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

[Highland Park] stroller and pool needed
by Suzie s 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

My neighbor is looking for a double stroller and hard plastic kids pool. Email me and I'll let her know:) suzie _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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[Highland Park] tennis racquets for borrowing (or sale)
by Doug and Yvonne VANHAITSMA 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

We are going on a vacation and want to know if someone would lend us tennis racquets that we could use with our children. We could use 2 kid & 2 adult racquets... Thanks,

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[Highland Park] Advantage Heartworm and Flea Treatment for Dogs - SOLD
by Rob Nichols 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

The Advantage Heartworm and Flea Treatment is sold. Thanks for the inquiries. Rob

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[Highland Park] Window AC Unit w/ Remote - $165
by Christopher Krivoniak 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Hello All, I have a window AC Unit for sale in advance of the HP Yard Sale if you are interested. Email me directly and I can provide pictures. 1 Frigidaire Window AC Unit w/ Remote Control Energy Star Rated asking $165. New it sold at $300. Here is the description of the product. ENERGY STAR® qualified Cools room sizes up to 350 sq. ft. or 25 x 14 ft. Full-function electronic controls with remote for precise temperature management from a distance Adjustable thermostat Sleep mode provides worry-free operation while you sleep 8-way air direction control Anti-microbial filter reduces bacteria, room odors and other airborne particles for a cool, comfortable environment Multi speed fan cools down a room at the rate you decide Pleated quick mount window kit included Extended Protection Plans are available for an additional charge Air Conditioner Type: WindowCooling BTU Rating (BTU): 8000 Heating BTU Rating (Heat/Cool Items):0 Room Size Cooling Capacity (Sq. Feet): 350.0ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes Energy Efficiency Ratio (E.E.R.):Energy Star qualified Voltage (Volts): 115.0Control Type: LEDMulti-Directional Air Control: 8-way Adjustable Thermostat:Yes Slide Out Chassis:No Vertical Chassis:No Outside Support Brackets:No Cooling Fan Speeds: 3Fan Only Option: YesSleep Mode: YesAuto Cool: Yes24 Hour Timer: YesWarranty: Limited 1 yearLow Voltage Compensation: Yes Filter Type:Anti-microbial Cord Length (Feet): 6.0Depth (Inches): 15.5Height (Inches): 12.5Width (Inches): 18.5Weight (lbs.): 62.0Window Opening Min. Width (Inches): 23.0 Window Opening Max. Width (Inches):36.0 Window Opening Min. Height (Inches): 14.0UL Listed: YesCSA Listed: YesETL Listed: No Let me know if you are interested! -- Regards, Chris Krivoniak 412-759-1210

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[Highland Park] guitar lessons for beginners in your home in Highland Park
by Joseph Coohill 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Hi Highland Park folks. My good friends on Jackson Street suggested I post this notice to your listserv. I have Highland Park references if you need them. Thanks for listening! Joe ---------------- Joe Cool Guitar Guitar Lessons for Beginners In Your Home Any Age, Any Style Teacher with 25 Years of Experience I get you playing guitar right away! Easy, gentle, student-friendly approach. You will be playing along to one of your favorite songs right after your first lesson. On the way, you will also learn things that will help you teach yourself and progress faster. These include music theory related to the guitar, the ideas behind the structures of songs, and how to use the guitar to create your own music! I specialize in coming to your home, but you can come to my home studio. The fees are $50 per hour to teach in your home, and $35 per hour to teach in my home studio. I cover the following Pittsburgh areas and neighborhoods: the East End generally, Oakland, Highland Park, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Regent Square, Edgewood, Swissvale, Wilkinsburg, Aspinwall, Fox Chapel, and O'Hara Township (and nearby places like Shaler and Sharpsburg). References available (from both adult and child learners). I look forward to hearing from you! –Joe Contact: joecoolguitar(a)gmail.com or 412 956 7804

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[Highland Park] Looking for a Real Estate Attorney ASAP
by Rob Nichols 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Are there any real estate attorneys in the Highland Park area who would be willing to meet with me (for a fee, of course) to consult on some legal matters pertaining to the sale of my house? Something has come up and I need legal counsel right away. Please let me know if you're willing to help. Thanks, Rob (412) 432-6122

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[Highland Park] Studio Apartment for rent on Bryant Street in with the soon to be fashionable Bryant Street Market
by Robert Collins 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Hello Neighbors, This is your friendly captain speaking, As you may know, I am the commander of the property housing the Bryant Street Market. It has come to my attention that one of our tenants will be moving out July 30th. This apartment is a small studio in good condition from what I understand. I have not seen the inside of the apartment yet, but will do so by this weekend. It will be less than 400.00 a month plus utilities, we pay water,sewage, and garbage....you pay gas,electric and whatever other creature comforts you need :) Once I get a scope of the place, I can give a much better opinion on the price and condition. Just wanted to give a heads up before the listing goes up on craigslist etc. Thanks, email me with any questions Rob -- Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant Street Pittsburgh PA 15206 Phone: (412) 661 8720 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM to 7 PM Sat-Sun 9 AM to 5 PM

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[Highland Park] urgent rental unit needed
by Newell Family 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Hello neighbors, I'm writing for a friend in need of Section 8 housing outside of the city limits preferably Wilkinsburg, Homestead, West Mifflin, Penn Hills. Must be on or very close to a bus line. She is in need of a 3 bedroom apartment/house ASAP!! Does anyone know of someone that has such a dwelling for a kind single mother of two teen age boys? This is a desparate situation and she is running out of time to find a place. Thanks, Kandy Newell _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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[Highland Park] June Newsletter - Office of Patrick Dowd, District 7
by Thoma, Jennifer 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd - June 2010 News and Updates West Penn Rec Center is one of Pittsburgh's nine community centers - open year round - which present opportunities to participate in the best activities that Pittsburgh Citiparks has to offer. Whether you're interested in the arts, cooking or physical fitness activities, West Penn Rec Center has something for everyone to enjoy. Pittsburghers from all neighborhoods are welcome and encouraged to utilize the facility. West Penn Rec Center is located in Polish Hill at 450 30th Street and can be accessed by the 54C; 77A; and 77B buses. The Center can be reached by calling 412-622-7353. The Farm Stand Project <http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/programs/urbanagriculture.aspx> of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will once again be located at the Stephen Foster Community Center at 286 Main Street, Lawrenceville every Thursday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. The stand will operate every week from June 10 through November 11 and is open to the public. Farm stands accept payment in cash, WIC and Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program checks, and food stamps/EBT. Upcoming Events Council to Go Tuesday, June 1: From 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Councilman Dowd and staff will be in Bloomfield at Crazy Mocha, Crazy Mocha, 4525 Liberty Avenue. Thursday, June 3: From 6:30 to 8:00pm, Councilman Dowd and staff will be at Highland Park's Tazza D'Oro, 1125 North Highland Avenue. Of particular importance for this CtG are cycling issues in the East End area. Local Magistrate Ron Costa will also be on hand for Q & A. Friday, June 18: From 7:30am to 9:00am, Councilman Dowd will be in Lawrenceville's Perk Me Up at 4407 Butler Street. A representative from Animal Control will be our featured guest. Thursday, June 24: From 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Councilman Dowd's team will be at Morningside's Morning Glory at 1806 Chislett Street. Local Magistrate Ron Costa will be present for Q & A. Community Events Pittsburgh has been selected as the 2010 North American host city of the 37th United Nations World Environment Day <http://www.pittsburghwed.com/index.html> . Pittsburgh-area government officials, businesses, organizations and individuals will schedule World Environment Day events that highlight the theme for this year, "Biodiversity - Ecosystems Management and the Green Economy." World Environment Day will be marked with events such as the Water Matters! Conference <http://www.pittsburghwed.com/watermatters/index.html> on Thursday, June 3, and Paddle to the Point <http://www.paddleatthepoint.com/> , a world-record breaking boating event on Saturday, June 5. Please follow this link <http://www.pittsburghwed.com/events/calendar_june.html> for a full schedule of activities. Lawrenceville United <http://www.lunited.org/> is sponsoring a summer camp for youth ages 4-16 at Arco Field (57th & Butler Street) from June 21-August 13, 2010. This day camp runs from 10am-3pm. Partners and activities include: * Three Rivers Rowing Association: Kayak and Dragon boat program for kids ages 12-17 * Green Gears Pedicabs: Providing an alternate form of transportation to the camp. * Other Activities will include: Gardening with Gtech, visits from Police, Firefighters and others, Art projects, Neighborhood Code Violation Tours, Trips to the pool, and other fun! For more information about the summer camp follow the Lawrenceville United Blog <http://lawrencevillesummercelebration.blogspot.com/> .! Highland Park will host a huge annual yard sale (140+ homes) and Bryant Street Festival on Sunday, June 6, 9:00am. Come to Highland Park and peruse the gently-used, recycled items for sale. Bargain opportunities abound. Maps are available the morning of the sale at: Negley & Hampton St., Highland & Stanton Ave., Tazza D'Oro, Stanton-Negley Pharmacy and the new Bryant Street Market. Did You Know? Community gardens provide access to fresh produce and plants as well as access to satisfying labor, neighborhood improvement, sense of community and connection to the environment. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_gardening#cite_note-1#cite_note- 1> As our urban communities are growing greener and citizens are more interested in where their food comes from, the City of Pittsburgh offers community gardens for individuals and groups to tend. To register for a plot, please phone Mike Gable at 412-255-2488 and leave a message with your name, phone number and address and mention the community garden you would like a plot in. You will be put on a waiting list if nothing is available at the time of your call. To unsubscribe from Council District 7 updates, please notify Jennifer Thoma at jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us and you or your organization will be removed from our contact list. --- JENNIFER THOMA | Administrative and Communications Director Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd | Pittsburgh City Council District 7 City-County Building, Rm. 510 | 414 Grant Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419 jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:elaine.zelmanov@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> District 7 Schedule of Events Google Calendar <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/> | <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/assets/2008-Newsletter.pdf> 2010 Annual Report <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/assets/2010-Newsletter.pdf> [pdf]

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[Highland Park] advanced sale of large items
by rubenberr＠aol.com 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

In advance of the Highland Park yard sale, we have somelarge items we want to get rid of. · 3 book cases (blond wood) 6 ft x 2’6” wide.About 1 ft deep. $10 each or all 3 for $25 · 1 large mirror with spokes resembling a ships’wheel (nice dark wood), 34” wide. $35 · 1 girl’s bicycle (red, 10 gears?). $40 · 1 boy’s bicycle (blue), $30 · metal Ikea bed frame (double size) with boxspring and mattress [some slats missing], $30 · Single mattress and box spring with frame [hasbeen stored in garage], $20 · 1 red metal child bed frame and headboard, $10 · bird cage 2ft x 1’2”, $15 · 1 grey Ikea bedside table, $10 · 1 small bookshelf (dark wood), $5 · Small child’s table (could be used as a printertable), $10 · Large rug (green) with bottom mat, $15 · Long-legged small end-table (dark wood), $5 · Antique woos cabinet with door, $15 · Green metal book case, $5 · Wooden closed trunk (dark green), $10 · Chest of drawer (4 drawers), $5 · 1 black metal legal size file cabinet (2drawers). $10 · 1 small bookshelf, $5 If interested we can arrange for you to come and pick it up.Please call: 412-913-6196 or 412-913-6199.

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