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

[Highland Park] Accepting New Guitar Students
by Axel Claussen 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

I am accepting new guitar students: - Acoustic and Electric Guitar - Various Styles - I will travel to your home - if needed Please email or call for more information Axel Claussen 412-362-5628

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[Highland Park] March Tree Tender Course-its not too late to sign up
by Nancy Levine-Arnold 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest is hosting their popular Tree Tender Course in your neighborhood! The course covers urban forestry practices in Pittsburgh, basic tree biology, structure, growth, and function, tree care and pruning, and tree planting basics. Taking the course makes you eligible to apply for free trees for your community through the TreeVitalize Pittsburgh program (www.treevitalizepgh.net) Join over 600 other Pittsburgh residents in greening the City, one tree at a time! Tree Tender Course at the Kingsley Center Wednesdays March 24, 31, April 7th, 5:30-8:30pm http://www.pittsburghforest.org/treetendercourse or 412-362-6360 The course is $40 but a limited income option is available for $15. This covers all course materials, a meal at each session, and a t-shirt once the course is completed. If you have any questions call 412-362-6360 or email caitlin(a)pittsburghforest.org __________ 5427 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: (412) 362-6360 www.pittsburghforest.org Submitted by Nancy Arnold Highland Park Tree Tender Would you like to encourage the restaurants you eat at to care about the environment? Leave them an encouraging message when you leave a tip: www.dinegreen.com/downloads/2008Suggestioncard.pdf

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[Highland Park] Movie Night
by Bruce Robison 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Cinema St. Andrew -- at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Highland Park -- Saturday, March 13, 7 p.m. Our movie is the 1994 Bernard Rose film, "Immortal Beloved," starring Gary Oldman and Isabella Rossellini, about the life and death of Ludwig van Beethoven. The film was selected as a part of our Adult Programs Series, "From Here to Eternity: Conversations about Life, Death, and Resurrection." Free and all are welcome. We're encouraged to bring a Movie Night item to share on the Refreshment Table. BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] In search of a George Washington costume
by Brooke McCartney 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

My son needs to dress as George Washington for a school presentation next week and we are looking for a costume and props. He is approx 4.5 ft tall and 73 lbs. We are looking for anything that might be useful- wig, tricorn hat, long black/navy cape, toy rifle or musket, sword, black boots, etc. We just found out about this yesterday, so we are scrambling to make a good show of it! If you have something to loan, sell, or give, please let me know. Thanks! -- Brooke M. McCartney, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences Carnegie Mellon University Mellon Institute 4400 5th Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Ph (412) 268-5195 Lab (412) 268-9820 Fax (412) 268-7129 http://www.cmu.edu/bio/faculty/mccartney.html

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[Highland Park] townhouse for sale
by C.Heather Kropf 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Greetings Highland Parkers,My brother and I are putting this little townhouse on the market. It's got some updates (finished hardwood floors, newer kitchen, refreshed bathroom fixtures with original subway tiles, landscaped hillside herb & perennial garden, etc.) and I tried to go green as possible -- low VOC paints, cork flooring, natural floor finishes, etc. Plus it just got one of those recently planted street trees!MLS Number: 813151815 N Beatty, Highland Prk, PA 15206 You can view this property online here: http://815nbeatty.howardhanna.comcheers,Heather _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/

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[Highland Park] Painting
by Rick Nitkiewicz 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Special discounts for Highland Park residents. Please look at our website for all of our services etc. Thank you and have a great day. Rick Nitkiewicz Ultimate Custom Painting http://www.ultimatecustompainting.com ultimatecustompainting(a)hotmail.com 412-780-9995 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/

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[Highland Park] Entry
by PAMELA NOBLE 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

I have a front entry door that I am try to advertise. I purchased the door in 10/26/09 and to replace the door because the measurements were off. The door measurements are 53 1/2 X 82 1/4 and paid 458.39. The door is excellent conditon, but when my children and I attempted to move the door the bottom of the frame broke off. I still have the piece it was no more than 2 inches. I am for $300.00 or the best offer. Can you please help me advertise. Thank you Pam If interested please call 412-477-1168

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[Highland Park] Yesterday's Pittsburgh Tribune Review
by David Troyer 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Does anyone have a copy of yesterday's (3/9/2010) Pittsburgh Tribune Review in good shape they'd be willing to part with? Thanks, David Troyer

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[Highland Park] FW: Public Safety Updates
by Keebler, Emily 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Please be aware of the following Public Safety Alert from the Mayor's Office. We, in District 7, are fortunate to have very little land highlighted in the flood plain map linked below, but please share pertinent information from this message with friends and family in low-lying areas. Flood Plain Map - http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/gmap.htm 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: <mailto:noreply@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> noreply(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us Date: March 9, 2010 4:43:29 PM EST To: <mailto:noreply@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> noreply(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us Subject: Public Safety Updates CITY OF PITTSBURGH | Office of the Mayor Public Safety Updates Sent 03/09/2010 @ 4:42 pm BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE FLOOD EVENT Mayor urges residents to be prepared Mayor Urges Residents, Businesses To Prepare For Possible Flood Event Mayor Luke Ravenstahl warned those who are located within the low-lying areas as indicated by the flood plain maps <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/map.htm> to prepare now for an increased threat of flooding this weekend. "We have been given as much advanced warning as possible that a flood is highly likely to occur this weekend," Ravenstahl said. "If you haven't already done so, prepare now, elevate items in your basement, protect your utilities and prepare your 72-hour All-Emergency kit <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/kit.htm> . Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and help to make sure they have the support that they need to get through this very serious situation." Prepare Now * In the event that you lose power, know how you will stay tuned to the latest emergent information * Have a 72-hour All-Emergency kit <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/kit.htm> * Be ready to evacuate if the order is given * Start moving valuable items out of basements to prevent loss of property * Elevate furnaces, water heaters and electric panels to higher floors if susceptible to flooding * Protect your utilities from water; turn them off if they're compromised * Store important documents in a water-proof box Visit <http://publicsafety.pittsburghpa.gov> publicsafety.pittsburghpa.gov for more information on flood preparedness. Weather Forecast According to the National Weather Service, extensive snowmelt is expected from Tuesday through Friday. The ground will be saturated from the melting snow when significant rain is anticipated to begin Thursday into the weekend. The rain combined with melting snow in the mountains will raise river levels. The extent of the flooding will greatly depend on the amount of rainfall that occurs across the forecasted area. Flood watches and warnings may be issued later in the week. Know Your Flood Terminology and Prepare Now for Possible Evacuation * Flood Watch - Flooding is possible. Stay tuned to local media for updated information. * Flash Flood Watch - Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground. * Flood Warning - Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately. * Flash Flood Warning - A flash flood is occurring or will occur soon; seek higher ground by foot and evacuate immediately. If you would like to unsubscribe from Public Safety Updates, please click here <http://pittsburghpa.gov/mypgh/newsletters/unsubscribe.htm?nlid=21&ntitl e=Public%20Safety%20Updates> .

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[Highland Park] REVISED 2010 Census Tips from the Better Business Bureau and the US Census Bureau
by Judith Lesso 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Hello again neighbors. There has been some outdated somewhat inaccurate information floating around about the 2010 US Census data collection. The US Census worked with the Better Business Bureau to update their information. The following information is correct as of March 5, 2010 and was provided to me by: Pamela W. Golden, MPM Media Specialist U. S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce Philadelphia Region Better Business Bureau Revised 2010 Census Tips for the Public How to Identify a Census Field Representative If a U.S. Census Bureau employee knocks on your door, here are some recognition tips to assure the validity of the field representative: The field representative must present an ID badge that contains a Department of Commerce watermark and expiration date. The field representative will provide you with supervisor contact information and/or the Regional Office phone number for verification, if asked. The field representative will provide you with a letter from the Census Bureau Director on official letterhead. The field representative may be carrying a laptop and/or bag with a Census Bureau logo. When Field Representatives will be Going Door-to-Door >From April to July 2010, we will knock on the door of every household that does not mail back a completed 2010 Census form. We need your help — it’s critical that you take just 10 minutes to fill out and mail back your form rather than wait for a census worker to show up on your doorstep. Between $80 to $90 million in taxpayer dollars are saved for every one percent increase in mail response. The Census Bureau must get a census form to – and a completed form back from – every residence in the United States. That’s more than 130 million addresses. This is why the census is the largest domestic mobilization our nation undertakes. What the 2010 Census DOES NOT Ask Field representatives will never ask you for your social security number, bank account number, or credit card number. Census workers also never solicit for donations and will never contact you by e-mail. The Census is Safe The 2010 Census will ask for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home – just 10 simple questions that will take about 10 minutes to answer. Your answers are protected by law and are not shared with anyone. The Census Bureau safeguards all census responses to the highest security standards available. ************************************** Judy Lesso, Recruiting Assistant US Census Bureau 2010 Census Pittsburgh, PA Email:jlesso@hotmail.com Pittsburgh US Census Office (412)770-3360 http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ ************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/

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