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[Highland Park] Home Inspectors
by sproutout＠yahoo.com 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

My husband and I have made an offer on a home in Morningside, and are looking for an inspector. We thought we’d consult our neighbors first to see who you recommend. If you’ve had a negative experience we’d like to know about that as well. Thank you Sarah Ruggiero

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[Highland Park] See Clybourne Park at PPT on 5/16 & support youth leadership
by Susan Robison 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

JOIN THE KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST LIBERTY FOR Clybourne Park at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, May 16th TO BENEFIT YOUTH PROGRAMS at Obama High School, Fulton Elementary and more….. WHERE: Pittsburgh Public Theater – O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2013. Reception at 7:00 p.m. - Play at 8:00 p.m. COST: Tickets: $50 or $55 For information call Lynnette Drawn-Williamson at 412-665-4195 ABOUT THE PLAY…….CLYBOURNE PARK Written by Bruce Norris Directed by Pamela Berlin With brilliant humor and cutting dialogue this winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama looks at one house in two separate years: 1959 and 2009. In Act One, the mid-20th century problem centers on a black family moving into Chicago’s white Clybourne Park. In Act Two, it’s 50 years later and the issue is white gentrification in the now black neighborhood. Norris uses Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play, A Raisin in the Sun, as the starting point for his perceptive and sharply funny play about the minefield of personalities that must be negotiated before a community can be created. Refreshments & cash bar from 7:00-7:45 p.m. in The Pub, located on the 2nd floor of the O’Reilly Theater. WHY: Thanks to the generosity of Pittsburgh Public Theater a portion of each ticket price will go to the Kiwanis Club of East Liberty’s benevolence fund for youth leadership programs. PAYMENTS: Send check payable to KCEL (Kiwanis Club of East Liberty). Deadline for receiving payments is April 30, 2013. Tickets can be picked up at the box office the evening of the performance. Send your reservation to: Lynnette Drawn-Williamson 7150 Highland Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206 If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to the Kiwanis Club of East Liberty to help support our ongoing work with the youth of the East End. Specific information regarding location, directions and parking can be found at Pittsburgh Public Theater’s website: www.ppt.org The Kiwanis Club of East Liberty meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at the Western Pa. Family Center – 733 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. We are looking for new members and invite you to attend a meetingto learn more about our involvement in the community, and service to young people. “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.”

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[Highland Park] Looking for a piano mover
by Jacqueline Walker 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

The guy that I bought my piano from agreed to move it for a small fee if I moved within the area. However two years later and his number is disconnected! I was wondering if anyone knew of a reliable "piano mover," in the area? It's only going one mile but it's a high quality studio upright piano and needs to be moved with care. I will then need someone to tune it two weeks after it has been moved. I have a month to move, any suggestions, please contact me! Jackie

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[Highland Park] I Phone stolen form my porch this afternoon
by shannon deferrari 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Hello Neighbors, My phone was stolen today on my porch. Heberton st. between Stanton and Jackson I forgot that I left my I phone on a table on my front porch this afternoon. At 12pma African American man in his early forties rang my doorbell and asked for women I said she did not live here and he left. It seemed odd, then I remembered that my phone was outside and it was now gone. My husband called and he answered!! I reported it to the police. I know it was my fault for leaving it outside, but I wanted to share the story and keep you all in the loop. Shannon D

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[Highland Park] Summer Employment
by Alicia Donner 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Hey all! My organization (Nine Mile Run Watershed Association) is hiring a Summer Watering Position to water all the trees we've planted in the watershed in the past few years. It will be 40 hours a week and a lot of hard work but also a good chance to be outside all summer and help some trees reach their full potential! Great opportunity for a recent college or high school graduate or a college student at home for the summer. Here's a link to the position description: http://ninemilerun.org/assets/Uploads/NewSite/PDFs/GreenLinks-Seasonal-Summ… Feel free to contact me at my work email (alicia(a)ninemilerun.org) if you have any questions. Peace, Alicia -- Alicia M. R. Donner ***PULSE Alumna 2010-11* *http://pulsepittsburgh.org/*

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[Highland Park] Looking for carpenter to rebuild my front steps.. Any recomendations
by JEJamison 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Thanks for your help. Jamie

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[Highland Park] For Sale: BOB Revolution Duallie Double Stroller
by Emily Kane 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Asking $300 OBO. I've already received offers of $250. Pictures and more details here: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/3762534821.html I'll delete the CL post as soon as it sells. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Car window replacement recommendations?
by Q R 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Hi all, Following the rash of vehicle break ins, I delayed repairing my broken vent window. Since it seems that the individual has been caught, I need to get the window replaced. Does anyone have recommendations on who can perform this service? Thanks! QR

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[Highland Park] Reminder: ARTPGH + DESIGNPGH Public Meeting in East Liberty tonight!
by Bob Staresinic 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

----- Original Message ----- From: Keebler, Emily To: Highland Park listserve Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:24 AM Subject: Reminder: ARTPGH + DESIGNPGH Public Meeting in East Liberty tonight! Attend tonight's PlanPGH open house to give feedback on preliminary plan recommendations on Public Art Policies, the Urban Design Manual, and Neighborhood Visions. The event runs for three hours, but you can drop in any time. If you are unable to attend this evening, there will be three additional events around the City. Please see email below for additional details. Wednesday, April 24th (drop in anytime from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): a.. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, East Liberty Branch 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA Public Transportation: Bus 71A, 71B, 71C, 74, 77, 82, 86, 87, 88, and 89 Emily Keebler · Office of Patrick Dowd · Pittsburgh City Council District 7 510 City-County Building · 414 Grant Street · Pittsburgh PA 15219 · 412 255 2140 emily.keebler(a)pittsburghpa.gov · www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pittsburgh City Planning - PLANPGH Update <no-reply(a)apps.pittsburghpa.gov> Date: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 3:14 PM Subject: ARTPGH + DESIGNPGH Public Meetings: April 2013 To: Subscribers <no-reply(a)apps.pittsburghpa.gov> ARTPGH + DESIGNPGH Public Meetings: April 2013 Six dates & locations to choose from Sent 04/18/2013 @ 3:14 pm Just a friendly reminder... On April 22nd-25th, 29th and 30th, there will be a second round of public meetings for ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH, the Public Art and Urban Design components of PLANPGH, the City’s first comprehensive plan. These will be six “open house” meetings conveniently located throughout the City that will allow residents to participate near where they live or work. Get more info about the meeting format below the schedule. Meeting Locations: a.. Monday, April 22nd (drop in anytime from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): a.. The Kaufmann Center 1825 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-392-4400 Public Transportation: Bus 81, 82 and 83 a.. Tuesday, April 23rd (drop in anytime from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): a.. Schenley Ice Rink 10341 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 412-422-6523 a.. Wednesday, April 24th (drop in anytime from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): a.. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, East Liberty Branch 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 412-363-8232 Public Transportation: Bus 71A, 71B, 71C, 74, 77, 82, 86, 87, 88, and 89 a.. Thursday, April 25th (drop in anytime from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): a.. West End Overlook Shelter Access parking from northern end of Fairview Avenue Public Transportation: Bus 26, 27, and 29 a.. Monday, April 29th (drop in anytime from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): a.. The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-322-5058 Public Transportation: Bus 1, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 2, 4, 54, 6, 7 and 8 a.. Tuesday, April 30th (drop in anytime from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): a.. Mount Washington Senior Center 122 Virginia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211 412-488-8405 Public Transportation: Bus 40, 43 and MI (Monongahela Incline) Please note that for outreach purposes, we have divided the City into six study areas. While you're welcome to attend any meeting you wish, it's recommended that residents attend the meeting in the study area in which they work or live as the content will be relevant to those specific neighborhoods. View a map of the study areas. RSVP is requested, but not required. We kindly ask that you please RSVP to the meeting you plan on attending using one of three methods: a.. RSVP on our Facebook page b.. Use the RSVP form on the PLANPGH website c.. Contact Morton Brown, Public Art Manager, at 412-255-8996 or morton.brown(a)pittsburghpa.gov. Click here for a PDF flyer for distribution If you require special accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Richard Meritzer: 412-255-2102, richard.meritzer(a)pittsburghpa.gov -------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting Format: The meetings' workshop format will allow residents to arrive at any time during the 4 pm to 7 pm timeframe and to rotate through three 20-minute workshops. The three concurrent sessions will present and discuss preliminary plan recommendations on:Public Art Policies; the Urban Design Manual; and Neighborhood Visions. The session on neighborhood visions will provide a list of visions from existing community plans, of which attendees may offer feedback and suggestions. Within the public art session, initial best practices and suggested policy recommendations will presented and discussed, and in the third concurrent session, preliminary recommendations for the urban design manual, including recommendations on development that captures neighborhood character, will be presented. Residents will provide feedback on this current planning work, that will set the framework for the draft ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH plan documents. ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH will set policies and tools to guide the City in the areas of public art and urban design for the next 25 years. The recommended policies and findings will be presented for public feedback later this year. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you heard about TALKPGH? TALKPGH is the mobile outreach component of ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH. It is an artist-led project that is traveling to each of the 90 neighborhoods and interviewing residents relevant to these plans. Check it out here! -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTPGH is developing a strategy for the City to engage local, regional and national artists, facilitate care for its extensive art collection, and involve artists in public space, facility and infrastructure design. DESIGNPGH is examining existing types of urban design and devise a plan with set guidelines that will inform future developers about the quality and character of design that is expected and feasible in our neighborhoods. The public art and urban design plans are heavily dependent on public participation and are estimated to be completed over the next 9 months. There will be ongoing opportunities and subsequent public meetings for the public to become involved. Please visit planpgh.com to sign up for email updates related to ARTPGH, DESIGNPGH and other components of PLANPGH. Contact: Morton Brown Public Art Manager Office: 412-255-8996 Email Pittsburgh City Planning Website Kate Rakus Senior Planner Office: 412-255-2470 Email Pittsburgh City Planning Website © 2013 City of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Planning | | Having trouble seeing this message? Click here to view it in your browser. If you would like to unsubscribe from PLANPGH Update, please click here.

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[Highland Park] Need a painter and floor refinisher.
by Joanne Scoulos 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Good morning neighbors, I have a need for a floor refinisher and a good painter hopefully somebody can recommend some contractors that could do the job inexpensively .thank you Joanna 412-508-0767

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