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[Highland Park] This weekend support local artists!
by Suzie s 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Boyd Community Center's ART BAZAAR featuring regional artists! Friday 6pm-9pm Live music and hors d'oeurves Saturday 10am-3pm artist demos and Kids Crafts This sale benefits "Art for Autism". Boyd Community Center Powers Run Road Pgh pa 15238 412-828-8566 x11 _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT…

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[Highland Park] fair trade coffee, tea & chocolate fundraiser
by Alexandra West 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Hi again neighbors, You know times are tough when my son's school feels the need to hold not one, but two fundraisers simultaneously. In addition to the winter greens sale I mentioned in my other posting, the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is also selling Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate and other snacks as a fundraiser. You can see the catalog at: http://www.equalexchange.coop/media/fundraiser/2009Fund_Bro_print.pdf Email me if you are interested in ordering. These make great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers! Orders are due 12/2. Thanks! Alex

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[Highland Park] winter greens sale/fundraiser
by Alexandra West 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Hello neighbors, My son's school, the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh in neighboring Friendship, is having its annual winter greens sale fundraiser. Take a look at the attached brochure, and email me if you are interested in ordering. Orders are due Monday morning, so I would need to pick up your check made payable to "Waldorf School of Pittsburgh" this Sunday. We expect to deliver the greens by leaving them on your porch (or in your garage or wherever you instruct us to leave them) by December 6. Alex

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[Highland Park] East Liberty Farmers Market Update
by David Lagnese 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Hello Highland Park Neighbors, I want to give you an update on the market as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. MARKET OPEN DAYS · Saturday, November 21 (This Saturday) · Wednesday, November 25 (Day before thanksgiving) · Saturday, November 28 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) 5 AM to 12 NOON farmers market 022.jpg The Kennedy Meat Stand will be operating in full force. They are offering turkeys, capons, ducks, cornish hens as well as fresh and smoked pheasants. It is best to call ahead and place an order so that you are sure to get what you want. You can place order by calling John or Val at the farm- (724) 898-2316. There is also a lot of great fall produce at the market these days. Many seasonal vegetables are available including many that are grown locally. Other local items include cider, eggs, milk, goat cheese, bread and much more. And of course, we will have that incredible Kew Park Coffee at the Coffee Stand. Kew Park coffee comes to Pittsburgh direct from the farm in Jamaica. We will be serving fresh brewed coffee at the market and whole beans to take home. Make sure to pick some up to serve for Thanksgiving or to give as a gift. See you at the market- 5am till noon. The Lagnese Family cid:3339505830_185779785 cid:3339505830_185798236 ANNOUNCING THE AVAILABILITY OF KEW PARK COFFEE IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA The Kew Park Coffee Bar at the East Liberty Farmers Market A new coffee bar opened recently at the East Liberty Farmers Market that features some incredible coffee from Jamaica. Fresh brewed and whole bean coffee will be available at the market. Kew Park Coffee is being brought to you directly from the farm by the Lagnese family of Highland Park. The coffee is roasted and shipped directly from Jamaica to Pittsburgh on a weekly basis. It does not go through a distributor or wholesaler, and thus does not sit on a shelf in a warehouse. The East Liberty Farmers Market operates year round and is open every Saturday from 5 am until 12 noon. The market is located behind Home Depot. The East Liberty Farmer’s Market has been a part of our community since 1947! The market features a great variety of locally grown and made items including meats, fruits and vegetables, bread, eggs, cider, cheese and much more. The Kew Park Story Kew Park Estate is a well-known coffee estate located high in the hills of the parish of Westmoreland, in Western Jamaica. Coffee has been grown on Kew Park for over 200 years. Currently, a total of 35 acres of Arabica coffee is grown at Kew Park, and is widely regarded as among the best Jamaican coffees. The coffee farm is part of a larger 2,200 acre farm that features citrus and other fruits, as well as beef cattle, pigs, chickens and hardwood tropical trees—all grown and raised using sustainable methods. The farm also specializes in the production of essential oils and aromatic fragrances. Kew Park was granted one of the first “Estate Grown Coffee” designations issued by the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board. The Estate Grown Coffee status allows Kew Park to process and market the coffee both locally and for export. Kew Park is a family run operation—owned and operated by Peter Williams and his wife Gina Green. The Williams family has farmed Kew Park for five generations. They take great pride in the way they grow and process their coffee. The Kew Park farm provides livelihood to many families in the surrounding communities. The Coffee Bar The coffee bar is also a family run operation- the Lagnese family from Highland Park- David, Cristy, Marco and Maria. • Kew Park Coffee • Private Estate Grown Jamaican Coffee • “...it’s coming direct to you from the farm.” 2009 jamaica 155.jpgripe coffee cherry.JPGcoffee field KP.JPG

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[Highland Park] Union Project needs an electrician
by Union Project Studio 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Hello Neighbors, Union Project is in need of an electrician's services/advice. We are preparing for our big, winter (circus themed) fundraiser, Unwrapped, and are running into some electrical questions as we plan for lighting and sound. Can anyone recommend a local electrician? We would certainly appreciate any volunteered services for this immediate need and could offer an inclusion in our event program, but we also need someone to turn to in the future as our big, old building will certainly need electrical attention. Thanks! -- Arts Liaison Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext 22

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[Highland Park] For sale
by P Morelli 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

4-Cafe chairs for cafe table or breakfast bar--30 inches high. All wood---light ash color. I think these were made in Italy---I bought them at a modern furniture store that used to be in Station Square. They are in good shape. Very well made and I've had them for more than twenty years. All four for $40--- or buy one for $15 Photos attached. -- Chi Mangia Bene, Mangia Italiano (Those Who Eat Well, Eat Italian)

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[Highland Park] Two Entirely Unrelated Items
by C.Heather Kropf 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hello all, I've been meaning to post these things.... Item #1: I've got something like eight 2.5 litre containers of a great floor/wood finishing product that I'm not going to use. It's from a company called BioShield and goes on much like a poly finish only it's a soy-based product and doesn't look like plastic when it's done. It's semi-high gloss sheen. I'm happy to sell them at a reduced cost, plus there would be no shipping, which is big old bonus. I have a piece of oak finished with the product if you need to see a sample first. Please visit this link for additional info. I'll sell in any quantity. Item #2: I think my large evergreen tree in my backyard is dying. ??? One day I looked up and the branches were turning brown. Could vines kill a hearty evergreen? It looks like it's got some vines. Or are there bugs that can kill evergreens? Anyone with landscape/tree knowledge that would like to share resources with me would be much appreciated. Item #3: This Friday, November 20, is officially "AcoustiCafe Day" in Pittsburgh (today's proclamation in City Council). There's a CD Release party of this organization's efforts to build the singer-songwriter and acoustic music community in our city down at Club Cafe this Friday, 8 pm. I'm one of 18 artists that have a song on the compilation CD, and all the performances were recorded live at the weekly open mic at Club Cafe over the summer. You are invited to join us for the party and celebrate with live music from 16 of the artists! These bigger AcoustiCafe events are usually quite the party. You can learn more by visiting my website or AcoustiCafe's Myspace. Thanks, Heather _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT…

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[Highland Park] Hoop Union Schedule Conflict :(
by Erika Johnson 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hello all, I'm so sorry for the late notice, but there has been a schedule conflict with our space for Hoop Tuesdays tonight. I will be at the Union Project at 6:30 as usual, but if we want to hoop, we'll have to do it outside. NEXT WEEK we will be back in the beautiful, spacious, and warm Great Hall of the Union Project. Hope to see you there! Erika

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[Highland Park] Volunteers Needed for The Pittsburgh Promise on Friday November 20th
by Marsha Kolbe 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

The Pittsburgh Promise would be very grateful for your help in preparing our year end appeal on Friday November 20th . We will be folding, stuffing and stamping 3000 letters. We are looking for 6 volunteers to help us complete this task. Lunch, snacks and lots of appreciation from The Promise staff will be provided. If you would be willing to give a few hours of your time on Friday any time between the hours of 9:30am - 4pm, please contact Marsha Kolbe at marsha(a)pittsburghpromise.org Thank you for helping us keep The Promise! Marsha Dugan Kolbe ~ Development Manager The Pittsburgh Promise 1901 Centre Avenue #204 ~ Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-281-7605 x 16 ~ www.pittsburghpromise.org <http://www.pittsburghpromise.org/> Dream Big Work Hard

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[Highland Park] Stained Glass Workshop THIS SATURDAY at Union Project
by Union Project Studio 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Greetings neighbors, Union Project's last stained glass workshop of the year is this Saturday from 9am-3pm. It is a one-day workshop and a great opportunity to make a unique gift for the holidays. Learn to cut glass, assemble a window with lead came, solder, cement and detail a window. The class fee is $100 with all tools and materials included. If you can't make it this Saturday, check out our stained glass schedule for the new year at http://www.unionproject.org/Glass_Action. *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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