April 2019 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Recommendation - CCI Sound Home Plan
by around theworld 13 Feb '23

13 Feb '23

Spreading the word about a great resource, Conservation Consultants, Inc. (CCI). I’m a new homeowner in Highland Park and a neighbor recommended this fantastic local non-profit that conducts energy assessments on homes and small businesses. My original goal was to have them identify how to address some drafty areas, and I was so surprised at how comprehensive the assessment was. All rooms were professionally measured and all major appliances were assessed…and thank goodness, because they identified a very dangerous clog with my hot water heater that was starting to back carbon monoxide into my home. It was not yet at emergency levels, but it was not picked up during my pre-sale home inspection. They did lead testing, used infrared cameras to check on insulation density and used a blower door test to suck the air out of the home to identify where the drafty areas were. The cost was very reasonable and I have a fantastic report, complete with photos that identified areas to address immediately and what can wait, and projections about how much I could save on my energy bills if I made the improvements. Some I could do myself, such as updating the door sweep and putting some caulk around the entry door. They also have a list of bonded professionals and they are great at helping you to put together an action plan. Wonderful resource for all of us with old homes. All of the contractors are great…Virginia McGrath was mine and she is fantastic…I’ve emailed and called her since my assessment to ask her opinion about a couple of items. House is already warmer…consider them https://getenergysmarter.org/sound-home-plan

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Arsenal Duo - Piano and Organ Spectacular - Sunday, April 14, 3:00 PM - East Liberty Presbyterian Church
by Edward Alan Moore 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

Organist Edward Alan Moore and Pianist Nathan Carterette The Arsenal Duo returns to ELPC for a concert uniting their respective instruments in a unique and spectacular fashion. Featured will be the first movement of Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto and George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Freewill offering. https://www.facebook.com/events/487108568474533/ http://cathedralofhope.org/event/arsenal-duo/ PREVIEW - https://youtu.be/0xHZ3zXTLy0 PROGRAM Star-Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key/Leopold Godowsky (1779-1843)/ (1870-1938) Preludes Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Opus 32 No. 10 in B minor (Lento) No. 5 in G major (Moderato) Opus 23 No. 5 in G minor (Alla marcia) Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23 I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Carillon-Sortie Henri Mulet (1878-1967) Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin (1898-1937) The Arsenal Duo Pittsburgh musicians Nathan Carterette (piano) and Edward Alan Moore (organ) have joined forces as The Arsenal Duo, presenting concerts that unite their respective instruments in a unique and spectacular fashion. They draw from a diverse repertoire, including works originally for piano and orchestra; works original to piano and organ; their own transcriptions; and solo offerings. Formed in 2013, The Arsenal Duo made their debut performance at Youngstown, Ohio’s historic Stambaugh Auditorium, where they attracted one of the largest audiences since the restoration of the hall’s E.M. Skinner pipe organ. The duo returned to Stambaugh to record several tracks for a forthcoming recording. They have also been presented at Pittsburgh’s East Liberty Presbyterian Church and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Christ Episcopal Church in Warren, Ohio, and National City Christian Church in Washington, DC. The 2015-2016 season had the duo playing concerts in Colorado, Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The 2016-2017 season included concerts in New Canaan, CT, Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA, Dearborn, MI, Tarentum, PA, and an invitation to return to Stambaugh Auditorium on July 3, 2017 as featured performers for the Great Lakes Regional Convention of the American Guild of Organists. ____________________________________________ Dr. Edward Alan Moore Organist/Music Director East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 South Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 EdM(a)coh.net 412-441-3800 x124 www.ELPC.church www.facebook.com/EastLibertyPresbyterian Office/Email Hours: Tuesday - 12:00-7:00 Wednesday - 10:00-6:00 Thursday - 12:00-9:00 Friday - 12:00-5:00 Sunday - 9:00-1:00 ____________________________________________

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"Highland Park" Free international film festival this weekend at Pitt
by Jean F Guilleux 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

Dear friends and neighbors, I founded 5 years ago in South Carolina a film festival about cultural heritage and archeology called Arkhaios, which features beautiful, international, award-winning films. I just returned this week from the 5-year anniversary festival in South Carolina! Having settled in Pittsburgh earlier this year, next to my kids and grand-kids, I will be showing a selection of the films this weekend at the Frick Fine Arts Building on Pitt campus. The format is a combination of lectures by Pitt professors and graduate students, followed by the films which received the Arkhaios awards last week. Attached is the program of the lectures and the schedule of the films. Also included is the synopsis of the films. We hope you will join us Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon and evening. Prepare to be amazed! Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/ArkhaiosFilmFestival/ http://www.arkhaiosfilmfestival.org/ Jean --

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Cleaning Services
by Steve Wisniewski 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Cleaning a home is always needed, but trust is priceless! Over 20 years experience and excellent references, cleaned the Presidents Residence of CMU. Serious inquires please call 412-310-2439 Sincerely Steve Sent from my iPhone

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Thermador: Emerald 4-Program Dishwasher
by Elisabeth Clauss 08 May '19

08 May '19

Hello all, We have a brand new dishwasher for sale with a transferable warranty. I have attached all relevant paperwork, and we are asking $1000 OBO. Thanks! Elisabeth

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The Bach Choir Does the Beatles! May 4-5 at Mr. Smalls
by Elizabeth Criss 02 May '19

02 May '19

This will be a fun show. We are working on a mix of rock arrangements and a cappella . I hope to see some neighbors there! -Liz > > > Come Together for a weekend of Beatles Music at Mr. Smalls Theater > May 4 at 7:30 PM | May 5 at 4:00 PM > 400 LINCOLN AVENUE | MILLVALE, PA 15209 > > In this season of “Rock Stars,” Bach Choir is pleased to present the music of The Beatles! The Beatles established rock & roll as an art form and influenced generations of musicians. Bach Choir is excited to celebrate this revolutionary body of work. > > Repertoire includes: Come Together, The Long and Winding Road, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Yesterday, Can’t Buy Me Love, Something and many more! > > ORDER TICKETS > > Upgrade to limited balcony seating at Mr. Smalls for $5 to include table service for bar food and drink.

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For sale: circa 1919 5pc bedroom suite
by Melanie Linn Gutowski 01 May '19

01 May '19

For sale: Circa 1919 bedroom suite with 5 pieces: vanity w/mirror vanity stool dresser w/mirror chifferobe full/queen bed frame Dovetail construction on all drawers. Vanity seat can be easily reupholstered in any fabric. Does need a bit of cleaning up, but no refinishing required. Great for a guest room or a kid's room. $600 or best offer. You haul from our home in Sharpsburg. More photos available upon request. Thanks, Melanie

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Missing Welcome to Highland Park Sign
by Monica Watt 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

On Saturday, April 20th there was a car accident at Stanton & N. Highland that damaged the Welcome to Highland Park sign. I’m told by a number of people (including one in the accident) that the part of the sign with lettering was still intact, but that the poles that held it up were badly damaged. By the time I went down to secure the sign, it was missing and only the broken poles remained. If you know who has the sign or saw something that might help us reclaim it, please let me know. No one will get in trouble if it is returned. I am going to assume they took it to keep it safe. The sign cost $3,000 to create and install and I would like to save a portion of that cost when replacing it - if possible. Thanks for your help! Monica Monica Watt President, Highland Park Community Council Editor, HPCC Newsletter Chair, Park & Playground Committee Co-Chair, House Tour Committee Member, Zoning Committee 412.818.4702 c monicawatt931(a)gmail.com

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Giclee prints, watercolor/oil
by brett mason 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Mother’s Day gifts... Fortunate to be a little part of a film on Pittsburgh history... These are a few of my images used on the set of A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Prints are available in several sizes, framed or unframed. Original watercolors available on some of the images. See these and others, available through my site. Any questions, feel free to ask, Thanks! https://www.brettmasonpaintings.com/index.html Sent from my iPhone

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For sale: baby feeding essentials- EZPZ mats and bibs
by Sarah Villafuerte 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

All for $10, or $5 for each mat and $5 for pair of bibs. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/d/pittsburgh-baby-feeding-essentials-…

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