August 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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Experienced House Cleaner - Cleaning Specials now available!!
by Ashley Adams 22 May '20

22 May '20

Offering a quick, basic cleaning of your home or apartment. Prices can be negotiated based on cleaning needs. Offering hourly service for $25 per hour or whole house cleaning as listed below: Small House: (1-2Bdrm) $80 Medium House: (3 Bdrms) $120 Large House: (3-5 Bdrms) $160 Includes: - Vacuuming, Dusting, Cleaning kitchen/Bathrooms - Polishing wood furniture, e.t.c. Extras: - Baseboards $20 - Kitchen Cabinet Cleanout $20 - Wall Washing, E.t.c *******DID YOU HAVING FAMILY OVER FOR THE HOLIDAY? IF SO, LET US GET YOUR HOME READY!! WE CAN CLEAN AFTER ALL THE CELEBRATING ENDS AS WELL!! EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT DOING ANYTHING EXTRAVAGANT LET US COME CLEAN YOUR HOME WHILE YOU RELAX AS A GIFT TO YOURSELF!!******* > FAST, EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY, TRUSTWORTHY AND PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS! WE BRING MY OWN CLEANING PRODUCTS AND GET STRAIGHT TO WORK. WE WILL CLEAN YOUR HOME, BUSINESS OR OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME. SEND ME AN EMAIL TO SET YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!! I ALSO OFFER FLAT RATE EVENT CLEAN-UP DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE SPACE SO YOU CAN LEAVE THE WORK TO ME AND CONTINUE PARTYING!! OR, IF YOU'RE REALLY BUSY WE CAN ALSO COME IN AND DO A PRE-PARTY CLEAN AND DECORATING FOR YOU! > > I ALSO CLEAN: > > APARTMENTS > GARAGES > OFFICE BLDGS > SCHOOLS > CHURCHES > EVENT/PARTY VENUES > RENTAL PROPERTIES (ALSO OFFER BETWEEN TENANT CLEANING) > ANY PLACE YOU NEED CLEANED JUST ASK!! > > ALSO, NOW OFFERING: > > AFTER DEATH CLEANING/CLEANOUT & INVENTORY > > -WE WILL CLEAN THE HOUSE OF YOUR DECEASED LOVED ONE AND HAUL AWAY ANYTHING LEFT BEHIND. WE CAN ALSO DO AN INVENTORY OF YOUR LOVED ONES BELONGINGS. > > PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL or PHONE (Text)!! > (412) 726-1022

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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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Dry Triathlon Fundraiser
by Marissa Vogel 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Join us for a sweat filled, energy fueled, dry triathlon at Hart’s Run Fitness. 30 minutes of cycling, 30 minutes of running/rowing, and 30 minutes of high intensity strength training will give you your fitness fix for the weekend! 100% of the proceeds go to Open Up to sponsor yoga and mindfulness for people living with disabilities. Register here! <https://www.openuppittsburgh.com/register-for-classes/dry-triathlon-fundrai…> https://www.openuppittsburgh.com/register-for-classes/dry-triathlon-fundrai… [image: Dry+Triathlon+(1) (1).png] https://www.openuppittsburgh.com/register-for-classes/dry-triathlon-fundrai…

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Thule Raceway Pro 2 NIB for Sale
by Leslie 01 Sep '19

01 Sep '19

Thule Raceway Pro2 Bike Rack for Sale NIB Paid $349 Selling for $295 or best offer Sent from my iPhone

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free rokenbok building toys
by Bonnie DodsonBurk 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

Free rokenbok building toys on porch. 5710 Callowhill Street Bonnie

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Enjoy singing? Consider joining Women of Song choir this fall!
by Deadra Keener 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

Hello, Are you a woman who enjoys singing? Consider joining Women of Song! We are a group of women (most are non-professional singers!) who gather together weekly to rehearse a repertoire of songs while also enjoying the group camaraderie. Our usual season is Feb-May, but this year we are trying out a fall season! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 at St. Andrew's Church in Highland Park (5801 Hampton St., 15206). The fall season runs from September 18 - December 4, culminating with participation in a holiday concert on Saturday, December 7. Though we have several returning members, we welcome new members every season! More information and registration details can be found at https://pittsburghgirlschoir.com/about-pgc/women-of-song/ or by contacting coordinator(a)pghchoralarts.org. Warmly, Deadra Keener

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Update on missing Mail Delivery 8/17
by Lynn Raith 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

Hello Neighbors,Happy Labor Day Weekend!It has been two weeks and my mail from Saturday, August 17, is still missing. (Informed delivery shows 7 pieces of mail..2 extremely important)From the abundance of feedback emails I received from this list-serve, no one on my mail route got mail that day and many other days.I have talked to the Customer Affairs office for the Postal Service and all that missing mail can not be located!!!!!!I was able to get through to the East Liberty post office twice (412 661-2350 or 7981 or 5780) and was told twice they would get back to me but they never called back. (Manager-McAfee Spelling?) My mailman says "He knows nothing". He was off that day.The Customer Affairs office always answers the phone and files a complaint. They said that the only way to improve service is to call them. The supervisor said they don't use social media so they do not know when issues are raised. It seems that I am the only one pressing for an answer to the missing August 17 mail. Some neighbors had said that they weren't expecting anything important that day so they didn't call.Their number is 412-359-7700 or 412 359-7845 and they at least listen and say they are sorry.I hope these phone numbers will facilitate your search for your missing mail.Lynn Raith

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Do you need someone to clean your home?
by JEJamison 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

If you need help cleaning your home, I would like to recommend Heidi Asumussen (412-889-4643). She was highly recommended to me about 18 months ago. She has been cleaning my home for more than a year and does a wonderful job. She is trustworthy and reliable. She uses her own equipment and supplies. She has a few slots open and if you are interested, give her a call. Jamie Jamison

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