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[Highland Park] Urban Active -- Bakery Square
by Brett Christensen 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Hello! My Name is Brett Christensen, I am the General Manager of the New Urban Active in Bakery Square. We are so excited to be here and want to ensure ALL our local residents get the best rates possible. With that said, we are Closing out our Phase 1 Pricing Structure this Sunday January 31st! Dues are as Low as 32.99, on a month to month membership. A 30 day Notice with a 10.00 Cancellation fee is ALL that is required. Start Up costs - Start at Only 82.98 and You can Either start with us Now in Our preview center, or Defer Your dues until the club opens June 15th... Please feel free to email me or call me with any questions! Thank You!!!! Brett T. Christensen General Manager-Bakery Square URBAN ACTIVE FITNESS 187 Bakery Square Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 412-204-0055 Bus. 412-204-0062 Fax 724-591-3270 Cell WWW.URBANACTIVE.COM/BAKERYSQUARE

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Re: [Highland Park] Another car break-in
by Sarah Trbovic 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

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[Highland Park] Winter Stained Glass Classes @ Union Project
by Union Project Studio 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Brighten up winter grays, learn a new skill, spend time with a family member or friend, meet neighbors, keep your kids occupied during spring break, make something beautiful, plan a unique Valentine's date--all great reasons to sign up for one of Union Project's stained glass classes. *Intensive 3 Day Glass Workshop* Friday-Sunday, Feb 5-7 Fri 6-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm Class fee: $225 *Make Your Own Window* 3 Saturdays, Mar 6-Mar 20 9am-3pm Class fee: $165 *Youth Mosaic Art Camp *(ages 9-16) Monday-Friday, Mar 29-Apr 2 12-3pm Class fee: $150 *Valentine's Glass Workshop* Saturday, Feb 13 9am-3pm $100/person, $175/pair Register online at www.unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 ex22 or email studio(a)unionproject.org. *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] East Liberty Farmers Market Update
by David Lagnese 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Hello Highland Park Neighbors, I have been getting lots of questions about the history of the market and the farmers who participate in the market. So I plan do a periodic feature on individual farmers. I am starting by doing the first feature on Kistaco Farm. I hope to see you this Saturday at the market! Kew Park Coffee Stand Update At the Kew Park Coffee stand- we will have hot Chocolate, and fresh squeezed juices. This week we will have orange, tangerine and grapefruit. And of course, we will be brewing that amazing Kew Park coffee. Whole beans are also available for sale. We decided to donate all the proceeds from last week’s sales to Hospital Albert Schweitzer Hospital (HAS) in Haiti. We raised $162, and the Lagnese family plans to match that. We also plan to donate all proceeds from this coming Saturday as well. So we are expect to have $500 or $600 to send to the hospital next week. As many of you know, HAS was founded by Larry and Gwen Mellon and is currently run by Gwen’s son Ian Rawson. It is one of the oldest continually operating hospitals in the country. It was not damaged by the quake, but they are overwhelmed at this point and need all the support they can get. For more information, check them out at www.hashaiti.org Kistaco Farm Feature http://www.kistacofarm.com/New_site/images/farmga1.jpg Located in Armstrong County, Kistaco Farm has been in operation since 1922. The 235 acre farm has evolved over the years, and now produces fruits and vegetables. Tim Hileman, his wife Suzanne, and their three children run the farm today. They also operate a year-round farm market on the property. Fortunately for us in the East End of Pittsburgh, they also have a stand at the East Liberty Farmers Market! As with the farm itself, the history of their association with the East Liberty Farmers Market goes back many years and several generations. Tim’s grandfather started at the market in 1968, his mother took over for a while, then his brother and cousin. Tim started running the stand in 1984 after graduating from college. As Tim tells the story, “My grandparents bought the original farm here in 1922, and planted the first apple trees the following year. My parents took over the farm in 1960, and Suzanne and I took it over in 1996. Currently we grow 25 acres of apples, 2 acres of peaches, 1 acre each of blueberries, cherries, and plums, 10-12 acres per year of vegetables, as well as a greenhouse operation. We operate a year-round farm market at our farm which is open M-F, 9 to 5 and Sat. 9 to 3. We have three children, Miranda who graduated from college in 2009 with a degree in agriculture, Alex who is a junior at Ohio University, and Leah who is a freshman at The University of Findlay. “ I have been buying great fruits and vegetable from Tim for years. Some of my favorites are the lettuce, cooking greens such as swiss chard, and broccoli. But when I think of Kistaco Farm, I think of apples. They grow some of the best apples I have ever tasted. The cider is first rate- a perfect mix of sweet and tart. The amazing thing is that Tim has a way of storing apples so that he is able bring fresh apples to the market even this time of year. Please stop by the East Liberty Farmers market and say hello Tim and the gang from Kistaco Farm. Check out his website at www.kistacofarm.com David Lagnese J. L Kennedy Family Meat Stand The Kennedys will have their usual assortment of chicken, beef and pork. This week they will have lamb, rabbits, and turkey wings and legs. You can always call ahead to place an order. Val and John can be reached at 724-898-2316. Hours for order calls are 9 am to 9pm. Orders for Saturday should be called in by 5pm on Thursday. cid:3339505830_185798236 cid:3339505830_185779785 farmers market 022.jpg 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.”

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[Highland Park] Thomas The Train Roundhouse
by Clement, Jennifer 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Anyone either have one or know of someone who might want to pass one along to our 2-1/2 year old? Thanks in advance, Jennifer Clement jclement(a)accunurse.com <mailto:jclement@accunurse.com>

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[Highland Park] fEBRUARY COOKING CLASSES AT CHOP, WOK & TALK!
by Dorothy Tague 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

All classes are 'hands-on" and you will make 6 dishes per session. Each class is $60.00/3 hrs. long. You can also take one class instead of a whole series, if there is room. Visit www.chopwoktalk.com<http://www.chopwoktalk.com/> for menu selections and times of classes. To register please call Dorothy at 412-362-0679 or email. Thai Series: 2/6, 13, & 20th.................only 2 seats available Chinese Series: 2/8, 15, 22, & 3/1..........only 2 seats available Sushi Series : 2/2 & 2/16......................available Moroccan Dinner: 2/11.........................only 2 seats available Greek Dinner: 2/18..............................only 3 seats available Pierogies & a Lite Meal: 2/19.................available (bring containers to take home your goodies) Tapas & Paella: 2/21............................SOLD OUT Dim Sum (appetizers): 2/21 & 3/3............available Check out our Wedding Cookies and luncheon/light dinner by Martha....$70.00 Dates: 3/13, Saturday from 1:00-5:00 PM 3/25 Friday from 6:00-10:00 PM 4/11 Sunday from 2:00-6:00 PM Menu: petit fours, marzipan fruit, baklava, peaches & cream cookies filled with rum pudding, almond meltaways, lady locks, and lemon raspberry teacakes. Bring containers to take home your cookies.

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[Highland Park] structural engineer
by Sandra Robinson 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Can anyone recommend a good structural engineer to do an inspection of a house. Thanks. Sandra

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[Highland Park] Reliable, Efficient, Affordable Handyman, HVACR Certified
by Mark Laughner 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Neighborhood handyman specializing in home repair and remodeling. Experience in all areas of home repair. HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration) Certified. Hard-working and dependable, very reasonable rates. Also available for emergency repairs on evenings and weekends. Contact Mark by phone at (412) 390-4975, or email: marklaughner(a)yahoo.com Specializes in the following areas: -Plumbing -Drywall -Painting -Carpeting -Flooring -Heating & A/C -Small Landscaping

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[Highland Park] Monitors, computers, and Willmaker gone
by Michelle Butler 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

All have been picked up.

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[Highland Park] Queen box spring, metal frame, and wooden headboard
by Anna Montano 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Hi guys, I have a Queen-sized box spring with accompanying metal bed frame and wooden headboard (sorry, no mattress). I am asking $30 OBO. You haul. I enclosed some pictures. They are in decent shape, but not spectacular. Contact me if you are interested or if you have any questions. thanks, Anna Montano

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