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[Highland Park] Electric Leaf Blower/Vac for Sale
by Cathy Potter 21 Oct '09

21 Oct '09

I am moving and would like to sell a Toro Ultra 225 electric leaf blower/vac. I think I bought it in Fall 2006-it works great clearing debris and leaves from areas, vacuuming up leaves and shredding them for mulch. I bought it because it was the only one with metal (as opposed to plastic) blades on the impeller, so if branches or something hard gets sucked up it will not break the blades. I don't see that I will have a use for it, and don't want to move it. It now lists at discount places for about $100-I bought it at Home Depot, and think I paid about $100-will sell for $50 OBO. Cathy e-mail CathyPotter(a)aya.yale.edu, or 412 362 0956.

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[Highland Park] Make Your Own Stained Glass Window @Union Project--Only 3 Spots Left!
by Union Project Studio 21 Oct '09

21 Oct '09

*Make Your Own Stained Glass Window Workshop* All experience levels welcome! Learn how to make a stained glass window and walk away with a beautiful, unique gift for yourself or a friend. Join us at Union Project *THIS SATURDAY* for a 3 week Make Your Own Window Workshop. The class will meet 9am-3pm Saturdays Oct 24-Nov 7. All materials including tools, glass, lead, and equipment are provided. Cost: $165. Windows are 18 sq in. If interested, register online at www.unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 ex22 or email studio(a)unionproject.org. Union Project is located at 801 N. Negley (the corner of Stanton and N. Negley in Highland Park) *As part of our mission, Union Project strives to provide access to all. Financial accommodations may be made based on need. -- Arts Liaison Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext 22

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[Highland Park] Reminder: St. Andrew's Lecture
by Bruce Robison 21 Oct '09

21 Oct '09

A reminder that all in the parish and neighborhood are invited to the 12th Annual St. Andrew's Lecture. Friday, October 23rd, 8 p.m. St. Andrew's Church 5801 Hampton Street Our speaker is Esther Bush, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. (And Highland Park neighbor!) In this "Post-G20" season we hear a good deal about our City of Pittsburgh--and the opportunities and challenges that are ahead in these first decades of the 21st Century. Please join us as one of Pittsburgh's key leaders presents her take on the essential values and vision that we will need to keep in mind as we move forward. A festive reception to honor and welcome our speaker immediately follows. All are invited, and the program is free. BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Free grasses
by lynnwcox＠comcast.net 21 Oct '09

21 Oct '09

It's pretty clear now that we have mis-planted some mis-canthus (specifically miscanthus sinensis ) in our small front yard and need to do some editing. This is tall, fine, ornamental perennial grass that gets maroon tassles in the fall. We'd love to give away our thriving specimens rather than simply destroying these beautiful plants. The grass is free for the digging. It's available immediately and there is a good quantity of it. We're aiming at having it gone, one way or another, over the next 2-3 weeks. You are welcome to dig some or all of it at your convenience and I'll post again when the supply runs out. Not that you're likely to miss it, but the grasses are in the left bed as you face the front of the house. Lynn Cox 1130 DeVictor Place

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[Highland Park] hostas and raspberries
by Joan Soulliere 21 Oct '09

21 Oct '09

Dear Neighbors, All 10 hostas are spoken for. I have 2 folks as backup! Thank you! I would very much like to plant raspberries where the hostas were. Does anyone have some red raspberry cane they'd be willing to share? Joan

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[Highland Park] computer desk
by Alyssa Abebe 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Due to the numerous responses on both the filing cabinet and the desk: The filing cabinet is on the sidewalk in front of 6339 Glenview Place (off of Heberton)- first come, first serve I will be home tomorrow after 4:30pm and the first person to come with $10 in their pocket can take the desk. Also, selling a computer chair with it for $10. Below is a similar model of the desk but instead of a drawer, it's open with a shelf. Thanks for looking! Alyssa 6339 Glenview Place Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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[Highland Park] More Hostas!
by Joan Soulliere 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Hello Neighbors, I seem to be surrounded by hostas. I ripped out all the ivy behind our garage and found 10 hosta crowns. They did grow this year but the chickens ate most of the foliage. These hostas are green and white. If anyone wants one, two or more (there are 10 total), let me know and I'll dig them up and leave them in a garbage bag with your name outside of our house at 915 Farragut St. That way I won't have to coordinate digging, etc. with folks. Thank you! Joan Soulliere

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[Highland Park] Arbor Aid 2009--Get Your Ticket Today!
by caitlin 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Hi Neighbors! We hope to see some of you at this event, which is a fundraiser for Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest. You may have enjoyed some of the new trees being planted throughout Highland Park, East Liberty, and Morningside, more of which will be planted in the coming months. Thanks for all your help and support! ~Caitlin, Education & Outreach Coordinator, Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest caitlin(a)pittsburghforest.org [image: arbor aid postcard]<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102775249312&s=2&e=001NHjmAcoWaYpRTYIU4Kx5h6eLB98…> *Arbor Aid 2009* *October 30th, 2009, 7pm-11pm* *2839 Liberty Avenue in the Strip District--6th Floor of Guardian Storage Solutions * * * *More Information & Tickets: Arbor Aid 2009*<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102775249312&s=2&e=001NHjmAcoWaYpRTYIU4Kx5h6eLB98…> *Musical Performances* *by* Life in Balance *and* The Turpentiners * * *Food and Libations* *by* Dozen Cupcakes, East End Brewing Company, Rob Baron of the East End Food Co-op, Kate Romane, Six Penn Kitchen, Tazza D'oro, & Whole Foods Market *Artwork Created from Salvaged Wood by 30 Artists* $20 Tree Tenders $25 Pre-Sale $30 Day of the Event<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102775249312&s=2&e=001NHjmAcoWaYpRTYIU4Kx5h6eLB98…> [image: guardian white]<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102775249312&s=2&e=001NHjmAcoWaYq9EVZUfFNsi918pg6…> * Special thanks to Guardian Storage Solutions <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102775249312&s=2&e=001NHjmAcoWaYq9EVZUfFNsi918pg6…>for donating the event space--it's beautiful! Thank You to Our Sponsors: Alliance for Community Trees & the Home Depot Foundation, Bartlett Tree Experts, Davey Tree Expert Company, Duquesne Light, Eisler Nurseries, Eisler Landscapes, Fidelity Bank, and Urban Tree Forge. * Forward email<http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1102213336753&ea=caitlinena%40g…> [image: Safe Unsubscribe]<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001GEtTiJRQgs0aBXRrRwssfY_j2hEFM…> This email was sent to caitlinena(a)gmail.com by caitlin(a)pittsburghforest.org. Update Profile/Email Address<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001GEtTiJRQgs0aBXRrRwssfY_j2hEFM…>| Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001GEtTiJRQgs0aBXRrRwssfY_j2hEFM…>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. Email Marketing <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_EvInv_205>by <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_EvInv_205> Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest | 5427 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh | PA | 15206 -- "Time is how the trees grow. I will fall asleep for a thousand years and a mighty spruce will have raised me high, high into the sky."

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[Highland Park] Highland Park, The Pittsburgh Promise Needs You!
by Marsha 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Logo CMYK copy Hello Highland Park Neighbors, The Pittsburgh Promise needs you to help us access up to $300,000 in matching funds that PittsburghGives <http://pittsburghgives.guidestar.org/> , (the new online charitable giving site created by The Pittsburgh Foundation), is making available for one day only. Starting at 10 am next Wednesday, October 28th, every $1.00 you give, PittsburghGives will match it with an additional .50 cents. That means your gift to The Pittsburgh Promise will instantly grow by 50% on Match Day! To help The Pittsburgh Promise make the most of this amazing opportunity: . Pre- Register with PittsburghGives <https://pittsburghgives.guidestar.org/Login.aspx> before October 28 (We highly recommend pre-registering because of the volume of use on Match Day.) . Set a reminder to log on to www.pittsburghgives.org at 10 am sharp on Wednesday, October 28th . Type The <http://pittsburghgives.guidestar.org/NonprofitProfile.aspx?OrgId=3861> Pittsburgh Promise in the white box where it says Organization Name . Make your gift of $50, (the minimum gift), or more to The Pittsburgh Promise and watch it increase by 50% . E-mail this information to your friends, family and co-workers and ask them to make a gift to The <http://pittsburghgives.guidestar.org/NonprofitProfile.aspx?OrgId=3861> Pittsburgh Promise on Wednesday October 28th We would be most grateful for your gift on Pittsburgh's Day of Giving. Thank You! Marsha Dugan Kolbe ~ Development Manager Pittsburgh Promise 1901 Centre Avenue #204 ~ Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-281-7605 x 16 ~ <http://www.pittsburghpromise.org> www.pittsburghpromise.org Dream Big Work Hard

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[Highland Park] Free Ping Pong table
by Michelle Meyers 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Hi Neighbors, Free ping pong table, in good condition, may need slight repairs. Michelle Meyers

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