January 2020 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Repeated burglary
by Cara Todhunter 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Just a note to the Highland Park community to keep your doors locked and car keys hidden. Last night I had people attempt to break in my house. I suspect these are the same people who broke in my house a few months ago as their M.O. was the same (unscrewed light bulbs, left the gate open, etc). In addition, my neighbors who were robbed the same night as me the last time were robbed again last night. I can’t believe the same people would come again- even with a very loud barking dog, lights and cameras.

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Update on Burglary-details
by Joan Soulliere 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Dear Neighbors, The burglar(s) cut screens to get access to windows. They wore gloves so no fingerprints. They used a gate leading to an obscure alley to exit the area. They unlatched windows. They took FOOD from our refrigerator and went through our cabinets. They stole my purse, wallet, car, 35 mm Canon camera with 3 lenses, Bose radio and PlayStation. They went through my husband’s car and took his change. This is burglary combined with mental terrorism. I am not an alarmist but this is pushing it to the edge. Keep watch. Get security systems. Know your neighbors. Bring your purse/wallet/ remote controls to bed with you. Make a stink with the police. Joan Farragut Street -- Joan Soulliere Sent from my mobile phone.

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Plum Tree Nannies
by Theresa Vehec 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Hello everyone! I just wanted to let everyone know about a nanny agency called Plum Tree Nannies. We have qualified, experienced nannies and competitive placement fees. Feel free to check out www.plumtreenannies.com Kind regards, Theresa Envoyé de mon iPhone

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Tape deck player
by Sherry Goldman 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

It has been sold . Thank you all for your interest.

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Attempted break in
by Sheila Saykiewicz 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Hi all, we live in the 900 block of North St. Clair Street and our house was targeted on Sunday night. They broke an exterior security light and tried to get into our house through a window in our kitchen (climbed onto AC unit and onto our second story porch to reach that window). We assume they tried all the doors They were on our front & back porches and unplugged our Christmas lights. I see that someone else was burglarized on Sunday night over on Farragut Street. We did file a police report because it’s pretty alarming that they tried to break in at night while we were sleeping. We have an alarm and signs indicating the alarm- apparently they don’t care or can’t read!

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Missing bike
by Linda Vicaro 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

My 8 year old’s bike was swiped from our front yard last night after he failed to put it away. If you see a black bike ditched somewhere, let me know! Alternatively, if your kid has a bike they have outgrown, I’m in the market for a new one! Thanks, Linda Mellon Street -- --- Linda Vicaro linda.vicaro(a)gmail.com

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plasterer
by Donna 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

hi posting for a friend....looking for someone to do plaster work to repair damage from a leaking roof. jan 412-363-8208

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Concerned about single-use plastic? Join local group to take action
by sabrina 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Hello neighbors - This is a local group working on reducing single-use plastic in our community. If this is an issue that concerns you, then join us and connect with fellow Pittsburghers to make an impact: *Pittsburghers Against Single-Use Plastic (PASUP) *Action Meeting Sunday, January 19, 2020, 2 - 4:30 pm @ Friends Meeting House, 4836 Ellsworth Ave, 15213 (Oakland) Current planned projects for the spring include: - *Working on reducing single-use plastics through the school district and parent-teacher groups* - *Forging partnerships to allow citizens to get #5 and #1 plastics to a material recycler* - *Advocating to local grocery stores to stop using single-use plastic in their cafes and investigate the most sustainable options to use in their produce and bakery departments. * PASUP's initiatives are driven by our participants so if you have other ideas you'd like to work on, bring them along! Also join us for the *Annual Friends Benefit Concert, *benefiting *PASUP* on* Friday, January 31, 2020, 7:30 to 10 pm, also at the Friends Meeting House* *"The Annual Friends Benefit Concert returns to the renovated Quaker Meeting House on Friday, January 31, 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Featuring Smokestack Lightning <https://www.facebook.com/Smokestack-Lightning-115718095117038/>, Glass Run Gals, GrayScale <https://grayscalecontraband.com/?s=band>, Raging Grannies, and special guests. * *This year’s beneficiaries are CeaseFire PA <https://www.ceasefirepa.org/> and Pittsburghers Against Single-Use Plastic <https://www.facebook.com/groups/PASUP/> (PASUP). Help us make a joyful midwinter noise, sample homemade baked goods, and raise funds for two good causes. Donation: $15 (or what you can afford) collected at the door, 4836 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh 15213. Seating is limited. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Event on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/events/598995024238597/?notif_t=plan_user_invited&…>." * -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PASUP meets monthly- Future meeting dates are: - February: 2/23 @ Friends Meeting House - March: 3/22 @ Friends Meeting House - April: 4/26 @ Friends Meeting House

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Gardening classes
by Rachel Kudrick 12 Jan '20

12 Jan '20

Hello all! I will be running my series of gardening classes again, but this year they will be held at a new location. (Unfortunately, not be in Highland Park.) >From Planning to Canning: Gardening on the Cheap will be held on Wednesdays, bringing February 5th and ton weekly through the end of October (with an occasional week off!). There will be two sessions available each week (same class). Location: Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes avenue in Squirrel Hill Times: 9:30-11:30 am 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $20 per session (sliding scale/scholarships available if that's not doable). Each class is a separate topic, so attend one or attend all! Lessons are predominantly based on your *outdoor* garden, but are applicable to trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, flowers (annual and perennial), so you define your garden! Topics include (but aren't limited to): Where to start (planning or expanding your garden) Starting your own plants (from seed, cuttings, etc.) Transplanting Preservation of foods & flowers through drying Soil testing & amendment Composting Faerie gardens Pickling & fermenting Making jellies, jams & preserves Canning fruits & vegetables Birds, bees, butterflies & bats Insect identification & control (all natural) Weed identification & control (all natural) Pruning perennials, trees & shrubs Plant/garden maintenance (you tell me which plants you need to know about!) Orchids 101 (I was an orchid grower for 7 years) A few "Tastes of the Season" meals Tool sharpening & maintenance Putting your garden to bed I am a trained horticulturist with 20+ years of experience, and also have a degree in education. Classes are often hands-on and any necessary supplies are included in the cost. Each class offers cost-, time- & space-saving tips & methods! I hope you'll join me! Email, call or text! Rachel Kudrick 412.251.9759 rkudrick(a)live.com Rachel

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RE: Highland Park: Even song at St. Andrew's
by Rebecca Marinov 12 Jan '20

12 Jan '20

Hi neighbors. On Sunday January 19, 2020 at 4:30 there will be a service of Evensong at St. Andrew’s Church. St. Andrew’s is located at the corner of Hampton and North St. Clair streets. We would love to see you there.

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