July 2011 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] items for sale
by Catherine Batcho 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Hi, I am selling 2 vintage bar stools, chrome with red seats- in good condition (see attached picture). Also, selling vintage wooden desks - one desk has matching chair, the other 2 desks are without chairs. They were purchased from a local school about 25 years ago, and are marked on the top but could be refinished. (see attached picture) If you are interested contact me to discuss. Thanks, Catherine

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[Highland Park] looking for printer/scanner/fax
by Meg Reilly 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Hi neighbors, I'm looking for a color printer and fax machine. I'd prefer for it to be a printer/scanner/fax combo but would be able to do them separately. DOes anyone have one they are willing to give away or sell cheap? Thanks, Meg

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[Highland Park] Foster Cat looking for a home
by Meg Reilly 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Hi neighbors, My beautiful foster cat, Nellie, is looking for a good home. She is a few years old and declawed, fixed, and up to date on all her shots. Nellie will need a patient family who is willing to work with her to help her come out of her shell. She has a rough time adjusting to new places, but has really opened up since she has been in foster with me. She has been getting along ok with the other cats, though I'm sure she'd be happy as an only cat as well. If you can provide Nellie with a loving permanent home, please let me know. She is really a needy kitty who will not do well in the shelter, which will make it a lot harder for her to find a home. As usual this is an Animal Friends adoption and subject to their application process. Please contact me if you would like some more information. Thanks, Meg

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[Highland Park] Aggressive Vivant Salesman
by Suzanne Colvin 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

We just had a very aggressive salesman from Vivant come to our door trying to sell us a security alarm system (I had just finished reading the earlier post). It took several very firm refusals and basically shutting the door in his face to get rid of him. He told us there had been a number of break-ins in the neighborhood, mentioned names of people "down the street" and asked if we'd heard what happened to them, said "phone lines were being cut" -- I felt very uneasy after he left my porch. I "Googled" the company and up popped several articles from Canada, Utah and other locations reporting complaints about this company - Utah BBB has them on their alert list. I copied a paragraph from a Bloomberg articlew about the company: "Selling door-to-door requires a strong personality, and the company’s salespeople have been accused of being too aggressive. In 2009, the Better Business Bureau of Utah collected 573 complaints from bureaus nationwide; the number decreased to 448 last year, says Jane Driggs, president and chief executive of the accreditation group in Salt Lake City. In Oregon, for example, the company agreed to pay $60,000 last year in a deal it reached with state prosecutors after consumers complained of misleading and aggressive sales tactics that included false offers of free security systems, bogus claims of partnerships with fire or police associations, and refusals to leave homeowners’ property." Several of the articles reported that they used the technique of "do you know what happened to so-and-so down the street?" to frighten people into buying their system. Google and read -- don't buy from these door-to-door salesmen!

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[Highland Park] Reminder: July 4th Parade
by Teri Rucker 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Bring your bike or tricycle to the JULY 4th Kids Bike Parade! Where: Highland Park fountain When:10:00 a.m., July 4 Come decorate your bike and celebrate our nation’s birthday. Bike decorations provided. Crafts and snacks, too! SPONSORED BY THE HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Hope to see you around the fountain, Teri and Jana Co-chairs, Kids' Committee

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[Highland Park] green carpet for sale
by Jana Finder 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Hello, I have a used green carpet for sale, $10.00. Was in a non-smoking house with dogs. The binding has come off on one side; price negotiable.

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[Highland Park] July Newsletter Abr
by Thoma, Jennifer 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd - June 2011 NEWS AND UPDATES Farmers Market Opening Postponed Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of the new Farmers Market in Lawrenceville has been postponed until July 9, 9:30am. It will continue on Saturday from 9:30am-1pm through October. It will be located in the Goodwill parking lot near 52nd and Berlin Streets. Should you have further questions or would like to volunteer to be part of this great community development, please contact Jennifer at Jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us or 412.255.2140. Allegheny Cleanways and Mennonite Youth to Clean Up Heth's Run Heth's Run, a long-neglected dumping ground in the East End of Pittsburgh, will be getting a makeover on July 5-8, 2011. Allegheny Cleanways and the Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd, along with other service organizations in the region, are working with the Mennonite Church USA Convention organizers to plan community service opportunities for the approximately 3,500-5,000 people attending the conference from July 4-9. Read more... <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/district7/files/monthly_newsletters/July_20 11_Newsletter.pdf> Dialogue and Resolution Center to Attend Meetings in District 7 Beginning in July, the Dialogue and Resolution Center of the Center for Victims of Violent Crime will be our guest at meetings throughout District 7. The Dialogue and Resolution Center is a proactive violence prevention initiative dedicated to resolving conflicts peacefully. The DRC is the "front line" resource for resolving community conflicts such as: conflicts between neighbors, landlords and tenants, businesses and consumers, youth and adults, employers and employees. Read more... <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/district7/files/monthly_newsletters/July_20 11_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, July 13, 7pm - 8pm - Lili Coffee*Shop, 3138 Dobson Street Bloomfield - Tuesday, July 26, 6pm - 7pm - Crazy Mocha Coffee Company, 4525 Liberty Avenue Highland Park - Thursday, July 28, 7pm - 8pm - Enrico's Tazza D'Oro, 1125 N. Highland Avenue COMMUNITY EVENTS Saturday, July 2, 12pm-10pm - 67th Annual Independence Day Celebration <http://www.lunited.org/localnews.html> - Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville Sunday, July 9, 11am-4pm - Doo Dah Days <http://www.doodahdays.com/> - Stephen Foster Music and Heritage Festival - Allegheny Cemetery, Lawerenceville Thursday, July 14, 10am-1pm - Roving Art Cart <http://blogski.phcapgh.org/2010/06/polish-hill-arts-festival-artist-pre view/> coming to West Penn Community Center, Polish Hill Saturday, July 16, 4pm - 9pm - Live at Leslie - Leslie Park Pool, Lawrenceville -- A FREE, arts-and activity-packed daycation geared to14-18 yr olds. (But parents and everyone can experience the activities!) Sunday, July 17, 12pm-9pm - Polish Hill Arts Festival <http://blogski.phcapgh.org/2010/06/polish-hill-arts-festival-artist-pre view/> -- 3060 Brereton St., Polish Hill Monday, July 25, 10am-1pm - Roving Art Cart <http://blogski.phcapgh.org/2010/06/polish-hill-arts-festival-artist-pre view/> coming to Joe Natoli Field, Morningside Fridays through August 26, 2011, 7:30-10pm - Free Movies in Arsenal Park @ Dusk <http://www.lunited.org/calendar_of_events.php> 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? Stanton Heights is located east of Downtown, Pittsburgh in the heart of Council District 7. This close-knit, family-oriented and pet-friendly neighborhood appeals to those looking for a quiet and relaxed way of life. This neighborhood, set at the top of Stanton Avenue, has the character of a suburb - with new homes, quiet streets, and little to no traffic. Many City police officers and fire fighters call Stanton Heights home. Read more... <http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/district7/files/monthly_newsletters/July_20 11_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] Fw: Ice Cream Ride this Saturday and a Free Festivalon July 23!
by Bob Staresinic 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Venture Outdoors is having a bunch of events this summer, but there is a bicycle and ice cream event this Saturday at Highland Park (see below) Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Venture Outdoors To: hpcc(a)highlandparkpa.com Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 11:55 AM Subject: [HPCC] E-Bulletin: Ice Cream Ride this Saturday and a Free Festivalon July 23! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online . Share This: July 1, 2011 Family and Community Programs Summer with Venture Outdoors has officially begun! We had our first family festival on Saturday, June 25th and there was a lot of fun to be had. Refusing to let the previous night's rain showers stop us from getting outside, participants engaged in all activities with full bravado! New to the family festivals this summer is the bike rodeo, an obstacle course which challenges the skills of our junior bike riders. We also had jump roping, the climbing wall, bike tours, geocaching, arts n' crafts and a Dougie contest in which our junior explorers danced it out to the end! If you missed this outdoor explosion of fun, don't worry, we're doing it again this month on the 23rd at McKinley Park. I look forward to seeing you there! We want to thank our sponsor Highmark, and all the exhibitors for coming out and supporting our festival. We also want to thank A+ Schools, Highmark, the YMCA and Wendy's for the raffle donations to be enjoyed by many kids and families! Free Community Festivals! Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun for the whole family! Venture Outdoors Family and Community Programs will host three Free Community Festivals this summer. Each event will be filled with beginner-friendly activities for your family or community group from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM! Try scaling a climbing wall, paddling a kayak on Lake Elizabeth, using a GPS unit to find secret treasures or biking around the park. Food, dancing and music by Pittsburgh's favorite DJ Nick Nice will be offered at the event. Join us for all three festivals or the one in your area. Festival Dates and Locations: Saturday, July 23 - McKinley Park Saturday, August 27 - Allegheny Commons Click here for more details on each festival! Upcoming Programs: Family Bike Ride and Ice Cream Social What better way to spend quality time with your family than by joining us for a relaxing ride? Following the ride, we'll enjoy a tasty ice cream treat in the park. Pick the neopolitan flavor of your choice and some toppings! Bike supply is limited, so call the office at 412-255-0564 ext. 0 in advance to reserve rental bikes. Children must be able to ride a two wheel bike without training wheels. Please be sure to specify the number and size(s) of bike(s) you will need. Tagalongs and trailers are not available to borrow. Bike rental is included in the program fee. Feel free to bring your own. Date: Saturday, July 2 Location: Highland Park Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Cost: $5.00 per person Sign up now Jay Walk in the Park Bring the whole family as we explore the Allegheny Commons from a bird's eye view! We'll craft fun bird masks before exploring the park. Afterward, we'll visit the National Aviary (Museum admission included in fee). Date: Sunday, July 31 Location: Allegheny Commons Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: $5.00 per person Sign up now Tyke Hikes Tyke Hikes are family friendly programs in local green areas. Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-8 are welcome to join our short, easy and stroller friendly hikes. Activity and snack included! On the trail, children will learn and become comfortable with outdoor recreation. Each hike will have a specific theme related to nature, art, education, environment, history and nutrition. Many of the hikes will be repeated the following month to give our Tyke Hikers a chance to absorb the information. See the list on the right for a list of upcoming hikes! To register, visit www.ventureoutdoors.org or call Tyke Hike Leader Lindsay Rethage to register - 412-973-0633. Payment will be collected onsite. More information at www.tykehikes.com. Upcoming Tyke Hikes: Leaves of 3 With History Schenley Park CafeÂ Tuesday, July 5 Hocus Pocus Locust Hike Frick ParkÂ Tuesday, July 19 Tykes n' Tandems Allegheny Commons Â Thursday, July 21 Location: Varies per program Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $6.00 per family (up to 4 people) for Venture Outdoors Members and $10.00 per family for non-members. $3.00 for each additional person. Family Camping for Tykes Raccoon Creek State Park - Friday July 15 - Sunday, July 17 Time: 4:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: $65.00 per Member family; $85.00 per non-member family Family Programs Scholarship Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Family program passes, valued at $20 each, are available by request to families with need and organizations serving diverse populations. For more information, email Felicia Davis at felicia(a)ventureoutdoors.org. Support of Family and Community Programs is provided by: Richard King Mellon Foundation, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anonymous Donor, The Pittsburgh Foundation, Birmingham Foundation, The Grable Foundation, Heinz Endowments, L.L.Bean, Buhl Foundation, Roy A. Hunt Foundation, REI, The Robert and Mary Weisbrod Foundation, William V. and Catherine A. McKinney Charitable Foundation, POISE Foundation, John E. and Sue M. Jackson Charitable Trust, Dominion Foundation and the Henry John Simonds Foundation Family and Community Programs Partners Include: The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, The Kingsley Association, The Hill House Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh Venture Outdoors 33 Terminal Way Suite 537 East Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412.255.0564 www.ventureoutdoors.org blog.ventureoutdoors.org 304 Forbes Avenue 2nd Floor | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 US This email was sent to hpcc(a)highlandparkpa.com. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences | opt out using TrueRemoveT Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. EmailNow powered by Emma -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __ <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/hpcc>

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[Highland Park] sultan luroy queen size slats for sale - IKEA
by Rebecca Maclean 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Hi again neighbors - I have a queen size set of Sultan Luroy slats that I don't need - one half is still in the plastic strips from the store, the other half was used long enough for us to determine that the other slats we had were not the problem we were having with our bed. Of course, my receipt is nowhere to be found so I can't return them to the store. Sells at IKEA for $60 - asking $20. Thanks! Becky http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60160217#/00160215/

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[Highland Park] Items for Sale
by Suzanne Kenseth 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Hi Neighbors, If anyone is interested in some flatware by Lunt in the "Alexandra" pattern (from 1961) please contact me via email to discuss. Thanks! Suzanne

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