March 2016 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Concrete Repair
by Darren 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hello, I need someone to do a quick concrete repair on a sidewalk on my property. Basically, one pad has bucked upward because of a tree root. I need to put a transition/skim coat between the two pads to make it less of a potential tripping hazard. Does anyone know a concrete person who could do it quickly? ThanksDarren

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One-Day Mentoring
by Shannon Anglero 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

On Thursday May 5 EECM will host the annual Take a Son and Daughter to Work Day. This one-day volunteer opportunity shows urban kids their career possibilities. Growing up in poverty robs kids of opportunities and experiences. Many kids don't even know the opportunities available to them - this day is one way we change that for these kids. All you need to do is be a willing tour guide through your job and company, for one day. Answer questions, go to lunch, and talk. Show an excited young person what their options are. You just may change their life. Contact Tracy Hudson at tracyh(a)eecm.org for more details. Thank you. -- ------- Shannon Marie Anglero

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toothbrush donations
by Meg Reilly 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hi neighbors, I'm writing to ask for help for Healthy Start, a non-profit in Point Breeze that helps low-income and at-risk pregnant women, new moms, and their infants and toddlers. Please visit http://www.healthystartpittsburgh.org/ for more information on programs and services. Healthy Start provides client families with basic infant and personal care supplies. They are currently very low on toothbrushes for adults, infants, and toddlers, and I had hoped that some members of the Highland Park community might be able to help. The toothbrushes don't have to be fancy, just new in their package. Places like Dollar Tree sell 3 or 4 toothbrushes for $1. If you have questions or are interested in donating, please let me know. No donation is too small. You can either drop your donation off on my porch at 5718 Elgin Street or at Healthy Start's offices at 400 North Lexington Ave., 3rd Floor. Many thanks! Meg

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updated therapist recommendation
by Amy Isaac 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hello! I am writing to recommend a local therapist and her practice to anyone needing one. The practice is called Thrive Counseling Center and it is located nearby in Lawrenceville. Thrive treats mood disorders like depression and anxiety, grief and loss, and stress as well as offering services for relationship issues, premarital counseling, and sex therapy. Most insurances are accepted and they have convenient weekend and evening hours. You can reach Thrive at 724.493.7067 or visit their website at www.thrivepgh.com

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Please join us at our COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE for the Three Rivers Mothers' Milk Bank
by Amber McCann 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

I'd like to invite you all, my neighbors, to a Community Open House at the Three Rivers Mothers' Milk Bank this Saturday from 10am - 2pm. Our address is 3127 Penn Ave. in the Strip District. If you are unfamiliar with donor human milk, I'm happy to share more information. All babies benefit from human milk. But, for medically fragile or premature infants, human milk is even more critical. Even life saving. When a mother's own milk is not available, the next best option is milk from carefully screened donors that is thoroughly pasteurized. The Three Rivers Mothers' Milk Bank is dedicated to providing this amazing milk to all babies in need. We are inviting the public to join us, eat some cookies, enjoy an amazing balloon artist, and learn more about the work we are doing. We will also be offering on-site screenings (including the required blood draw) at our event. If you'd like more information about our event, please visit us at our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/967443790006135/ If you'd like to know more about donor human milk, our bank, and what the screening process entails, you can find information on our website: http://www.threeriversmilkbank.org/ If there are any additional questions you have, I'm glad to have you email me. And, please join us on Saturday! Amber McCann -

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Battle of the Bands 2016 at Pittsburgh CAPA
by Valerie Sweeney 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Seven bands - including Highland Park's own Histrionic (you may have seen them at the Bryant Street Festival last summer) - are competing at Pittsburgh CAPA’s Battle of the Bands this Tuesday, March 16, 2016. The battle starts at 7 pm at Pittsburgh CAPA and it’s only $3 per student and $5 per adult. [image: Inline image 1] -- Valerie C. Sweeney valeriecsweeney(a)gmail.com 412 551 1681 (cell)

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SWMRS concert tomorrow night
by Valerie Sweeney 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

I've got a ticket going begging for the SWMRS concert at Smiling Moose tomorrow night (Tuesday Mar 15, 2016). Doors at 630pm. SWMRS is, um, kinda famous mainly because Billie Joe Armstrong's son is the drummer... http://swmrs.com/ [image: Inline image 1] If you want the ticket, lmk and I can leave it on my porch for you to pick up. -- Valerie C. Sweeney valeriecsweeney(a)gmail.com 412 551 1681 (cell)

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Assorted Glass - Free
by Dana Zinza 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Free - Various sizes of glass (some are transom sized, some are small window sized). Mostly clear glass and some have texture to them. If interested, please email Dana at dana(a)unionproject.org to coordinate a time to pick up. Dana Zinza Office Manager Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 *Union Project uses the arts to bridge gaps between communities.*

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results of fence inquiry
by Amanda Gillespie 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

A lot of people emailed me asking me to share the results of our fencing inquiry. See below: Recommended: Tony Asturie, a local landscaper Allegheny fence Chris Criscuolo North American fencing Bethlehem Fence Ralph Vento's son in law Extreme Decks- Aaron Not recommended: Dan Hinchman

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Brand New Disney Princess Dolls and Minnie Mouse Tsum Tsum
by Allison Haley 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hi neighbors, I am notoriously terrible about returning things so hopefully someone can benefit from this. :-) I have a brand new large Minnie Mouse stuffed Tsum Tsum, a 12" classic Cinderella doll, and a 12" Jasmine doll, all from the Disney Store. The Minnie retails for $24.95, selling for $15. The Cinderella and Jasmine dolls are $16.95 but I got both on sale for $10, selling each for $8 or both for $15. Picture attached. Thank you! Allison

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