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[Highland Park] Cleaning person(s)
by ozzieink＠comcast.net 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

I work at home most days of the week, so I prefer a team sweeping through my place in a few hours rather than one person there all afternoon. I've used this service for years and have been very satisfied with them: Tim Schwarz runs the business called "Cleaning Fairies" 412-243-8191.

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[Highland Park] Anthony Coccia has died
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Anthony Coccia of "Anthony's Original Italian Ice" died a few months ago, so sadly this will be the first summer in a long time during which we won't see him near the park entrance with his Italian ice cart. The Post-Gazette has a nice write-up about him: <http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06124/687294-155.stm> I've finally started the image gallery on the Highland Park web site by adding some photos I've taken of him (he was quite camera shy so he would not look directly into the camera :) <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/image/tid/27> Rudy

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[Highland Park] appliance person needed.
by Tania Grubbs 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Our Dryer is on the fritz does can anyone recommend a appliance person? Need some quickly. Tania Grubbs

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[Highland Park] Help!
by mratliff＠email.unc.edu 31 May '06

31 May '06

Hello neighbors! I was wondering if anyone had a window air conditioner that I could borrow or rent until the end of August. I live in a third floor apartment, and as you can imagine, I am roasting up here! But I am moving to the UK at the end of August, so it doesn't really make sense for me to go and buy one. I would really appreciate it if anyone had an extra one that I could just use for these last few months. Likewise, I am also looking for a Rainbow vacuum cleaner or something like it that is really good at picking up pet hair. I only need to use it like once or twice. If anyone has one that I could rent/borrow that would be great as well. Thanks! Missy Ratliff :) mratliff(a)email.unc.edu Cell: 704-651-2027

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[Highland Park] Summer Camp at the Frick for 2nd to 5th graders
by Cynthia Golden 31 May '06

31 May '06

> I thought some neighbors with kids might be interested in what is one > of the best summer camp weeks in the city -- the Frick Art and > Historical Center's summer day camp. It is targeted at 2nd to 5th > graders and this year is offered twice -- August 7-11 and August > 14-18. The 9:00 to 3:00 day is spent on creative art projects, > learning about the center, and in past years, on an end of camp show, > plus they offer before and after care. The teachers are terrific and > the kids get to work on projects, explore the museums and also play > outside. > > I have no interest or involvement in this other than we have sent our > daughter to it for years and I think more Pittsburghers should know > about this camp! > > Here is the URL for more information. > http://frickart.org/education/Kids_and_Families.html#155 > > Cynthia Golden > King Ave. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------------------------------ >

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[Highland Park] Evensong
by Bruce Robison 30 May '06

30 May '06

Choral Evensong in Ascensiontide, June 1, 8 p.m., at St. Andrew's Church, Highland Park, Pittsburgh The final "First Thursday of the Month" service of Choral Evensong before the summer choir vacation. The Choir of St. Andrew's Church, Peter J. Luley, Organist and Choir Master Responses: Neswick Service: Stanford, in G Anthem: "Evening Hymn," H. Balfour Gardiner After the service: A Musical Recital by Dixie Tymitz, singing Cabaret Songs from the 1940's and later. A reception follows in the Parish Hall. St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, between North Highland and North Negley Avenues, one block south of Bryant Street and four blocks south of the park, in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood of Highland Park. 412 661-1245.

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[Highland Park] Apartments for Rent
by McPeak, Jennifer L. 30 May '06

30 May '06

The following apartments are available for rent in Highland Park 1 Bedroom, hard wood floors, new windows, 2nd floor. $385 plus gas and electric. Available June 1. 2 Bedroom, hardwood floors, new windows, large eat in kitchen, large living room (lots of windows and crown molding), fenced in back yard, 1st floor. $625 plus gas and electric. Available August 1. 2 Bedroom, 2 bathrooms, hard wood floors, large eat in kitchen, large living room, central air, new windows, $795 plus gas and electric. Available September 1 All within a block of main bus stops, and plenty of on street parking. Call Ken at 412-512-0769 or respond to this email address. Thanks Jennifer

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[Highland Park] Off the Floor Pittsburgh
by sidandjoan＠verizon.net 30 May '06

30 May '06

I am involved with a two-year-old volunteer organization in Pittsburgh called Off the Floor Pittsburgh. It is dedicated to eradicating poverty in the Pittsburgh area by providing the most basic needs of beds, tables, chairs and kitchen utensils to families who are literally eating and sleeping on the floor. I am posting this message to ask for your support. In 2004, a woman felt called to stop her car and offer to help a woman and her two young daughters who were living in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. She discovered that the family had no beds, no tables, no chairs. With the help of a local church, used furniture was collected and given to this family so they could enjoy what most of us consider the basics of living. It soon became clear that there were pockets of poverty everywhere and that there was an immense need for these most basic furnishings. Most of the families on that first desperate street have now been helped by Off the Floor Pittsburgh. As the organization became known, county and private agencies serving the poorest families began referring clients to our attention. In two years, almost sixty families have been helped. So far, more than seventy individuals or families have contributed used furniture, money or time to support this ministry. Off the Floor Pittsburgh organizes convenient pickups and deliveries to the families. Two local storage spaces have been contributed to hold donated items until a complete delivery can be made. Below is a list of furniture and kitchen items which are often needed by families we serve. If you can contribute items on the list, please call 412 531-6227 ext. 220 and leave your name and phone number. A volunteer will call you for further information. If you have time or money to support this organization, we would be grateful for that as well. Off the Floor Pittsburgh is not yet a 501c non-profit organization. But it is managed by the Mt. Lebanon Presbyterian Church, which is able to provide letters verifying that items have been contributed. You will need to estimate the value of the items contributed yourself. Donation items (in good condition, please) Beds, twin, full or queen and/or sheets, blankets, comforters, pillow cases for the same New pillows End tables/night tables Table or floor lamps Desk Bookcase Kitchen or dining table and/or chairs Baby crib, mattress, mattress pad, sheets, blankets for the same Changing tables, play pens, childs dresser, rocking chair, car seat Towel sets Shower curtains and rings Waste baskets Toasters Coffee makers Sets of matching plates, glasses, mugs, flatware Pots and pans Baking dishes Electric fans Irons and ironing boards Can opener Tea kettle Plastic clothes hangers Cutting knives Thank you for your serious consideration of this request. Joan Morris It is no small accomplishment to reach retirement.

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[Highland Park] Lifeguard needed
by Edith Bell 30 May '06

30 May '06

There is a swimming pool here at Bunkerhill apartments, but management has not found lifeguards. Anybody interested in a part time summer job (about 30 hour week)-- I suppose has to be licensed lifeguard - should apply at Mozart Management 412-682-7000. Lots of time to read on the job.

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[Highland Park] Upcoming Events for June 2006 at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
by Juanita Everett 30 May '06

30 May '06

Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA. 15206 Phone: 412-363-3000 info(a)kelly-strayhorn.org (Event content descriptions and performance dates/times/prices are provided by the producing companies) Upcoming Events for June 2006 1. New Horizon Theater Presents Don Glenn Wilsons American Menu Directed by Eileen J. Morris American Menu is an examination of the civil rights issues of the 60s. Five African-American women working in the back kitchen of a segregated diner in 1968 represent the chaotic lives led by so many during this period of American history one month following the death of Martin Luther King and one month before the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Reflective, and often spirited, interchanges a month those females take place. The sometimes grouchy boss of the kitchen crew has worked there for 25 years. She is boss over feisty, stubborn, hothead Johnnie May; Martha, who has lots of kids; Buella, who is seen by the others as privileged; and troubled Mary. May 19 through June 11 (Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:00 pm) Ticket Price: $20 / Season Tickets Available (Discounts available for seniors, groups of ten or more and students with ID) For Reservations: 412-431-0773 2. East Liberty Presbyterian Church Presents "Honeyboy" Edwards, Louisana Red and Michael Frank in a Living Legend Blues Concert "Honeyboy" Edwards - guitarist and County Blues singer, has been playing traditional and unadulterated Mississippi Delta blues since the age of 14. The New York Times calls Edwards one of the "the last authentic performers in blues idiom..." Louisana Red - A career spanning more than half a century, has played with blues artists including B.B.King and Muddy Water; exhibits the same intensity whether playing for 10,000 at a festival or 100 in a intimate club. Michael Frank - an harmonica ace, a hot vintage blues player, and president of Chicago's legendary Earwig blues record label. Event benefits the performing arts and music programs of Hope Academy of Music and the Arts. This performance is cosponsored by the Guitar Society of Fine Arts Monday, June 5, 2006 at 7:30 pm Ticket Price: $25 each General Admission, $40 each VIP Reserved seating and reception with the artists following the performance. To purchase tickets call ProArts at 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org 3. The Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School Presents Peter Pan The students at the Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School turn out a top notch performance of this classic Broadway musical. Come meet the ruthless pirates, the outrageous lost children, the mysterious Tribe and of course the boy who will never grow up. All audience members will be impressed at the quality of work these students have produced. Choreography by Xpressions Contemporary Dance Company and special effects by ZFX Flying. Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 pm, Friday, June 16 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 pm Ticket Price: $6 in advance/$8 at the door / For ticket and other information contact Hallie Donner at (412) 361-1008 ext.33 or visit www.ulpcs.org 4. Bodiography Center for Movement Presents **Spring Concert 2006** A showcase of Level 1 Student to College Preparatory Students Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 3:00 pm Ticket Price: $7.00 / To obtain tickets and other information contact Maria Caruso at 412-521-6094 www.bodiographycbc.com 5. Squonk Opera Presents Pittsburgh: The Opera A hometown celebration that will weave movies of Pittsburgh and its people with Squonks magical Visual spectacle and hypnotic original music. Thursday, June 22,2006 and Friday, June 23, 2006 at 8:00 pm Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2 pm and 8 pm Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 2 pm Ticket Price: $5 cash at the door, FREE to Pittsburgh ROARS pass holders Reservations can be made by calling 412-372-4263 www.squonkopera.org 6. Pittsburgh Aids Task Force Presents National HIV/AIDS Testing Day Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 1:00 pm (Keep checking the Kelly-Strayhorn website at www.kelly-strayhorn.org for additional event information) 7. Youthworks, Inc. Presents ** Annual Event 2006** A celebration of Youthworks programs, highlighting youth participant achievements. Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Performance time: 5:00 8:00 pm Event is open to the public For more information contact Darnise Lester at 281-6629 or visit www.youthworksinc.org (Events Page) See you at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater!!! Any questions? Feel free to contact the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater at 412-363-3000 If you wish to rent the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater for an event, please call Juanita Everett at 412-363-3000 ext. 103 or email her at everett(a)kelly-strayhorn.org If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or your email address was entered in error and you wish to unsubscribe please send an email to info(a)kelly-strayhorn.org with the word unsubscribe in the subject line Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA. 15206 Phone: 412-363-3000 info(a)kelly-strayhorn.org (Event content descriptions and performance dates/times/prices are provided by the producing companies) Upcoming Events for June 2006 1. New Horizon Theater Presents Don Glenn Wilsons American Menu Directed by Eileen J. Morris American Menu is an examination of the civil rights issues of the 60s. Five African-American women working in the back kitchen of a segregated diner in 1968 represent the chaotic lives led by so many during this period of American history one month following the death of Martin Luther King and one month before the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Reflective, and often spirited, interchanges a month those females take place. The sometimes grouchy boss of the kitchen crew has worked there for 25 years. She is boss over feisty, stubborn, hothead Johnnie May; Martha, who has lots of kids; Buella, who is seen by the others as privileged; and troubled Mary. May 19 through June 11 (Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:00 pm) Ticket Price: $20 / Season Tickets Available (Discounts available for seniors, groups of ten or more and students with ID) For Reservations: 412-431-0773 2. East Liberty Presbyterian Church Presents "Honeyboy" Edwards, Louisana Red and Michael Frank in a Living Legend Blues Concert "Honeyboy" Edwards - guitarist and County Blues singer, has been playing traditional and unadulterated Mississippi Delta blues since the age of 14. The New York Times calls Edwards one of the "the last authentic performers in blues idiom..." Louisana Red - A career spanning more than half a century, has played with blues artists including B.B.King and Muddy Water; exhibits the same intensity whether playing for 10,000 at a festival or 100 in a intimate club. Michael Frank - an harmonica ace, a hot vintage blues player, and president of Chicago's legendary Earwig blues record label. Event benefits the performing arts and music programs of Hope Academy of Music and the Arts. This performance is cosponsored by the Guitar Society of Fine Arts Monday, June 5, 2006 at 7:30 pm Ticket Price: $25 each General Admission, $40 each VIP Reserved seating and reception with the artists following the performance. To purchase tickets call ProArts at 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org 3. The Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School Presents Peter Pan The students at the Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School turn out a top notch performance of this classic Broadway musical. Come meet the ruthless pirates, the outrageous lost children, the mysterious Tribe and of course the boy who will never grow up. All audience members will be impressed at the quality of work these students have produced. Choreography by Xpressions Contemporary Dance Company and special effects by ZFX Flying. Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 pm, Friday, June 16 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 pm Ticket Price: $6 in advance/$8 at the door / For ticket and other information contact Hallie Donner at (412) 361-1008 ext.33 or visit www.ulpcs.org 4. Bodiography Center for Movement Presents **Spring Concert 2006** A showcase of Level 1 Student to College Preparatory Students Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 3:00 pm Ticket Price: $7.00 / To obtain tickets and other information contact Maria Caruso at 412-521-6094 www.bodiographycbc.com 5. Squonk Opera Presents Pittsburgh: The Opera A hometown celebration that will weave movies of Pittsburgh and its people with Squonks magical Visual spectacle and hypnotic original music. Thursday, June 22,2006 and Friday, June 23, 2006 at 8:00 pm Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2 pm and 8 pm Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 2 pm Ticket Price: $5 cash at the door, FREE to Pittsburgh ROARS pass holders Reservations can be made by calling 412-372-4263 www.squonkopera.org 6. Pittsburgh Aids Task Force Presents National HIV/AIDS Testing Day Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 1:00 pm (Keep checking the Kelly-Strayhorn website at www.kelly-strayhorn.org for additional event information) 7. Youthworks, Inc. Presents ** Annual Event 2006** A celebration of Youthworks programs, highlighting youth participant achievements. Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Performance time: 5:00 8:00 pm Event is open to the public For more information contact Darnise Lester at 281-6629 or visit www.youthworksinc.org (Events Page) See you at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater!!! Any questions? Feel free to contact the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater at 412-363-3000 If you wish to rent the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater for an event, please call Juanita Everett at 412-363-3000 ext. 103 or email her at everett(a)kelly-strayhorn.org If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or your email address was entered in error and you wish to unsubscribe please send an email to info(a)kelly-strayhorn.org with the word unsubscribe in the subject line

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