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[Highland Park] Friendship Folk & Flower Festival this Saturday!
by noblechoder＠aol.com 04 May '11

04 May '11

Don't miss this Saturday's - May 7th - Friendship Folk & Flower Festival from 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. at Baum Grove, located at the intersection of Harriet, Fairmount and Roup Avenues. Join the Friendship community for this laid-back, family-friendly event featuring a fabulous selection of perennials, bedding plants, vegetables and herbs for sale; music by local artists; on-going sustainable living demonstrations; raffles and delicious food. Get your garden started and purchase beautiful locally grown flowers, herbs, vegetables and special Mother's Day Baskets from FPG, Mildred's Daughters and the Garfield Community Farm. Purchase a yard tree from Tree Pittsburgh or sign up for their Tree Tenders program to learn more about the importance of the urban forest. Check out the live demonstrations on sustainable practices. Burghs Bees will have a demo on backyard beekeeping. Octopus Garden will be available to discuss organic gardening and landscaping techniques. Duquesne Light will be passing out free energy conservation kits which include CFL bulbs, power strips, LED nightlights and more! EnviroBikes will show off their electric/pedal powered bikes. And the Buffy-the-Wormslayer, everyone's favorite backyard chicken will be back again this year! Bring your bike and let BikePGH do a free ABC - air, brakes, chain - bicycle check! This year's F4 will feature the acoustic, folk and jazz sounds by Tim Ruff, Dave Arndt and many more of the best known local performers at the Baum Grove amphitheater. Let the kids burn off some energy in the moonwalk, draw with sidewalk chalk, and participate in a special kids raffle. Or if you hoping to calm the kids down, the Yoga Hive will be conducting a special Yoga for Kids demo! Grab the kids, the dog and the bike for a fun, inexpensive Saturday activity to support your local community and its businesses! See you there!

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[Highland Park] looking for an apartment
by Yael Schenker 04 May '11

04 May '11

Dear Neighbors, I am posting this for a medical student who is coming to work with me at Pitt. Please reply to her directly if you have any leads on apartments. Hello! My name is Rachael Maciasz. I am a medical student coming to University of Pittsburgh for July 2011-July2012 for a research fellowship at the medical center. I'm looking for a small one bedroom apartment or studio in Pittsburgh that is accessible to Oakland by public transportation. A july-july lease would work well. I am hoping to spend less than $900. If anything comes up please contact me via email: rachael.maciasz(a)downstate.edu Thank you! Best, Rachael

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[Highland Park] 1998 Volvo V70 T5 For Sale
by Darren Belajac 04 May '11

04 May '11

Hello Neighbors, we have decided to make the move to being a one car family. Therefore, my wife and I are selling our Volvo Wagon. I thought I would send an email out to the Listserve to see if any neighbors would be interested. Here's a description: 1998 Volvo V70 T5 (Turbo) Wagon. The car was owned by my in-laws before they sold it to us and it has had regular maintenance and oil changes since its original purchase. It has an automatic transmission and approximately 159,000 miles. Black exterior, moonroof, tan leather interior, premium sound, front and side airbags, power windows, power locks with remote, and a doggy gate for the rear. And I will throw in a set of snow tires that have a couple more winters in them. Pictures are attached. We are asking $3950.

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[Highland Park] Old umbrellas
by roger laib 03 May '11

03 May '11

Urgently looking for umbrellas to use as skin on my sculpture. Thanks

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[Highland Park] District 7 May Newsletter
by Thoma, Jennifer 03 May '11

03 May '11

Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd - May 2011 News and Updates DEAR FRIENDS The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is an anchor of our community. If we hope to have a community filled with children who are literate and engaged, we need a strong library system. If we want a community in which folks can find jobs and have access to important information, we need a strong library system. More... <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/district7/files/monthly_newsletters/May_201 1_Newsletter.pdf> DUMPBUSTERS TO THE RESCUE! Dumping is an unfortunate and serious issue in Pittsburgh and DumpBusters is out on patrol. A program of Allegheny Cleanways, DumpBusters is a group of dedicated individuals tired of seeing illegal dumps all around the City. These volunteers spend their days removing trash dumped over our area hillsides and in secluded spots. Recently, they tackled a small dump site, removing 16 tires, 400 lbs of metal and 700 lbs of loose debris! More... <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/district7/files/monthly_newsletters/May_201 1_Newsletter.pdf> Upcoming Events and Meetings COUNCIL TO GO Join Councilman Patrick Dowd at Council to Go, his mobile district office, to voice your concerns, ideas, and questions about local government and services. Polish Hill - Wednesday, May 11, 7-8pm - Lili Coffee Shop, 3138 Dobson Street Bloomfield - Tuesday, May 24, 6-7pm - Crazy Mocha, 4525 Liberty Avenue Highland Park - Thursday, May 26, 7-8pm - Enrico's Tazza D'Oro, 1125 N. Highland Avenue COMMUNITY EVENTS Saturday, May 7, 2011, 8am-4pm - ISA Penn-Del Chapter Tree Climbing Competition <http://www.treepittsburgh.org/climbingcompetition> , Allegheny Cemetery, Butler Street Entrance Watch as International Society of Arboriculture Certified Professionals take to the treetops to prune high up branches and keep mature trees healthy in this exciting family-friendly competition. Saturday, May 7 & 8, 2011 - Lawrenceville Blossom Tour <http://www.lvpgh.com/events> Travel down Butler Street on May 7 & 8 to see all that Lawrenceville has to offer. Collect seed packets for your own garden at each participating stop along the way. Sunday, May 15 -- Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon <http://www.pittsburghmarathon.com/> - Bloomfield & Highland Park Council District 7 is the place to be on Race Weekend. Activities in Bloomfield will include a weekend long sidewalk sale; Bloomfield's Best Meatball competition at Groceria Italiana; and a marathon pasta eating contest at Del's Bar and Ristorante. On Marathon Sunday cheer on the runners through Pittsburgh's Little Italy along the route lined with spectators and bands. For more information on these Bloomfield contests, visit www.bloomfieldnow.com And in Highland Park, they will have refreshments for spectators and Hill Jordan and his band will be playing on Bryant Street to inspire runners and crowds alike. Monday, May 16, 6:30-8:30pm -- First pubic meeting for the Polish Hill Community Plan <http://blogski.phcapgh.org/> - West Penn Community Recreation Center Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - ELECTION DAY! Saturday, May 21 - Special City of Pittsburgh Yard Debris Collection <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicworks/files/Yard_Debris_Special_Colle ction_Resident_May_2011.pdf> 2011 The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services will be collecting leaf and yard debris from all residents in a special collection. Saturday, May 21, 8:30am-3pm -- S.A.F.E. Pittsburgh: Building Community Block Watches <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/safe/> - West Penn Hospital Friendship Dining Room This community safety training and resource fair is sponsored by the Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl <http://mayor.pittsburghpa.gov> and the Office of Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith <http://district2.pittsburghpa.gov> (District 2 and Public Safety Committee Chair) and hosted by the Pittsburgh <http://www.pcrg.org/programs/safe-neighborhoods> Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) and the Community <http://www.ctaconline.org> Technical Assistance Center (CTAC). Space is limited; registration required. Saturday, May 21, 9am-12pm - Lawrenceville Community Clean-up <http://www.lunited.org/calendar_of_events.php> Lawrenceville United conducts community clean-ups on the third Saturday of each month from April through October. Breakfast and lunch are provided. If you are interested in volunteering to clean-up your community, you can contact Becky Thatcher at becky(a)lunited.org Saturday, May 21, 9am-12pm - Morningside Community Clean-up The Morningside Area Community Council hosts four or more clean-ups per year with the next one happening this month. Meet at the Baker Street Community Garden (Baker and Morningside Avenue). If you know of any free community-oriented events in your District 7 neighborhood that we should publicize through our monthly newsletter and District 7 website <mailto:District%207%20website> , please email Jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us by the 1st of each month. Did You Know? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds of common chemicals referred to as "household hazardous waste." These household chemicals include cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, car batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides, pool chemicals and other products containing potentially hazardous ingredients. More... <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/district7/files/monthly_newsletters/May_201 1_Newsletter.pdf> 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 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] Cooperative Childcare Update
by Katy Rank Lev 03 May '11

03 May '11

Hi everyone: I wanted to provide an update on the cooperative childcare I've been working to organize for creative freelancers/self-employed/work-from-home parents in our region. Last you heard, we were applying for a Seed Award in hopes of securing some start-up costs to find a location and get the ball rolling. I've updated the group's facebook page summarizing a conversation I had today with the fine folks at the Sprout Fund about a potential pilot program for the cooperative, beginning later this summer: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_154201347969414 Please stop by the page and share your feedback! If you're not a facebook user and are interested in a more detailed update, just shoot me an email and I'm happy to fill you in. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Katy Rank Lev Freelance Writer/Editor www.katyranklev.com 412.444.KATY

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[Highland Park] Piano mover
by Ptmcelfresh 03 May '11

03 May '11

Does anyone know anyone that can move an upright piano from HP to Morningside? Is there anyone that has a vehicle that can do it or are there some strong men that can help my husband do it? Thanks! Tara McElfresh Sent from my iPhone

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[Highland Park] need to borrow electric drill
by Heather Cramer 03 May '11

03 May '11

We are in need of an electric drill and since it's only for a one-time project we're hoping to borrow rather than purchase one. If anyone has one that they could loan us for a short while please let me know. thank you, Heather

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[Highland Park] found baby shoe
by Dmarie1023＠aol.com 03 May '11

03 May '11

while walking on stanton avenue this morning 5/3 i found a babies tennis shoe...if yours let me know

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[Highland Park] MOVING SALE SATURDAY! 4 Highland Court
by Erik Schark 03 May '11

03 May '11

Hi, Neighbors! Sadly, we are leaving Highland Park for the wilds of Oklahoma and are having a MOVING SALE this Saturday, May 7th from 9-4. Comics, furniture, toddler toys - including king-sized under bed storage unit, crib/toddler bed, large bookcases, toddler slide - everything must go! No early birds, please. Highland Court is between Negley & Mellon off Callowhill Street. It is a sidewalk that runs between two rows of townhouses. There are two large pillars on Callowhill Street at the end of Highland Court that mark the entrance. Sale is at #4. We hope to see you then! Erik

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