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

[Highland Park] FOR SALE: SUZANNE SOMMERS ULTRA GLIDE
by Difranza, Francine 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO FLATTEN YOUR TUMMY FOR THE SUMMER, I AM SELLING MY ULTRA GLIDE MACHINE FOR $50. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: frenchjap(a)hotmail.com Francine

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Survey, Cafe Opening, Classes, Speakers, more
by Justin Rothshank 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

- www.unionproject.org - Union Project is gathering information to begin renovations on our Great Hall. Would you help us by filling out this online survey? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=547692075864 Stained Glass Classes Continue in June "I think the whole concept of the Union Project is terrific! (I wish I had thought of it)...You have salvaged an entire neighborhood; and that is quite astounding!" --Michael from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Union Project stained glass classes are becoming more and more popular for our out of state visitors! Union Project has welcomed class members from Washington State, New York, Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, West Virginia, and of course Pennsylvania. Class #6SGC is on June 2-4. Contact Justin(a)unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 2 to register for this class. "The class was fantastic. Well organized, well equipped, highly motivated and competent instruction, well-chosen classmates, inspiring setting, great lunch...I kept one of the rubbings and a couple of small pieces of lead from the project as souvenirs. Still have them and treasure them." --Paul from Seattle, Washington New Clay Classes Announced A new summer and fall slate of clay classes has been announced. Exciting classes include majolica classes, slip casting, wheel throwing, mug making, tile making, kiln building and more. Email Justin(a)unionproject.org for more information. Union Project has also started a “Ceramics Only” email list, for those interested in receiving regular updates regarding the clay studio. If you’re interested in joining this email list you can sign up by visiting http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/ ceramics.unionproject, or email Justin(a)unionproject.org with the words “ceramics email subscription” in the subject line. Union Station to open May 5 Union Station café will open for business on May 5. Hours of operation will be 7 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Union Station café will serve coffee and cold drinks, light breakfast and lunch menus, and dessert options. Join us for an opening party on Friday, May 5 as part of our monthly First Friday Happy Hours. Join us ALL DAY for live music in the café: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm- Justin Brown 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm- DJ Omar 6-8 pm in the Atrium- Tangerous De Lay Contact antwan(a)unionproject.org for information about Union Station Café. PULSE Open House Join the PULSE community in celebrating our impact on the city of Pittsburgh. On May 5th from 7:00-10:00 p.m., PULSE will join the Union Project and other Penn Avenue Unblurred events by opening the doors of its restored 150-year-old home at 5615 Stanton Avenue, just up the street from Union Project, for an evening of music, art, and fellowship. Enjoy entertainment from former PULSErs and local musicians Heather Kropf, Brad Yoder, and Keith Hershberger. A raffle-style auction will feature a wide variety of items donated by participants, friends, and alumni. Auction items include fine art, gift certificates, jewelry, and much more! Food and drink will be provided. Contact tara.covelens(a)gmail.com for more information about PULSE. PPS Superintendent to speak at Union Project On Wednesday, May 10th, Enrico's Tazza D'Oro Cafe, Union Project, Urban League of Pittsburgh, and University of Pittsburgh Human Capital Policy Initiative will welcome Mark Roosevelt, Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools to a community forum focused on the future of our schools. Please note that the date for this event recently changed. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the Union Project (801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA) from 6:30-8:00 pm. (The event was previously scheduled for 5/4). Mark Roosevelt will be joined by community and educational leaders for this important discussion. Other speakers will include: Esther Bush (Urban League of Pittsburgh), Michael Johnson (Carnegie Mellon University), Vic Papale (A+ Schools), and Muzz Meyers (Westinghouse High School). Community input is essential to the discussion. Please join us for this very important conversation. ATTENTION ARTISTS, CREATORS, GARDENERS, ETC. We are now accepting applications for the Homegrown Saturdays vendor tables. For only a small fee you can have a 3 foot or 6 foot table to sell your arts, crafts, teas, flowers, vegetables and more! Please reserve your table now by going on line and filling out the application or emailing hilary(a)unionproject.org to have one sent to you. See The Temptations, Support the Union Project On Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 8PM, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will host its 3rd Annual Community Partners Concert with guest stars The Temptations and chairperson, Max Starks! A portion of ticket sales from this incredible night goes directly to the Union Project!! The PSO donates the orchestra services, and secures corporate sponsors to underwrite out of pocket costs associated with guest artist services and concert production. Tickets will be on sale until June 1st. Please call to buy your tickets and earmark them for the Union Project by calling 412-392-4833 or ordering online http://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/pghsymph.nsf/web/onstage.html. You can donate to Union Project online by visiting https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=6211. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.mennonite.net http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Positions Available: Katrina Relief
by Bruce Robison 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

Folks in our wider circle may be interested--or may know of someone who would be. Bruce Robison <<Dear Friends and Colleagues, Some of you I may not have been in touch with in a while. I am taking this opportunity to send you greetings and to say I hope you are doing well. The immediate reason for this note is to enlist you in helping us find 11 new staff to run a Katrina disaster relief and rebuilding project on the Gulf coast. YouthBuild USA recently received a one year grant from the Corporation for National & Community Service to fund a project to help build or rebuild up to 300 homes in the small community of North Gulfport, on the Mississippi coast, that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The YouthBuild Katrina Rebuilding Project is comprised of two parts, a permanent residential corps of YouthBuild graduates who reside in North Gulfport for 12 months (the Graduate Corps), beginning June 2006, and 350 current YouthBuild AmeriCorps members who rotate in for two-four week shifts in groups of 35-45 (the National Teams). There will a construction program during the weekdays, and a residential education and living program in the evenings and on weekends. Full time staff for both parts of the program begin in June, 2006, and continue for 12 months. Participants, traveling staff, and several permanent staff will be located in Gulfport, Mississippi at the Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center. We will be hiring 11 new staff to run the Katrina Rebuilding Project in Gulfport, MI. Time is of the essence. We need your assistance in recruiting and recommending quality and skilled staff for this important project, to be in place in Gulfport by June 1! Please think on friends and contacts you have who might jump at the chance to play a leadership role in this project. This is an ambitious and challenging project. The staff who manage it have to abilities to work in demanding conditions, while caring for the well-being and development of the young adult participants, while providing disaster relief through construction. It will test the leadership and character of all involved. It is also an amazing opportunity to serve. I would like you to recommend the most qualified people you know. Thanks. We greatly appreciate your help. This project is an exciting, challenging, and serious way to make a real contribution to the lives of real people hit by Katrina. Here are brief descriptions of the positions. The full job descriptions are attached below. Katrina Project Director. Manages the project on the ground in Gulfport, MS. Oversees both the construction side and the residential living side of the project, and interfaces with community and government officials. Construction Manager. Manages the entire construction operation, supervises five construction site supervisors, finds and coordinates the subcontractors, coordinates the flow of work and materials, cooperates with local housing partners. Construction Site Supervisor (5). Acts as construction foreman on job sites, supervising the work of the YouthBuild building crews of young adults, with the aim of building or rebuilding 300 homes. Hiring five. Program Manager. Responsible for for creating, organizing and implementing a safe, educational, and enjoyable residential program for 70-80 young adults during non-construction hours; supervises two Program Coordinators. Program Coordinator (2). Provides counseling, educational, recreational, and enrichment services for the residential program for 70-80 young adults during non-construction hours. Hiring two. Adminstration Coordinator. Provides administration support to the project and is responsible for record keeping for project and the grant. YouthBuild USA will begin formal consideration of applications on May 12. The project begins in North Gulfport on June 1! My best, and thanks again for any superb potential staff you can send our way. - John John Bell Vice President, Leadership Development & the Academy for Transformation YouthBuild USA 58 Day Street Somerville, MA 02144 617.741.1217 jbell(a)youthbuild.org >>

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[Highland Park] FW: latest developments- HP/Zoo Farmers Market
by Kym Simmons 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

Hi Everyone, I am forwarding the most recent correspondence regarding the Highland Park Farmers Market. It appears that the location continues to remain uncertain for this 2006 season. As far as I know, CitiParks is still managing the Farmers Markets around the city. I'm not sure what would be helpful at this point (contacting CitiParks, public officials), but you may want to think about how/where you can voice your thoughts and opinions so that there's some awareness about the community interest and concern. Thanks, Kym Jordan Simmons >From: Michelle Belan <michelle(a)belancreative.com> >To: DeeAnna Cavinee <darcavinee(a)yahoo.com> >Subject: latest developments >Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:17:30 -0400 > >DeeAnna Cavinee writes: > >The meeting betweene Duane Ashley and the Highland Park Zoo administration >was held on Friday. No decision was made at that time as to where the >Farmers' Market would be held this Summer (and Spring and Fall.) > > > >Thanks for being so involved in the goodness of our community. > >[Thanks to Bonnie for passing the info on to me.] > >Michelle > > > _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/

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[Highland Park] Re: brick pointing
by Pmfaines＠aol.com 26 Apr '06

26 Apr '06

Does anyone know of someone who could do a patching job for us? Our bricks were pointed by a contractor about 15 yrs. ago but are in need of patching at the higher levels. Please reply: Pmfaines(a)aol.com Thanks!

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[Highland Park] second hand mower
by Erin Sellner 26 Apr '06

26 Apr '06

Hi Neighbors, I am looking for an inexpensive used lawn mower that is still in good working condition. If you have an exta mower sitting around that you would like to get rid of, please email me @ erin.sellner1(a)verizon.net Thank you -Erin

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[Highland Park] Vacuum cleaner needed
by Jeff Dumm 26 Apr '06

26 Apr '06

Anyone out there have an extra vacuum cleaner? I'm in need of a good dependable vacuum. Mine went on the Fritz and I figured I'd ask here before shelling out full price for a brand new one. Contact Jeff Dumm at 412 773 2957 Thanks

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[Highland Park] FOR SALE: 17" TFT LCD TV
by Difranza, Francine 26 Apr '06

26 Apr '06

I HAVE A 17" CORNEA CT1702T LCD TV WITH REMOTE CONTROL FOR SALE. WHEN I BOUGHT IT I PAID $569. I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A LARGER ONE FOR MY LIVING ROOM. IT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. CAN ALSO BE USED WITH A COMPUTER AS A MONITOR. IT IS SO LIGHT, YOU CAN CARRY IT FROM ROOM TO ROOM, WHERE EVER YOU HAVE A CABLE OUTLET. I AM ASKING $225. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND WE CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOU TO COME OVER TO SEE IT. THANKS, FRANCINE frenchjap(a)hotmail.com

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[Highland Park] FOR SALE - JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
by Difranza, Francine 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

ALMOST BRAND NEW...USED ONLY TWICE. I REALLY HAVE NO NEED FOR IT AS I ALWAYS USE MY DIGITAL CAMERA AND DON'T NEED TO RECORD ANYTHING. I AM ASKING $245.00. I WILL ALSO INCLUDE 2 BRAND NEW TAPES. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX, ALL CORDS, BATTERY CHARGER, INSTRUCTION BOOKLET, AND WARRANTY WHICH I NEVER SENT IN. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: frenchjap(a)hotmail.com IF YOU WOULD LIKE A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THIS CAMERA YOU CAN CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.bwayphoto.com/product.asp?item=jvgrdx95&l=DidUPrice * 16X Optical Zoom * 700X Digital Zoom * 1/6" 680K CCD * USB PC Link * MPEG-1 Video Capture * Video CD Creation * Video E-Mail * Digital Still Capture from Tape * Web-Cam * DV Navigation * Power Link Design * Includes $149 Value .Software Package * Super High Band Processor * 520 Lines of Resolution * Multi-Brand Remote * icture Stabilizer * Night Alive * Playback Effects * i-Link * Pocket .Design w/ 3" LCD Monitor * Industry 1st! * Includes 8MB MMC Memory Card * Additional Key Features: * Built In Auto Flash * Built In XGA Digital Still Camera * 1024 x 768 .Resolution * Progressive Shutter * Analog Input

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[Highland Park] FOR SALE EXCERCISE EQUIPMENT
by Difranza, Francine 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

I PURCHASED AN ULTRA GLIDE PLUS FROM HOME SHOPPING NETWORK WHICH I NEVER EVER USED. IT IS COLLECTING DUST AND TAKING UP ROOM IN MY LIVING ROOM. IT IS SOMETHING LIKE THE TOTAL GYM. I PAID $199, SELLING FOR $100 OR BEST OFFER. PLEASE CONTACT ME: frenchjap(a)hotmail.com Thanks!

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