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

[Highland Park] 4 bedroom house in HP, furnished, available June/July
by Kathleen Newman 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

> Dear Neighbors: > > My husband and I are relocating to Nashville for one year, and we're leaving > in early-to-late June (flexible). If you know of anyone who needs one year > of furnished housing in Pittsburgh, could you pass this information on to > them? > > 4 bedroom home, all or partially furnished (we're flexible). Available June > 1 2007 to June 30 2008. Fenced back yard, small but pleasant kitchen, large > living room, cozy entry-way/dining room, second floor has 1 large bedroom and > 2 smaller bedrooms, master bath, finished attic with tub/toilet, basement > bathroom with vanity/shower/toilet. Nice front porch. > Dogs negotiable, but no cats please. Please contact Kathy Newman at > knewman4(a)gmail.com. > > Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Free piano
by Marcie McGuire 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

Large (old) upright piano, with piano bench, FREE to a good home. Good condition. Needs tuned and a some keys repaired. You haul or we can provide you with the name of a piano mover. Email if you're interested and we'll work out the details. Marcie McGuire

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[Highland Park] Edible Schoolyard Open house this Thursday
by Shelly Danko+Day 13 Mar '07

13 Mar '07

The Dilworth Design Team has been working hard over the past 6 weeks to create a beautiful garden design utilizing as many ideas as possible from January's Design Charette and we are ready to show it off! *Join us* *Edible Schoolyard Open House* *Thursday March 15th* *5-6pm* *Dilworth school room 104* 6200 Stanton Avenue, Highland Park We will showcase the neighborhood and ask for input for future growth for our garden! -- Shelly Danko+Day Program Coordinator The Edible Schoolyard Office: (412) 473-2758 Mobile: (412) 478-7435

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[Highland Park] Daylight Savings Time starts early this year--tomorrow
by Bob Staresinic 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

Hello Neighbors Daylight Savings Time has been moved up 3 weeks and is starting tomorrow. It used to be the first Sunday in April. Be sure to set your clocks forward an hour so you are not late for anything. I guess that means the sun will still be shining when I get done with work starting Monday. Spring is almost here! Bob

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[Highland Park] Kentucky Avenue Open House
by Caroline Harris 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

To All, Kentucky Avenue School is having an open house for its lower school on Thursday, March 15th. The evening is designed for parents to become better acquainted with the unique learning experiences offered at Kentucky Avenue School. For further information you can call or email the school: 412-361-5332 kentuckyavenueschool(a)yahoo.com. You can also email me for more information, I am the parent of two boys who attend the school. The website is kentuckyavenueschool.org. This is a wonderful small private school in Shadyside that goes from K- 8th grade. Best regards, Caroline

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[Highland Park] Highland Park web site
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

It's time again to look at options for how to run and manage the Highland Park web site: <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/> If you are interested in suggesting software to use(*) and/or are interested in helping run the site and/or contribute content, please let me know! Thanks, -Rudy * - we've been using CivicSpace since 2005 but it has since changed a lot and is no longer a simple free download & install.

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] New Listings, Clay Classes, Margaritas in March, Volunteer Day
by Katrina Struloeff 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

This update is also available online at www.unionproject.org/about_us/news UNION PROJECT LISTINGS This week we are proud to offer a new opportunity for friends of the Union Project. To help everyone stay up to date with all the events happening at the Union Project, we will be sending a weekly email blast highlighting upcoming events planned and hosted by renters at the Union Project. Please note that these listings include events held at the Union Project, not those endorsed or sponsored by the Union Project. To join this list, click http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/ listings.unionproject. If you join this list, please add listings(a)unionproject.org to your address books or safe lists so that these messages are not redirected into your Spam folder. SIGN UP NOW FOR MARCH CLAY CLASSES Union Project will again be offering a Monday evening open studio and a Thursday evening beginning wheel throwing class. Classes begin at the end of March. All class fees include clay and glaze materials. Students enrolled in classes will have the opportunity to utilize the Union Project's new gas reduction kiln. For more information on clay classes visit www.unionproject.org/Ceramics or email clay(a)unionproject.org. MARGARITAS IN MARCH Join UP March 23rd 7-10pm, to highlight Pittsburgh’s connection with the Latin American cultures and its historical roots in glass arts and production, this happy hour will feature both a live mariachi band and hand crafted glasswork. In participation with Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass! 2007 and in partnership with Global Beats and Pittsburgh’s Latin American Cultural Union, and in honor of Mexico’s heroic Benito Juarez, Miguel Latino Moods, Pittsburgh’s signature mariachi band will fill Union Project’s Great Hall with energetic music. Attendees enjoy hand-blended margaritas and networking throughout the evening for $5. Local handmade margarita glasses will be on display and available for purchase. UNION PROJECT VOLUNTEER DAY – MARCH 24 The Union Project welcomes volunteers from 9am-3pm to contribute to a number of landscaping, maintenance, and construction projects. Individuals and groups are both welcome. In addition to novice volunteers, we're looking for a couple of skilled volunteers to take the lead as project coordinators. Landscapers and others with experience in gardening and grounds maintenance -- please call Mel at 412-363-4550 ext. 21. Unskilled volunteers and others interested in helping with these projects should email volunteer(a)unionproject.org. CERAMICS COOPERATIVE STUDIO Union Project has a ceramics cooperative. Several levels of membership are available based on your skill, need, and budget. We have a fully equipped clay studio with high and low fire kilns, electric potters wheels, extruders and slab rollers, and our coop was recently featured in Ceramics Monthly. Kilns are available for rent if you’re only interested in firing work made off site. Information about our clay studio, ceramics classes, and production pottery is available by contacting Justin(a)unionproject.org, calling 412-363-4550 ext. 22. or visiting www.unionproject.org/ceramics CALL FOR PGH GLASS ARTISTS The Union Project is seeking artists working in glass and glassware to participate in Margaritas in March (March 23, 2007) and in conjunction with Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass 2007. Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass 2007 is a city-wide celebration of glass and glass art. For its part in Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass 2007, the Union Project is planning to host several events involving and celebrating glass art. Margaritas in March will involve the sale of handmade glasses, margarita tasting and music. Artists will recover 70% of the revenues from the sale of these classes. The remaining 30% of the sales will go the Union Project to help recover the cost of the events and to contribute to the organization’s operational costs. For additional information contact Hilary at hilary(a)unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 ext 26. 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] FW: Next CPA
by Brackney, Rashall 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

The Pittsburgh Police Training Academy is hosting its second off-site Citizens Police Academy. Interested applicants can drop off their applications to me at Zone 5, or the Training Academy located on Washington Blvd. Cmdr. RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605 -----Original Message----- From: Beidle, Jennifer Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:36 PM To: PBP Command Staff Subject: Next CPA Good Afternoon I have attached the information for the next Citizen's Police Academy to be held in Lawrenceville starting on Tuesday, April 3rd. I am asking for your assistance in recruiting participants for the course. Please have them contact me if they have any questions. Thanks Jen Jennifer Beidle, Lieutenant Planning and Intelligence Pittsburgh Bureau of Police 1203 Western Avenue Room 141 Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412)323-7844 Office (412)323-7850 Fax

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[Highland Park] great Highland Park massage therapist
by Denise 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

I would like to recommend Carl Johnson, who lives on Sheridan and does massages at his or your home. He has 20 years + experience and is wonderful. I have known him for many years and have had massages from different therapists. He is top notch!!! (He is also just a very nice person!:-) carljohnson107(a)gmail.com -- Denise Lohr Pet One Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 412-956-0787 www.pet1pgh.com

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[Highland Park] piano tuner
by Olga Watkins 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Call Joe DeFazio 412-421-5582 He has worked on my piano for years and I have referred him to many other, happy customers. He is very meticulous and probably the best in the biz in pgh. He charges about $100 for a tuning and also does repair, is very trustworthy and honest. -- Olga Watkins Manager Urban Fusion Cafe & Catering The union of colors, flavors & sounds. www.unionproject.org/cafe 412-363-1717 Olga Watkins Diva, Bombshell, Kitchen Goddess & Vocalist Extraordinaire. www.olgawatkins.com Visit The Soul Kitchen Band at www.myspace.com/soulkitchenband URBAN FUSION LIVE A music series. Uniting people. Restoring space. www.unionproject.org BEGINNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007, 8PM, UNION PROJECT 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-363-4550

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