November 2010 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Stationary exercise bike wanted!
by Cornelius Frantz-Deppe 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

GoodGreetings neighbors, We are milling our own gluten-free grains and would love to find an exercise bike that we could use to power the mill and improve our flour production! Please contact us if you have any offers or leads. Biking = more Baking! bestbest, Cornelius and Shauna frantz.deppe(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Fall, Back.
by Bruce Robison 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

With all wonderful anticipation of the Mozart Mass, with our Choir and the Pittsburgh Baroque Ensemble, at St. Andrew's on Sunday morning at 11 a.m., a reminder that this weekend is the annual return to Eastern Standard Time. We turn our clocks back one hour when retiring Saturday night--and so will be able to enjoy a well-rested Sunday morning! And a side note: We'll be gathering in the East Churchyard (along N. Euclid Avenue) at about 10:50 on Sunday morning for a brief ceremony to dedicate our new accessible entrance, which has been completed through the efforts of so many good friends and extended family members, to honor the ministry of our Priest Associate, the Rev. Bill Marchl. Please join us there for prayers, acknowledgments, and the splashing of a bit of Holy Water, and then we'll all make a festive procession into the Church through the renewed "Groom's Room" entry for the 11 a.m. service . . . . http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Campus School Open House on behalf of Melissa Hankin
by Jill M Weiss 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

whoops ! the address and the web page for the Campus School of Carlow University Open House : 3333 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 http://campusschool.carlow.edu

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[Highland Park] Babysitter
by Guido Giuntini 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Hi, We are looking to find a babysitter for the occasional evening for our 2 sons (3 and 6). We are looking for somebody with experience and child abuse clearances. Thanks, Guido, N Negley. "Adesso devo andare. Non ho niente da fare e voglio cominciare a farlo prima possibile"

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[Highland Park] SATURDAY TREE PLANTING VOLUNTEERS STILL NEED!
by Nancy Levine-Arnold 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Dear Neighbors, We have 50 street trees to plant on Stanton and Sheridan avenues Saturday 11/6. We still need volunteers!!! Help make Highland Park a more beautiful place to live and play. WHEN: Saturday 11/6 from 9-noon WHERE: Meet in front of Dilworth Academy (Stanton and Heberton) WHO: Everyone (there will be activities for young kids) MISC: Dress warmly. There will be coffee and snacks in the morning and lunch at noon. Questions: respond to this email Last minute questions: call Nancy Arnold 412 414 8449 JUST SAY NO TO CYPRESS MULCH Bald Cypress grows mainly southern swamps. It does not regenerate rapidly and is vital to the swamp ecosystem. It is a waste of a good and magnificent tree to grind it up and throw it on your garden. Also, it does not even make very good mulch. For more information and alternative mulches, go to: www.saveourcypress.org

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[Highland Park] New classes at Chop, WOK & Talk! for 2011
by Dorothy Tague 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

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[Highland Park] Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

Hello Neighbors, The market is open this Saturday as usual. As with the prior few weeks, the market will continue to have a great selection of fall vegetables- many varieties of squash, brocolli, brussels sprouts, cabbage. Our usual supply of meat, eggs, vegetables, fruit, baked goods, and prepared foods will be available. But there are a few things I would like to note this week. Rotary Club Breakfast I want to let everyone know that the 14th Annual Pittsburgh East Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast & Auction will be held this Saturday, November 6 from 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. The event is held at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, which is right across the Home Depot parking lot from the Farmers Market. This is one of my favorite Pittsburgh events. The pancakes are truly unique and I would dare to say are the best I have ever had! So stop by the breakfast before or after going to Market. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for kids under 12 years. Proceeds from the event benefit several charitable causes. Check out their website for more info.... http://www.pittsburgheastrotary.org/pancakes.html All of the vendors form the market have pitched in some items to create a basket of goodies that will be part of the Chinese Auction at the event. Olive Oil Update We have been bringing in olive oil from California for the past few months now. All of the oils are brought in direct from specific farms in California. All of them are certified Extra Virgin by the California Olive Oil Council. We sell them in reusable bottles, and will also fill clean bottles that people bring in. We are getting ready to bring in oil from a few different farms, and will have some to sample at the market this Saturday. We are also approaching the beginning of the harvest and milling season for the new crop of oil. We are working on bringing in some Nuovo Olive Oil. That is, fresh unfiltered oil that is shipped immediately after it is pressed. This is really special stuff. I will keep you posted. At the Kew Park Coffee bar, the Florida citrus crop is just starting to roll in. We will have grapefruit, orange and tangerine juice- fresh squeezed of course. We will also have home made cranberry juice, made from Wisconsin cranberries that RIck Zang brings in fresh. Given the weather forecast, we also plan to have hot chocolate. So please stop by the market this Saturday. David Lagnese ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.

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[Highland Park] Does anyone have a ladder?
by Chris Krivoniak 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

Hello All, I am in the midst of painting the interior of my house and I have come to the steps and cannot reach to the top of the wall without the use of a ladder. I so have a ladder, but nothing to balance it out on the steps. Does anyone have either a ladder that extends to fit the steps (Little Giant or alike) or a ladder balancer for the steps that I may borrow for a few days sink can complete this job before Thanksgiving come along therefore keeping my wife happy! Thanks, Regards, Chris

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[Highland Park] FW: Upcoming Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing in Highland Park
by Keebler, Emily 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

Hello Highland Park residents, In response to questions and concerns received from some of you regarding the Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing announced below, our office contacted the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium and encouraged them to postpone the hearing so that they would have more time to inform the community about their plans. This morning, I attended the Zoning hearing and the Zoo did request a continuance. The new date will be Thursday, December 2nd at 9:00am in the Civic Building at 200 Ross Street. They have also agreed to present at the next Highland Park Community Club meeting on Thursday, November 18th along with representatives of Verizon. Please plan to attend this meeting to learn more. Thank you, Emily Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * 412-255-2140 ________________________________ From: Keebler, Emily Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 12:32 PM To: 'neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com' Subject: Upcoming Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing in Highland Park Please be advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a proposal for zoning variances for the following property on Thursday, November 4, 2010: * Pittsburgh Zoo - 45' monopole and natural gas generator for wireless communications equipment* * I spoke with the zoo and learned that these items will be located behind the aquarium in a mechanical area. The purpose of this equipment is to improve coverage for Verizon customers who work and visit the zoo for the sake of safety and convenience. Please see the attached document for additional details. If you have any questions regarding the hearing, please call the Zoning Board of Adjustment at 412-255-2235. Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 510 City-County Building * 414 Grant Street * Pittsburgh PA 15219 * 412 255 2140 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7 <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7>

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[Highland Park] responses to self defense courses
by Jamie Phillips 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

Hi all, Thanks for the responses regarding self-defense courses. Here is what you recommended: CS Kim on Liberty Ave in Bloomfield http://www.cskimkarate.com/web/Locations/Bloomfield/tabid/585/Default.aspx Ryer Martial Arts Academy in Shadyside (2 recommendations) http://www.ryeracademy.com/contact.html InPAX in Alison Park http://www.inpax.net/Self-Defense-Pittsburgh-Self-Defense-Pennsylvania-cont… Shaolin Studios in Regent Square. Both Sensei Steve and Sensei Lisa are wonderful! http://www.sdsspgh.com/

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