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

[Highland Park] appliance installation recommendations
by Dietz, Laura J 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Hi, Neighbors - We're looking for recommendations for someone with experience installing appliances. We're having problems with our new dishwasher and would appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. Many thanks, Laura & Jim

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[Highland Park] St. Marathon Weekend @ St. Andrew's --
by Bruce Robison 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

MARATHON SUNDAY ALERT: May 2nd will be "St. Marathon Sunday" in the City of Pittsburgh, and St. Andrew's is located just inside the race route, which flows north on North Highland Avenue from East Liberty, then across Bryant Street and south on North Negley Avenue, towards East Liberty. Services on Sunday morning will continue on the usual schedule, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Those arriving from beyond the immediate neighborhood should be careful to park *outside* the race route, above Bryant Street, or beyond N. Highland or N. Negley Avenues. Cars parked within the race route will be stranded until 1:30 or 2 p.m. ST. MARATHON EVE SPECIAL SERVICE: For the convenience of those running in or volunteering with the Pittsburgh Marathon, a special service of Holy Communion will be held at St. Andrew's, in the Chapel, on Saturday afternoon, May 1, at 5 p.m. A number of St. Andreans are running this year--I know of Amanda Schaffer, Wes Rohrer, Liz Buchanan, Valerie Sweeney, and perhaps there are others. Will keep all in our prayers for a safe and fun run! A special benefit for those coming to St. Andrew's on Marathon Weekend: the annual Summer Book Sale begins this week. Early Birds get first crack at purchase of a number of wonderful contributions already received! All best, BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Dog boarding recommendations?
by Stephanie Walsh 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

We need to board our 6-month-old labradoodle for an upcoming long weekend, as well as for a week-long trip over the summer. We'd love to hear from folks about their experiences with local kennels, etc., both good and bad. Thanks so much! Stephanie -- Stephanie J. Walsh Senior Analyst Public Works, LLC swalsh(a)public-works.org (412) 362-1770 work (412) 951-1987 cell Please visit our website at www.public-works.org

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[Highland Park] Fw: The Pittsburgh Camerata sings melodious modal music
by Bruce Robison 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

We're always glad to host our friends of the Pittsburgh Camerata at St. Andrew's. Sounds like a great program. BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/ MODES MAKE MAGNIFICENT MELODIES! The Pittsburgh Camerata performs a collection of beautiful tunes from Medieval to Contemporary. Don’t miss the last performance of These Living Seas: Modes of Expression Saturday, May 1, 2010 8:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 5801 Hampton St, Highland Park Arrive at 7:30 p.m. and hear Rebecca’s thoughts on the modes, what they are and why they survive. www.pittsburghcamerata.org 412-421-5884 The Program Alas, departing is grounds for woe Anonymous 15th century The Lover’s Ghost Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Anima mea Martin de Rivaflecha (d. 1528) Come rest in this bosom Thomas Moore (1779-1852) MLK U2, arr. Bob Chilcott I love my love Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Nel puro ardor Jacopo Peri (1561-1633) Dieu! qu’il la fait bon regarder Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Nun bin ich einmal frei Jacob Regnart (1540-1599) Worldes blis ne last no throwe Anonymous 13th cenury We Ride Jon Foreman (b. 1976) arr. R. Rollett Intermission Ave maris stella Guilliame Dufay (1400-1474) The paper reeds by the brook Randall Thompson (1899-1984) Pins and Needles Mute Math, arr. R. Rollett Tu pauperum refugium Josquin des Pres (1450-1521) Jonah’s Song Peter Schickele (b. 1935) Kyrie from “Mass in g” Ralph Vaughan Williams Thou lovely source of true delight Kevin Twit (b.1964) Ave maris stella from “1610 Vespers” Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

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[Highland Park] Moms groups/playgroups in Highland Park
by Adam Valerie 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Hello neighbors, In the past, I've seen messages on the listserv about moms groups/playgroups in the neighborhood. I never paid much attention to them, not being a mom... but, how things change! Please let me know if there are any active HP groups, or if anyone is interested in starting one up - particularly moms with babies. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Contractor
by neighbor 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

We are interested in finding a contractor who can build us a new back door-- Any suggestions? Thank you

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[Highland Park] Lawnmower stolen
by Emily Lilly 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Hi! We bought a used lawnmower last Fall through the HP list, used it a few times, and mothballed it for the winter. Sometime in the last couple of weeks, it was stolen out of our backyard enclosure. This is the second item to go missing; the other was an adult bike. While the bike was pretty snazzy-looking (and had good resale value), I honestly can't see the appeal of an old lawnmower. I also do not see how it could be nonchalantly removed from the property (whereas with a bike, you hop on and go). Our backyard enclosure is made of glass, and does not lock well. It is the only thing we have outside for storing items that are dirty. (We don't have a garage or any sort of solid shed.) Any ideas about what to do? Thanks! --Emily King Ave

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[Highland Park] Help!
by Botsa3＠aol.com 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

I have a HP 2010 printer with a carriage jam ....Is there anyone in the neighbor who works on printers??? Please call 412 363-7838. Thanks Mary Lee

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[Highland Park] Engaging Our Youth
by Bruce Robison 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

I'm glad to pass along a reminder that the Kiwanis Club of East Liberty, a "small but mighty" community service club here in our East End neighborhoods, is holding an annual dinner and program this coming Saturday evening, May 1, at the East Liberty Lutheran Church, Penn Avenue at Penn Circle West. The Kiwanis Club focuses on building and rebuilding communities "one child at a time," and the East Liberty Club has had a very meaningful service presence for several years at Fulton School. The Guest Speaker at the Annual Dinner will be the Hon. Patrick Dowd, Member of the Pittsburgh City Council for District VII, including our Highland Park neighborhood. His theme will be, "Engaging Our Youth--What You Can Do." The dinner, $25 per person, is one of the principal annual fundraisers of the Kiwanis Club of East Liberty. Hors d'ouvres at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. All are invited! Please Call Kiwanis Club President Al Mann at 412 661-5947 to reserve a place at the table . . . . All best, BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] In dire need of tile roof repair recommendations
by Joan Soulliere 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We have English style tiles (not the rippled type) on our roof. Several were smashed over the winter and we have some suspicious water marks on interior walls. We have been trying for about 2 months ( 6 calls ) to get Likar roofers to come out and take a look. I'm frustrated and disappointed because they did all the work on the house prior to use buying it in September and have always been great. I hate to go elsewhere but have no choice. Does anyone have recommendations for roofer who handles tile roofs? Caveats can be sent privately. Much appreciated, Joan Soulliere Farragut Street

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