September 2017 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Recommendations for piano (keyboard) teacher
by Elisenda 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Hi neighbors! My son has been very eager to learn how to play piano (in our case a keyboard because a big wonderful piano does not fit in our house). Anyway, I signed him up for a kid's music academy but the prices are a little bit pricey and I am not sure it is the best place to start. Does anyone offer classes or know somebody who can teach and is available? We are willing to take in home classes or we can go in the place Thanks in advanced.

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Homeschool sewing class Monday's this fall
by Catherine Batcho 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Hi all - since I have a bit of interest in a sewing class for kids during the daytime school week I thought I would attempt to set something up. I am not sure if I will be able to coordinate schedules with enough students to hold the class - but I am hoping we can do it! I am looking at offering a class on Mondays in the fall - please note it is not every week. Lessons will be from 10-12 on those days, and be $215 for the 8 sessions. I can work with each of you individually on projects your child would like to work on based on their skill level or if it has been awhile since they have sewn! And please feel free to send this along to anyone interested. New students are also welcome as I plan to have this be a small group I can coordinate new sewists along with those who have experience. Ages 6-14. Please help spread the word to anyone who might be interested! Dates: Sept 18, 25 Oct 2, 16, 23, 30 Nov 13, 20 Thanks! Catherine 411-865-6565 Catherine(a)cutsndsewstudio.com -- www.cutandsewstudio.com

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Free DMC Embroidery Thread
by Lorraine Chesek 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

I have an extensive collection of DMC embroidery thread that needs a new home. If you embroider, or know someone who does, this is free to the first person to ask.

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Dyson Vacuum for Sale
by Lorraine Chesek 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

I am selling my Dyson DC 47 Animal Compact Canister vacuum cleaner. It is an excellent vacuum and works perfectly. The only issue with it is that the cord no longer retracts, which is repairable. Asking $185.

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Loving kitty "Roy" needs a home
by Mike and Nicole Carlin 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Roy is a special cat with a special story. Four years ago we rescued Roy on a frosty New Years in East Liberty. We had a new home arranged for him when it was discovered that he had Feline Leukemia. Rather than destroy him, we decided to give him a home until he passed away which the vet predicted would be in 6 to 18 months. BUT it turns out Roy is a carrier and completely asymptomatic, he has been a healthy happy boy who continues to test positive for FeLV!? In the past 4 years we relocated out of the city to a farm and it is very difficult to give Roy the best life possible due to the need to keep him indoors full-time and separate from our other cats since he is a carrier of FeLV (though dogs and other pet companions are fine). We are hoping there is a family or person out there who wants a friendly, beautiful kitty with some special needs that would be interested in adopting Roy and giving him a great life. Call us at 412.361.4842 <(412)%20361-4842> Nicole or email at carlin5707(a)gmail.com[image: Inline image 1]

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Fwd: Zone 5 Community Crime Update: September 4th
by Jake Pawlak 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Commander Lando's weekly Zone 5 Community Update is below. Incidents in Highland Park include: 9/3/17 Stolen Vehicle - 1200 block N. Highland Avenue. Victim reports her 2007 gray Honda Accord (PA plate JTR-0533) was stolen from the 1200 block of N. Highland. (168777) Best, Jake Pawlak HPCC President Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 5 Community Crime Update *Week of August 28th - Sept 3rd* <https://www.facebook.com/PghPoliceZone5/> FRIEND ON FACEBOOK <https://www.facebook.com/PghPoliceZone5/> FOLLOW ON TWITTER <http://pittsburghpa.gov/police/zone5> VISIT OUR WEBPAGE <http://pittsburghpa.gov/police/zone5> *Homewood / East Hills* *8/29/17 Robbery - 2200 block East Hills Drive.* Officers responded to the 2200 block of East Hills Drive for a domestic. Victim stated that she was arguing with her boyfriend and began calling 911 when her boyfriend grabbed her purse out of her hand and left the residence. The victim told officers that her gun was in her purse. The male returned a short time later to retrieve his cell phone but he did not return the firearm. Officers will be obtaining an arrest warrant for* James Smith, 31, of East Hills.* (164676) *8/30/17 Aggravated Assault - 500 block Sickles Street.* A female victim told officers that she heard a child screaming in the street and when she went to investigate she saw a male swinging a branch in the street. The young man appeared to have mental health issues. The female witnessed an unknown male approach the juvenile and slam him to the ground, then leave the scene. The juvenile was taken to hospital in stable condition. (166075) *9/3/17 Theft from Vehicle - 7200 block Upland Street.* (168843) *Larimer / Lincoln-Lemington* *8/28/17 Stolen Vehicle - 500 block Larimer Avenue. *Victim reports her 2016 red Kia Forte (PA plate KBY-0555) was stolen from the 500 block of Larimer Avenue. (164015) *Bloomfield / Garfield / Friendship* *8/29/17 Overdose (Non-Fatal) - 300 block State Way. *Officers responded for a non-fatal overdose. The victim was given Narcan by the paramedics. (165006) *8/30/17 Aggravated Assault - N. Negley Avenue & East Liberty Boulevard. *Officers responded to a domestic and found the female victim laying on the ground. Officers learned that the victim was arguing with a male at the bus stop when he began punching her with a closed fist, leaving her unconscious in the street. *Lewis Spells, 64, of East Liberty,* was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. (165892) *8/31/17 Theft from Vehicle-300 block Ella Street.* Possible unlocked vehicle. (166447) *8/31/17 Stolen Vehicle - 5500 block Coral Street.* Victim reported that his 2008 blue Hyundai Accent (OH plate HFC-3011) was stolen from the 5500 block of Coral Street. (167260) *9/1/17 Burglary - 5300 block Kinkaid Street.* No signs of forced entry noted. (167520) *9/3/17 Robbery (Domestic) - 4800 block Rosetta. *A female victim reported that when she returned home from an evening out her boyfriend began arguing with her then grabbed her by the hair and pulled her by the hair down a flight of steps. The male then punched her and ripped her cell phone from her hand before leaving the area. Officers will be obtaining an arrest warrant for *Brandon Redden, 46, of Garfield.* (168541) *East Liberty / Highland Park* *8/28/17 Aggravated Assault - 255 S. Negley Avenue (Friendship Academy), 12:16 PM. *Officers responded to the school for a report of an administrator who had just been assaulted. The 58 year-old female victim reported that *Brendan Russell, 20, of Monroeville, *pushed her to the ground after she confronted him for damaging school property. The victim struck her knee and suffered whiplash. Russell was still on scene and was arrested. (164163) *8/28/17 Theft from Vehicle - 6200 Block of Broad St. *(166422) *8/29/17 Overdose (Non-Fatal) - 300 Block of N. Beatty Street. *(164915) *9/3/17 Stolen Vehicle - 1200 block N. Highland Avenue. *Victim reports her 2007 gray Honda Accord (PA plate JTR-0533) was stolen from the 1200 block of N. Highland. (168777) *Morningside / Stanton Heights / Waterworks* *8/27/17 Burglary - 5000 block Rosecrest Street, 11:00 AM. *Victim's 22 year-old grandson arrived at the home while the victim was in church and found that entry had been forced into the home. He then located a known individual, *Alex Jones, 22, of the Hill District,* hiding inside the residence. After a brief altercation, Jones fled. Officers will obtain an arrest warrant for Jones. (163524) Crimes listed in the above report include: Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Arson, Stolen Cars, Thefts from Vehicle, and Overdoses. *We do not list information for car accidents, retail theft, harassment, minor assaults, etc. * *This Week's Notable Arrests * *9/1/17 Arrestees: Multiple 400 blocks of N. Graham and N. Aiken Avenue - Garfield Summary: *For the past several months, Garfield residents have expressed concerns about a group associating themselves with the 400 block of N. Aiken Avenue as well as the market at N. Aiken Avenue & Hillcrest Street. Associates of this group have been involved in drug dealing, shootings, robberies, and other crimes. Officers from all police zones as well as detectives from Narcotics and Major Crimes have been working hard to identify all of these group members and learn where they live, where they hang out, and who they associate with. During this investigation, officers were able to arrest a number of group members, the majority of whom are juveniles. On 9/1/17, PGH SWAT assisted officers and detectives execute a search warrant at their known hangout location in the 400 block of N. Graham Street. During this day-long operation, approximately (10) of the group members were arrested on outstanding warrants and drug charges. This investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected. We want to thank the community for their tips and for working with us to keep their community safe! *9/2/17 Arrestee: Gerald Horne, 36, of Larimer Negley Avenue & Black Street. Summary: *Officers responded to a call for a robbery at the intersection of Negley Avenue & Black Street. When they arrived they spoke to a victim who stated that he was at a bus stop waiting on a bus when he was approached by (3) males. The males snatched the victim's Bose headphones out of his ear. One of the suspects then offered the victim heroin so he wouldn't call the police. When the victim refused the heroin, the males fled the scene. Once the description was given, officers found one of the three males. After further investigation the male who was detained was identified as Gerald Horne. Horne was found to also be in possession of marijuana. Horne was transported to the Allegheny County Jail. (168374) *9/2/17 Arrestee: John Ellison Richardson III, 27, of Homewood 6500 Hamilton Avenue Summary: *Officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the area of 6500 Hamilton Ave. During the investigation, they learned that John Richardson III was in possession of a firearm, which he attempted to conceal underneath the steering wheel of his vehicle as police approached. Richardson was detained and it was determined that he did not have a license to carry a firearm. Richardson III was then transported to the Allegheny County Jail. 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Bike MS Fundraising
by anna tang 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Only 11 days away from my second MS Bike Ride! I've signed up for my second 60 mile Charity Bike Ride for BikeMS <http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/annatang>--a fundraising ride supporting people affected by MS and helping fuel progress towards research for a cure. I cannot make my donation goal alone and I'd love and appreciate your support as I prepare for this incredible experience. I will be training, preparing, and working with my team (Team Bacon) along with hundreds of other people in Pittsburgh and thousands of cyclists from all over the country. What will really put power in my pedals is your support and commitment to those impacted by MS. *PLEASE SUPPORT ME TODAY. * I've set a $100 fundraising goal. The money raised will help fund amazing progress in MS research, as well as programs and services that ensure people affected by MS can live their best lives. Some of the funding goes directly into research right here at PITT’s Medical Center. *WHY I CHOOSE TO BIKE. * In 2014 I decided to ride my bike, with a friend, to DC on the GAP and C&O trails. It was 6 days of complete bliss that involved about 60 miles of biking a day. That trip struck a chord in me that biking can change the way people move, interact with the environment, and most importantly change the world-for the better. I bike every day as a way to commute to work, de-stress, and help change the way that people approach their way of living. However, after witnessing, reading, and understanding that biking is a universal symbol and mode of transportation and recreation that transcends cultures, nations, and language, I see it as the best way to fight whatever cause needs to be won. Through my gift and love for biking, I hope that this MS Bike charity ride <http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/annatang> will just be a catalysis for me to make a change in the world and for MS. I personally know avid bikers who have MS and are essentially family to me and so I bike for them, for those who cannot bike, and to the future bikers around the world. You should try it sometime soon, it's fun! Come ride with me! By following this link I would appreciate any generous donation that you feel comfortable donating. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Anna Tang -- *Anna Tang * *"Let the world change you and you can change the world." *

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Party game aficionados
by Sherry Goldman 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

We host party game nights periodically and are looking for people who really enjoy group party games like Dictionary, Charades, Bezzerwizzer, Wise and Otherwise, Taboo, Heads Up, etc. These are more for people who just like to laugh and have fun, and not necessarily win, and who don’t prefer overly intellectual or overly competitive games. If this appeals to you, call me and we’ll talk more. 412-215-9631

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Free grill taken
by A M 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Thanks for the replies!

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Calling all Diplomats!!
by Patrick Kelly 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Friends in Highland Park, I was wondering if there were any Diplomacy players here in Highland Park and if they would be interested in getting together for a game! Drop me a line! Thanks! Patrick --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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