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[Highland Park] Architect Recommendations
by Pannny＠aol.com 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

(Tuesday, October 12, 8:00pm) Hello Neighbors, I'm starting to think about renovating my kitchen to the extent of dealing with load bearing walls, bumping out an exterior wall, adding a half bath and laundry room. (Why not dream big!) While I have ideas, I would really appreciate recommendations for architects and general contractors. Also, I'd love to hear the lessons you learned along the way of your renovation and things you wish you would have done. thanks!

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[Highland Park] Brewing Up A Cure
by john ciroli 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

The members of The Three Rivers Underground Brewer’s (TRUB) and IO Networks (glass sponsor) will be providing their Fourth Annual “Brewing Up A Cure” for Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, October 16th at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA) on Fifth Avenue in Oakland from 7 to 10PM. Tickets are now available online at www.brewingupacure.org General admission is $30. The VIP Session has officially SOLD OUT!! Regular admission tickets are available still, but they are going fast as we anticipate selling out before the event. Get them online today!www.brewingupacure.org Entertainment by Highway 13 will return by popular demand from last year’s event. The home brewers have been brewing up more than 50 different home beers created by members of TRUB for sampling and there will be delicious food from a variety of restaurants. There will also be commercial beers such as East End Brewing, Dogfishhead, and a unique selection from Frank B. Fuhrer Sales. Again this year there will be a “special” super silent auction of a hand crafted bar donated by T.C. Contracting and other awesome baskets and silent auction items for guests to bid on. (Lots of Penguins Hockey ticket packages!) Brewing Up A Cure has been extremely well received and successful these past two years. Please continue to help and support this very exciting event to continue our efforts so that one day soon, CF will stand for “Cure Found”. Pictures of last year’s event are currently on the website for your review. www.brewingupacure.org

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[Highland Park] Magnet Fair/ Magnet & Charter Open Houses
by Morningside Area Community Council 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Click to view this email in a browser http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/695970/1874ddf728/283209973/5ca2ee6ec6/ - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/1874ddf728/5ca2ee6ec6/bee66bbf… PPS Magnet and Charter School Open Houses Environmental School at Frick K-5 will have an open house on Thursday, October 14th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Linden K-5 will have an open house on Wednesday, October 20th from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. Liberty K-5 will have an open house on Thursday, October 21st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Montessori K-8 will have an open house on Thursday, October 21st from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Obama IB 6-12 will have an open house on Wednesday, October 20th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. PPS Magnet Programs Update The due date for Pittsburgh Public Schools magnet programs is December 10th, 2010. Parents can be confused trying to understand the maze of private, charter and public schools in Pittsburgh. The Highland Park Community Council will be holding a Pittsburgh Public School magnet information session on Thursday 10/21/2010 at 7:30pm at St Andrews Church (5801 Hampton St). This will follow the regular HPCC meeting at 7:00pm. A representative from the Pittsburgh Public Schools will attend to discuss options available to families in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for the 2011-12 school year and how to apply. There are many new developments at the Pittsburgh Public Schools including: · In 2006, only 29% of 5th graders at Fulton (our neighborhood school) were proficient in math. In 2009, 89% are proficient. It’s the highest rate in the city at a public K-5. · A new Mandarin Chinese magnet will open at Linden K-5 in the fall of 2011 for incoming kindergarten students. · Obama International Baccalaureate 6-12 magnet will move to the Peabody Facility in the 2011-2012 school year. Students can pursue a full IB diploma in grades 11 and 12. · The new Sci-Tech 6-12 magnet in Oakland is enrolling students. Also, the Environmental Charter School at Frick Park, which opened its doors in 2008 will be enrolling grade 5 this year. Written materials will be available about the Environmental School. Below is a quick comparison of East End and Central magnet/charter schools. You can find more information on magnets at the PPS website - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/1874ddf728/5ca2ee6ec6/2463a457… . ______________________________________________________________________ If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: http://cts.vresp.com/u?1874ddf728/5ca2ee6ec6/mlpftw ______________________________________________________________________ Click below to forward this email to a friend: http://oi.vresp.com/f2af/v4/send_to_friend.html?ch=1874ddf728&lid=283209973… ______________________________________________________________________ Morningside Area Community Council sent this email free of charge using VerticalResponse for Non-Profits. Non-Profits email free. You email affordably. Morningside Area Community Council PO Box 40313 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201 Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy: http://www.verticalresponse.com/content/pm_policy.html

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[Highland Park] Garden/fish pond liners
by Fred Orner 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Rigid in-ground pond liners. Appx sizes: 60" x 36" x 18" depth & 40" x 18" x 12" depth. also available 325 gpm pump, filter, hoses, fountain. Asking $100 for everything. Photos available.

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[Highland Park] Thanks to everyone who offered recommendations for Honda auto mechanic
by Fred Orner 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Thanks again for your helpful responses. Top recommendations included Bruno's garage (Mellon St); Walter's Automotive (Baum Blvd); Baum Blvd Automotive. Your Highland Park neighbor, Fred Orner

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[Highland Park] Mommy and me
by Shannon DeFerrari 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Hoping someone can fill me in on some activities or meet up groups That I can do with my one year old, In highland park or near by. Sent from my iPhone

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[Highland Park] lipped office chair mat for sale
by Meg Reilly 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Hi, I have a pretty much brand new office chair mat for sale for $10. It's one of those plastic mats you put under your office chair so it moves around easily. It's about 3'x4', thick plastic with little spokes to dig into the carpet so it stays put. Let me know if you are interested. Meg

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[Highland Park] spanish lessons for kids
by Meg Reilly 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Hi, I'd like my six year old son to learn some spanish. Does anyone know of spanish classes or a spanish tutor who could work with him? Thanks, Meg

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[Highland Park] Looking for DISH Network subscriber to help out with recording
by Mary Beth Steisslinger 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Anyone in Highland Park willing to help out the local Bioneers group with their DISH network for recording, please see note from Barton Kirk below Three Rivers Bioneers is a great group, check out our up-coming conf: www.3RiversBioneers.org Thanks, MB Steisslinger, Sheridan Ave. Begin forwarded message: > From: Barton Kirk <barton(a)ecoseeds.org> > > Hello 3RB Friends, > > We have run into an issue with our recording of the Bioneers live > broadcast this week for our conference on the 22nd and 23rd. > Thankfully, we have multiple backup options to receive the broadcast > to fall back on but the simplest alternative would be to record the > broadcast here locally. > > If any of you have or know of someone who has the DISH Network at > work or at home that would be willing to allow us to record the > broadcast it would be a big help for us. > > We have our own DISH Network DVR (Digital Video Recorder) that we > can connect to record the broadcast. We simply need to locate > someone who already has a DISH satellite and account. > > Please call me, Barton, at 802-238-0813 if you have a lead. > > Kindly, > > Barton > > -- > Barton Kirk > barton(a)ecoseeds.org > > SEEDS > > ecology + education + design > > P.O. Box 24036 > Pittsburgh, PA 15206 > 412.363.2813 > 412.945.5138 (f) > 802.238.0813 (c) > www.ecoseeds.org

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[Highland Park] Request for old wood
by Allyson Holtz 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Neighbors, I am working on an art project and need old wooden boards (not warped, please) : my requirements are pieces 3/4 - 1 inch thick and minimum width of 4". Thanks, A. Holtz 412.719.7677 (cell)

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