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[Highland Park] Home Water Conservation Workshop -- Tuesday, March 26th
by Pittsburgh Green House 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Interested in reducing your water bills and promoting conservation practices? This workshop teaches where water comes from, where it goes, and which appliances in your home consume it. Take an interactive tour of the Pittsburgh Green House and learn how to reduce your water consumption with behaviors and by installing various water saving features around your home. At the end of the course, you'll receive a Home Energy Audit guidebook and shower timer to help you decrease your water consumption. * * *Tuesday, March 26* 6:00PM - 7:00PM Cost: $5 / person *REGISTER HERE*<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dEk4bG14N2YyV1M1dU…> -- *[image: Pittsburgh Green House Logo]**Pittsburgh Green House* 308 North Sheridan Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 362-4PGH http://pittsburghgreenhouse.org

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[Highland Park] Elliptical Machine for Sale
by Audrey Rasmusson 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

I have a Merit 715E elliptical machine. I'm asking $50.00 and you transport. Thanks. Audrey

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Re: [Highland Park] Car Break Ins on Euclid
by Brendan Malloy 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

My car was broken into on Friday night (3/22) for the second time in the past 6 months. This time, though, they broke my rear passenger vent window. Of course, they got nothing because I keep nothing in my car...though my inspection and emission stickers (that expire 5/2013!) seem to have been peeled back some. I guess they haven't been discouraged by lack of a take or caught by the police. Remember to keep you car doors unlocked! This is getting tiresome. > > From: Karen Cadoff [mailto:kcadoff@yahoo.com] > Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6:53 PM > To: Q R > Cc: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Car Break Ins on Euclid > > Our car was also broken into sometime Sat night. They broke the rear vent window and took a USB drive. It was also reported to police. > > On Mar 19, 2013, at 10:07 PM, Q R <gracechild7(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > > Just an FYI - my car was broken into on the 800 block of Euclid Ave at Stanton Ave, and if the glass on the side of the road is any indication, so was the car that had been parked in front of mine. There were no valuables in the vehicle (since I learned that lesson the hard way about 4 years ago), so there wasn't any reason for the person to pick my car and check out my glovebox. > > It has been reported to the police. > > Thanks, > QR. > -- > REDISTRIBUTE ONLY WITH PERMISSION OF AUTHOR > Delivered to: kcadoff(a)yahoo.com > <https://mail.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] Violence at King Bowl
by Emily Viehland 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

I live on King Ave, and my kids (aged 8-14) are old enough to go sledding by themselves at the King Bowl, especially given that their grandparents live next door to the sledding hill. After today, I will not allow them there by themselves. 3 kids, presumably siblings, 1 girl and 2 boys, came and violently attacked my children, then ran away up Callowhill. At this point, I would like to THANK the adults who were there for yelling at them and chasing them to find their parents/address. The oldest boy (about 14 or 15) asked what they were doing, and was told they were having a snowball fight. Then all 3 threw many snowballs at close range to hurt, and the younger boy picked up our flexible flyer (you know, the sled made of wood with metal rails) and threw it at my 10 year-old son, which knocked him to the ground for the first time. After falling to the ground a second time, my son was punched many times all over his face and body. My 12 year old daughter tried to break up the fight, and was also punched in the face for her troubles. They all laughed as they ran off. Descriptions: Girl: maybe 9 or 10; puffy navy blue jacket with fur-lined hood; black hair; African American. Younger boy: flat top afro; maybe 11 or 12; navy blue coat Older boy: tan fall jacket; flat top afro; maybe 13 to 15 years old; did most of the fighting --Emily *Want better, safer products for your home?* *Want them at better-than-grocery-store prices?* *Want simple one-stop, internet shopping?* * * *A few minutes can have you all set up with your own portal to environmental friendliness!* * * Does someone you love have eczema, asthma, MS, fibromyalgia, or another condition made worse by environmental air quality or improved by high-quality nutritional supplements? I would love the opportunity to help them bring more health and balance into their lives. * * *http://healthylivingconsultant.info/* *Go Green, Save Green, Make Green!* * * * * * *

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[Highland Park] baby/toddler gear for sale, and some free items
by Martha Riecks 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Random assortment of baby/toddler things we aren't using, but have plenty of life in them. Pictures of all items can be viewed at https://plus.google.com/photos/111623701983594904584/albums/585935111275300… Most items are used, but in good condition, all from a smoke-free, cat-free home. Please email me if interested, noting the item, and I can send you info to view/pick up from our house in HP. Thanks. *FOR SALE* (with suggested prices, will consider best offer) *1) Kiddopotamus Tinydiner Placemat - $2* rolls up for travel; we used at home with a trayless highchair to protect our dining table *2) NEW - safety first items - $2 each or both for $3* 1 pack furniture wall anchors, 1 pack multi-purpose straps (for keeping things like the fridge closed) *3) skip-hop dash diaper bag - $15* Great gender-neutral bag (for baby and parent) in navy blue with red accents. Shows signs of light wear, but no rips, stains or tears. Adjustable strap lets you wear it over one shoulder or messenger bag style. Easy-to-use buckle system lets you attach it to your stroller (without having to remove the main strap). Includes shoulder pad for the strap, padded changing mat, red pacifier pouch and a plastic case for wipes. *4) REI Brand Raincoat (Pink with blue flowers) and matching Rainpants (pink) - size 12 month: $10 * super-cute, very practical set. Size is labeled as 12 months - but I think it fit from 12 months through nearly 2 years. Jacket has a zipper and snaps, and the hood has a little brim. Pants have elastic waist with drawstring. Both pieces are unlined and have reflective piping trim. *5) Kushies Brand Raincoat and matching Rainpants in bright yellow - size 24M: $12* Also a super-cute, super-practical set. Unisex color and design! Size is labeled as 24 months but it's a very generous 24M- we used from 2.5 years through nearly 4 years. Jacket has zipper and velcro, and a hood with little brim; pants have elastic waist with drawstring. Jacket is lined with a thin orange flannel; pants are lined with an orange mesh. Both pieces have reflective silver trim. *6) Summer PJs, size 2T (pink with monkey on bike): $2* old navy brand, 100% thin cotton, perfect for the historic highland park home that lacks central a/c :) *7) Summer PJs, size 12-18 months, 3 pairs: $6* two are from Old Navy, the yellow one is from carter's; like the other set, all are 100% thin cotton, again, perfect for the historic highland park home that lacks central a/c. *8) Lexie Barnes diaper wallet: $3* holds diapers and wipes, looks like a purse, detachable strap. Wipe-clean fabric inside and out, with internal and external zippered pockets. *FREE STUFF* - 3 disks that sit under the nipple in a baby bottle to prevent leaks in transit. I think they are for the Born Free brand of bottles. We lost a lot of these at day care - I think these were found and returned once we were past the bottle use stage - figured someone else keeps loosing there and could use these. - insulated cupholder that you strap onto stroller - freebie diaper bag, that has an insulated pocket, so we did use it a couple of times - johnson's baby lotion, never used - munchkin formula travel container - this is a mini one that holds just enough powder to make one bottle, perfect for short outings if you use formula - wall mount parts for a safety-first perfect fit security gate - we passed this gate onto friends and can't figure out who has it now. if you have this gate and want the wall mount parts (to use instead of the tension mount set-up), here you go! -- Martha Riecks mriecks(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] In Your Easter Bonnet!
by Nydoj 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Just in time for Easter and the Spring Garden Party Season, an original one-of-a-kind peach hat from Mr. Song Millinery in NYC. $20 Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [Highland Park] car break-in on North Euclid
by Gina Anderson 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Thanks to everyone for the alert about the break-ins. Something we do at national parks to prevent break-ins is to leave the glove box and any other compartment open. I will start doing that here. thanks. Gina -- Regina Anderson AICP

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[Highland Park] Starting from Seed Workshop -- Wednesday, March 27th
by Pittsburgh Green House 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Thinking about starting your garden from seed this year? Now's the time to start! Join the Pittsburgh Green House for an interactive workshop presented by a Phipps Master Gardener on the benefits of starting your garden from seed. After learning about some general gardening basics, attendees will have the opportunity to plant a variety of seedlings to start their own garden for future enjoyment throughout the growing season. ** *NOTE: This workshop is limited to 15 participants. Please register now to reserve your spot.* ** *Wednesday, March 27* 6:00PM - 7:30PM Cost: $5 / person *REGISTER HERE*<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dEk4bG14N2YyV1M1dU…> ** *[image: Pittsburgh Green House Logo]**Pittsburgh Green House* 308 North Sheridan Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 362-4PGH http://pittsburghgreenhouse.org

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[Highland Park] Items for Sale
by margarita mora 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Dear Neighborhood! We have some nice and unique items for sale. We will accept all reasonable offers! Thanks, Margarita Mora

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[Highland Park] GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
by Edward Krimmel 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Grieving is a process, a human experience which, when met with compassion and care, can flow into a renewed and deepened engagement with life. The emotional challenges that can accompany personal loss, such as persistent sadness, mood swings, distress in personal relationships or daily functioning, can be experienced suddenly, or they may arise subtly over time. Beginning in April, East Liberty Presbyterian Church (ELPC) members Ted Cmarada and Susan Spangler, experienced psychotherapists and grief counselors, will be leading a Grief Support Group for those in our community (ELPC and beyond) who are grieving or struggling with loss and change. The group will begin April 4th at ELPC, and continue for six weeks on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00PM and is free for all.

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