctuary rental; Union Project bumper sticker; choice of Union Project t-shirt or mug; hand made stained glass sun catcher. $250 (or $21 a month) Benefits include: 25 free cups of coffee at Union Station; 15% discount on classes, board room, atrium or sanctuary rental; Union Project bumper sticker; choice of Union Project t-shirt or mug. $100 (or $9 a month OR 100 hours of volunteer labor) Benefits include: 10 free cups of coffee at Union Station; 10% discount on classes, boa rd room, atrium or sanctuary rental; Union Project bumper sticker. Recycle your paper and earn money for Union Project Now you can recycle most of your paper at the Union Project! No more sorting! No more Saturday trips to the recycling center! Union Project is participating in the Abitibi Paper Retriever® program. A new green and yellow paper-recycling bin is located at the rear of the Union Project property along Samantha Way. This program will recycle all of the paper we collect, convey it to the world's largest newspaper recycler for use in manufacturing newsprint, and, in exchange for our donation of these reusable resources, pay us for the paper we collect! Abitibi will recycle catalogs, colored paper, envelopes, fax paper, folders, junk mail, magazines, newspapers, newspaper advertisements and inserts, notebooks and office paper. If you have questions about this recycling program please contact Kathy(a)unionproject.org. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Dilworth Art Auction
by Tania Grubbs 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

Greetings Neighbors, The Dilworth Traditional Academy for Arts & Humanities located at the corner of Heberton & Stanton Ave. will be hosting it's second Bi-annual art auction, "Reflections of Childhood" Friday February 24, 2006 from 6:00-9:00pm. In preparation for the event we are looking for artists and craftsman to donate works of art for the silent and live portion of our auction. We have several recycled items that can be transformed in to beautiful works of art available at the school, or if one prefers they can donate a piece in their own medium. Our theme remains the same-"Reflections of Childhood" we fee that it is open ended enough and everyone can relate to it-childhood. I would like to thank those of you who have offered gift certificates, art work as well as magazines and used furniture-the students and parents have been doing their part to make this years auction better than ever. We would also like to extend an invitation out to all of you to attend this years event-please mark your calendars, more details to follow. If you have any questions please contact me, via e-mail or my home phone 412-661-4054. Thanks to everyone. Tania Grubbs "Reflections of Childhood" Chair

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