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[Highland Park] Third Public Meeting for Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard
by Bob Staresinic 13 Jul '12

13 Jul '12

You're invited to the following event! For more information, visit www.greenboulevardpgh.com. Like us on Facebook! Nancy Schultz Sent from my iPad Nancyschultz13(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Women's black sneakers for sale (size 8)
by AnaNigma 13 Jul '12

13 Jul '12

I'm selling a barely-used pair of size 8 black women's sneakers. They're really simple and sleek and comfortable, good every-day shoes that match everything. You can see them here: http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=&subCatId=&skuId=0896… I'm only selling them because I accidentally bought a size too small. I've worn them maybe a dozen times. They're still clean and look new. I'm selling them for $15. If interested, email anna.nigma(a)yahoo.com or text 440 539 3334. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] guitar students wanted
by michael 13 Jul '12

13 Jul '12

I teach from my home in Highland Park. I have over ten years of professional playing and teaching experience. I can show you how to get the sounds of your favorite guitarists. Lessons are student-specific, meaning we will focus on the music *you* love in order to grasp universal fundamentals of music (melody, harmony, rhythm) in addition to the specialized guitar techniques of the style(s) of music *you* wish to play. I emphasize learning by ear and jamming with others as well as basic reading skills and music theory. Let's explore the infinite possibilities of the guitar! $60 -- four 30 minute lessons (beginners) $80 -- four 45 minute lessons (advanced) Michael Pierce (412)365-0495 sweetearthflying(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Living and Dining Room Furniture for sale
by Aarthi Padmanabhan 13 Jul '12

13 Jul '12

Posting for a friend who is selling off really nice (high quality) furniture from her condo in Shadyside. Must go this weekend! Descriptions are below and links are to craigslist ads for contact info and photos Lexington Furniture Industries Pine dining room table with two removable leaves, in perfect condition. Well-cratfed and sturdy. Dimensions: 100'' long when both 18'' leaves are inserted. Purchased for $1450. 2 End Armchairs in great condition purchased for $950 4 Side chairs purchased for $1650 Selling for only $400 total! http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/3095371191.html Massoud (http://www.massoudfurniture.com/) sofa purchased for $1450, great condition. Dimensions: 62'' long, 38'' deep, 32'' tall selling for $125 Massoud loveseat purchased for $1400, great condition. Dimensions: 89'' long, 38'', 32'' tall selling for $80 Massoud Chair purchased for $800, great condition selling for $40 $225 for the entire set! http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/3095326694.html Sturdy end table with glass top. Dimensions: 22'' x 28'' x 21'' tall. Perfect condition. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/3095332734.html Aarthi Padmanabhan, M.S. Graduate Fellow Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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

12 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 14th Hello everyone.  I have been on the road this week and did not have a chance to connect with the farmers this week. I would expect the offerings to be similar as last week.  I have included last weeks update below for your information.   We are in the heart of the growing season, so there are lots of locally grown fruits and vegetables available. I do want to let everyone know about a relatively new vendor at the market- BANDY Woodsorks.   BANDY Woodworks is a local business that makes children's toys, custom furniture, and other great items for the home.  They make them out of local reclaimed and salvaged wood and using non-toxic finishes.  They have been setting up at the market at the first booth on the right when you walk in the front door. They also have  shop is located at the corner of Dallas and Susquehanna in Homewood (right next to the original East End Brewing Company location) in a space which is cooperatively shared with several other talented local woodworkers.  Christopher Bandy, the maker, lives in Point Breeze with his wife and two daughters, whom you will often see at the market.  Preview the available items at www.bandywoodworks.etsy.com. See you at the market. David Lagnese ***************************************************** I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July holiday.  Too bad it was a short one this year.  I went out to Berks county to visit some relatives, and took a quick trip to Lancaster to visit some cheese makers.  Please see the PA Made Cheese update below for some details. I expect the market to have a great selection of locall grown items this Saturday, so please stop by the market to get some of the local fruit, produce and meat.  The corn is really starting to come in.  Check todays article in the PG on local corn and some great recipes. http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/a-salute-to-the-kernels-and-t… Also, Miriam Rubin is at it again with her "Miriam's Garden" series.  This week she is talking about growing onions- and has 2 great recipes.   http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/miriams-garden-enough-to-make… must say that I have had some excellent locally grown onions so far this season.  At first we were getting the small ones, but the past few weeks we have been getting the larger PA Simply Sweets.  I have been cutting them in half, drizzling with lots of olive oil, salt and pepper and roasting them in the oven.  I served them with steaks from Kennedy's.  Yum. Please see below for an update on items at the market.    David Lagnese *********************************************************************************************** The Update Greenawalt Farm Locally grown items include 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:  ** Pork spare ribs ** Pork baby back ribs ** Any steaks cut to order ** Chipped sirloin 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: PeachesPlumsSnap PeasShelling peasSnow peasCucumbersPickling CukesZucchiniCollardsKaleHerb plants Wood Street Bread Company bread- and much more   Zang's Greenhouse...Locally grown items this week include leeks, fresh garlic, cucumbers, pickles, sweet onions, zucchini, beets, micro greens, green onions, lettuce and sweet corn from McElhaney farm.  Also, get some local blueberries- they are only here for a short time.   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-   Many of you have grown to love the Blue Cheese and the Mushroom Leek Cheese made by Common Folk Organics in Lancaster County.   I went to visit them on July 4th.  I met with Ivan Lapp, an Amish farmer in Ronks.  He spent about an hour with me-  showing me around the farm and talking to me about what he does.  Ivan has 6 children, and they help manage a herd of about 35 cows.  He is part of a cooperative called Common Folk Organics.  Most of the milk goes into the cooperative and is consumed as drinking milk.  Making cheese is a project to make a higher value product from the milk.  He partnered with local cheese maker Amos Miller.  Amos lives a few miles away in Leola.  Ivan's family has been farming the same land for nearly 100 years.  The farm and the facilities are very neat, clean and organized.   Amos Miller has a small goat herd and cheese making facility.  He makes a variety of aged goat cheeses, but also does contract cheese making for Ivan and others.  While I was there, he had a vat full of cows milk and was in the process of making a tome cheese.  I tasted a lot of cheeses and had some great conversation with Amos.  He has 11 children!  I picked up a few wheels of his aged aged goat cheeses in addition to the Blue and the Mushroom Leek. I must say I was really impressed by what I saw Lancaster County.  The area visited was nearly all Amish farms, as far as the eye could see.  Horse and buggies definitely out number autos.  The beauty of landscape is incredible.  Its lush and green with rolling hills.  I met two really impressive people that are committed to making great food.  I can't wait to go back.  Please come and support their farms by buying their cheese. Kew Park Coffee Bar- Fresh locally roasted Kew Park Coffee- we have Dark and Medium roast beans available.  To help beat the heat, we will have fresh squezed lemon aid available. Summary of Produce Available Veggies Zucchini Cucumbers Potatoes PA Mushrooms Cabbage Celery Cooking greens Carrots and other root vegetables Onions Cauliflower Tomatoes Shallots Peppers- sweet and hot Micro greens Garlic Lettuce Spinach Green beans Turnips Broccoli Rhubarb Asparagus Fruit Peaches Blueberries Strawberries Bananas Pears Florida Citrus such as lemons, limes and oranges Grapes ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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] I have an amazing Real Estate Agent for you!!
by Sean Miller 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Hello Neighbors!! I just wanted to send you a quick email referring a great real estate agent... Her name is Jennifer Rausch and she is with Prudential Preferred Realty. This is my first time buying a house, and she has been very patient with me and has guided me through the steps that I needed. Also, my budget is not real big and I was scared when I started this venture that I would be treated as a second thought. Not true!! She is amazing at responding to emails, texts, and phone calls. The biggest thing that I can say about her is that I 100% trust her... She is not a pushy sales person that talks you into the first house so she can get her commission... she has been guiding me through what I needed to look for and suggested I keep looking after a few houses that I looked at were not right for me. If this is your first house or the fifth one that you are buying...Jen is your agent! If you have a house to sell, call her also :) To people thinking about buying a house...THIS IS THE TIME TO DO IT!! I am doing an FHA loan and the interest rates are crazy low!! Please give her a try...she was not my first agent, so I know what some are like. Email Address: jenniferrausch(a)prudentialpreferred.com Phone: 412-897-7908 Thanks!! Good Luck!! Sean Miller

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[Highland Park] IKEA HEMNES Bunk Beds Gone
by Caroline Harris 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

HI Neighbors, The bunk beds have been taken. Thanks for all the inquiries. Caroline

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[Highland Park] Missing Cat Found
by Autumn Daniels 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Thanks everyone for keeping an eye out for Sidney. She made her way back home this morning.

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[Highland Park] PIER 1 BEDROOM SET
by julia romero 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Bedroom set includes: 1 headboard (Full) 2 nightstand tables 1 dresser (3 drawers) and mirror White wicker. In perfect condition. $1,100

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[Highland Park] 1 gallon paint (unopened) for Sale 50% off in beautiful color
by Barb Val D 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

I purchased from Westmoreland Supply 2 gallons on June 18, 2012 and miscalculated the quantity needed. Asking $16 obo for 1 gallon paint (unopened). Pratt & Lambert Accolade® Interior Acrylic- tinted to match Benjamin Moore HC-51 AudobonRusset - satin finish · Washable & Scrubbable· Fast Drying· Excellent Hiding· Outstanding Durability· Self Priming· Superior Adhesion· Low VOC· Lifetime Warranty

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