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[Highland Park] Thanks for recent event: Adding Value to Your Home and Community
by CKulk44＠aol.com 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

Hi all, I don't know how many Highland Parkers attended the event described below, but I did and I just wanted to thank Patrick Dowd and his office staff for organizing it. I went to it not expecting very much, but, to my delight, I found the event to be very informative and useful. I believe they might do this again (since it was so successful), so I just wanted to encourage my neighbors to take advantage of it in the future! Claudette ____________________________________ From: Jennifer.Thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us To: Emily.Keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us CC: Jennifer.Thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us, Steven.Fatur(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us Sent: 3/12/2011 9:06:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: [Highland Park] Adding Value to Your Home and Community Please join the Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd, Lawrenceville United, the Morningside Area Community Council and the Stanton Heights Neighborhood Association on the morning of Saturday, March 26th for an informative workshop on adding value to your home and community. A 10th Ward Home Improvement Workshop: Adding Value to Your Home and Community Learn What You and Your Neighborhood Can Do Saturday, March 26, 2011 10:00am – 12:00pm (doors open at 9:45am) Sunnyside Elementary School 4801 Stanton Avenue, Pgh, PA 15201 Have you considered making some improvements to your home - a new retaining wall, colorful landscaping, energy-saving insulation or even a new bathroom? Home renovations can be expensive, but, when done correctly, can greatly increase your enjoyment of your home and its resale value. At this free event, you will hear from local non-profits, government agencies, and businesses that can help you reach your home improvement goals. In addition, representatives of community groups in the 10th ward will be there to tell you about the projects they are working on to increase the value of your home by improving the quality of life in the neighborhood. For more information, please go to _http://district7.pittsburghpa.gov/homeworkshop_ (http://district7.pittsburghpa.gov/homeworkshop) or phone 412.255.2140. We hope to see you there! -- <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] Need help selecting electric supplier
by CKulk44＠aol.com 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

Hi all, Looking for help, as usual. I'm in the process of looking at the different suppliers of electricity in our area and am wondering whether anyone has had experience with North American Power? They seem to be the cheaper one of only two suppliers that offer some kind of green options. Would appreciate any kind of feedback on this. All of the suppliers seem to be cheaper than Duquesne Light, but are there any pros or cons to sticking with Duquesne Light? Thanks, Claudette For anyone who wants to check out the different rates, a chart can be found at _http://www.papowerswitch.com/shop-for-electricity/shop-for-your-home/by-di… (http://www.papowerswitch.com/shop-for-electricity/shop-for-your-home/by-dis…)

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[Highland Park] Looking for 5 gallon buckets...
by Cate Stevens-Davis 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

If anyone has any 5 gallon buckets (or any other like-sized container) they're going to toss in the garbage, I'd be happy to take them off your hands! Don't mind if they're dirty and I'm happy to stop over and pick them up. Email or text 609-635-5001. -Cate

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[Highland Park] looking for relatives
by marlene bloom 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

Hi All ! Thought I would update. I am the person that lives in California and was looking for family members that lived in the Highland Park area back in December. Thanks to this group, I am now in touch with my grandfather's grandson. Now I am wondering if anyone can be of further help in my quest to find my ancestry. The house that my grandparents lived at was 5643 Bryant Street. For some reason when I do a google street view it takes me to the house next door,, but it is the one that has bushes right at street, no second story windows in the front, and has a kind of tan paint to the second story. I can remember that house very well. Anyway, I have since found out that my grandmother had eight other sisters and brothers. All long dead now. My grandmother was born in 1885, so her siblings were all around the same age. But, maybe someone might know a relative. My grandmother's maiden name was Schwartz, Sadi Schwartz. Her married name, Sadi Reznik. Her brothers and sisters would have all had the same given name as Schwartz until the girls married. So here are their names: Bernard schwartz, Samuel Schwartz, Sidney Schwartz and Harry Schwartz. Her sisters: Helen Quantz, Pearl Butler, Irene ?, and Priscilla Haley. They probably ended up all over the area or who knows where. Their mother, Anna Weiss Schwartz lived in McKeesport and died in 1934. Well, sorry to write a book,,, but you never know. You have all helped in the past, so I thought I would give it another try! Thanks in advance! Marlene

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[Highland Park] "NEW!" cooking classes for young adults and teenagers
by Dorothy Tague 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

CHOP, WOK & TALK! 5404 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-362-0679 Due to popular request, Chop, WOK and Talk! will be offering 'hands-on'cooking classes in June for ages 7-12 and 13 and up. Students will learn dishes appropriate to their age level. Limit of 8 students per class. Children's Series (ages 7-12): 2 hours long, 11:00-1:00 PM, $40 per class or $135 for the whole series (4 classes) June 15: breakfast June 16: lunch June 17: dinner June 18: desserts Young Adult's Series: (ages 13 & up): 3 hours long, 6:00-9:00 PM, $60.00 per class or $200 for the whole series (4 classes) June 22: breakfast June 23: lunch June 24: dinner June 25: desserts Suggestions as to what you children/young adults would like to learn to cook would be greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________________________________________ 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE IN THE DIM SUM CLASSES (all Asian appetizers): $120.00/ APRIL 6TH & 13TH/ 6:30-9:30 PM/visit www.chopwoktalk.com<http://www.chopwoktalk.com/> for menu selections.

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[Highland Park] Didgeridoo and Weight Bench have been sold. Thank you.
by Darren Belajac 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

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[Highland Park] light yardwork and spring clean-up
by Dorothy Tague 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

Look for someone to do some raking, and general spring clean-up in the yard. Call Dorothy at 412-362-0679

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[Highland Park] have a basketball hoop?
by Jana Finder 26 Mar '11

26 Mar '11

Dear Neighbors, Is anyone looking to get rid of a stand-alone basketball hoop? If yes, please let me know how much you'd like to get for it and the condition it is in. thanks, Jana

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[Highland Park] Furnished 3 BR May 1- Aug/Sept 1
by Michael Sands 26 Mar '11

26 Mar '11

Hi Highland Park, We're subletting our house for the summer. I've appended the description posted on craigslist, as well as a link to the post, which has pictures of the house. The price on the post is $1500, but we're willing to offer a discount of $100 per month for any renters that come to us from our neighbors on the Highland Park listserv. Thanks, -Michael- http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/sub/2288322851.html Lovely 3-bedroom / 3-story furnished home available for summer sublet (May 1 until August 1 or September 1; dates negotiable). The house is located in Highland Park - a beautiful and quiet residential neighborhood with plentiful on-street parking and a good family-oriented atmosphere. We are located about 10 minutes walk to the 500 to Oakland / Downtown. (Riding time to Oakland is about 25 minutes). Additionally, the 71A is about 20 minutes walk away. We are very close to Highland Park (perfect for summer walking / running / swimming / bike riding) and are within walking distance of a number of local conveniences at Highland Avenue and Bryant Street including Tazza D’Oro coffee shop (open late, best coffee in Pittsburgh!), a local bakery, an organic grocery store, E2 , Smiling Banana Leaf, and the brand new Park Bruges (perfect for a beer on a summer evening). We are also within easy reach of the Whole Foods/ Market District/UPMC Hospitals etc. in East Liberty and Shadyside. The house is fully furnished, modern, and comfortable. On the first floor it has a fully equipped kitchen with access to patio area and separate back yard, a dining room, a living room (with wall-mounted HDTV), and an entry sunroom. On the second floor it has three furnished bedrooms (one double with queen bed, two singles with twin beds and desks) and a bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower. Each of the bedrooms has ample storage for clothes and other personal belongings. There is also a finished attic, which is currently used as library space but where a futon could be placed if required. There is also a basement with full laundry facilities. Rent is $1500 per month, with one and a half month's rent required for security deposit. High-Speed Internet is included, but you pay utilities. Thanks for looking!

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[Highland Park] vinyl tile installer recommendation
by Jude Vachon 26 Mar '11

26 Mar '11

Hi all. Can anyone recommend a contractor that can install vinyl tile in my kitchen? Thanks, Jude

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