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[Highland Park] Fw: April-May Cooking Classes at Chop, WOK & Talk!
by Dorothy Tague 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

----- Original Message ----- From: Dorothy Tague<mailto:ChopWokTalk@msn.com> To: neighborhood-request<mailto:neighborhood-request@highlandparkpa.com> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:01 PM Subject: April-May Cooking Classes at Chop, WOK & Talk! Chop, WOK & Talk! 5404 Penn Avenue Pgh., PA 15206 412-362-0679 visit: www.chopwoktalk.com<http://www.chopwoktalk.com/> for more information about private parties & team building events Schedule of 'hands-on' cooking classes. All classes are 3 hours long and you need to come very hungry! 4/17 Thai: Tuesday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$60.00 chicken & cashew stir fry, mee grob with spicy noodles, steamed mussels with coconut basil broth, fresh spring rolls with chicken & herbs, and coconut banana crepes with a rum butter sauce 4/18 Gourmet pies: Wednesday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$65.00...bring a dinner plate, rolling pin, and a box or something to transport 5 mini pies and a crostata key lime with a graham cracker crust, black bottom peanut butter mousse pie, amaretto-almond streusel pumpkin pie, peach pie with streusel topping, rum raisin apple pie with a lattice top, and a crostada (Italian free-form tart) 4/19 Mexican: Thursday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$65.00 roasted pumpkin ancho chili soup, chorizo and goat cheese sopes (masa tartlets), rellenos con picadilla, chipotle bbq ribs, creamy rice with corn & poblanos, apple & sweet cheese empanadas and Mexican hot chocolate 4/21 Moroccan: Saturday 11:00-2:00 PM/$70.00 lamb shish kebabs with pita and tomato salsa, tagine of chicken and dried fruit, sweet cinnamon couscous, b'stilla (sweet chicken and nut phyllo pie), orange, fig, & almond salad, cream filled phyllo dessert with fresh berries, mint tea, and Moroccan coffee 4/22 High Tea: Sunday 2:00-5:00 PM/$55.00 scones with clotted cream and jam, hazelnut shortbread with fleur de sel, smoked turkey tea sandwiches with arugula mayo, smoked salmon tea sandwiches on pumpernickel, cream puffs with deviled ham and pecans, lemon tartlet, chocolate covered strawberries, and a variety of teas 4/23 Tapas: Monday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$70.00 shrimp in Manzanilla sherry cream sauce, spicy potatoes, chorizo kebabs, baked leeks with Serrano ham, salad with oranges, mint & fennel, roasted sweet onions with Cabrales blue cheese, almonds & chives, fried dessert fritters filled with egg custard, sangria and Spanish coffee 4/26 Vietnamese: Thursday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$65.00 beef pho, fresh rice paper rolls with chicken & herbs and a peanut dipping sauce, baby back ribs with a spicy orange BBQ sauce, Saigon rice noodles with pork, chicken, asparagus, bok choy, & sprouts, grilled lemongrass beef salad, and lemongrass tea 4/28 Italian: Saturday 11:00-1:00/$60.00 wedding soup, Tuscan panzanella salad, chicken saltimbocca, manicotti made with crepes in a tomato basil butter sauce, Milanese risotto, and a seasonal fruit crostata 4/29 Elegant Brunch: Sunday 2:00-5:00 PM cold peach soup, smoked salmon crepe torte, cheesy potato casserole, grilled chicken packets stuffed with asparagus spears and wrapped in prosciutto, mixed greens with strawberries, pecans, and a plum dressing and lemon crème brulee 4/30 Dim Sum (Chinese appetizers): Monday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$65.00 scallion pancakes, fried meat savories with apricot sauce, pearl meatballs, beef potstickers with a chili sauce, shu mai steamed dumplings, crab puffs with a blackberry ginger sauce, fried wontons, and wonton soup 5/6 Mother's Day High Tea: Sunday 2:00-5:00 PM/$55.00 sunrise smoothie, scones with clotted cream and jam, variety of tea sandwiches and cream puffs with savory fillings, smoked salmon crepe torte, chocolate covered strawberries, lemon crème brulee and a variety of teas 5/8 Chinese: Tuesday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$60.00 wonton soup, cold Szechuan peanut noodles, Mandarin beef, honey hoisin ribs, vegetable spring rolls with a lime cilantro sauce, and pork potstickers with chili sauce 5/9 French: Wednesday evening 6:00-9:00 PM/$70.00 savory palmiers with pesto, goat cheese, pine nuts & sun dried tomatoes, French onion soup, quail with grapes in a cognac sauce with potato nests, endive salad with pomegranate vinaigrette, and lemon cream and a chocolate soufflé for dessert

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[Highland Park] brick contractor question
by Susan Wadsworth-Booth 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Hello everyone: We are preparing to have some paint removed from some exterior brick as well as some pointing and other brick repair work done. We've had a quote and a good conversation with John Schafer Brick Cleaning and Masonry Pointing (West Mifflin). Anyone else had experience with him? Thanks in advance, Doug Booth

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[Highland Park] experiences with youth swim lessons at Kingsley Centre?
by Alexandra West 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

If anyone has had experience with youth swim lessons at the Kingsley Centre, I would love to hear them. The price is great, and I just want to make sure that the program is good too.

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[Highland Park] Announcing Spring Ceramics at Union Project
by Kelly Tobias 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Announcing...Spring Ceramics Classes at Union Project Whether you want to perfect your art-form or just try out ceramics for a one-time day of fun...UP has the perfect ceramics experience for all ages and skill levels. Sign up today to reserve your space in our fun and affordable classes. Scholarships available. Visit http://unionproject.org/Ceramics/Ceramic_Classes to register! * Ceramic Egg Painting March 31* $5/egg 12-1:30pm- Everyone welcome! *Youth Ceramics Class* 6 Saturdays, March 24-April 28 9:30-11:30am *Homeschoolers Clay Class* 6 Mondays, March 26-April 30 10am-12pm *Squirt Clay Class* 6 Wednesdays, April 11-May 16 6-7:30pm *Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics* 8 Wednesdays, April 11-May 30 6-9pm *Morningtime Ceramics:* 8 Saturdays, April 14-June 2 9am-11:30am *Family Ceramics Class:* 8 Mondays, April 9-May 29 6-8pm Union Project’s ceramics classes encourage the making of beautiful things, both hand-made objects and connections among people. Your class registration furthers UP’s mission to use our space to bring people together to connect, create, and celebrate. -- Kelly Tobias Communications and Volunteer Coordinator Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext.37 Kelly(a)unionproject.org Union Project makes space to connect, create, and celebrate community! find out more at UnionProject.org Please join us on April 7th as we celebrate our MONSTER Spring Open House: A whole day of free, family-friendly, monster themed fun. view a schedule of the day's events at unionproject.org/events/monster

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[Highland Park] 3 DAY SALE @ BRYANT STREET MARKET
by Robert Collins 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Hey Ya', *FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY LINE UP.........* * * *- GREENAWALT LOCAL EGGS.....1.99 EA...SAVE BIG !!!!!!!* *- CHOBANI GREEK YOGURT.....10/10.00 LIMITED SUPPLY* * * *- STEM TOMATOES.....1.49 LB.......SAVE 1.00 LB.........* *- LARGE CALIFORNIA NAVEL ORANGES.....3/1.00........GREAT INEXPENSIVE SNACK* *- 8 OZ. BABY PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS.....BUY ONE GET ONE FREE .......... 2/2.59 OR 1.39EA.....* *- FRESH ITALIAN PARSLEY......49 EA........REGULARLY 1.99 EA........* *- AVOCADOS.....2/3.00.....REG......1.99 EA.......* *- BOARS HEAD SWEET SLICE HAM.......6.99 LB......SAVE 2.00 LB.....* *- BOARS HEAD PROVOLONE CHEESE......4.99 LB.......SAVE 2.00 LB.......* *- FRESH COLBY JACK CHEESE.......3.99 LB.......SAVE 3.00 LB......* *- HOFFMAN'S SUPER SHARP CHEESE......5.99 LB......SAVE 3.00 LB....SUPER CHEESY* *- 1# WHOLEY'S COD.....3.99 EA....SAVE 2.00 EA......* *- NEW YORK STYLE PITA CHIPS....2/5.00.....REG. 3.99 EA....BONUS BAG...3 FLAVORS* *- 60 WATT CFL'S.....19 EA.......SAVE !!!!!!!* *- 1.00 OFF ALL PINTS OF BEN & JERRY'S AND GELATO.......* * * *COMING APRIL 13TH, 14TH, 15TH, 16TH----->* *MASSIVE 2ND ANNIVERSARY SALE !!!!!!!!!!* * * *ORDER YOUR BOARS HEAD HAMS FOR EASTER:* *WHOLE 4.99 LB......12-13 LBS.* *HALF 5.99 LB.........5-6 LBS.* *BABY 5.99 LB.......3 LBS.* * * *ANY QUESTIONS, LET ME KNOW* * * *THANKS* * * Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant Street Pittsburgh PA 15206 Phone: (412) 661 8720 Hours: Mon-Sat- 8 AM to 8 PM Sun- 9AM to 5PM

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[Highland Park] 3BR near Bryant St.?
by Laurence Holland 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Dear neighbors, I'm a current resident (and Pitt graduate student), and some friends and I are looking for an apartment closer to the center of the neighborhood. Do any of you know of any 3BR apartments within a few blocks of Bryant St. that will be available for a May, June, or August move-in? If you have any leads for me, please let me know at laurenceholland(a)gmail.com. Sincerely, Laurence Holland

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[Highland Park] Tree House for the taking
by Hannah Naumoff 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

FREE TREE HOUSE/KIDDIE PLAYHOUSE in HP- Good Condition, except the floor needs replaced. Disassemble, Haul Away and it's YOURS! Needs to be removed by this weekend. Call (412.512.1062) or email me if you're interested. Thanks, Hannah

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[Highland Park] Jogging Stroller Wanted
by Audrey Rogers 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

I am looking for a jogging stroller. Does anyone have one that they would like to sell? Thank you, Audrey

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[Highland Park] wanted : swing set
by Erin sellner 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Hello Again Neighbors, I am also looking for a swing set . If you have one that your children have out grown and want to find a new home for it I have some children who would love it ! Thanks so much Erin

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[Highland Park] wanted small child's bike
by Erin sellner 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Hi Neighbors, Before we go out and buy I new one, I thought I would check and see if any of you have a small bike with training wheels suitable for a 6 year old , that is just sitting in your garage or basement? We are in need of one for our daughter and would be happy to take it off your hands :) Thanks Erin

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