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[Highland Park] Stuff to give away and sell
by C.Heather Kropf 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Hi neighbors, Just clearing out more stuff. I have a chair that I've always thought I'd reupholster. It now falls into the category of "who am I kidding". It's kind of a cool chair and yours if you want to take it on. It's free. I also have a small telelphone table that I don't have a real use for. It probably needs to be refinished to look really nice, but again, I'm not that gal. That one I'm selling for $25. Photos are attached. best,Heather

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[Highland Park] upcoming cooking classes at Chop, WOK & Talk!
by Dorothy Tague 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Chop, Wok & Talk! (intersections of Penn & South Aiken) 5404 Penn Avenue Pgh., PA 15206 412-362-0679 All classes are 'hands-on", 3 hours long, and you will eat continuously through the evening....so come hungry!! GREEK DINNER: 10/18, 6:30-9:30 PM 3 SEATS AVAILABLE avgolemono (chicken pastina lemon soup), individual spiced lamb pies with Tzataiki sauce, pork slouvaki (skewers) with honeyed apricots and Greek yogurt, spanikopita, spinach salad with baked feta, walnuts & a tangy lemon dressing plus baklava for dessert THAI DINNER: 10/19, 6:30-9:30 PM, 2 SEATS AVAILABLE tom yum sour and spicy shrimp soup, pork panang curry with basil, pineapple, and peanuts, steamed chicken dumplings with peanut sauce, chicken wings with salted mango, steamed mussels in a coconut chili basil sauce, lime and shrimp salad, and sticky rice for dessert TASTE OF SPAIN: 10/27 6:30-9:30 PM. 3 SEATS AVAILABLE white gazpacho made with bread, green grapes,almonds & garlic, Catalan flatbread with onions, peppers, & Manchego cheese, mariscada (seafood dish), fideos (spaghetti dish) with chorizo & mussels, individual orange flans and white sangria MOROCCAN DINNER: 11/2 6:30-9:30 PM, 4 SEATS AVAILABLE bastilla (sweet chicken & nut pie in phyllo dough), salad with grapefruit, pomegranates, olives, & avocados, Moroccan flatbread, beef kebabs with yogurt sauce, lemon couscous with pignolia nuts, tagine (stew) of lamb with almonds & prunes, and fig and kahlua crepes for dessert TASTE OF SPAIN: 11/5, 6:30-9:30 PM, 2 SEATS AVAILABLE same menu as above ENGLISH HIGH TEA: 11/7, 2:00-5:00 PM, 4 SEATS AVAILABLE chocolate raspberry scones, variety of teas, egg salad tea sandwich, cream puffs filled with chicken salad, smoked salmon on pumpernickel sandwiches, hazelnut shortbread with fleur de sel, lemon mousse and chocolate pots de crème CHINESE SERIES (4 CLASSES/$240.00) 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 6:30-9:30 PM, 5 SEATS AVAILABLE hot & sour soup, potstickers, Mandarin beef in a brown sauce, honey hoisin ribs, egg rolls, kanshaw pork with tri-colored peppers, crab rangoons with blackberry ginger sauce, hunan shrimp & scallops with black beans, Szechuan peanut noodles, mu shu pork in Mandarin pancakes, sweet & sour pineapple chicken, vegetarian fried rice, lettuce wraps, shrimp balls with apricot dipping sauce, orange beef, pork kung poa, chili beef wonton with plum sauce, lemon chicken, wonton soup, General Tso's, fish in bean sauce, steamed dumplings with cilantro lime sauce, shrimp sizzling rice with Chinese vegetables, and lo mein HOMEMADE PASTA CLASS: 11/10, 6:30-9:30 PM, 4 seats available antipasto & garlic bread, spaghetti carbonara (eggs & pancetta), homemade cannelloni crepes with ricotta cheese and topped with a quick meat sauce & béchamel sauce, potato gnocchi in a tomato basil butter sauce, Italian sausage ravioli, spinach tagliatelle with cream peas, gorgonzola, & pancetta plus a 'real' Caesar salad THAI SERIES (3 CLASSES/$180) 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 6:30-9:30, 5 SEATS AVAILABLE chicken coconut soup, spring rolls with plum sauce, vegetarian pad Thai, cashew chicken stir fry, pineapple fried rice, pork sates with peanut sauce, coconut flan with Thai bananas, Chiang Mai noodle soup, bang bang shrimp, pesto salmon with a spicy sour cherry sauce, green chicken curry with vegetables, corn fritters with a spicy cucumber sauce, lime shrimp salad, ice cream with a Thai dessert sauce, tom yum soup, pork panang curry with basil, pineapple & peanuts, steamed chicken dumplings with a peanut sauce, chicken wings with salted mango, mussels steamed in a coconut chili basil broth, and mango sticky rice call Dorothy at 412-362-0679 to register or e-mail paultague(a)msn.com<mailto:paultague@msn.com> To view the complete cooking class schedule & menus through December log on to www.chopwoktalk.com<http://www.chopwoktalk.com/>

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[Highland Park] For sale: Dansko Professional 38...$45
by whitney philipps 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

I got a great deal on a pair of Danskos on Ebay, but accidentally bid on the wrong size. These are in great shape (like new) and I wish I could keep them. They're size 38, so good for those who wear a 7.5 or 8. $45 firm...e-mail for pictures, but they look pretty much exactly like this, Black professional oiled. http://www.zappos.com/dansko-professional

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[Highland Park] PSO concert this Friday night @ ELPC - 10 bucks! - free for kids
by Ethan Winograd 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Neighbors Please note that the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform a neighborhood outreach concert this Friday night at East LIberty Presbyterian Church (corner of Penn and Highland). All proceeds will benefit music education programs in East Liberty. This is a great community event and a great fundraiser. There will be pre and post concerts by students in the benefiting programs. The ticket prices are only $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and seniors 65+; they are FREE for kids 18 and under who are accompanied by a parent/guardian. Pre concert at 6, PSO at 7. ThanksEthan

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[Highland Park] patio, concrete work
by margot＠is-east.com 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Someone recently asked for the name of a contractor/landscaper who builds patios and does concrete work. Gargiulo Landscape just built a brick patio for us and repaved our sidewalk. We're very pleased- they did excellent, highly skilled work. Their number is 724 283 4556. Margot Cavalier --

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[Highland Park] Little Tykes Art Desk $25
by Heather Conrad 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

If you are interested, I have a Little Tykes Art Desk available for sale. Here is a link to the Craigslist listing. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/2003329750.html -- Heather "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and it looks like work." Thomas Edison

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[Highland Park] Looking for a good plaster person
by Rob Brandegee 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Hi Highland Park! Can anyone recommend a good plasterer for a hole in my daughters room? your suggestions are much appreciated! Thanks Rob Rob Brandegee Co-Founder Little Earth Productions 2400 Josephine Street Pittsburgh Pa 15203 Phone: 412-471-0909 Fax: 412-471-0910 Cell: 412-901-6819 E-mail: rob(a)littlearth.com Little Earth Production's Family of Brands Little Earth Classics Green accessories that put fun in the world. Little Earth Designer Pop Culture made fabulous for you. Pro-Fan-Ity Fashion accessories sports fans swear by. Fan-Dom-U Fanning your passion for collegiate fashion.

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[Highland Park] Plumbers: Many people were unable to open the other format.
by Maryanne Hugo 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

His number is:. 412-244-5775 Ron Eikey - very nice, professional, fast and knowledgeable - I believe his number is : 412-881-3456 Leo pasquarelli or something like that on Halket street is awesome. He has helped us for 20+ years. One man shop though so may not come there immediately, but you never know, he may have a recommendation Park Plumbing - Rick - 412-913-8011 We have used Tom Stock Plumbing for years. Very responsive, does good work. 412-856-1077 -jean We like and have been using Richard Dodero (412-243-1796 or 412-906-3772) for several years now. He's fixed several botched jobs done by other plumbers If you do end up using Richard, tell him Tom Lane recommended him. Jimmy Cohen. 412-421-2208 Chris Clair 412-576-9187 I like Roto-Rooter. They get someone out to you quickly and are very honest. You can save some money by looking for their coupon in the yellow pages. Marty M&D Plumbing 2453 Pleuchel Road Sewickley, PA 15143-9154 (412) 741-2786 I don't know how available Marty is for emergency calls, but he is very knowledgeable about older homes and will not overcharge you or do unnecessary work. We had an unsatisfying experience with Pawlak Plumbing before finding Marty. Have you ever tried Nick Pollucci or first call plumbing? Vast experience with both I can share yes a guy named Mark Schatzman 412-302-9400 he is quick to respond , is a great diagnostition and cleans up leaving no mess!!! Susie Binstock Rosenberg I was treated well, promptly, and professionally by STeve Poremski. Don't have his number here, should be easy to find. Although he does a lot of big jobs, Mark Seigle of "Seigle Plumbing, Heating, Cooling" has been great for both plumbing, refitting a new bathroom, and putting in a new furnace. Easy-going, very knowledgeable, and practical. We don't even call anyone else. His cell number is 412-977-2851. We use Standard Plumbing on S. Milvale. They are usually very quick and are familiar with plumbing in older homes. You can tell secretary we referred yo Leo Pasqarelli has done all of the work in my house and done a great job! Phone: (412) 621-9402 we've had great luck with nick poillucci - he fixes problems and guarantees his work. plus, his guys are nice and reliable. he's sometimes difficult to get a hold of, but i've found that if you leave a message, he will call you back - especially if you say it's an emergency. 621-2502 I have had good results with Terry's Plumbing. http://www.superterry.com/about.php I have had a very, very bad experience with Gillece. My very, very easy installation took only 20 minutes but cost me 500$. I needed it done quickly, and I paid for it, big time. Good luck! We use Joe 412-216-4724 Very good company I have the best plumber. I just recommended him on the list serve last week. His name is Bill Dugas, and his phone number is 412.726.1217. Feel free to use my name, and good luck. I have used and I highly suggest. First Call Plumbing (They were on time, clean and neat, and priced right. They did exactly what they said they would) I was thrilled. Roger H Kennelly, Jr - President Business Address - 190 Seavor Road Irwin, Pa. 15642 Website - FirstCall-Plumbing.com Email - Roger(a)FirstCall-Plumbing.com Business Phone - 412.829.4594 Mobile Phone - 423.225.5872 Fax - 866.874.6472 Tom Stock: 412-855-9586 I have been using him for 10 years. Paul Tedesco is good and fair. Look up Tedesco Plumbing I don't have his number. We've been happy with Pawlak plumbing: http:// www.pawlakplumbing.com/. Free Estimates! Call Tim Pawlak at (412) 341-2815. They're not particular inexpensive, but they've been responsive and reasonable, and they've done good work. They have a high rating on Angie's List, which is where we first found them. just used kangaroo plumbing, this week. He called before he came, presented himself well and was reasonably priced (for a plumber). If you are still looking for a plumber, or find you need one in the future her is the contact for a plumber I have been using ahd recommending for the past 7 years with great success: Stephen R. Poremski Plumbing 561-5339 3480 Myrna Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15241 40.3169 -80.069

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[Highland Park] Looking for part-time work at a restaurant, bar or other outfit
by Mike Cronin 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Neighbors, Any ideas where my friend, Meredith Fahey, might find some work as a server or a bartender? Meredith is a first-year grad student at Pitt, where she’s earning her master’s degree in public administration. She’d like to get a job at a high-end and/or busy restaurant or bar so she can make good tips. Meredith, 29, has a pretty interesting background. Prior to arriving in Pittsburgh, she worked for three years in the offices of Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., in Washington and Wisconsin. She also served two and a half years in the Peace Corps in Macedonia. Meredith speaks Macedonian (!), German and Bulgarian. She graduated from Wisconsin-Madison in 2004. I’ve attached her resume if you’d like to learn more about her. Feel free to shoot her an e-mail or give her a shout at the phone number listed there. Or, you can let me know what the best course of action might be, and I’ll pass it on to Meredith. Any other ideas you have for possible part-time gigs would be great. Thanks! Mike _____________ Mike Cronin 412-337-4157 Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelccronin Twitter: www.twitter.com/michaelccronin

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[Highland Park] more stemware
by Jean Thomas 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

This time it's not free. I have miscellaneous pieces--2 or 3 of each---for $1.50 each and a set of pottery bowls for $4. I also have a computer desk for $14 and miscellaneous office supplies for $2 per lot Jean Thomas 412 661 0457 HPIM0906.JPG HPIM0923.JPG HPIM0924.JPG HPIM0925.JPG

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