November 2008 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Highland Park blog still alive and um, sort of kicking
by Suzi 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

A long time ago, some Highland Parkers got together and formed this blog, I heart Highland Park <http://ihearthighlandpark.blogspot.com/>. I've been posting on a semi-occasional basis, and thought you, my neighbors, might be interested. Suzi W. Heberton St.

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[Highland Park] Re: Open House 6031 Bryant
by JOHN MCPEAK 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

The correct date is Sunday 11-23. I will be available to do home renovation starting next week. Anything from painting, ceramic tile, glass block windows to woodwork work and finishing hardwood floors. Very little is out of my domain. Come to the open house and see the quality of my work. ----- Original Message ----- From: JOHN MCPEAK To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:29 AM Subject: Open House 6031 Bryant I recently completed my second renovation of a Highland Park home. This one is on the corner of Bryant and Farragut, 6031 Bryant. The first house was 5715 Elgin St. and it sold within one week after hitting the internet. This house will be listed on Craig's list and 'For Sale by Owner.com". To KM, and other agents, we will be paying the buying agents fee. OPEN HOUSE This Sunday November 17th 1pm until 4pm Tell your friends that moved to the suburbs, and are having second thoughts, that this is their opportunity to have sidewalks and street lights again. The house is listed at $429,000. If you want to see it sooner call me at 412-420-4397 John McPeak

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[Highland Park] Recommendations for attic vent installation
by LORIFRED9＠aol.com 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

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[Highland Park] Seeing Broadway etc. for free!
by Susan Robison 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

If you've been dreaming about going to a lot of the shows in Pittsburgh's Cultural Triangle this season, but can't seem to get them on your calendar, why not consider becoming a volunteer usher for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust? It's a win-win! If you sign up with Bruce Anderson, you can usher for up to a minimum of 23 shows a year. That’s two shows a month at the Benedum, Byham or Cabaret Theater. For more details contact Bruce at 412-456-2601. You'll be glad you did. xx - susy Robison

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[Highland Park] Consensus on loose leaf pick-up
by Valerie Cummings 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Many of you asked me to share whatever answers I might receive to my inquiry about loose leaf pick up in the neighborhood. I got quite a few responses, and the consensus seems to be that there is no loose leaf pick-up in the city. There are trucks out and about that scoop up leaves from the street, but that seems to be an effort to keep the streets clear of leaves that happen to fall there - not leaves piled up by residents. A few of you pointed out that the city specifically asks residents not to rake leaves into the streets. I had asked because I've previously lived in communities where loose leaf pick-up is the norm, but that does not appear to be the case here. So, bagging it is! Keep in mind that the recycling trucks will take bagged leaves with the rest of our recycling during the month of November.

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[Highland Park] Neighborhood event: Union Project Unwrapped this weekend
by David Hance 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

As a follow-up to my invitation last week to Unwrapped, the Union Project's holiday party and fundraiser this Saturday, I received this auction update from Hilary at the UP: Dave Hance President, HPCDC - The Jet Blue round trip flight vouchers are restriction free and are valid for 30 domestic locations and many international destinations like Aruba and Santiago! - We just picked up two gorgeous framed pieces of art and are expecting a sculpture today from Tim Kaulen! - Two stain glass windows created here: One modern, one is traditional - Donated by TABLE Magazine, $100 gift certificate to Le Pommier and $100 in fancy kitchen gadgets and TABLE magazines! - Downtown package: Deluxe room at the Omni William Penn, two vouchers for the Pittsburgh Symphony, $100 to McCormick and Schmidt's and $50 for brunch at Six Penn Kitchen - Memberships to Carnegie Museum, Mattress Factory and tickets to just about every museum, musical and theater performance in the city. The event, besides being a benefit for the Union Project, is going to be a great time. Unwrapped features unique entertainment, original local artwork, and live and silent auctions. The evening will showcase a short performance by the city's young talent with the Neighborhood Academy Balafon West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble. Unwrapped will be emceed by Andrew Stockey, Morning Anchor for WTAE Channel 4 Action News. The live and silent auctions will include gift certificates from local businesses, entertainment packages, travel certificates from Jet Blue airlines, and a custom fitted bicycle. The food is top notch and plentiful. Penn Brewery will be providing all of the beer and Boyd and Blair vodka will be used for the signature cocktails. VIP Happy Hour from 7-8pm will include vodka tasting with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, catering by big Burrito, specialty cocktails, live entertainment and an opportunity to personally select decals for a complimentary piece of hand crafted ceramics. VIP tickets are available online for $100 at www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org/> .Tickets for Unwrapped are available for purchase in advance for $40 for a single or two tickets for $75. Tickets at the door are $50. All tickets are available online at www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org/> . Buy tickets to Unwrapped TODAY at www.unionproject.org! Our biggest fundraiser of the year is November 22. Join us! This message is sent by Perkins Eastman Architects, PC, and/or its Affiliates, and is intended exclusively for the persons to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate any part of this message.

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[Highland Park] reminder - Pittsburgh Symphony at East Liberty Presbyterian - Monday 11/24
by Ethan Winograd 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Hi Neighbors Just a reminder that the Pittsburgh Symphony community outreach concert takes place this coming Monday November 24 at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. The concert beings at 7 pm and the pre concert (featuring students from Rogers CAPA, Hope Academy for Music and the Arts, and Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5) begins at 6:30 pm. The symphony will also be joined by the Rogers CAPA choir. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. $5 for students and seniors. All proceeds stay in the community and benefit the three music programs listed above. You can get advance tickets at Vintage Senior Center and East Liberty Presbyterian Church, or by calling (412) 361-5662. Thank you for supporting our community, our kids, and the arts. Ethan Winograd _________________________________________________________________ Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to suspicious email. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_safety…

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[Highland Park] Free desk and shelves
by fiaa1＠verizon.net 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Dear HP Neighbors, We have a desk with draws, a pull out keyboard shelf and hutch that we no longer need. It would be great for a teenage student or would fit in a small office space. It does require a little assembly. We also have a bunch of shelves but do not have the hardware needed to mount them on a wall. Please e-mail me back if you would like more information. Thanks, Geoff

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[Highland Park] A Reach out For Help
by Francine937＠aol.com 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Hello Members, As many members know me well, with my cleaning business. I have a request from anyone with any information or help! My son's Aunt is being forced to move to Wyoming for a banking job, due to the economy. He is so close with her, as I am. This women is phenomenal in our lives. She is leaving Thanksgiving day if she does not receive an offer from any place in Pittsburgh. We are so sad and we do not want her to go! She has 14 years experience in banking. Please if anyone knows of anyone hiring or has any leeway anywhere please get back to me as soon as possible. Again this would be such a blessing if she didn't leave us! We are very sad. I have done a lot of praying and hoping. Thanks again members, I appreciate any input:) Francine M. Moschella@ Moschella Cleaning Services 412-452-5668 **************One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?re… %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001)

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[Highland Park] Open House 6031 Bryant
by JOHN MCPEAK 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

I recently completed my second renovation of a Highland Park home. This one is on the corner of Bryant and Farragut, 6031 Bryant. The first house was 5715 Elgin St. and it sold within one week after hitting the internet. This house will be listed on Craig's list and 'For Sale by Owner.com". To KM, and other agents, we will be paying the buying agents fee. OPEN HOUSE This Sunday November 17th 1pm until 4pm Tell your friends that moved to the suburbs, and are having second thoughts, that this is their opportunity to have sidewalks and street lights again. The house is listed at $429,000. If you want to see it sooner call me at 412-420-4397 John McPeak

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