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

[Highland Park] Thanks for help finding Arabic speaker
by CKulk44＠aol.com 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

I have thanked each of the folks who responded to my request for help finding an Arabic speaker, but I wanted also to thank the list for being there. What a great resource we have in this list! So wanted all of you to know that with the help of all those great suggestions we received and especially with the help of the Welcome Center for Immigrants and Internationals we were able to help our client re-locate to a shelter in Allegheny County that has an Arabic speaker on staff! As you can imagine, this will make her difficult transition to a new life a bit easier. Claudette

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[Highland Park] Edible Schoolyard comes to Highland Park
by Susan Robison 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

The Kiwanis Club of East Liberty has invited Highland Parker Shelly Danko+Day, to speak at the Union Project cafe on Thursday, November 16th at 5:45 PM about the Edible Schoolyard Pittsburgh at the Dilworth Traditional Academy. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact Shelly Danko+Day, Edible Schoolyard Program Coordinator at 412.478.7435 or edibleschoolyard(a)gmail.com Also, the Students, Parents and Teachers of Dilworth Traditional Academy for the Arts & Humanities cordially invite members of the community to join them on Friday, November 17th from 6:30pm - 8:30 pm at Dilworth Traditional Academy for the Arts & Humanities to learn more about Pittsburgh 's first Edible Schoolyard! We will get information, enjoy soup & bread, take a chance at the raffle!

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[Highland Park] Bagpipes in Highland Park
by Bruce Robison 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

The Sunday before the Thanksgiving holiday is the day we set aside each year to observe the Feast of St. Andrew, the "Patron Saint" of our Highland Park parish, and through the neighborhood on that morning is heard each year the rousing strains of bagpipe and drum, as provided by our special guests, the Syria Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band. That's this Sunday, November 19. Weather permitting, the Highlanders will play in the St. Andrew's Churchyard, on Hampton Street between North St. Clair and North Euclid, beginning around 10:40 a.m. They'll play during the 11 a.m. service, and then again out in the Churchyard for a few minutes at around noon. It's a festival day indeed for the Parish of St. Andrew, and all are invited to join in the fun. For more information, call the Church Office at 412 661-1245. BruceR

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[Highland Park] Patent Bar Exam Study Materials for Sale
by Anne-Marie Alderson 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

If anyone out there is planning to take the Patent Bar Exam or knows someone who is... I bought these study materials for the Patent Bar Exam less than a year ago, but lost interest in taking the exam after a few months... Includes all books and audio CD's shown on the website given below. Two of the books have some pencil markings, but the rest of the set is in like-new condition. For more information on content, check out the website I purchased them from: http://www.patbar.com/ Books were purchased new less than a year ago for $795... I am asking $500. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Anne-Marie <http://www.patbar.com/>

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Farewell Party, tree sale, book release party, unwrapped
by Justin Rothshank 13 Nov '06

13 Nov '06

This email update can also be read on our website. FAREWELL PARTY FOR DUANE HESSLER Please join us in saying farewell to Duane Hessler who will be taking much of what he put into place at the UnionProject to the work of rebuilding New Orleans. A drop-in potluck party is planned for Weds., November 15 from 6 - 9 PM at the Union Project. Please bring something to share! Email info(a)unionproject.org with questions. ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY CATERING NOW! Space rental and catering are still available for holiday gatherings. Contact Mel at mel(a)unionproject.org for space availability. Catering staffing and delivery is also able for your holiday house party. Contact Olga at olga(a)unionproject.org to reserve catering service. Customized menus are available on request. Click here to browse all of our delicious, new hors d'oeuvre choices! X-MAS TREE SALE BEGINS NOV. 27TH Fraiser Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Scotch Pine and Table-Top Trees will be on sale at the Union Project’s Annual X-Mas Tree Sale will begin Nov. 27th and run until Dec. 23rd. Trees prices will begin at $20. Trees, wreaths and stands will be on sale weekdays 4pm-9pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm and Sundays 12pm-9pm. For more information check out the website. Are you interested in volunteering at the Tree Sale? If so please email volunteer(a)unionproject.org to sign up or to get more information. Book Release Party Local illustrator Brooke Rothshank will be celebrating the release of her first children's book, Cups Held Out, at the Union Project on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 6-9 pm. Come to the Union Project to meet the illustrator and the hear music by Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels and by Keith Hershberger. Both musicians will also be celebrating new album releases. This event is free and open to the public. More information can be found here or by emailing info(a)unionproject.org. MARK YOUR CALENDARS – UNWRAPPED HOLIDAY SEASON The Union Project’s UnWrapped 2006 Holiday Season, “A celebration of art, sound and community begins on December 2nd at 7pm with a kick-off event featuring the Centro Flamenco de Pittsburgh, the Pentecostal Temple Mass Choir, the Oriental Star Dancers, El Coro Latino Americano and the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh Bell Choir and a live auction. This season will also include the annual holiday art sale and two themed happy hour events with special guests on December 8th and December 14th. More information to come as the dates approach. If you have any questions or would like to get more information about any element of this season contact Hilary at hilary(a)unionproject.org. JOB OPPORTUNITY Union Project has a job opening for a part time Maintenance and Volunteer Coordinator. Full job description can be viewed here. Please mail, fax, or email your resume, cover letter, and references to the Union Project. Questions? Email info(a)unionproject.org ANNOUNCING GLASS ACTION & CALL FOR APPRENTICES Glass Action is a stained glass restoration social enterprise that will employ low-income individuals in the art of stained glass restoration. We will target historic structures in need of stained glass restoration that may not be able to afford going-rate restoration and contract with them on an application-based sliding scale. Glass Action will promote historic preservation, community and economic development and job creation and training. We are issuing a call for applications from ex-offenders who are interested in FT employment with benefits. Prospective employees must have demonstrated a commitment to recovery, employment and teamwork. No skills in stained glass restoration are required, though people who are good with their hands and able to learn new skills in manual labor are preferred. Please send resumes, references and cover letters to: Glass Action, 801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, Fax: 412.363.1216, MLK COMMITTEE The Union Project is preparing their annual M.L.K, Jr. event and are looking for community individuals to serve on the planning committee. If you are interested in participating please email Hilary at hilary(a)unionproject.org. The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at Union Project. You can donate to Union Project online by clicking here Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.org for more information. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Community Launch this week!
by Shelly Danko+Day 13 Nov '06

13 Nov '06

The Students, Parents and Teachers of Dilworth Traditional Academy for the Arts & Humanities cordially invite members of the community to participate in the planning and implementation of *Pittsburgh** 's first Edible Schoolyard! * ** *COMMUNITY LAUNCH OF* *The Edible Schoolyard **Pittsburgh *** At Dilworth Traditional Academy for the Arts & Humanities* * *A project of Grow **Pittsburgh, and initiative of** **Penn** **State**Cooperative Extension * Join us on Friday, November 17th, 2006 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Get information, enjoy soup & bread, take your chance at the raffle! For more information contact Shelly Danko+Day, Program Coordinator 412.478.7435 or edibleschoolyard(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Free for the taking
by Howard Degenholtz 11 Nov '06

11 Nov '06

Friends and Neighbors, I have several 'treasures' available free for the taking: 1. framed poster from San Diego Zoo. 2. framed poster from Minnespolis Marathon 3. Steel (?) cabinet - about 6 feet tall, 20" wide. Suitable for basement or garage. Send an email if you are interested, Howard

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[Highland Park] Kentucky Avenue School Open House Nov. 15th
by Caroline Harris 11 Nov '06

11 Nov '06

I am a parent of two children at this wonderful school. There are several other Highland Park families that attend this school also. Please contact me if you have any questions. Caroline Harris Kentucky Avenue School, an independent school for children in grades K through 8, will host an Open House on Wednesday, November 15th from 7pm to 9pm along with its affiliated pre-school, Kentucky Avenue Children's Center. See how we've continued to grow! Meet our teachers, visit our classrooms, and have a cookie. We're looking forward to sharing our school with you. Kentucky Avenue School and Kentucky Avenue Children's Center are located in the rear of the Third Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Negley Avenues in Shadyside. Kentucky Avenue School: friendly, flexible, creative, inspiring. Kentucky Avenue Children's Center: where learning is a joyous experience. 5701 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-361-5332 KentuckyAvenueSchool(a)yahoo.com www.KentuckyAvenueSchool.org

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[Highland Park] Moving Sale on Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
by Salvador Wilcox 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

Marie and I are having a house sale on Friday 10 November from 9am til 2pm. We have a variety of things available: 1. toys 2. bunk bed 3. bunch of garden things (loppers, wheelbarrows, etc.) 4. stereo and other small electronics 5. house wares 6. solar lights 7. books, books, and more books 8. washer 9. refrigerator 10. book cases 11. Desk Come and see our eclectic offerings. Sal Wilcox and Marie Jackson

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[Highland Park] moving sale
by Salvador Wilcox 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

My apologies that I inadvertently left out our address. To make up for it, I'll be at 914 Heberton st tomorrow from 11:30am until 1:30pm. We still have some stuff, though most of the tools, and all the bookshelves are gone. Sal wilcox Salvador Wilcox CEO Education Innovations, Inc. 6435 Frankstown Ave., 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.661.8751 ext. 150 www.educationinnovations.org Education Innovations, Inc. is a 501.c.3. nonprofit organization "building communities of seekers, learners, and teachers who share the world as a classroom." We do our work through your generous tax-deductible donations.

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