March 2022 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

FS: Doona car seat and stroller
by Dora Magovern 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

FS Doona car seat and stroller. 2 bases available. Was purchased in December of 2020, used late January 2021-present. It's a very handy item especially if you have multiple kids. All reasonable offers considered. Email if interested. https://www.shopdoona.com/products/doona-car-seat-stroller?variant=16385904… Dora P. Magovern LCSW, MPH --------------------------------- "Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds."-- George Eliot

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Afro Dance Masterclass Weekend!! April 2nd & 3rd
by Melissa Zoé 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

Hello neighbors! Afro Love Pgh is offering an amazing Afro Dance Masterclass Weekend this April 2nd & 3rd! One of a kind opportunity to learn Afro Dance from one of the best dancers and choreographers in Ghana - Usher1Baby!! Please share! 🙏 [image: Masterclass Weekend Usher1Baby Flyer.png] *MASTERCLASS WEEKEND!!* Saturday & Sunday, April 2nd & 3rd SAT 5pm-6:30pm - ALL LEVELS AFRO BASICS SUN 3pm-4:30pm - INTER/ADV. CHOREO 1 Masterclass for $25 2 Masterclasses for $35 @ Art in Motion Dance Studio 1001 Main Street (2nd floor - side door) Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Join us for this amazing intensive weekend of Afro Dance with the one and only, Usher1Baby from Ghana!! Come and dance to the sounds of Afrobeats, one of the most trendy styles of music going around the world! ****** Usher1 has featured on international platforms including the first ever ACCRA INTERNATIONAL SALSA CONGRESS held in 2012 and 2013, WEST AFRICAN CUBAN AFRO SALSA FESTIVAL in Nigeria 2013, 2014 and 2015. He did his first WORLD AZONTO DANCE WORKSHOP TOUR in 2015. He is the C.E.O of Flash Mob Ghana(home of dance and entertainment) and the president of United Dance Organisation(U.D.O)Ghana. He is the founder of Ghana Dancers Association and founder of Ghana Dance Award, founder of U Dance Arts International USA, Afro Dance Heritage Festival and International Kizomba Awards USA. ****** Space is limited so make sure to register early You can buy your ticket online at Eventbrite.com here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-dance-masterclass-weekend-with-usher1baby…> !! For questions, please email us at AfroLovePgh(a)gmail.com Hope to see you on the dance floor! Melissa

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Solid wood shape sorter
by Dora Magovern 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

This is the item— https://www.bellalunatoys.com/products/wooden-story-natural-shape-sorter-box Purchased for Christmas. Barely used. Asking $30 cash obo. Retail is $59. Email if interested.

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March Newsletter
by Highland Park Community Council 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/cf1b4abc19e5/march-newsletter?e=eb0bdabb3c) Logo ** Happy spring, neighbors! ------------------------------------------------------------ The time for spring cleaning and spring projects has arrived. If you're cleaning house and looking for a way to get rid of some treasures, how about participating in the neighborhood yard sale on June 5th? Registration will open in May. Spring projects also abound across the neighborhood: * Construction of the new Super Playground (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) has started. * We heard from PWSA again at our March community meeting about upcoming work to replace water lines and lead service lines. * Restoration of the historic stone bridge in the park will hopefully begin in a few weeks. Hibernation is over, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and dig into 2022! Stephanie Walsh, HPCC President March HPCC Community Meeting Our key speaker was longtime Highland Park resident Mike Staresinic, an international development leader who discussed Ukraine. Mike has worked on seven projects over the past 23 years on topics at the core of the current conflict. He gave a brief, first-hand update of three cities under siege, then discussed Ukraine’s connections with Pittsburgh from 1878 to the present, gave examples of how people can help, and answered questions. PWSA was also on hand to discuss water main and lead service line replacements now starting in the southwest quadrant of Highland Park. Meeting minutes, a recording of Mike’s talk and PWSA’s presentation are available on our website (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . ** Playground construction begins ------------------------------------------------------------ Construction of the new Super Playground is underway! Visit the project website (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) to see plan details and post your photos of the old playground. The HPCC is also collecting photos of your best memories at the playground, some of which will be included in the May newsletter. See the blog for details (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . Plus, mosaic-making workshops are coming in May - stay tuned for details. ** Bike raffle! ------------------------------------------------------------ Remember Healthy Ride bikes? That system is being retired, rebranded and replaced with a new system (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) that includes e-bikes to help cyclists with all our crazy hills. The old bikes have been cleaned up and the HPCC received 14 that we’ll be raffling off to neighbors. Details will be announced at the April 21 HPCC Community Meeting. Photo credit: Pittsburgh Bike Share Upcoming events Mark your calendars for these spring and summer HPCC events. More details will be released soon. * April 21: HPCC Zoom Community Meeting * May 1: Marathon Party at Tazza D’oro and the Bryant Street Market * May 14: Bryant Street Parklet cleanup * May 19: HPCC SOCIAL Community Meeting at the Parklet! * June 5: Neighborhood Yard Sale & Bryant Street Festival ** The city wants to hear from you ------------------------------------------------------------ Concerned about traffic and pedestrian & bike safety in the neighborhood? The city is inviting anyone to submit a request that a street be considered for traffic calming via its Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) website. Part of how these projects will be prioritized is public input and the squeaky wheel gets the grease, so please participate! To submit more than one street for consideration, fill out the Google form for a single street and after you hit "submit," you will be asked if you'd like to submit another street for consideration. You’ll need to specify your Council District — Highland Park is in District 7. East Liberty Traffic Concerns? According to the city's pedestrian safety action plan, due to recent and projected development, East Liberty is one of the top neighborhoods for current and projected pedestrian and bicycle crashes. Therefore, the City is developing an East Liberty Traffic Safety & Mobility Plan (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) and identifying potential traffic and mobility issues through data and community engagement. Follow the link on the web page to take the survey to let the city know your East Liberty-specific transportation concerns and suggestions. Note that Stanton Ave. is the border between East Liberty and Highland Park, so Stanton Ave. intersections can be included in feedback for this project. Wild about urban wildlife? What should individuals and the city do - or not do - as we share our space with deer, opossums, rats, birds, bunnies, and other critters? The City of Pittsburgh is developing an Urban Wildlife Guidebook for residents regarding the ins and outs of urban wildlife. Visit this website (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) to learn more about the city's plans and to take a poll to provide your thoughts and concerns. ** Highland Park’s ‘living treasure’ ------------------------------------------------------------ Long-time Highland Park resident Dr. John Boccella has been a dentist in East Liberty for 60 years and has treated the parents and grandparents of some of his current patients. This recent Post Gazette (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) feature that calls him a living treasure describes his family’s beginnings in Pittsburgh and his life and career in the East End, thus providing a fascinating glimpse of a slice of Pittsburgh’s history. Thank you and congratulations Dr. Boccella! ** Our condolences ------------------------------------------------------------ You may have known Hill Jordan as a long-time Highland Park resident and Tazza regular. Perhaps you heard him perform as part of Hill Jordan & Slide Worldwide or The Slide Worldwide Brass Band. Hill was a native Pittsburgher and a well-known and well-loved jazz musician who regularly played clubs and festivals throughout the region - in past years, he even performed at our own neighborhood marathon party. Sadly, Hill passed away (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) unexpectedly last October. The HPCC Board extends its condolences to Hill’s friends and family. He will be missed by the whole community. ** Houses, history, n’at ------------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about the Negleys and other notable names of Highland Park in our latest installment (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) of blog posts about the history of houses in the neighborhood. ** News from St. Andrews ------------------------------------------------------------ There’s a lot happening at St. Andrews this spring: * Masks are now optional. * Sanctuary doors are open more often: anyone is welcome to come in and sit for some quiet time. * In March, St. Andrews is collecting bedding in queen and full sizes for Off the Floor Pittsburgh (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . Please drop off sheets, blankets and comforters on the porch of the rectory or the narthex. * St. Andrews is partnering with Hello Neighbor (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) to set up a house in Highland Park for a newly settled family from Afghanistan. * All are invited to visit the church on Easter (April 17) for an Egg Hunt following the 10:00 a.m. service. The Egg Hunt should start around 11:15 to 11:30. There will be a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. St. Andrews strives to be a good neighbor so don’t hesitate to reach out. Always check the website (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) , Facebook page (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) or outgoing phone message for the latest information. Everyone is welcome. 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Lost phone and keys
by Eric Andrae 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

Did you lose keys and a phone in Highland Park recently? Contact me off the list with descriptions.-- ____________________________________ Pastor Eric R. Andrae Pittsburgh LCMS Campus Ministry <http://lsfpgh.com/>(LSF-ISM) & First Trinity Church Instagram: LSF_Pittsburgh Facebook: LSFofPGH Donate <http://lsfpgh.com/donate/>to Campus Ministry * Please note that Saturday is usually my day off.*

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Pilobolus tickets (2)
by dianeaverill＠icloud.com 27 Mar '22

27 Mar '22

I have two Pilobolus tickets that we can’t use. They’re for Saturday, April 9, 8:00 p.m. at the Byham, Orchestra left Row N, seats 25 and 27. Selling for cash at face value, $127, but will throw in (free) the reserved parking at the Sixth & Penn garage.

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Lightly used Vitamix Explorian VM0197 blender
by Slovenec, Sharon 27 Mar '22

27 Mar '22

Includes base, low-profile 64 oz. plastic container with black soft-touch handle, low-profile tamper Engineered & assembled in U.S. Purchased new from Costco Only lightly used and in great condition New $369 Refurbished $270 Amazon.com: (Renewed) Vitamix Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black - 65542 : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry<https://www.amazon.com/Vitamix-Explorian-Professional-Grade-Low-Profile-Con…> $150 cash

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Walk with a Doc This Friday! 4/1 10 AM
by Natalie Toussi 27 Mar '22

27 Mar '22

Hello neighbors! I hope you’ll join me as we kick off this year’s Walk with a Doc. We will meet on the 1st Friday of every month, 10 am, at the Highland Park water fountain. After a very quick chat about a health topic, we will walk together as a community and get our steps in! Interested in checking it out? You can sign the waiver ahead of time here <https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/pittsburgh/> (will also have waivers available that day on paper). Want to learn more about Walk with a Doc? Here is more info. <https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/pittsburgh/> You can follow me on social media for more info @nataliegentilemd Hope to see many of you on Friday at 10 am for a free, pleasant walk around our beautiful park! Your local family doc <http://www.directcarepgh.com/>, Natalie Gentile

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2 free bookshelves
by Bradford Mumpower 27 Mar '22

27 Mar '22

Two free bookshelves. 40” x 22.5” x 9.5” Available for porch pickup in highland park. Email or text for address Brad 412-400-8241 Sent from my iPhone

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Chandelier for sale, make me an offer
by marji pomposini 27 Mar '22

27 Mar '22

Brass chandelier for sale. 8x8" 17" high Excellent condition, very clean Make me an offer.

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