March 2018 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Gardening class: Soil testing and amendment
by Rachel Kudrick 28 Mar '18

28 Mar '18

Hello, neighbors! Have you ever had any of these questions: 1. Why does my blue hydrangea have pink blooms????? 2. Why don't my raspberries (or blueberries) produce well? 3. How come, no matter what I plant or how I fertilize, everything gets yellow/brown leaves (or doesn't do well, or dies)? 4. What do my plants need in order to survive, to thrive, and to bring me joy? 5. When I *know* I put it in the dryer with the other one, where does that one sock disappear to? Okay, I can't help you with #5. But the answers to all those other questions might just be found in the soil... This week, From Planning to Canning: Gardening on the Cheap, will help you to understand some of the things your plants want and need in the patches of dirt they call home. We will talk about soil composition & structure, pH, essential nutrients, testing and amendment. You will learn simple ways to determine basic soil needs. (Hands-on, using common items found in your kitchen!) We will discuss steps you can take to create a place for your plants to thrive, including amendments to correct imbalances. I will also provide you with information on other methods to further test soil for more specific needs. Class is Thursday night, 6:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $10/person, with no fee for those on a limited income. (I can do cash, check or major credit cards.) ***These classes are not just for folks who want to grow edibles! I am a horticulturist with 16 years of experience working with everything from orchids to fruit & shade trees, veggies & herbs to perennial grasses & flowers, landscaping to greenhouse production. So, no matter what you grow (or want to start growing), if I can't help you, I can at least point you in the right direction.*** Please contact me for further information, including location of the class. I truly hope to see you there! Rachel 412-251-9759

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Quart canning jars
by Lynn Cox 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Do you need any? I have 20, some spaghetti sauce jar size (so less then a true quart) but most real quart canning jars. A few are wide mouth and I have a package of wide mouth lids. Free. Let me know if you're interested. Lynn Cox

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$25 obo - 5-Drawer File Cabinet
by BM Val 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

$25 obo - 5-Drawer File Cabinet •Attractive •Extremely Heavy •U-haul please •Cash-only Thanks! Barb

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Yarn For Sale | $15 -- 6 skeins B&W - RIPPLE |. $5 assorted remnants
by BM Val 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

*Yarn for Sale:* as pictured: $15 -- 6 skeins B&W - RIPPLE $ 5 -- assorted remnants

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NIB $15 -- Double Floating Wall Mount Shelf
by BM Val 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

NIB $15 -- Double Floating Wall Mount Shelf - purchased this accidentially - cash only please - will deliver to HP residence https://www.amazon.com/PERLESMITH-AV-Shelf-Component-Strengthened/dp/B01MT1…

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Maundy Thursday and Good Friday
by Bruce Robison 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

We observe the heart of this Holy Week with two services at St. Andrew's on Hampton Street. On Maundy Thursday, March 29, at 6 p.m., we will gather "around the table" in Brooks Hall for a quiet and less-formal service of the Holy Communion, remembering the night in which our Lord shared his "Last Supper" with his Disciples and gave them (and us) his New Commandment (the "Mandatum," from which the word "Maundy" is derived), to "love one another as I have loved you." Following the service we are invited to stay together for a potluck dinner and time of conversation. If we are able to bring a dinner item to share with others, that will be much appreciated by all! On Good Friday, March 30, The Great Three Hours will be observed in the Church beginning at 12 noon with the traditional devotion of the Stations of the Cross. At 1 p.m. the Liturgy for Good Friday from the Book of Common Prayer will be offered. This service includes hymns, prayers, a reading of the Passion Gospel according to St. John, and a brief homily. At 2 p.m. the Choir of St. Andrew's Church will offer a Choral Service, with interludes for silent prayer and reflection. A highlight of this hour will be a presentation of the Arvo Part _Stabat Mater_, sung by our Choral Scholars, with strings. At 3 p.m. the Great Bell of St. Andrew's Church will toll 33 times, to observe the traditional number of years of our Lord's earthly life. All are welcome to attend all or part of any of these Holy Week services. -- *Bruce Robison* *Rector, St. Andrew's Church* *Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania*

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Glider chair and ottoman
by Lynn Cabral 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Dutailier glider and ottoman. Light green and blue check. $75 OBO Lynn Sent from my iPhone

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Volunteer Opportunity with Union Project - Mother of All Pottery Sales, April 15, 2018
by Raiona Gaydos 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Hi Neighbors! I am reaching out to you today to inform you of the Mother of all Pottery Sales (MOAPS). It is one of the biggest celebrations of clay in Pittsburgh and brings talented ceramic artists and pottery lovers together under one roof! You can check out the event's Facebook page here <https://www.facebook.com/events/1490694437675078/>! This year, MOAPS will occur at Union Project on Sunday April 15th from 10am to 5pm. Volunteers are needed to help register guests and direct attendees to their desired locations. There will be two separate shifts. The first shift will be from 9am to 1:30pm, and the second shift from 12:30pm to 5pm. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email Daniel Youngs, at intern(a)unionproject.org, with the shift for which you are available. Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you there! Raiona Gaydos Community Program Coordinator Union Project <http://www.unionproject.org/> 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 x 221 <412.363.4550%20x%20229> *Union Project uses the arts to bridge gaps between communities.* Check out our new 2016-2020 Strategic Plan <http://www.unionproject.org/strategicplan>.

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Futon for sale
by Lynn Cabral 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Queen size futon, purchased from Norka futon. Very comfortable Used in a guest room rarely. Paid $1k, yours for $75 . Sent from my iPhone

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Highland Park Neighborhood Clean-Up Day (Saturday April 21, 2018)
by Justin Sandherr 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Dear Highland Park: In celebration of Earth Day 2018, we're organizing the 1st annual neighborhood clean-up. Over the winter and throughout the year, our streets become lined with bottles, cans, plastic, paper, and other items. If we pull together some teamwork, a little love for our planet, and a bit of hard work, we can brighten up our streets and keep litter out of our waterways and sewers. Or, If you're just looking to add some steps to your fitbit, meet some new friends / neighbors, or get involved in the community, join us rain or shine! *When: *April 21, 2018 at 10 AM *Who: *Highland Park Neighbors, Businesses, and Friends (Adults and Children are welcome) *Where: *Meet at Highland Park Entrance *Interested in Participating / Donating Supplies: *Contact Justin Sandherr at Justin.Sandherr(a)Gmail.com More information will be distributed in the upcoming weeks. Thanks.

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