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

[Highland Park] Concrete work
by Tania Grubbs 07 Apr '06

07 Apr '06

Can anyone recommend someone who might be able to do concrete patch work? T Grubbs

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[Highland Park] Recycling Info
by Jessica Sutara 07 Apr '06

07 Apr '06

Thanks, everyone who sent a reply to my recycling questions! I was sent the following link by quite a few people... the website lists all of the plastics that we can recycle (1-5), as well as all other recyclable items and recycling centers. I thought maybe this could help somebody else out too. Thanks again! Jess http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/html/recycling.html

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[Highland Park] Anyone with a Tungsten T5 Palm Device?
by Michelle Belan 05 Apr '06

05 Apr '06

Hello! I have misplaced my installation disc for my Tungsten T5 device, and apparently, I can't download the device-specific software I need from the Palm website. If you happen to have this CD (and it must be for the Tungsten T5...not any of the other Tungsten models) I would only need to borrow your disc for a few moments and would be willing to buy you a coffee or latte or beverage of your choice at Tazza D'Oro while we wait for the disc to do its stuff. Thanks! Michelle Belan michelle(a)belancreative.com

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[Highland Park] Meet Ed Gainey at Tazza D'Oro
by Amy Enrico 05 Apr '06

05 Apr '06

Ed Gainey will be at Tazza D'Oro on Thurs, April 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Beginning at 6:30 we will also have live music. Please join us. Ed Gainey, a native of Pittsburgh was raised in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh. Ed attended Central Catholic High School and graduated from Peabody High School. In 1994, he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Ed is the endorsed Democratic candidate for State Representative of the 24th Legislative District. His commitment is to continue to work hard to advance solutions that improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. In 1995, Ed began his commitment to improve communities in Pittsburgh by working as a Community Development Specialist for East Liberty Development Inc. (ELDI). He assisted in the creation and completion of the East Liberty Development Plan. In 1997, Ed was hired as a Legislative Assistant in the 24th Legislative District that serves the communities of Highland Park, East Liberty, Lincoln, Lemington, Larimer, Belmar, Homewood, Wilkinsburg, East Hills, North Point Breeze and sections of Aspinwall and Garfield. In March 2002, The Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh hired Ed as a Manager of Special Projects. Ed successfully led economic and neighborhood development projects in the East End and throughout the City of Pittsburgh. As a seasoned political and community activist, Ed is strongly committed to upholding the values, ideals and goals that have underscored his public and professional life. Thanks, Amy Enrico Amy Enrico Enrico's Tazza D'Oro-cafe and espresso bar 1125 N. Highland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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FW: [Highland Park] Box gutters and daytime babysitters
by Carrigan, Kate 04 Apr '06

04 Apr '06

For those who need a roofer.........a better number for Jim O'Toole is below. Kate -----Original Message----- From: LORIFRED9(a)aol.com [mailto:LORIFRED9@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 2:21 PM To: KCarrigan(a)dhs.county.allegheny.pa.us Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Box gutters and daytime babysitters Hi there Kate, Just met with Jim....very nice and professional and extremely knowledgeable. He was patient with me as I tried to understand the technical aspects of box gutters and explained things until I got it. He asked me to let you know that he has a business # : 412-884-1815 and he prefers that people call him at that number. Thanks again for passing on his info. I am waiting for an estimate but I hope to be able to work with him. Sincerely, Lori

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] first friday, homegrown saturdays, community mtg.
by Justin Rothshank 04 Apr '06

04 Apr '06

- www.unionproject.org - The Happy Hour, April 7th! Happy Hours at the Union Project are always a great idea, but in April it is a fabulous idea. The Union Project staff will all be there to answer your questions about how you can get involved with what we are doing in our building and in the community. You may think you know, but you have no idea how much is brewing over here! You’ll also be able to view the Open Door’s “Stations of the Cross” art exhibit in the Great Hall. Join us April 7 from 6-8 pm for music by DJ Omar-Abdul, food, drinks and fan fare that is sure to strike your fancy! Email hilary(a)unionproject.org for more information. 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. Community meeting with Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Join Union Project, Tazza D’oro Café, University of Pittsburgh Human Capital Policy Initiative, and PPS Superintendent Mark Roosevelt in the Union Project Atrium on Thursday May 4 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Mr. Roosevelt will share his ideas and agenda on education reform in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Meeting will end promptly at 8 pm. Contact jess(a)unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 3 for more information. 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. Volunteer Opportunities Be part of a grassroots effort that is changing Pittsburgh at the very heart of its neighborhoods! Almost 2,000 people from across the street and across the country have given almost 20,000 hours toward the Union Project and our innovative efforts to transform a formerly abandoned church into vibrant space for artists, community builders and people of faith. Participants have deepened their investment in the city - and their relationships with fellow volunteers - and in the process, restored a 15,000 square foot historic landmark! Our ongoing operations center around social enterprise and innovation and we depend on the support of volunteers like you to make meaningful contributions to efforts in restoration, children's activities, marketing, community events and more. Check out www.unionproject.org to learn more about us and about how you can get involved! For more information, contact duane(a)unionproject.org or 412-363-4550 x 5. Summer Sponsors We are very excited for all of the activity we have planned for this summer, but we do not have enough staff to facilitate these programs! We are asking you to support two of these programs by participating in our Summer Sponsors program. This is a volunteer program that requires your organization to provide four volunteers a day for one week of the summer, excluding Sunday. This program is designed for you to engage a diverse group of your constituency. The summer lunch program is an ideal opportunity for senior citizens, small groups, high school students and stay at home parents and the market is perfect for those who work during the week. Please help us provide these opportunities for our neighbors. Contact hilary(a)unionproject.org or 412-363-4550 x6 with any questions or to arrange a sponsorship. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Evening With Clarence Darrow
by ozzieink＠comcast.net 04 Apr '06

04 Apr '06

I received this from another Highland Parker and thought some of you might be interested: Join us at a most unusual theatrical event being held on Tuesday, April 11, at the First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Avenue in Shadyside: An Evening With Clarence Darrow, portrayed by Gary Anderson. For several years, Anderson has presented this one-man show at various venues and for various sponsoring organizations around the country, to uniformly positive reviews. The show starts at 7:30 PM, and admission costs $20 at the door, $15 ($10 for seniors and students) if purchased in advance. One of the United States fabled trial lawyers, Clarence Darrow was dubbed The Lion of the Courtroom, Lawyer for the Damned, and, by his fundamentalist critics, The Great Infidel. Best known perhaps for his role in the Scopes monkey trial and his withering cross examination of William Jennings Bryan in that prosecution brought under Tennessees anti-evolution statute, Darrow crusaded in the courtroom during the first third of the twentieth century against the death penalty, social injustice, racism, conspiracy laws, and civil liberties violations. He is considered by many to be the most famous and infamous lawyer in history. He was brilliant; he was a philanderer, a loving grandfather of three and an egotistical grandstander who may have been guilty of jury tampering. In this performance, Darrow recounts the greatest trials of his career, including the ongoing controversy of the Scopes Monkey Trial, the Leopold and Loeb plea for mercy, the Los Angeles Times Terrorist and Bombing Trial of the McNamara Brothers and Darrows own jury-tampering trial, while providing personal insights into his character and philosophies through often humorous and moving anecdotes and trial excerpts. Andersons performance has been compared favorably to Hal Holbrooks Mark Twain, and he has appeared around the country under the auspices of the ACLU, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, NAACP, State Bar Associations, colleges and social activist organizations. The April 11 presentation promises to be edifying, entertaining and topical. For more info and reservations, check the Web at www.first-unitarian-pgh.org.

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[Highland Park] IMPORTANT Developments for Highland Park Farmers Market
by Michelle Belan 04 Apr '06

04 Apr '06

The Highland Park Farmers Market is enduring a transitional year - it MAY remain at the Zoo Parking lot one more year, OR it MAY move to a location around the reservoir. Knowing how a move can devastate a market, the Citiparks managers and Farmers Market Friends are lobbying hard for it to remain in its current location one more year. Lots of factors contribute to the decision, and no matter where it ends up, the Highland Park and surrounding neighborhoods will be affected. Join us on Thursday, April 6th at 7 PM at the Nuin Center to discuss the future of this wonderful community resource and devise strategies for keeping everyone -- the farmers, the customers, the zoo, and the city -- happy! The Farmers Market Friends is a grassroots organization of individuals who believe that Farmers Markets can build community, preserve farmland, improve our diets and keep the local economy healthy. For more information about Farmers Market Friends, contact me or DeeAnna Cavinee (darcavinee(a)yahoo.com) or check out the website at www.farmersmarketfriends.org. Michelle Belan michelle(a)belancreative.com

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[Highland Park] Highland Park Spring Party is April 8th!
by rachel matos 03 Apr '06

03 Apr '06

Hello neighbors! Don't forget: The Annual Highland Park Spring Party and Egg Hunt is this Saturday (4/8)! It's always a great time for all -- not just the kids! (To volunteer or donate snacks please contact Rachel Matos at matosfam(a)gmail.com ) Bring the whole family to the Annual Highland Park * Spring Party and Egg Hunt * Saturday April 8, 2006 12:30 pm -- 2:30 pm At the Farmhouse Playground Storytelling Egg Hunt, Games, Prizes Face Painting and Crafts *(To volunteer or donate snacks please contact Rachel Matos at matosfam(a)gmail.com)*

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RE: [Highland Park] Box gutters and daytime babysitters
by Carrigan, Kate 03 Apr '06

03 Apr '06

Whoops! Correct number is 260-3626. Kate -----Original Message----- From: Robert Murphy [mailto:rjmu29@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 2:43 PM To: Carrigan, Kate Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Box gutters and daytime babysitters The cell number that you have given is incorrect and the person asked if you would please send the correct number as they have received many calls about roofing. "Carrigan, Kate" <KCarrigan(a)dhs.county.allegheny.pa.us> wrote: Just had my box gutter repaired a couple of weeks ago as well as other roof and porch work. The roofer's name is Jim O'Toole and his cell phone number is 412-260-3636. Reasonable, knowledgeable and professional. Kate -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of LORIFRED9(a)aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 9:36 AM To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: [Highland Park] Box gutters and daytime babysitters Hi there neighbors, We need to repair our box gutters and need some referrals. We have been finding it extremely difficult to find roofers who know how to repair these. I have a P/T job and I am looking for a reliable and responsible daytime babysitter to fill in some hours when my regular babysitter is not available. Please contact Lori. Thanks! Lori and Fred Rongier Farragut St -- -- _____ How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman8/*http:/us.rd.yahoo.com/evt =39663/*http:/voice.yahoo.com> call rates.

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