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APARTY (music on the porch) today 4-5!
by Joy 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

[image: D1B321B9-E7B3-4D73-98C0-49D2FEEB70FE.JPG] hi neighbors: APARTY is starting. we're playing dance music on the porch 4-5 today! 948 Heberton, near wellesley. (it will usually happen 6-7, but it's supposed to rain.) dance for a minute at the end of the driveway! or just say hey if yer out with a cute dog! colicky babies and grumpy persons, come on out! joy, rob, and chance (who may be too embarrassed to appear)

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Love this little video about washing hands
by Joanne 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

https://www.facebook.com/TheView/videos/531934311054046/?vh=e "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." — Mark Twain

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FREE Couch and Love Seat Set
by Amanda Backeris 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Olive green couch and love seat set 99 in L x 40in D (couch) 72 in L x 40 in D (love seat) Love seat is in good condition Couch is in fair condition, a bit worn with some stains Smoke and pet free home Email for pick up arrangements to make sure we're home (just kidding, of course we're home!)

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Fwd: Things to do while you are at home
by Audrey Rasmusson 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Good Afternoon, I hope that you are doing OK with the new reality that we are all living in. I wanted to share some suggestions, opportunities and options for fun things to do. Please feel free to share. *Things to do while staying home.* *Georgia Aquarium live cam* https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/ *Cincinnati Home Safari* http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/ *Scholastic releases free daily courses for kids stuck at home * https://www.wavy.com/news/health/coronavirus/scholastic-releases-free-daily… *30 Virtual Field Trips* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRR… *Virtual Friend Movie Night* If you want to still have movie night with friends without risking COVID-19 spread, Chrome has an extension called Netflix Party that allows you to simultaneously stream Netflix with friends. It has a chat window & play/pauses for everyone in the group so you stay synced. *Download free books from the New York Public Library* https://www.nypl.org/books-music-movies/ebookcentral/simplye *Public library apps* https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/ *Broadway Plays * https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-wat… *Virtual tour of the Louvre* https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne *More free virtual tours* https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/03/16/social-distancing-free-virtu… *30 At Home Brain Breaks* Please don’t make your kids sit at the kitchen table and do worksheets all day because that is NOT what they are doing all day at school. Take this time to develop social and emotional skills. Here is a great list of activities to do with your children. So many of these activities are beneficial for physical, social, and cognitive development! https://m.facebook.com/story.php story_fbid=10102987225708049&id=51801325 Social Stories on the virus by Carol Gray https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemics-and… Many companies are making their subscriptions free during this time. Here are a few that I have heard of and am familiar with. - Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr. free during school closures: https://go.brainpop.com/accessrequest <https://go.brainpop.com/accessrequest?fbclid=IwAR0xjUrLgtKNJL2B7onXS3gA4w4I…> - Storyline Online (always free): Books read out loud by authors / famous people: https://www.storylineonline.net/ <https://www.storylineonline.net/?fbclid=IwAR2IlL_Qh_Mjxsbch2C6ViIxSFGtwlIMD…> - Scholastic: <https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html> https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html - Learning A-Z: https://accounts.learninga-z.com/accou.../marketing/trial.do <https://accounts.learninga-z.com/accountsweb/marketing/trial.do?fbclid=IwAR…> - Accessibyte makes fun, funky, fully accessible apps for users who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, dyslexic, or have other reading difficulties: https://www.accessibyte.com/stay-safe See a large list of more resources HERE <http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/>. Susan F Rzucidlo, CESP Certified Supports Broker Call/Text 610-659-3145 Fax 1-610-200-1311 www.TerrapinHouse.org --EMAIL DISCLAIMER— Please do not print this email unless it is necessary. Every unprinted email helps the environment. The content of this email is confidential and intended for the recipient specified in message only. It is strictly forbidden to share any part of this message with any third party, without a written consent of the sender. Please DO NOT forward any contents of this email without express permission. If you received this message by mistake, please reply to this message and follow with its deletion, so that we can ensure such a mistake does not occur in the future. ________________________________________________________________________

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baubax shoes
by Beth Stronach 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

For Sale: Baubax Travel Shoes, Breezy Loafers, Black Women's size US 7 https://baubax.com/products/womens-breezy-loafers?variant=31079765475363 brand new never worn, unfortunately they were too small asking $60 Thanks, Beth bestronach(a)gmail.com

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One way to cheer yourself and your friends up
by janet jai 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Hi, I don’t usually recommend something without being asked, but I felt we could all use some cheering up these days, and one way I found myself cheered yesterday was by sending out some St. Patrick’s Day animated e-cards. I subscribe to Jacquie Lawson animated e-cards, which is based in England. These cards are a delight, all lovely, some funny and some moving. There are flower and tree cards, dog and cat and teddy bear cards, meadow and church cards, and many other kinds, all with classical or folk or jazzy music, for all occasions and just to say Hi. Some of the animated cards have digital jigsaw puzzles attached. Subscribing costs $20 per year and you can send as many cards as you like to as many people as you like all year. These cards can really provide uplift and/or a laugh for friends, and when you are the sender, looking at a number of cards to make sending choices can take you away from thinking about the problems of the world for a good while. Please know that I am in no way connected with this company and will not receive anything if you subscribe. I just wanted to pass on a way to a bit of good cheer. So here’s a link if you want to take a look: https://www.jacquielawson.com Enjoy, janet jai

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found: small female cat with pink and black carrier
by C. A. Peters 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

My housemate was on a walk through the park this evening (17 March) around 5:30 when he came across a small tortoiseshell/calico cat crouching beside a carrier alongside the road. She is very friendly but also (understandably) terrified. We took her home but since we have cats already we can’t keep her. We set up a shelter for her in our garage and will contact the Humane Animal Rescue in the morning (18 March), with the goal of surrendering her to their Hamilton Ave location. I have photos if anyone would like to see them, she is a very sweet kitty! - Carrie, on Stanton Ave by the park -- "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G. K. Chesterton "There have been no dragons in my life. Only small spiders and stepping in gum. I could have coped with dragons." -- Niki Nymark

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Found: hamster
by Rachel Kudrick 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Found in Highland Park on Sunday. Call to describe & give circumstances. 412-251-9759 Rachel

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Tv free
by Dora Magovern 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Porch pickup. No remote. I believe it works. Sent from my iPhone

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Allegheny County Announces Additional Operational Changes
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* March 17, 2020 *Contact:* Amie M. Downs 412-350-3711 (office) 412-327-3700 (cell) amie.downs(a)alleghenycounty.us *Allegheny County Announces Additional Operational Changes* *PITTSBURGH *– The COVID-19 pandemic and its corresponding response from the federal, state, and county government has resulted in a number of operational changes impacting Allegheny County government. The following operational changes are the most recent announced in the county: *County Parks* Currently, outdoor areas and restrooms in all nine county parks are open to the public. However, park users should practice social distancing by staying at least six feet apart from each other. If residents choose to use restrooms, playground equipment, exercise equipment, park benches or other outdoor items with touch surfaces, proper handwashing and/or use of hand sanitizer is strongly encouraged before and afterward. Hartwood Acres Mansion, Boyce Park Nature Center and North Park Latodami Nature Center are closed through Monday, March 30. Park offices are open regular business hours <https://alleghenycounty.us/parks/contact/index.aspx> with skeleton staffs to answer phones and email, but officials ask the public not to visit park offices in person. All park business may be conducted by emailing webmaster.parks(a)alleghenycounty.us or calling 412-350-2455, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Under guidance from the Allegheny County Health Department, all facility rentals are being canceled through Monday, March 30, and all customers are receiving full refunds. All recreational programs, as well as park ranger and naturalist activities, are canceled through Monday, March 30, and all paid registrants are receiving full refunds. Cookies with Cottontail events are also canceled in South Park (March 22), Boyce Park (March 28), and North Park (March 29). In addition, star parties scheduled for April 3 and April 4 at Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Park are canceled. Park users who wish to cancel facility rentals or paid program registrations beyond March 30 will receive full refunds. Customers should email name, permit/activity number and phone number to webmaster.parks(a)alleghenycounty.us or call 412-350-2455, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. This policy will remain in effect until further notice. North Park and South Park golf courses are currently closed for annual maintenance and aeration. Parks officials join the Allegheny County Health Department in encouraging the most vulnerable groups, which include the elderly, those with underlying medical conditions, and those who are currently sick, to avoid large events and mass gatherings, as well as other settings where there is close contact with a large group of people. *County Jail* Confined areas at the Allegheny County Jail undoubtedly present challenges, but through experience and defined policies, jail staff are adept at taking precautions to mitigate and eliminate the spread of illness or disease. The jail faces hurdles each year in dealing with influenza and other infectious illnesses between inmates and staff, and, through infection control procedures, the facility has been able to curb these conditions. With COVID-19, jail administration has taken additional steps, including: · Increased availability of authorized cleaning agents effective at disinfecting the virus, as well as regularly scheduled mandatory cleaning sessions across the entire facility. · Reducing access to the jail from non-essential visitors by temporarily suspending professional and social visits. · Additional screening for new inmates at point of admission and incoming jail staff. · Conversations with multiple county stakeholders, including the Allegheny County Health Department, to ensure the most up-to-date information regarding epidemiology and risk. · Continued education of inmates and staff about disease transmission and appropriate hand hygiene. All stakeholders are actively engaged and are motivated to consider any viable solutions to reduce or mitigate possible risks related to COVID-19, including the possible reduction of the inmate population. Ongoing discussions are occurring with the Office of the Public Defender, Court Administration, Probation and other affiliated parties to determine if there are any individuals that may be eligible for review. With the exception of the temporary suspension of social and professional visits, inmates have had little change to their daily routines. Presently, there are no restrictions for out-of-cell time due to COVID-19 concerns. In order to mitigate the effects of no outside contact, jail administration began working with the facility’s telephone provider last week. Beginning in the next 24 hours, alterations to the service will allow inmates two free phone calls a week. When further changes are made to the system, that availability may also expand. Allegheny County Jail staff will actively monitor the situation and continue to revisit any operational changes moving forward. *Elections* The Elections Division reminds voters that voting by mail is now an option in Pennsylvania. It's an easy, convenient and secure way to cast your ballot. Apply by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21, and return your ballot by 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28. To learn more about voting by mail and to apply, visit www.votespa.com. All public voting system demonstrations have now been canceled through Tuesday, March 31, including those at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches, suburban libraries and Monroeville Mall. In addition, demonstrations at Mt. Lebanon Public Library on April 5 and the Mall at Robinson on April 18 and April 19 are canceled. The Elections Division reminds poll workers that all training classes have been postponed through Friday, March 27. *Allegheny County Law Library* The Allegheny County Law Library located in Room 921 of the City-County Building is closed until further notice. 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