January 2007 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] White and Brown Basset Hound Missing
by jonathan.lewis＠pncequity.com 30 Jan '07

30 Jan '07

Friends, Our dog "Sebastian" ran away this morning when he went out for his morning relief. Any sightings or knowledge of his whereabouts would be greatly appreciated, especially given the weather. He usually does not stray far from home (Hampton and Negley), but please keep an eye out for him. My contacts information is below. Best, Jonathan and Ela ------------------------------------------------------------------- Jonathan B. Lewis PNC Equity Partners 249 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Tel: (412) 768-2393 Fax: (412) 762-6233 Cell: (312) 919-0094 Email: Jonathan.Lewis(a)pncequity.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- The contents of this email are the property of the sender. If it was not addressed to you, you have no legal right to read it. If you think you received it in error, please notify the sender. Do not forward or copy without permission of the sender.

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[Highland Park] Evensong & Recital, February 1
by Bruce Robison 30 Jan '07

30 Jan '07

Special Music for the Eve of the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas) will be featured at the regular First Thursday of the Month Service of Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Church. Thursday, February 1, 2007, 8 p.m. Choral Evensong and Recital Choir of St. Andrew's, Peter J. Luley Organist and Choirmaster Recital: "There and Back Again" A Student's Tale Songs by Debussy and Barber Mary Pat Luley, soprano Matt Brown, piano A Reception follows in Brooks Hall. St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, between North Highland and North Negley Avenues, one block south of Bryant Street, four blocks south of the park, in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood of Highland Park. 412 661-1245.

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[Highland Park] 5 gallon water bottles
by diane matway 29 Jan '07

29 Jan '07

I have two 5 gallon water bottles that I do not need. If you'd like them, please contact me at dsmatway(a)msn.com

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[Highland Park] Results from Auto Body inquiry
by Kathleen Newman 26 Jan '07

26 Jan '07

Thanks to the more than 80 neighbors who replied to my query about a reliable, affordable auto body shops in the area. It's clear from the responses that many of our neighborhood residents are devoted Bruno's for mechanical work, but the auto body shops with the most recommendations were: Bonura and Sattler (Washington Blvd) Mike's Auto Body (near Dilworth Schoo) Lou Iezzi's and Sons (Bryant Street) We ended up going with Bonura and Sattler because they gave us the best quote. Thanks again to all the generous respondents on this wonderful list! Kathy Newman ____________________________________________________________ Professor Kathy M. Newman, English, Carnegie Mellon University My first book, Radio Active: Advertising and Consumer Activism is now available: http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/8981.html During the 2004/2005 school year please contact me at: 5505 Avondale Place *** Pittsburgh, PA 15206 *** (412) 363-3983

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[Highland Park] PRAI SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR SALE
by Difranza, Francine 23 Jan '07

23 Jan '07

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ANY PRAI SKINCARE PRODUCTS, I HAVE A FEW BRAND NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE. THEY ARE SOLD ON LINE AT www.shopnbc.com <http://www.shopnbc.com/> . ONLINE THEY ARE ALL OUT OF THE BODY POLISH AND AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR THEY ARE NOT OFFERING THE SELF-TANNER. I CAN SELL THEM TO YOU AT A NICE DISCOUNT. I HAVE A FEW OF THE RADIANT SKIN BODY THERAPY, A FEW OF THE BODY POLISH AND QUITE A FEW SELF-TANNERS, ALL MADE BY PRAI. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL ME AT 412-901-5753. C50339 - Prai Radiant Skin Body Therapy Your price: $40.00 Shipping & handling: $1.99

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] February Discussions and more.
by Justin Rothshank 23 Jan '07

23 Jan '07

You can read this email on our website: www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News Urban Fusion CAFÉ & Live Music Series @ Union Project Friday, February 2nd at 8pm, the Union Project will celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Urban Fusion Café and Catering, which celebrates the union of flavors, colors, and sounds, with a monthly First Friday live music series. Olga Watkins & The Soul Kitchen Band will be the feature performers for the evening. Feb. Monday Evening Discussion Series In the spirit of continuing the pursuit of unity and facing issues of equality, humanity, and community, the Union Project and Open Door hosts Monday Evening Conversations every Monday evening in February at 7:00pm. Showing films by local and international directors alike, these Monday night discussions will begin on February 5^th at 7:00pm with a presentation of “East of Liberty: A Story of Good Intentions” a documentary by Chris Ivey. All Monday Evening discussions are open to the community and free of charge. Please join us for this unique and important opportunity to hear and learn from one another. Below is a listing of each film and play, and the corresponding discussion topic. ♣ Feb. 5th “East of Liberty: A Story of Good Intentions,” a documentary by Chris Ivey with a discussion about development and urban renewal in Pittsburgh’s east end to follow ♣ Feb. 12th – “Drop the Debt”- A discussion about third world debt and the Drop the Debt Campaign and Jubilee USA ♣ Feb. 19th – “Mighty Times: The Children’s March,” a documentary film about students in Birmingham, Alabama who played a powerful role in ending segregation with a discussion to follow ♣ Feb. 26th - “The Kitchen” a play by Rob Zellers and a discussion about white guilt and privilege to follow led by the actors and director URBAN FUSION café DISCOUNTS The Urban Fusion Café would like to extend a 10% discount on café purchases (and 5% discount on catering) to the following partners and organizations: ♣ Pittsburgh Public Schools, students, staff and faculty ♣ Pittsburgh Police and Fire Departments ♣ Students, Faculty, and Staff of PITT, Duquesne, CMU, Chatham, Carlow, CCAC, PIMS, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Point Park, Robert Morris, Art Institute, PA Culinary, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Bidwell, Vet Tech, Duff’s, Devery, University of Phoenix ♣ Stanton-Negley Drug Company ♣ All Union Project Tenants Also, the world's best homemade pumpkin roll is available at the cafe, every day, for only $2.00 a slice. Make bowls @ Union Project Union Project clay studio will be supporting the Empty Bowls dinner this year. Empty Bowls is an annual fundraiser for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. If you would like to make bowls in the Union Project clay studio please join us on Wednesday evenings from 4 - 8 pm beginning January 24 and continuing until February 28. We'll be making bowls the first 4 weeks and glazing bowls the last 2 weeks. We'll have the clay and glazes, you just need to bring the enthusiasm and creativity. This is a free event. If you have questions contact clay(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 Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Fax: 412.363.1216 Volunteer Opportunties One of the Union Project's goals this year is to assist Hosanna Industries in recruiting volunteers to renovate 8 homes in our neighborhood. You can help us do it by joining the East End Blitz Build. Below are potential dates for home renovations. If you or someone you know is available to volunteer on any of these days, please contact Amy Firek from Hosanna Industries at (724) 601-7557. Saturday March 31 Monday April 2 - Friday April 6 Saturday May 19 Monday May 21- Thursday May 24 Monday June 11- Friday June 15 Monday June 18 - Friday June 22 Monday July 9 - Friday July 13 Monday July 23 - Friday July 27 Saturday August 4 Monday August 6 - Thursday August 9 Saturday September 22 Monday September 24 - Thursday September 27 BOOKS, ART SUPPLIES, PILLOWS DONATIONS – CAFÉ The Café is seeking book donations for the take one/leave one community reading shelf. Any quality books for Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sci-Fi, Social Commentary - you name it. Also the Café is collecting coloring books, crayons, rugs and throw pillows for the new kids corner. If it would be enjoyed by your neighbors, bring it to the cafe! 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] East Liberty Program on WQED
by Michael M. Nadler 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Rachel Matos asked me to post the following for those interested: WQED will be running a presentation on East Liberty this evening at 7:30 PM. WQED normally reruns these programs the same night at midnight, as well as the following day at 12:30 in the afternoon. Hope that someone finds this of interest. Mike Michael Millet Nadler President, Highland Park Community Council -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.4/644 - Release Date: 1/22/2007 7:30 AM

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[Highland Park] Au Pair Agencies
by LORIFRED9＠aol.com 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Hi again, My husband and I were wondering if any Highland Park families out there have testimonials regarding experience ( good or bad) with Au Pairs and the numerous Au Pair agencies out there. We are consdering one....but wanted to hear from local families who have had experience they might be willing to share. Thanks again, Lori Rongier 412-363-6643

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[Highland Park] Dilworth- Pittsburgh Montessori early childhood program info needed
by LORIFRED9＠aol.com 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Hi neighbors, After months of trying to get the correct info from Pittsburgh Public School offices....I have decided to turn to experienced neighbors and parents who have first-hand info in the subject area of the early-childhood pre-K programs offered by Pittsburgh Public Schools. I am interested in the programs offered at Dilworth and Pgh Montessori in Friendship. If there are any parents out there who have children enrolled in these programs and you are willing to share some info - I'd be grateful! Thanks in advance, Lori Rongier 412-363-6643

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[Highland Park] Buying old perfume bottles
by Janet Jai 19 Jan '07

19 Jan '07

Hi, I am always interested in buying old perfume bottles, decorative and name brands, with or without perfume. Boxes are a plus. Sorry but NO Avon. Thanks. jai 412-362-7607

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