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[Highland Park] 10% off at the Pittsburgh Public Market
by Rachel Kudrick 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

Hi, neighbors! Going to the Home & Garden Show at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this week? Be sure to stop by the Pittsburgh Public Market's table in the Bidwell Garden Display, Booth #1239. We are offering an exclusive 10% off card at the Show. Bring it in to the Market during any business hours (Fridays 10 - 4, Saturdays 9 - 5, Sundays 10 - 4) to receive 10% all merchandise available from our vendors (excluding alcohol and milk). The coupon is good through Sunday, March 11th. The Market is located between 16th & 17th Streets on Smallman in the Strip District. We are one block from Wholey's. Market merchandise includes such things as:Locally-brewed beers;Great prepared hot foods (pierogies, hot dogs, soup, Caribbean cuisine). Many of our vendors offer vegetarian and vegan selections.Baked goods;Locally-produced wines;Other food items (olive oil & tasty vinegars, organic produce, homemade jams & jellies, locally-cured meats, fresh cheeses, organic milk);Hand-made goods (jewelry, bath & body supplies, clothing, decor). Visit us on Saturdays and you'll see a few extra merchants with locally-grown produce, canned goods, salsas and fresh, pasture-raised beef. And, you know what's great? Every booth in the Market is utilized by local, small businesses. One of them, Olio Fresca, is even owned and operated by a Highland Parker. Now, I know my Highland Parkers. We like fresh foods, good products, friendly people and supporting our local economy. So get out there! Hope to see you there! Rachel Kudrick

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[Highland Park] Last Chance for Free Trees for Highland Park!
by Judith Lesso 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

Dear Neighbors,We are nearing the March 9th deadline for free street tree applications! If you have been thinking about requesting a tree, now is the time to get your applications in! The Highland Park Tree Tenders are once again planting sidewalk and front yard trees. For this round of applications we are asking for trees for King Ave and nearby cross streets (Bryant, Hampton, Wellesley, Avondale, Beverly and N. Negley). If you would like a free tree(s) (value of $500-$1,000) and you live on any of these streets, fill out the attached application. You can fill it out and email it back to me, put it in my mailbox or mail it. If you have questions, send me an email. Thanks to everyone who has already applied this time around! What trees do for you:1. Make your home and neighborhood beautiful2. Keep your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter3. Increase your property values by about 10%4. Decrease Crime5. Decrease air and water pollution6. Decrease sewer runoff 7. Calm traffic For more information on this program, go to: http://www.treepittsburgh.org/ Sincerely,Judy Lessoand the Highland Park Tree Tenders ************************************** Judy Lesso5503 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Email:jlesso@hotmail.com *************************************

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[Highland Park] Cookbooks and Foreman Grill for Sale
by Kate Porigow 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

I have a barely used Foreman Grill (or something similar, at least) for sale: $10 Also, 6 cookbooks. $15 for all, or $3 each: Gooseberry Country Quick and Easy Gooseberry Slow Cooker Gooseberry Come On Over Betty Crocker's Good and Easy Cookbook Easy Home Cooking Slow Cooker Vegetarian "3 Books in One" Apps, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy Please email if interested! -- Kate

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[Highland Park] Jazz Monday at Park Bruges
by Hill Jordan 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

> Hey Everyone, > > Thanks to everyone who joined us last month for Jazz Monday! It's always great to see friends & neighbors who keep coming back & to see all of the new faces. We had another great evening of music, food & community! > > The club menu this time is a southern style menu featuring - mussels - "low country boil" style (with andouille sausage, corn, potatoes in a old bay broth), shrimp-n-grits, bbq pulled pork sandwiches and chicken & waffles :-) > > If you stopped by last month you know Saxman Roby "Supersax" Edwards blew the roof off & he'll will be joining the band again this monday along w/ our good friend & poet Moe Seager also visiting from Paris. Park Bruges is located at: 5801 Bryant St. 15206 Doors open: 6:30pm Band starts: 7:39pm-10:30pm $5/cover

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[Highland Park] old books?
by Jessica Budd 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

Hi all, I'm getting married this May & my wedding is library-themed. I am repurposing old/damaged books into various decorations. I've been checking local libraries for damaged discards, but wondered if anyone here had any out-dated or damaged books laying around. Please let me know, I'd be glad to take them off your hands & put them to good use! Thanks,Jessica Budd412.327.5208

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[Highland Park] Shady Ave Magazine features Highland Park!
by Eric or Sue Randall 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

Hello neighbors - I just wanted to let you know that the Spring 2012 issue of Shady Ave magazine has dozens of pages of articles, stories and photos featuring our wonderful neighborhood. I read through all the articles yesterday and I have never been so proud of this place!!! My hat is off to the entire Shady Ave staff, especially Jennifer Bails, who wrote the feature article, and Highland Park resident Melody Farrin, who did some amazing photography work. Eric D. Randall President, Highland Park Community Council

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[Highland Park] apartment needed
by SusieSlg＠aol.com 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Hi, Does anyone know of an apartment available to sublet with or without a roommate in Shadyside or Squirrel Hill. Rent budget is around $500 and the apartment is needed by mid March. It is for a 24 year old college graduate, male and very quiet and considerate. Please respond if you know of something..thanks!!

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[Highland Park] Farmers Market Coop of East Liberty Update
by david.lagnese＠verizon.net 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

.fontSize1 { font-size:.85em; } .fontSize2 { font-size:1em; } .fontSize3 { font-size:1.25em; }.fontSize4 { font-size:1.6em; } .fontSize5 { font-size:2em; } .fontSize6 { font-size:2.5em; }.fontSize7 { font-size:3em; } Update for Saturday March 3rd All the farm stands will be open this week, with similar offerings as last week.  The general fruit and vegetable offerings are listed below, plus a few additional notes. Greek Gourmet Update Everyone loves the humus that the The Greek Gourmet brings to the market. They typically have over 20 flavors of hummus each week.  A few weeks ago they started bringing other goodies.  So they now offer falafel, spinach pies, spinach and feta pies, and meat pies.  They also bring packages of pita bread, plain and whole weat.  I have tried all of these items and they are all excellent.  Hand-made items from Uganda Margaret will be at the market this week with her items from Uganda.   She typically has items such as woven baskets, beautiful cloth bags, paper bead jewelry, salad servers made from wood and bone and various other items.  These items are lovely to have or to give as gifts and are very reasonably priced! J. L. Kennedy Meat Stand...  As always, locally grown meat from the Kennedy's.  Kistaco Farm... continues to have locally raised apples.  Apple varieties this week include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Rome, Empire Cameo and Idared.  Fresh pressed cider will also be available.  On the veggie side, snow peas, brussels sprouts, broccoli, zucchini, tomatoes, spinach and leaf lettuce. A summary of fruits and vegetables available throughout the market from Zang's, Greenawalt and Kistaco stands is summarized below.  If you are interested in locally grown, please feel free to ask the farmers which items are local. Veggies Potatoes (still locally grown at Greenawalt's) Mushrooms Squash Brussels sprouts Cabbage Celery Cucumbers Carrots and other root vegetables Onions Cauliflower Tomatoes Shallots Peppers- sweet and hot Garlic Lettuce Spinach Green beans Turnips (locally grown at Greenawalts) Broccoli Fruit Apples Bananas Pears Florida Citrus such as lemons, oranges and tangerines Grapes Other fruit such as berries Other vendors in the market will also be open.  These includes many locally made offerings such as hummus from the Greek Gourmet, fresh baked items from Rebecca Plum, and fresh made donuts from Better-Made Donuts.  Also, pasta from Fontana Pasta, and bread from Wood Street Bakery.  Local eggs as well as many Amish made prepared items are available at Greenawalts.  Kistaco sells dried soup mixes which are easy to make and great during the cold weather months. Kew Park Coffee BarWe will have Kew Park beans roasted by 19 Coffee Roasters.  PA Made Cheese We have new shipments of cheese from God's Country (Swiss and Havarti), Common Folk Organics (Blue) and Arsenal Cheese (Curds). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.  http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ ********************************************************* The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot.  The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year. ----------Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty is responsible for the content of this email.David Lagnese, 344 North Sheridan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206Had Enough? No hard feelings. Unsubscribe now or copy and paste the following URL into your browser:http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/mailinglist/re…

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[Highland Park] April First Challenge Race - 5K run
by David Primm 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Dear Community Members, I see many of you out on the roads and paths of Highland Park exercising and training for upcoming events like 5Ks and the Pittsburgh Marathon. I though you also might be interested in this race. It is a challenge race, the premier challenge race in SW PA. The format includes obstacles such as a cargo net, wall climb and mud pit. The race will include a steep hill climb while the obstacles are destined to be physically challenging, not dangerous! Here are some race details: *When:* Saturday, April 1st *Start:* Racing begins at 10 am (Registration at 9 am) *Where:* Founders Field - 101 Eisele Road, Cheswick, PA 15024 *Registration Fee:* $30 individual, $25 as a team of 5+ (race fee includes an awesome Mario Zucca "local Pittsburgh artist" designed T-shirt, post race food and a cold beer of those 21+, bring your ID) Included below is a link to more information and also the link to register for the race. Register soon to avoid missing out on the fun. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pittsburgh-Harlequin-s-April-Fools-Chall… The race proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Football Association (PHRFA). Here is a link to the PHRFA. http://pittsburghgives.guidestar.org/NonprofitProfile.aspx?OrgId=1052158 The PHRFA mission is to maintain a financially viable association by optimizing the use of its physical and human resources, for the purpose of providing community Rugby programs to inner city kids and youth groups throughout Allegheny county, and developing a more healthy and competitive rugby club. Thanks for your cooperation and spreading the word to friends that may be interested. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. David Primm Jackson Street 215-840-5625 .

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[Highland Park] Apartment
by Rick Nitkiewicz 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Thank you for the responses he has found one. Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos Rick Nitkiewicz, Ultimate Custom Painting, LLC 412-780-9995 www.ultimatecustompainting.com EPA Certification Number NAT-88273-1 Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) LEED Certified Services and Products PA HIC License # PA013662

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