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

Recommendations for companies that work with house foundations
by Lisa Velten Smith 02 Sep '17

02 Sep '17

Hello all, We are in need of a contractor who works with foundations of houses. If you have someone to recommend that would be great! Thanks! Lisa

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Reservoir of Jazz on Sunday, September 3rd
by Paul Miller 02 Sep '17

02 Sep '17

Hi Neighbors and Friends, I hope you were able to get up to the park to see the Cliff Barnes Trio perform at Reservoir of Jazz last Sunday. This Sunday, the Alton Merrell will be performing, courtesy of the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events and the Highland Park Community Council. The weather is going to be perfect on Sunday (has been every Sunday this year), partly sunny and 70 degrees. Bring your lawn chair and relax in the park. The performance begins at 5pm and concludes at 7pm. Our performer for this Sunday is jazz pianist Alton Merrell. Alton Merrell is a highly sought after pianist, Hammond B-3 organist, music educator and composer. He is a current member of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra and has also performed with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Cleveland State Jazz Heritage Orchestra, Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, and the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Merrell has performed with jazz artists Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, James Moody, Phil Woods, Claudio Roditi, Rufus Reed, Marvin Stamm, Maria Schneider, Kenny Burrell, Billy Pierce, Conrad Herwig, Sean Jones, Leslie Lewis, Frank Foster, Roger Humphries, Jim Rupp and Greg Abate. Alton has received numerous honors including: Gospel Jazz Artist of the Year, American Gospel Music Award, Best New Gospel Jazz Artist & Producer, and a Capital Jazz Festival Competition Finalist (2008). Alton founded Minstrel Enterprises LLC, a music ministry providing concerts, seminars, music instruction, music consulting, arranging, orchestration and studio production services. Franktuary is scheduled to be serving hot dogs and fries this Sunday. LaScolla’s Italian Ice, soon to be opening a storefront in Highland Park, will be serving dessert: Cookies !!! Italian Ice Frozen Custard and Coffee Custard Floats Brownies with Custard Lemonade, Iced Coffee and Cold water There will be children’s activities provided by the Highland Park Community Council. At the craft tent we will be making pencil cases and there will be face-painting. We will be holding the 50/50 raffle, with the winner announced at the end of the concert. Last week our winner took home $765.00. This week the winner could be you! See ya there! Kind regards, Paul Paul Miller m: (412) 999-7568 Sent from mobile device

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Looking for someone to do home repairs to sell house
by Susie Gross 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

A friend has some minor repairs needed to help get her house in condition to sell. She is looking for someone to do the following: Replace kitchen floor....materials and options to be discussed and Upgrade small bathroom with new shower, wallpaper and light fixtures and maybe vanity. Do you know someone that might be interested in this project? Please send all suggestions to Tina. Her email is trushe(a)comcast.net Thanks for your help everyone!!!

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looking for that special dog for your home, cats, too!
by Susan Hudachek 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

try this search on PetFinder.com first box= zip code next box=dog leave the rest blank, currently over 300 dogs of all ages and sizes show up within a 10 mile radius! you can also do this search with a wider radius cats can be found the same way, first box= zip code, next box = cat, leave the rest blank and hit enter there are MANY shelters and rescues all over the area looking for great homes, and also foster families check them out today!

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vermiculture
by krissy 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Hi, I want to start a worm bin at my house, and was wondering if anyone else in the neighborhood had active worm bins with some extra worms I could take off your hands? I can pay whatever is appropriate. Suggestions for local spots to buy composting worms also welcome! Just looking for some place in town to get worms before I order online. Thanks! Krissy

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Album release on anniversary of Arsenal explosion, 9/17
by Maqui Ortiz 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

[image: Inline image 1] This is going to be a really cool event... a folk duo from Pittsburgh is performing their new album, heavily inspired by the civil war, at Arsenal park on the anniversary of the explosion. I've seen them live and it's phenomenal, wanted to share with the whole neighborhood! *Sunday, September 17* *Arsenal Park* *Food Trucks at 5:30* *Live music at 6:00 *

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Participate in Algebra tutoring study (6th-8th grade)
by Michael Madaio 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Hello! I'm a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon, researching educational technology. We're recruiting 6th-8th grade students to participate in a study on learning Algebra from a virtual "AI" tutor, held in our lab on CMU's campus. The study is a single session long, for roughly an hour, and your child will be compensated $10 for the study. If you're interested, please email me at this address, or fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdckwpL7DYiSS0JeWMUvT6eq2XYraclkSd…> to help us plan a time for you to come in. *Who:* 6th-8th grade students who have not yet completed Algebra I. *Where: *Our lab on Carnegie Mellon campus. *When: *A time and date of your choosing *What: *An hour-long session of learning Algebra from an virtual tutoring AI. Thanks! Michael -- Michael Madaio Human-Computer Interaction Institute Carnegie Mellon University

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Plumber or landscape architect
by Jessica Christie Morowitz 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Dear Neighbors - I am looking for a plumber or landscape architect who can help with outside drainage issues. I have an expired gravel pit and need to find a way to reroute outside rain water. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Jessica (on Heberton)

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URGENT: LOST CAT
by Rachel Kudrick 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Lost: large black cat, 900 block of Highview, between Avondale & Wellesley. Indoor, no collar. Has epilepsy. Named Penny, but likely will be to scared to respond. Escaped from leash after loud noise, ran towards Heths. Skittish. Please call Rachel if you see her. 412-251-9759

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Recommendations received for gutter and downspout cleaning
by Lynn Cox 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Here are the recommendations I've received from customers so far. Haven't contacted anyone yet myself. Ken Buerer, reported to do lots of work on Wellesley, 412-377-7567 Leslie Parker, 412-689-6286 Hoolahan Roofing & Remodeling 412-521-0191 Lynn Cox

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