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[Highland Park] Old Ski Poles
by Jeff Guerrero 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

If anyone has old ski poles they want to get rid of, I will gladly take them off your hands and repurpose them.

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[Highland Park] 98 Saab
by Jesse Richards 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

Thanks for all of the inquiries for the Saab, but it has been soldThank youJesse Richards

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[Highland Park] Music this weekend!
by Tania Grubbs 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

Greetings Neighbors, I wanted to fill you in with a few gig I have this weekend... Tonight! Friday Aug. 27 from 8:30-12:30 I will be at Little E's Jazz Club, downtown Liberty Blvd. the club is located above Mahoney's Bar/across from the August Wilson Center-Jeff Grubbs on Bass, Daniel May on Piano, Tom Wendt on Drums Saturday Night Aug 28- I will be singing a duo with Daniel May on Piano at Hambones in Lawrenceville on Butler St. 8-11pm, Don't forget about Sunday last ROJ concert for the season. Jazzology-a collection of the regions jazz educators come together to play. Universities represented, Duquesne, CMU, Slippery Rock, WV Wesleyan. 5-7pm! Also...exciting news, Andys at Fairmont Pittsburgh will be launching a jazz series four night per week starting in September...more details later! Thanks all and hope to see you tonight or maybe sometime this weekend! Tania Grubbs

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[Highland Park] question for home schoolers here or elsewhere nationwide
by janet jai 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

I am writing a book on Saving Our Public LIbraries. While it started because of my concern about local libraries, the book is nationwide in focus since many libraries throughout the nation are at risk these days. I want to talk to some home schoolers about the importance of public libraries to them. Also wanted to find out the best national home schooling organization to contact. Any home schoolers here who could help? Or perhaps you have homeschooling friends elsewhere to whom I could talk. I'm happy to call anywhere in the U.S. Thanks very much. janet jai 412-362-7607

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[Highland Park] Chop, WOK & Talk! cooking classes starting soon
by Dorothy Tague 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

SEPTEMBER CLASS OFFERINGS: 9/15 Indian Dinner 6:30 PM $60.00 9/16,23, & 30 Thai Series 6:30 PM $180.00 for all 3 classes or $60 for 1 class 9/17 Greek Dinner 6:30 PM $60.00 9/18 Elegant Brunch 1:00 PM $50.00 9/19 High Tea 2:00 PM $45.00 9/20 Moroccan Dinner 6:30 PM $60.00 9/21 Taste of Spain 6:30 PM $60.00 9/24 Fresh Pasta 6:30 PM $60.00 9/29 Death By Chocolate 6:30 PM $60.00 GENERAL INFORMATION: a.. all classes are 'hands-on" and held at 5404 Penn Avenue (intersection of Penn & South Aiken) b.. participants prepare 6 dishes during a 3 hour class c.. gift certificates are available d.. menus for the above offerings can be accessed at www.chopwoktalk.com<http://www.chopwoktalk.com/> (click on class schedule) e.. private parties and catering available f.. corporate team building classes are available g.. parties for 6-10 people for special celebrations/children's parties/corporate entertaining can be scheduled h.. complete fall schedule of classes through mid December is posted on the website i.. for more information please contact Dorothy at 412-362-0679 j.. come to class hungry! students start eating within the first 20 minutes and then continuously throughout the class

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[Highland Park] Sept bus pass $70
by felchersonig＠aol.com 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

Hi, neighbors. Last month, I almost sold my car, but PAT eliminated my bus route as of Sept. 5, so I kept the car. This month, I find myself with a September Zone 1 bus pass I cannot use, because it was ordered through an employee benefits program and by the time I found out the bus wasn't running for me in September, it was too late to cancel the September pass; the order had already gone through. If anyone can use a Zone 1 September pass, I'd be happy to sell you mine for $70. (I paid $80.) Give me a call. (I did go to the Port Authority with the pass and was told that PAT never issues refunds under any circumstances!) DIane Averill 412 478-6996

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[Highland Park] 2000 Nissan Maxima for sale
by Jack Brice 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

Asking $8,200 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE (car belonged to my parents, we have original window sticker) 75,000 miles Inspected until July 2011 * Brand new front brake rotors and pads * Full oil service recently performed * Mechanically perfect, motor and transmission smooth like brand new, no rattles at all * Interior is Perfect, Exterior showing some age * Bose CD, Cassette, Radio * Leather seats This car belonged to my parents from new; all services were done on schedule by the dealership. The Maxima drives sounds and runs like a brand new car with no rattles or squeaks. The exterior has some scratches, but nothing ever had to be repaired (happy to provide VIN if you drive the car and are interested and want to check carfax). Just got inspected ? good until July 2011. Front brake rotors and pads are brand new. This is a very good car seeking a good home. Full detail and photos in craigslist add: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1917185030.html Thanks Jack N. Negley jabrice(a)msn.com

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[Highland Park] Public Hearing on East Liberty Zoning Matter
by Al Mann 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

An out-of-state commercial real estate firm has proposed to rent a newly renovated store front on Broad Street in East Liberty to a parole board agency. This would result in parolees frequently entering and leaving the facility. A number of East Liberty business people, neighborhood home owners, and civic organizations such as the East Liberty Quarter Chamber of Commerce and East Liberty Development Incorporated object strongly to this proposed step. It is felt that the frequent presence of parolees will be detrimental to the neighborhood, which is only now beginning to recover from the serious decline experienced since the Urban Renewal efforts of the 1960s. Much work has gone into attracting major stores such as Whole Foods and Target into East Liberty, and serious investment money has gone into upgrading the Broad Street properties. Those who object to the proposed presence of a parole agency in East Liberty are invited to attend a Zoning Board Hearing on Thursday September 9 at 9:50 am on the third floor of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross St., Downtown Pittsburgh. The Chamber of Commerce will provide transportation by bus if there is sufficient demand. Call the Chamber at 412-661-9660 if interested. Al Mann

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[Highland Park] bus service cuts--PAT hearing
by Amy P. Kennedy 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

Hello neighbors, The listing of the proposed Port Authority service cuts effective Jan 9, 2011, has just come out. In a nutshell, those that I've identified that run through our neighborhood are: Proposed cuts: 500--split into two routes (HP to downtown, and downtown to Westview), service reduced on our half of the route 71A--service reduced 74B--eliminated 77D--eliminated starting this September 94A--service reduced, eliminated on Sundays EBA--service reduced EBO--service reduced If you transfer to any other buses, you might want to check on the Port Authority website how your route might change, since there seem to be changes to most all of the routes. www.portauthority.org Cash fares will go to $2.25 for zone 1 with $1.00 for a transfer. Premium fares of $4.00 will be instituted on the flyer routes and the 28x. Pass prices will all go up proportionately. There is a hearing this Thursday 8/19 from 8 am to 8pm downtown at the convention center. To speak at the hearing (3 minutes max per speaker), call 412-566-5437 to register. If you can't attend the meeting, you can send written comments to the Port Authority (online or via mail) until August 31. Bus service is really important to a vital city, even for those who don't take the bus. To me, the Port Authority appears to be an organization greatly in need of new ideas and feedback. If you have something to contribute, now would be a great time to do it. Thanks! Amy

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[Highland Park] Submitting Comments to Port Authority
by Al Mann 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

Several people have commented that the web address I gave recently for sending feedback to the Port Authority on bus cutbacks no longer works. It turns out that is true. Currently you need to go to www.portauthority.org, then click on "Comment period authorized ...," and finally click on "Submit comments online." I think this should work. I still would encourage people to provide feedback on the hardships that will occur if the proposed cutbacks take place. I concentrated my comments on the elimination of the 77D bus. Al Mann

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