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[Highland Park] new resource for HP homeschoolers
by Nancy Downes 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

> > > Subject: [FamilyLearningOpp] August offerings by HSS: all-ages show-&-tell, the science of compost worms, brainteaser-chat w/ peers, stories of scary watermelons & kind rabbits, kids & money, etc. > Reply-To: FamilyLearningOpp(a)yahoogroups.com > > > > Hi - Like most HSing moms, I'm always looking for opportunities for HSed kids to connect with each other through fun and healthy activities that challenge their minds, expand their skills, and nurture their spirits. This is why, for the last year, I've been developing an online service, called the Homeschoolers Society (HSS), that offers kids opportunities to interact with each other and to talk with people doing remarkable things in the world. HSS is now fully up and running and accepting members. > > In August, HSS will will be offering 15 events--something for HSers of all ages. Especially notable events include: weekly show-&-tells, an interview about raising chickens in the city (interviewer is a HSer), opportunities for kids to chats with peers, a presentation on worm composting w/ Q-A by a soil biologist, storytimes about kind siblings and scary watermelons, and a real (offline) group visit to a bank. Membership is just $10/month per family, and people can cancel their subscription at any time. > > Please take a look at the site and event schedule (link below) and let me know if you'd like more information. (The message below will also help explain what we offer local HSing families.) > > > Best to you and your family, > Nancy Downes > > Homeschoolers Society, LLC > connecting homeschoolers to each other. . . and the world! > http://www.homeschoolerssociety.com > nancyd.hss(a)gmail.com > +1 (412) 521-4503 > > > > > ******************************************* > > DO YOU HAVE: > -A YOUNGER CHILD WHO COULD REALLY USE A REGULAR SPECIAL EVENT JUST FOR HIM/HER? > -A TWEEN/TEEN WHO'D LOVE TO TALK WITH PEERS ABOUT COMMON INTERESTS IN A PROTECTED ONLINE ENVIRONMENT? > -A GIFTED CHILD WHOSE INTEREST "BEYOND HIS YEARS" IN A PARTICULAR TOPIC COULD USE SOME NURTURING? > -A CHILD WHO'D LIKE TO RECEIVE SOME PRAISE & ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OTHER KIDS ABOUT A RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENT? > -A DESIRE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER HSING MOMS (OR DADS) TO SHARE INFORMATION ? > -A SCHEDULE/BUDGET THAT DOESN'T ALLOW YOU TO DRIVE YOUR KIDS TO INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES? > > > HOW THE HOMESCHOOLERS SOCIETY (HSS) HELPS HSING PARENTS AND KIDS CONNECT WITH THEIR PEERS: > -INTERACTIVE STORYTIMES FOR LITTLE ONES > -PEER-TO-PEER VIDEOCHATS IN A PROTECTED ONLINE ENVIRONMENT > -PRESENTATIONS ON: ASTRONOMY/CRAFTS/CHESS/THE U.S. CONSTITUTION/SPORTS BE EXPERTS WHO SHARE THEIR STORY & ANSWER KIDS' QUESTIONS > -ONLINE "SHOW-&-TELL" WHERE KIDS SPEAK BRIEFLY ABOUT AN INTEREST/ACCOMPLISHMENT & RECEIVE ENCOURAGEMENT FROM PEERS > -SEE AUGUST SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES ON WEBSITE BELOW > > > > THE HOMESCHOOLERS SOCIETY (HSS): > -PITTSBURGH-BASED ONLINE ORGANIZATION, > -CONCEIVED BY A COUPLE OF HSING MOMS & DEVELOPED OVER THE LAST YEAR > -HELPS HSED KIDS AND PARENTS CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER. . . AND THE WORLD > -MEMBERSHIP BY RECOMMENDATION ONLY > -TECHNOLOGY IS EASY TO USE & ASSISTANCE HAPPILY PROVIDED > -MEMBERSHIP JUST $10/MONTH PER FAMILY > -EVENTS ACCESSED FROM YOUR HOME OR A PUBLIC LIBRARY > -NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP > > > > TAKE A LOOK: http://www.homeschoolerssociety.com > > > THANK YOU. > > > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 1 > Visit Your Group > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___

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[Highland Park] Youth Volunteers for Obama
by William Mischler 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

My name is Will Mischler. I live in Highland Park, and am a youth volunteer for the Obama Campaign office on Highland Avenue in East Liberty. Tomorrow, Saturday, July 21st at 2 PM we will be canvasing Highland Park in pairs. If you are interested in joining us, please meet at the office at 1:45 pm. If you can't meet tomorrow, but are still interested in participating, you can text me at 412.251.8485 or send me an email at wjmischler(a)gmail.com. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] List of recommended exterior painters
by Katie Bernstein 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Thanks for all of the recs, Highland Parkers! I've had a few requests to share the list, so here are the responses I received: “Highland Park resident Tim Stavenger, 412-661-4925<file://localhost/tel/412-661-4925> ” “Kevin Wolf, a young college student who paints for a local contractor, is an excellent painter. Kevin painted box gutters for me last year and I had a great experience with him. His number is 412-728-2266<file://localhost/tel/412-728-2266> .” “We used Andre McKelvey of 5 Star Trademan at our church! Did a Great job! 412-452-1536 <file://localhost/tel/412-452-1536>” “Paul Daugherty and his wife did a great job for us a few years ago and live in the neighborhood. (you can see them working on our house in Google street view: 1355 Heberton St). (412) 362-9517<file://localhost/tel/%2528412%2529%20362-9517> ” “Jeff Carson is amazing and is very, very, reasonable. He painted our house last summer (6051 Grafton ) and we could not have been more happy. His number is: (724) 205-3619 <file://localhost/tel/%2528724%2529%20205-3619>” “We used Ernie Dettore from Forest Hills -he does excellent job, dependable and trustworthy -family business and best rates we got in our search! 412-715-4049 <file://localhost/tel/412-715-4049>” “Cyle Dowling and his cousin Mike Browning. 810-444-0010” “We had our house painted (also brick w/ just trim to do) by Dan Hinchman, with Hinchman Contracting. He did an excellent job and was especially helpful in identifying a couple of areas on the soffit that needed repaired (we don't get up that close to it most of the time!). His contact info is dhinchman(a)verizon.net, or 412-337-2672 <file://localhost/tel/412-337-2672>.” “i used rick at ultimate custom painting (lives in morningside) when i painted my house last year. they were great”

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[Highland Park] ===Clamo-On Lamp (Architect Lamp) for sale
by marilena betancourt 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Similar to this one - it looks like new - asking $20.00 Thank you, Marilena Betancourt 412 661-5764 Three-Way Incandescent / Fluorescent Clamp-On Lamp, 40 Inch Reach, Black view large imageLedu L445BKLEDL445BK[ companion items ] List Price: $159.81Your price$123.69/ EA Quantityadd item to cartYou save $36.12. That's over 22%.Short DescriptionThree-Way Incandescent / Fluorescent Clamp-On Lamp, 40 Inch Reach, Black

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[Highland Park] t mobile phone?
by Erin sellner 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Hi Neighbors, This is a long shot, but we always have such luck with this list serve! My son Isaac's t mobile phone is broken and it is not time for him to up grade. Wondering if anyone has a T mobile phone they no longer use that they would like to give or sell cheap . It does not have to be a fancy phone, ( anything with out duct tape would be better then what He has ;) ) Thanks Erin and Isaac 412-708-3202

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[Highland Park] mover recommendations?
by Shannon Hula 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Neighbors, We are looking for a moving company to handle our local move and would appreciate any recommendations, advice, or suggestions that you might be able to share to help steer us to the right company. Thanks! Shannon

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[Highland Park] Farmers Market Coop of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '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 July 21st We are in the heart of the growing season, so there are lots of locally grown fruits and vegetables available. Please see below for the update. See you at the market. David Lagnese ***************************************************** The Update Greenawalt Farm I was not able to connect with Brian but expect he will have items similar to last week which included locally grown sweet corn, zucchini, yellow squash, pickle cucumbers, radishes, green onions, peaches, lettuce, swiss chard, blueberries.  Brian always has a few surprises because he visits with a variety of Amish farmers on Fridays to pick up items for the market.  Check out their fresh cut herbs such as chives and mint.  In addition they will have locally grown eggs and their normal selection of Amish made products. J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND Special items for this week include:  - LAMB...bone- in or boneless leg of lamb still available..also...lamb stew or shoulder roast...shanks - PASTURE-RAISED ROASTERS...last chance for several weeks - PORK SHOULDER ROASTS from Kennedy show hogs Phone hours are mon- thurs 9-9 and 9-6 pm on friday.  The number at the farm is 724-898-2316 J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand Kistaco Farm... Local items for this week include: Yellow PeachesWhite PeachesBlueberriesYellow PlumsEarligold ApplesGreen BeansYellow BeansZucchiniGreen PeppersHot PeppersEggplantKaleGreen TomatoesCider Wood Street Bread Company bread- and much more   Zang's Greenhouse...Locally grown items this week include bell peppers, cauliflower, leeks, fresh garlic, cucumbers, pickles, sweet onions, zucchini, beets, micro greens, green onions, green beans, wax beans, roma beans, potatoes, lettuce and sweet corn from McElhaney farm.  Also, get some local blueberries and blackberries- they are only here for a short time.   BANDY Woodworks ... I mentioned them last week but want to mentione them again.  Bandy Woodworks is a local business that makes children's toys, custom furniture, and other great items for the home (cutting boards, etc).  They make them out of local reclaimed and salvaged wood and use non-toxic finishes.  Their booth is on the right when you walk in the front door, directly across from Greenawalt's.  Preview some of the items carried at the market by visiting www.bandywoodworks.etsy.com. Christopher Bandy, the maker, will be at the market this week if you'd like to speak with him about custom projects. California Olive Oil Connection This is the time of year that I really love olive oil because it goes so well with all these locally grown veggies.  I like to use ths spicier oils raw poured on slads and blanched vegetables.  I also like to roast all sorts of veggies (including onions and garlic) drizzled with lots of olive oil.  We have six varieties of California grown, certified extra virgnin olive oil available.  This is the real thing, not the fake, adulterated stuff. The Greek Gourmet- will have homemade spinach and meat pies to the market each week- in addition to 20+ flavors of hummus.  Stop by and talk to Jack at the booth. PA Made Cheese-  We will have fresh curds and a fresh shipment of goat cheese from Riverview Dairy.  We will have chev, feta and Purple Goat varieties. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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] In search of...
by Juli Harris 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

I'm in search of a good trustworthy dentist (or orthodontist, or endontist, etc) that has Saturday and/or some evening hours. I work during regular business hours and can't get in any places. If you know of anyone, please let me know. Thanks Highland Parkers! ~Juli~

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[Highland Park] After-school child care needed
by Donna and Jeremy Ficca 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

We are seeking after-school care for our two children ages six and nine. Care is needed three days a week, and includes picking up the children at school and bringing them to our home in Highland Park. Although our children attend a neighborhood school (Dilworth), wheeled transportation is necessary for some (or most) days. Total care time will typically be about 1-1.5 hours each of the three days. Clearances, references, and a safe driving record are required. Cordially, Donna and Jeremy Ficca

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[Highland Park] Furniture/Apartment Donations needed- MyPlace Program
by Megan Zumbrun 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Greetings Highland Park, I have written to the list serve before and had a WONDERFUL response. So THANK YOU to previous donors! I am a case manager for ACTION Housing, MyPlace program which provides transitional housing and supportive services to young adults who have aged out of foster care and are trying to move toward independence. We furnish whole apartments because most of the time youth come with just a few suit cases of clothes and personal belongings. When we provide them with a safe space to their own and they no longer have to couch surf or live in shelters, we see tremendous growth in their education, career paths and personal goals. We are looking for apartment donations. My next move is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th in the afternoon where I will have a truck and a few movers to help. Below is a list of items we could certainly put to good use (please note items, must be in clean, good and working condition:) *full size bedframes *dressers or chest for clothes *night stands *couches/love seats *End tables/coffee tables/TV stands *Small kitchen tables and chairs * utensils *pots and pans *can openers *small microwaves If you don't have anything extra laying around the house but would like to support the MyPlace program, we could always use NEW towels, full size bedding, oven mitts, dishtowels, shower curtain, bathroom rugs, towels, hand towels, wash cloths, garbage bags, broom, mop, all purpose cleaner, dish liquid soap, sponges paper towels or toilet paper. Thank you HP List Serve! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or reach out to me if you have items to donate so I may coordinate pick up! Sincerely, Megan Zumbrun MyPlace Case Manager 412.480.3576

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