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[Highland Park] Foster care for my kitties
by Becky Mercatoris 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Posting for a friend. Please contact her at the email address or phone number below if you can help out. Thanks! giles_virginia(a)yahoo.com > 814-449-8490. > I am looking for someone willing to share their home with my two cats for several months beginning in September and hopefully ending around Christmas time. I've been looking for a job for two years and haven't been able to find anything in Pittsburgh. So, I'm hoping to try living with my brother and sister in law in Durham, NC for a few months to see if I can make something happen there. My sister in law is extremely allergic to cats so they can't come with me until I'm able to get my own place. >> >> I have two cats named Austen and Fuzzbutt. They are brother and sister and LOVE to cuddle with people. They don't like other animals or cats. Fuzzbutt has longer hair and needs to be brushed a lot. He loves it and always comes running when you pick up the brush.They are spayed and neutered and have all their shots. They have never gone outside of the litterbox. I will provide any supplies they need during the fostering. I order their food and litter online so I would just have it shipped to their foster home. Also, they could potentially be confined to one room, like a guest room or something. That would make them feel more secure during their visit and would also confine the cat hair to the one room. >> >> I'm pretty desperate at this point. They are my babies and I hate to be apart from them. I'm worried that I might have to give them up permanently and that would absolutely break my heart. >> >> Thanks, >> Ginny > >

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[Highland Park] WANTED: Digital SLR camera
by Douglas Booth 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Hello everyone, I've decided to move up to a better camera and, before hitting the big box stores, I thought I would check first to see if any of you might have any high quality used digital SLR camera equipment that you would like to sell. Just so you understand, I'm not looking for a point and shoot type camera but a high quality single lens reflex camera with a removable lens or just a camera body if that is what you might have. Doug Booth

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[Highland Park] BIG POUR Ticket
by Jessica Sutara 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Does anybody have one extra ticket for the evening session of this year's Big Pour? I'll gladly buy it from you, or swap you for a ticket for the afternoon. Thanks, Jess

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[Highland Park] Landscaping and odd jobs
by Ben 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

No time to mow a lawn, need extra help moving, or some other kind of odd job I would be willing to help out. I have done some unskilled labor or various people on the list serve over the past years and have some references. I charge 12/hour and for the next 3 weeks am able to pick up hours at various times. Thanks, Benjamin Krider 814-330-6211 Sent from my iPhone

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[Highland Park] Baby swing - My Little Lamb Cradle 'n Swing by Fisher Price
by Christopher Field 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

We are selling our baby swing. Our youngest is too big for it now (at 10 months old). This battery-operated musical swing was a great convenience for getting baby down for a nap. It is good for newborns up to 8-9 months, depending on their size & weight. It folds up for easy storage/travel. There are 3 swing positions. Asking $80. This swing lists between $134-$180 new. http://www.fisher-price.com/en_US/brands/babygear/products/45667 The above website has a download link for instructions. Thanks! Chris Field christopherdfield(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] West End Works and Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center Program Coordinator Position Open and Event Information
by Monica Watt 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Veterans Event The Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (ENEC) is proud to sponsor a Veterans event featuring Karen Payne, career advisor and case manager at the Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) of Western PA. She will present on the following opportunities to support veterans’ needs: • Overview of what services VLP provides to veterans and their families. • Housing – Seven individual housing programs ranging from 12 months stay up to 36 month. • Three rental assistance housing programs • Life skills training, individualized goal setting leading to self-sufficiency, referrals for supportive services. • Eligibility: Veterans status, low income, proof of homelessness, must have some income. • Employment program for homeless and non-homeless veterans and their families • Vocational counseling, resume preparation, job development, workshops, and job fairs. • Individualized assessment and one-on-one assistance in supporting veterans in their job search. • Helping veterans remove barriers to employment. • Some supportive services for transportation, clothing and tools. • How the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center will help you with employment. • Contacts and referrals with many employers. The event will be held at: The Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center 5321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 On Wednesday, July 31st at 10:30 AM To register for the event please call (412) 362-8580 [cid:X.MA1.1375107151@aol.com][cid:X.MA2.1375107151@aol.com][cid:X.MA3.1375107151@aol.com] TWO SEPARATE POSITIONS Open: Send Cover Letter and Resume to: EmploymentWorks1(a)aol.com<mailto:EmploymentWorks1@aol.com> Title: West End Works Program Coordinator and Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center Program Coordinator FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Status: Full Time Salary Range: $30,000 – $34,000 with benefits based on education and experience Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center 5321 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 West End Works 825 Lorenz Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Job Summary The Neighborhood Learning Alliance, Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, and East End Neighborhood Employment Center are looking to fill two positions—one at each community site. Both program coordinators will perform functions relating to the ongoing operations of the employment center sites. Each staff person will perform or supervise all functions related to their specified employment center. The Program Coordinators must be highly motivated, independent people who have a passion for community engagement, the will to push an agenda, and the expertise to effectively perform this multi-faceted position. Each position demands someone with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization and open communication with staff and community. A few special emphasis areas are: * Youth ages 14 to 21 * Foster Care * Veterans * Community members with criminal backgrounds Responsibilities: 1. Oversees the implementation of the West End Works Neighborhood Employment Center/East End Neighborhood Employment Center and related Tech Lab activities 2. Manages the staffing schedule to ensure that the centers are open during scheduled program hours 3. Supervises center staff and volunteers—including volunteer recruitment and scheduling 4. Manages the orientation of all new staff and volunteers 5. Advertises the center to local neighborhood residents 6. Works with organizational leadership to ensure laptops and other technology is functioning properly 7. Ensures the cleanliness and security of the center 8. Develops relationships with employers and community members to create employment opportunities for residents 9. Monitors and adjusts overall staffing of program sites/services 10. Manages sign in and out procedures 11. Works with Neighborhood Learning Alliance, Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center, and Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation leadership to develop weekly and monthly schedule and markets schedule to neighborhood residents 12. Monitor participant enrollment and participation rates and works with staff to take appropriate corrective actions when necessary 13. Implements and monitors mechanisms for tracking all program outcome data 14. Develops all program and funder reports 15. Interacts with employers and other institution partners to create employment and training opportunities for local residents 16. Implements center trainings 17. Performs any and all other duties as assigned Requirements: * A Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years of program management experience * Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Clearances * A valid PA driver’s license and functioning vehicle * Computer Skills: able to manage databases * Work experience with community groups and urban youth preferred Working Conditions The incumbent generally performs the duties of the position at a computer lab location or in the surrounding community. He/she will have extensive direct contact with clients and will spend some time out of the office. Extensive communication with employers and other agencies is necessary. The position involves periodic automobile transportation use. The position involves working with highly confidential information. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks that are within their abilities other than those specifically presented in this document. Any data entered in completion of this form represents the usual method of accomplishing the duties in this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in appropriate circumstances. However, as the nature of an accommodation may vary depending on the needs and desire of an individual with a disability, it is impossible to describe in advance, specific accommodations that will be considered.

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[Highland Park] Melissa and Doug Easel - $40
by Allison Haley 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Hi neighbors, We are selling a Melissa and Doug easel - one side is a dry erase board and the other side is a chalkboard. There is place for a roll of paper in the middle that can be pulled out on either side. Pictures are attached. We are asking for $40. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone

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[Highland Park] 2001 Honda Civic ~ 113,000 Miles
by Darren Belajac 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Hello, I'm selling my 2001 Honda Civic. It's a great car and has been incredibly reliable and I reckon it still has a lot of life in it (though it no longer fits my family's needs, sadly). Asking $3500 OBO. Here's a Craigslist posting: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3966698705.html

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[Highland Park] Moving House Sale
by Sandra Robinson 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Moving House Sale Treadmill, wicker garden furniture, chairs, microwave, china, games, jigsaws, glassware, cookbooks, general household goods. Everything must go! When: Saturday & Sunday 3-4 August, 10am onwards Where: 1128 Heberton Street, Highland Park Any prior enquiries email robyeoson(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] thank you for contractor recommendations
by Susan Hudachek 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

I am compiling the list of recommended contractors and will share with the list. Thank you so very much! I will be contacting them for an appointment to bid on the bathroom remodeling soon. Susan

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