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[Highland Park] pocket door repair
by Lisa Rodriguez 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

A friend is looking for someone who has experience fixing pocket doors. The door, which is about 30 years old, is probably off the track. Please send me your recommendations. Thanks neighbors!

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[Highland Park] Ceramic Pumpkin Carving
by Anna Pawsey 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Hello Neighbors, I wanted to let you know that this Saturday and Sunday there will be ceramic pumpkin carving happening at Union Project from 3pm-6pm. You may choose from small or large hollow pumpkin forms, each individually hand-made by a member of the Union Project Ceramics Co-op. They will be in the "leather-hard" state, meaning that they are firm to the touch, yet soft enough to be carved with a knife, just like a real pumpkin! After being carved, the pumpkin will be dried and fired in our kiln to almost 2000 degrees, and when you pick it up a week later, it will be a permanent jack-o-lantern, safe for inside and outside use. The cost to carve a big pumpkin is $40 and a small pumpkin is $25. http://unionproject.org/Ceramics/Ceramic_Classes Any questions feel free to contact clay(a)unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 Can't wait to see you there!!

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[Highland Park] Singing Panthers!
by Bruce Robison 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Sunday, October 10 The highly-regarded Heinz Chapel Choir, the premier a capella choral ensemble of the University of Pittsburgh, under the direction of John Goldsmith, will be the Guest Choir at the 11 a.m. service of Choral Morning Prayer at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh 15206. For more on the Choir, see <<http://www.pitt.edu/~heinzcc/>> A festive reception will follow in the St. Andrew's Parish Hall. All welcome! & Let's Go, Panthers! http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Pittsburgh Pre-K & Elementary Summary
by Tazio Hilbert 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Hi Everyone! I got many, many thoughtful and thorough responses to my recent inquiry on Pittsburgh Pre-K programs. A couple of people asked me to share my findings, so I have compiled a general list based on the responses. • First, some great links I was sent http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/70586 http://www.pittsburghcityliving.com/neighborhoodProfile.php?neighborhood=Ea… http://www.pittsburghpromise.org --The scholarship is due to increase to $10,000 per year for four years of college starting with the graduating class of 2012. http://www.pghboe.net/pps/site/default.asp. Each school has scores listed under general information. http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/1431105115023673/site/default.asp http://www.youthworksinc.org/about_youthworks/who_we_are/staff.html this has info about school board reps (would probably be in Highland Park--Dara Ware Allen) Below is a list that is complied from things on this page http://www.pittsburghcityliving.com/neighborhoodProfile.php?neighborhood=Ea… and then I have added some additional comments that people have made about individual schools... • Public Schools The Pittsburgh Public School District - which was recently named one of the Country's Top Ten Large Urban Districts by GreatSchools.org - offers a mix of neighborhood schools and specialized magnet choices: .Pittsburgh Liberty International Studies K-5 Magnet (This is in Shadyside, about a 5 minute drive from HP and easily accessible by buses.) (Spanish Magnet) .Pittsburgh Montessori PreK-5 Magnet (This is very close to Highland Park--it is in the Friendship area. About 5 minutes and accessible by bus.) It is the only public montessori program around, The classrooms are mixed age. So 3, 4 and K is together. 1st – 3rd grade are together. Pre-K gets to participate in all the “specials” like music, art, Spanish, gym, library .Pittsburgh Fulton International Studies PreK-5 Magnet (This is in Highland Park) is now the French Magnet .Pittsburgh Dilworth Traditional Academy PreK-5 Arts and Humanities magnet school (this is on border of East Liberty and Highland Park) .Pittsburgh Obama International Baccalaureate 6-12 Magnet (this program is moving to the Peabody High School in Highland Park starting next year. This will be IN our neighborhood, so it will be great magnet for high school.) .Environmental Charter School at Frick Park The school begins in Kindergarten, so unfortunately no Pre-K program is available. This year enrollment begins Nov 1 thru Feb 14 .Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Linden does not have a pre-K program. (emphasis on the German language and may be adding or switching to Mandarin) Linden's scores are here http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/145920102518371110/site/default.asp?1459Nav= |&NodeID=4428 .Minadeo has a pre-K program (see http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/minadeo/site/default.asp) . .Reizenstein is a High School bordering East Liberty and Shadyside (less than 10 minutes from Highland Park). It has a whole early childhood wing with a separate gym and playground. • Private Schools .Shady Lane pre-school in Pt. Breeze/Wilkinsburg. http://www.shadylane.org/ .Shadyside Academy (they do Kindergarten-12) http://www.shadysideacademy.org/ .Winchester Thurston http://www.winchesterthurston.org/ .St. Edmund's (only goes to 8th grade) http://www.stedmunds.net/adm_directions.asp .Fox Chapel Country Day (in Fox Chapel School District) which is Pre-K through 5th, surrounded by 17 acres of woods. The kids spend a lot of time outdoors hiking .Waldorf School of Pgh, in Friendship/Bloomfield, They have pre-K through 5th and are working on a middle school. http://waldorfpittsburgh.org/ .Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School (SPCNS) .Carriage House Children's Center in Squirrel Hill -a private pre-K .St. Raphael Preschool in Morningside The three year old program is Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and our 4 year old program is Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m .Sacred Heart on Highland Ave. in Shadyside. They do have a pre-school .Rodef Shalom preschool in Shadyside/Oakland Mimsie Leyton is the preschool director #412-621-6566 .Kentucky Avenue School (Shadyside) They have individualized curriculum for each child, they have a pre-school,and it is a very small school .Pittsburgh Urban Christian School.www.pucs.org This year the application for Pittsburgh Public School preschool program was due by March 31, 2010. Four year olds have preference over three year olds. Kids with siblings in the school have the first preference. That's a rough compilation of the many, many great responses I got. I hope this is helpful to those who requested it, and sorry for the delay in me getting it out. Thanks again to all who kindly responded to my inquiry Tazio Hilbert Brooklyn NY

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[Highland Park] First Thursday Evensong
by Bruce Robison 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

The first "First Thursday Evensong" of our fall season will be this Thursday evening, October 7, beginning at 8 p.m. St. Andrew's Choir, under the direction of Peter Luley, will sing the Evening Service in G Major, by C.V. Stanford, anthems by Richard Lloyd ("View Me, Lord") and Samuel Sebastian Wesley ("Thou wilt keep him"), and the Responses, by Richard Ayleward. Our "First Thursday" services are followed each month by a musical recital. This month we welcome again our good friends, "The Balkan Babes," a wonderful Pittsburgh ensemble singing traditional sacred and secular music of Eastern and Southern Europe. Their program will begin in the Church and then continue in Brooks Hall, with musical accompaniment for the dessert reception. All are welcome. St. Andrew's is located at the corner of Hampton Street and North Euclid Avenue, in the Highland Park neighborhood. BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] MACC News-Fall/ Winter 2010 Newsletter
by Morningside Area Community Council 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Dear Neighbors, Stewardship of a neighborhood is a responsibility shared by every resident. Stewardship can mean an activity like maintaining your property or cleaning up loose debris and litter around your house. But it can also mean participating as a member of a civic organization, a church or coaching youth athletics. In either case, such activities take time and dedication and are the backbone of any good neighborhood. I was reminded of the power of stewardship a few weeks ago when Councilman Dowd’s office helped to coordinate a meeting between members of the Morningside Athletic teams, MACC’s Beautification and Greening Committee and representatives from the City of Pittsburgh. The topic at hand: improving the quality of Heth’s and Natoli Fields. The conversation among participants was energetic, solutions offered were creative and the possibilities of working together were endless. During the meeting, looking at the twenty or so attendees, one couldn’t help but be impressed by the number of attendees and the dedication each person displayed – particularly considering the size of our community. Morningside offers residents plenty of opportunities to fulfill these civic responsibilities. On October 16th you’ll have the chance to meet your neighbors through a full day of activities that demonstrate one of Morningside’s greatest assets: the volunteers that make these opportunities possible. Beginning at 10 a.m. at the VFW parking lot, MACC will be hosting the final neighborhood clean up of the year. We’re looking for volunteers so please stop on by. Following the clean up, MACC will be hosting the 2nd Annual Fall-O-Ween Festival in the Morningside Business District. Live music and food will be available at this family-friendly event beginning at 2pm. Meanwhile, at Natoli Field, Morningside Football will be in action all day. Making these events possible and creating neighborhood improvements takes time, plenty of patience and preparation. Please take time to lend your neighbors a hand and also thank these dedicated volunteers. Grant Ervin MACC President - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/f97cb16e… - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/45bb2596… Celebrate Fall in Morningside! October 16th At 10:00am... Help Keep Morningside Beautiful! Join us for the neighborhood cleanup at 10 AM on October 16th. Sign up ahead of time if you can, but we won’t turn any willing hands away. Groups welcome! Call Amy at 412-414-7407 or email ervin_amy(a)hotmail.com to volunteer. All volunteers should sign in the day of event at the VFW to receive trash bags, gloves, instructions, etc. The first 30 volunteers get t-shirts! Areas of clean up include: Natoli Field, Heth’s Field, Baker Street and other areas throughout the neighborhood (walking tour for street/sidewalk clean up). Community service hours available. at 2:00pm... Come celebrate fall at MACC’s Fall-O-Ween Festival. 2-5 PM Chislett & Greenwood Streets (Rain or Shine) With music by the Beagle Brothers! Enjoy local food and cider! Trick-or-treat bags for little goblins! Costumes encouraged. $5 suggested donation per family RSVP to jennyjomac(a)gmail.com >From the Office of Representative Dom Costa Dear Friends & Neighbors, Fall is upon us; winter with its harsh weather isn’t far behind.That is why I want to remind you about the state’s LIHEAP program to help you pay your winter heating bills, and let you know about ACCESS service to Morningside, and my Senior Fair that will provide free flu shots. I have been working tirelessly with Port Authority to restore bus service for the Morningside area. While progress has been slow, I have been able to obtain ACCESS/OPT service for our senior citizens – many of whom do not drive, or are uncomfortable driving in bad weather – by providing them transportation to shop at Waterworks Mall. As many of you may already know, there is now an ACCESS/OPT bus designated for Morningside residents age 60 and older at 10 AM on Tuesdays and 12:30 PM on Thursdays. ACCESS will pick you up at your home or the Senior Center, take you to the Waterworks Mall and return you right to your door. Fare is 3 OPT tickets each way ($0.75). You must call ACCESS the day before to schedule pick up. I was hoping that this service would be so popular that we could use the overwhelming response to show Port Authority how badly we need service restored to the neighborhood. Unfortunately, four weeks into this program, we are already in danger of losing it since no one has utilized it. Please know that I have not stopped fighting for service restoration but also understand, if this service is not utilized within the next three weeks, it will be discontinued, and along with it goes our bargaining chip for service to the Waterworks/St. Margaret’s area. I will be holding a Senior Fair on Wednesday, November 10th from 10 AM to 1:00 PM at the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Hall. There will be free flu shots, free health screenings, representatives from several senior programs and speakers on PACE, PACEnet, the doughnut hole and the new changes coming to insurance coverage. There will also be free light refreshments, and my staff and I will be on hand to help you with any state government-related question you may have. I look forward to seeing you there. Don’t forget that the LIHEAP program will begin taking applications in November. LIHEAP helps low income people pay their heating bills. You can receive this money without being in the Cash Assistance program and no lien is placed on your property. Please visit my office at 6808 Greenwood St. for applications or assistance in filling out the forms. You may also call my office at 412-361-2040 with any questions or further information on any of the topics listed above. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you and your family, and thank you for letting me serve as your State Representative. Sincerely, State Representative Dom Costa - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/01e2557c… - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/602b6cb3… >From the Office Councilman Patrick Dowd Alma Kuczynski, Tim Boyle and Christel Krausse from Morningside join Councilman Patrick Dowd for a photo after leading the Pledge of Allegiance at a recent Pittsburgh City Council meeting. Your attendance is requested! District 7 Council-to-Go — MORNINGSIDE October 28, 20010 Morning Glory Coffeehouse at 1806 Chislett Street - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/5fc1d4e4… - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/3f427e98… News from Local Churches >From St. Raphael's.....St. Raphael’s School will hold a Cash Bash Fundraiser on Saturday, October 16th at the Teamsters Hall in Lawrenceville. Tickets are $40 per person. Your ticket includes dinner, beer, mixers and ticket for cash drawing. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the school or parish offices during normal business hours. Annual Turkey Bingo will be held Sunday, November 14th. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Doors open at 11:30am. Tickets can be purchased at the school or parish offices during normal business hours. Santa’s Workshop, Breakfast with Santa and Craft Show: Friday, December 3rd – Sunday, December 5th. Watch for further details. >From Messian Lutheran.... Our Autumn Festival will be held Saturday, October 23rd, 10:00am – 1:00pm. Come join us in front of the church for a bake sale, pumpkin sale and hot dogs. The Women’s Luncheon will be held Saturday, November 13th from 12:00 – 3:00pm. Soup & sandwiches are on the menu. The Annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Friday, December 3rd. Watch for further details. Morningside T-Shirts now available for Sale! Our t-shirt giveaway was so popular we are offering Men’s, Women’s, Kids’ and Baby shirts in a variety of colors for sale online! Visit http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/d801453c… . Two dollars ($2) from the purchase of each shirt goes to support the Morningside Area Community Council. Want to volunteer and get a free shirt? The first 30 volunteers for the MACC neighborhood cleanup day on October 16th will receive a free t-the shirt...this may be your last opportunity to get a free one! Public Safety REMINDER - Please call 911 for crimes in progress, such as graffiti, drug dealing, loitering, etc. Please call 311 for property and maintenance issues, vandalism and other concerns. CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Pittsburgh’s Citizens Police Academy brings the police and the community close together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each participant. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, this program is given twice a year for members of the community who wish to become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the Police Bureau. The 15-week program meets one evening a week for three hours of training. Participants are exposed to the operations of the Police Bureau, taught the basics of criminal law, search and seizure, patrol tactics, firearms, and other highlighted police training topics. They also learn about processing a crime scene, conduct a ride-along with an officer, and will meet many street officers as well as command and training staff. The current session of the Citizens Police Academy is being held at the Police Training Academy and participants are scheduled to graduate December 15th. If you are interested in signing up for the next session or for more information, you can call the Citizen’s Police Academy at 412-665-3600 or visit the City of Pittsburgh web-site at www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/police/html/citizens_police.html THE BAT PROGRAM The BAT (Beat Auto Theft) program is a joint effort between the Pittsburgh citizens and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police to minimize the potential of auto theft in our city. Joining the BAT program can help to deter the theft of your vehicle. When you sign up for the program you are given a sticker to display in the rear window on the driver’s side of your vehicle. Displaying this sticker authorizes the Pittsburgh Police to pull your car over between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. If the Pittsburgh police see someone driving your car during those hours, they will pull the car over to investigate. There is no cost to register with this program. For more information call 412-255-2911 or visit the City of Pittsburgh web-site: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MorningsideAreaCommu/487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/291135ac… MACC Elections 2010 MACC elections will be held at the Dec 1st MACC meeting.The Vice President and Treasurer positions are open, each with a two-year term. To be eligible to vote, you must be a paid member of MACC 90 days prior to the election. Nominations will open at the October 6th MACC meeting, and the nomination committee will be selected at that time. Contact John Santore - john(a)santore.com , Vice President for information. MACC Meetings MACC meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00p.m. at the Morningside VFW Hall at 1820 Morningside Avenue. All members and non-members are encouraged and welcomed to attend. Share your voice. Next meetings: November 3, December 1, January 5 ______________________________________________________________________ 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?487dd46473/5ca2ee6ec6/mlpftw ______________________________________________________________________ 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] Tree Doctor
by Laura Schaefer 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good tree doctor? The tree in our front lawn appears to be ill, and we are really hoping that it can be saved. Thanks! Laura Schaefer

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[Highland Park] FW: paint pricing
by paul voelker 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

From: p.voelker(a)hotmail.com To: hawkl98(a)aol.com Subject: paint pricing Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 20:51:03 -0400 Hello, my company Paul Voelker Contracting is offering 2 special's until December 20th. Our first special is gutter cleaning, our price is $.50 cent's per linear foot of debris removal for second floor gutter's and $.60 cent's per linear foot for third floor gutter cleaning. Our second special is for interior painting. We charge, painting only, $.65 cent's per square foot of wall and ceiling. Door's and window's, and crown molding are extra. If you would like a free estimate for work we will gladly furnish you with one. We will also give to any home owner who contract's with us $50.00 worth of free patching of crack's. My email address is p.voelker(a)hotmail.com Reference's will be furnished upon request. My 3 painter's have over 80 year's of experience. Thank you and have a great day.

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[Highland Park] Steamtown Marathon
by caroline.home＠att.net 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Hi Neighbors, I am looking for anyone who would like to share a ride to the Steamtown Marathon next weekend in Scranton. My husband is running in it and would like to drive with someone who is leaving Saturday and returning Sunday. He is not up to driving the 5 hours back by himself after running 26 miles. Thanks as always, Caroline

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[Highland Park] Wine, Cheese and Trees
by Jeffrey DeNinno 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Please join the Highland Park Tree Tenders for our Fall Tree Care and Pruning Day (evening). What: Trees planted this spring along N. Highland between Bryant and Stanton. When: Thursday October 21, 2010 from 5:30 –7:00 PM. Where: We’ll meet at the corner of Stanton and N. Highland and will work our way up Highland Avenue, weeding and mulching as we go. You and the trees will love it. Who: Everyone is welcome. Please wear sturdy shoes. What else: Wine and cheese afterwards graciously hosted by our own tree-excellency Marijke Hecht. Tools and mulch provided by Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest. Please respond to this email if you can make it and let me know if you are a Tree Tender. Arboreally, Jeff DeNinno Highland Park Tree Tenders.

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