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[Highland Park] Open House 4/26, 1-4; Updated 3BR+ on quiet, tree-lined Winterton St.
by Clare Mundell 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

3 BR + small office, 1&1/2 baths, large, double-lot yard, on sought-after, quiet and family-friendly Winterton St. OPEN HOUSE 1-4 Sunday, April 26 -- email cemundell(a)gmail.com for address *open & bright, with updated floor plan *new powder room on 1st floor w/granite-topped vanity, h/w floor *new high-efficiency boiler, new windows, new electrical system *kitchen pass-throughs open to LR and DR *log-burning fireplace *original wood trim in excellent condition throughout *hardwood floors *full basement and walk-up attic (both unfinished but finishable) *one-car under-home garage *large deck on side of house overlooking treed back yard *large double-lot fenced yard -- great for kids or pets *2 blocks from Farmhouse Playground and Highland Park *great neighbors! *front-porch-view of unforgettable Winterton St. 4th of July parade!

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[Highland Park] alterations...?
by msranders 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

Several neighbors recommended Augie's on Bryant for alterations in the past. Does anyone have a phone number for Augie? How about an address? I've driven up and down the block and don't see Augie....Thanks!!

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[Highland Park] Marathon: Request for Spot
by Barbara Dickson-Valcheff 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

Posted on behalf of <paul(a)neoformadesign.com> Does anyone know of anyone who may have a spot on the Pgh half-marathon that by any chance they would be willing to sell/give-away? Please respond to <paul(a)neoformadesign.com> Many thanks,Paul EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me

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[Highland Park] New Stanton Heights Listserv
by jenny.gelman＠att.net 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

For Stanton Heights residents who might be lurking on the Highland Park listserv, we now have our own listserv. You can sign up using a Yahoo Groups account at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stantonheights/ or you can join without a Yahoo account by sending an e-mail to: stantonheights-subscribe(a)yahoogroups.com. Sincerely, Jenny Gelman, Oranmore Street

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[Highland Park] drywall contractor recommendations
by Aimee DeFoe 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

Hi, I need someone to do a small drywalling job on my 3rd floor - any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Aimee DeFoe

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[Highland Park] Yoga Classes starting in May at the Nuin Center
by soetnos55 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

Hatha Yoga Class Instructor: Madeline Martucci The Nuin Center Wellness and Conference Center 5655 Bryant Street in Highland Park Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 17week session $145.00 May. 4th to August 31st No class May 25 Call to Register 724-337-3750 or contact with questions via email at: yoga7(a)verizon.net Late registration can be prorated Drop in fee $10.00

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[Highland Park] You are invited to join us for the Winchester Thurston School North Hills Campus Open House
by Jennifer Scanlon 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

You are invited to join us for the Winchester Thurston School North Hills Campus Open House Date: Wednesday - April 22, 2009 Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location: Winchester Thurston School North Hills Campus, Register Online or call us at: (412) 578-7538 to RSVP Visit classes, meet students and teachers and learn more about why Winchester Thurston School North Hills Campus is treasured by our current parents. Winchester Thurston North Hills Campus (PK-5) is. . . Nationally recognized for academic rigor and innovative teaching Nationally recognized for unparalleled parent satisfaction in Pennsylvania A community where it is cool to be smart and high ability learners are challenged Balanced in our approach to social and intellectual development A safe place where children are known, inspired, challenged, and nurtured WT's unique Academic Enrichment and Challenge Program (AEC) is designed to meet the needs of high ability learners in the Lower School years and it compliments our long-standing commitment to the Responsive Classroom approach providing an intentional balance of individualized instruction and a strong social curriculum. The E.E. Ford Foundation recognized Winchester Thurston School for our City As Our Campus program which offers innovative teaching and educational opportunities to students in grades PK-12. In 2007, the Malone Family Foundation recognized Winchester Thurston School as one of three schools nationally to be named a Malone Scholar School and awarded WT a $2M foundation grant in honor of our commitment to academic rigor and individualized teaching for high ability learners. Curious about enrolling this fall of 2009? We are enrolling in select grades for the fall of 2009. For more information about enrolling at WT, you can call the admission office at: (412) 578-7518, request information under Admission on the website, or apply online immediately. It is not too early to begin looking for the fall of 2010. Applications are received years in advance, but the admission process begins formally the fall before your child would enroll. We accept the most students at our "entry grades" of Pre-K and Kindergarten; occasionally there is space in other grades. For more information about enrolling at WT, you can call the admission office at: (412) 578-7518, request information under Admission on the website, or apply online immediately. We will send an admission packet to you and we look forward to seeing you on campus! Jennifer M. Scanlon, MPPM 6119 Callery Street

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[Highland Park] You are invited to join us for the Winchester Thurston School City Campus Open House
by Jennifer Scanlon 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

You are invited to join us for the Winchester Thurston School City Campus Open House Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Location: Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Avenue (in Shadyside) Register online <http://www.winchesterthurston.org/page.cfm?id=341&verbose=2722> or call us at: (412) 578-7538 to RSVP. Visit classes, meet students, teachers and parents and learn more about why Winchester Thurston School is the only school in the country to be recognized by both the E.E. Ford Foundation and the Malone Family Foundation. Winchester Thurston School (PK-12) is. . . * Nationally recognized for academic rigor and innovative teaching * Nationally recognized for unparalleled parent satisfaction in Pennsylvania <http://www.winchesterthurston.org/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=150> * A community where it is cool to be smart and high ability learners are challenged * Balanced in our approach to social and intellectual development * A safe place where children are known, inspired, challenged, and nurtured <http://www.winchesterthurston.org/page.cfm?p=19> WT's unique Academic Enrichment and Challenge Program <http://www.winchesterthurston.org/page.cfm?p=18> (AEC) is designed to meet the needs of high ability learners in the Lower School years and it compliments our long-standing commitment to the Responsive Classroom <http://www.winchesterthurston.org/page.cfm?p=286> approach providing an intentional balance of individualized instruction and a strong social curriculum. Curious about enrolling this fall of 2009? We are enrolling in select grades for the fall of 2009. For more information about enrolling at WT, you can call the admission office at: (412) 578-7518, request information under Admission on the website, or apply online immediately. It is not too early to begin looking for the fall of 2010. Applications are received years in advance, but the admission process begins formally the fall before your child would enroll. We accept the most students at our "entry grades" of PreK, Kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade; occasionally there is space in other grades. For more information about enrolling at WT, you can call the admission office at: (412) 578-7518, request information under Admission on the website, or apply online immediately. We will send an admission packet to you and we look forward to seeing you on campus! Jennifer M. Scanlon, MPPM 6119 Callery Street

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[Highland Park] Pre k, Kindergarten Open house
by easellner＠comcast.net 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

The Pittsburgh New Church School invites you to our Prek - Kindergarten Open House, April 24th 1:30-3:00 Come see the students share a short program and some goodies they have made . Talk with the teacher, the principle and other parents. ( Tour our whole school up through 8th grade.) Applications available for 2009-10 school year. . The Pittsburgh New Church School 299 Le Roi Rd Pgh PA 15208 (Point Breeze) 412- 731-0122 www.pittsburghnewchurchschool.org Educating the Whole child since 1884

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[Highland Park] p/t professional pet sitter needed
by Denise 20 Apr '09

20 Apr '09

I am looking to hire a part time professional pet sitter and dog walker to fill in as needed for my small, home based pet sitting business. This is an ideal job for a youthful retiree who is looking to make a few extra bucks. If you truly love animals, have a reliable vehicle, cell phone and internet service, please email me with your experience and availability. I need someone who can walk dogs during the day, and do pet visits for dogs, cats and other small animals in the mornings, evenings and weekends. Service areas include the East End, South Side, Downtown and Lawrenceville. Must be willing to do background and criminal history check. Thanks! -- Denise Lohr, Owner PetSitPgh, LLC www.petsitpgh.com 412-956-0787

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