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[Highland Park] Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy E-News Update
by Bob Staresinic 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Hello Neighbors The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy sent this email to the website, and I thought it was worth passing on. There are 2 events this weekend. One is a kid's event at Frick Park. The other is Urban EcoSteward training. If you are interested in finding out more about what types of trees and herbs to plant and how to keep them alive, you should attend. There is more info and a way to RSVP below. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy To: hpcc(a)highlandparkpa.com Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:03 AM Subject: [HPCC] Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy E-News Update Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy E-News Update November 5, 2008 In This Issue Family photo scavenger hunt in Frick Park this Saturday UPMC Health Plan lecture series continues Learn planting techniques at our Urban EcoSteward workshop Quick Links Parks Conservancy Blog Schenley Plaza 2008 International Urban Parks Conference UPMC Health Plan Healthy Living Lecture Series Schedule Urban EcoSteward Training Schedule Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's Flickr Group Dear Highland Park Community Council, The fourth annual Madcap Masquerade, presented by UPMC Health Plan on October 25, was a huge success! Not only did the event raise valuable funds for the parks, but our creatively costumed guests saw Schenley Plaza in a whole new light. You can see for yourself by checking out the photos. Now aren't you already thinking about how you can take the top prize in next year's costume contest? Calling all budding shutterbugs... As our partnership with CMU's Entertainment Technology Center to envision the Playground of the Future continues, we're looking for families to come out to Frick Park this Saturday, November 8, to participate in a Photo Scavenger Hunt. Kids and parents are invited to the park's Blue Slide Playground (at Beechwood Blvd. and Nicholson St.) at 1:00 p.m. to go on a search to photograph things found in nature. This event is free--bring your digital camera or borrow one of ours! RSVPs are appreciated at 412-268-3811. Catch a free lecture at the Schenley Park Visitor Center The UPMC Health Plan Healthy Living Lecture Series continues at the Schenley Park Visitor Center, and you still have two more weeks to take advantage of these great free programs. Tomorrow at noon, learn about current pharmacy topics with Chronis Manolis, RPh. Next week, the series concludes with a discussion of stress with Rose Gantner, Ed.D. Visit our website for more information. Learn how to plant the next generation of trees Pittsburgh is beginning some major tree-planting initiatives, with many opportunities for you to get involved. (Just check out Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest's website for a sampling of upcoming planting dates.) Here at the Parks Conservancy, you can learn how to successfully plant trees and herbs at this Saturday, November 8's Urban EcoSteward training. Meet us at the Highland Park bike track/police parking lot on Washington Boulevard at 9:00 for tips on what to plant, where to plant it, and how to protect it once you've got it in the ground. Please RSVP to Jeff Bergman at 412-371-8779 or jeff(a)ninemilerun.org if you plan to attend. Click here for information about future Urban EcoSteward trainings. Forward to a Friend This email was sent to hpcc(a)highlandparkpa.com by mmcmasters(a)pittsburghparks.org. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribeT | Privacy Policy. Email Marketing by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | 2000 Technology Drive | Suite 300 | Pittsburgh | PA | 15219 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[Highland Park] Call for Artists
by Lisa Harshbarger 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Hello Neighbors! I am organizing a small event in which I am looking for local artists to sell their work. I am looking for 3-5 more artists for a small 'Trunk Show/Open house' event that I am hosting in December. Please contact me if you or someone you know might be interested. This might be a great opportunity for someone just starting out!! Thanks in advance! Lisa Harshbarger Portland Street

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[Highland Park] All Saints Festival Evensong
by Bruce Robison 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

The 2008 All Saints Music Festival at St. Andrew's concludes this Thursday evening, November 6, at 8 p.m., with a service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Saint Andrew's Choir, followed by a Recital featuring Barbara I. Lewis, Organ, and Rick Murrell, Baroque Trumpet. Then, as always, a festive reception in Brooks Hall. St. Andrew's is located at the corner of Hampton Street and North Euclid Avenue. For more information, 412 661-1245. BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] inpulse $30 pre-paid card
by Pam Morrison 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

A friend accidentally bought the wrong card (Inpulse) for her pre-paid cell phone. She asked me to post this card for sale. She paid $32.10 for it (including tax) and is offering it for $23. Receipt with pin code will be supplied with card and easily loads in Verizon pay-as-you-go phones. Please reply ASAP to yopammorrison(a)yahoo.com. PS- Thanks for voting today!

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[Highland Park] Lost St. Bernard Puppy
by tedtoo＠city-net.com 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Hello neighbors, My friend Tina lost her very loved St. Bernard puppy, 18 > months > old, 120 pounds, unnutered female. The dog answers to Syd and is very > sweet. > If anyone has seen her or knows someone that has, please respond to this > e-mail > or e-mail Tina at tinawurschmidt(a)yahoo.com. Thanks, Leeni

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[Highland Park] Contractors
by Michelle Wahila 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Hello Neighbors, We are looking for some recommendations on contractors for some work that we would like to finish up on our house. We need someone to 1. finish a floor between our kitchen & dining room and 2. finish the walls/ceilings in two different rooms (our walls are plaster, so it's a lot of sanding and smoothing, plus painting). We are open to your suggestions and your experiences. Thanks for the help, Michelle Wahila

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[Highland Park] plumber recommendation
by Mark Stein 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

Our boiler broke last week. Originally we hoped it was just a bad circulator pump. During the course of trying to find a replacement pump for our 40-year-old (or more) boiler we were lucky enough to walk into a local plumbing supply wholesaler whose staff - themselves very knowledgeable (and retired, unfortunately) plumbers - would ultimately direct us both to a reasonably-priced new boiler, and to someone who could install it. The local father-son plumbing business we called was at the top of their very, very short list of recommendations, and were the ones about whom they could not say enough. Based on their recommendation (and a strong sense of trust in their knowledge of and familiarity with plumbing and local plumbers - their customers) we called Bob and Ross Watson. Having had a number of no-so-pleasant experiences in the past, I am always very wary of unfamiliar faces, especially when the potential for a huge expense exists. This turned out, however, to be one of the best decisions I've made. I cannot speak highly enough about them - from their honesty and frankness, to their obviously very skilled work. As it turns out, in over fifty years of business, Bob has never advertised, relying only on word-of-mouth. He and his son Ross work only on one job at a time, devoting themselves entirely to each customer instead of moving about between jobs. While they were here, of their own accord they took it upon themselves to make several trips back and forth between our home and the business where we purchased the boiler - just to verify that we had ordered one that was appropriate for our house (I'm sure many if not most plumbers would have been more than willing to just take it and install it, regardless of whether it was the right one). They explained everything they did - well. I learned later that they adjusted their schedules around their observations of my schedule, even though that meant working later into the evening. Despite the fact that several problems arose - including the fact that the pump on the new boiler was bad and had to be replaced, which meant several trips back and forth for them (and meant having to drain and refill the entire radiator system) - they stuck to their initial quote. In short, it was obvious from the start that these guys make the cornerstone of their business their reputation and the quality of their work. I cannot recommend them highly enough. You will not, however, find them listed in the yellow pages. If you are considering having any plumbing work done, I'd suggest giving them a call and at least speaking with them. Bob and Ross Watson (412-969-8620)

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[Highland Park] holiday party information
by Dorothy Tague 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

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[Highland Park] Brahms Requiem.
by Bruce Robison 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

At 8 p.m. this evening, Monday, November 3, the annual All Saints Festival Concert, featuring the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra and the Choirs of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park, and Calvary Episcopal Church, East Liberty, under the direction of Dr. Alan Lewis. The featured presentation will be _Ein deutsches Requiem, op 45_ by Johannes Brahms. For a review of this great musical work, see <<http://www.cascadianchorale.org/brahmsrequiumnotes.htm>>. The All Saints Festival Concert is free and open to the public. A reception follows in the Parish Hall. http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] help
by Scanlon, Jennifer M 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

I am looking for a recommendation for a chimney person to clean and check our chimney. Thanks Jennifer

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