October 2023 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

HPCC Senior Online Servicer (SOS) Pop UP
by Highland Park Community Council 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

Thursday, October 26 at Tazza D'oro! Stop by Tazza D’Oro Thursday, October 26, from 1 P.M. – 3 P.M. to meet with one of our Techs about your technology questions/issues or to make an in home appointment with an SOS Team member. Bring your phone along and our Tech will assist with any frustrations it may be causing you and have a cup of delicious Tazza coffee on us! As always, we are ready and willing to help! HPCC Senior Online Service (SOS) is funded by a City of Pittsburgh Community First Grant and is free of cost for participants. See you at Tazza! -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Don't Forget to Send in Your Photos for the Highland Park Calendar!
by Kathleen Paola 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

Don't Forget to Send in Your Photos for the Highland Park Calendar! Have you taken a great photo that showcases Highland Park, either the park or our neighborhood? The HPCC is going to create a 2024 calendar and is launching a photo contest to fill the artwork in the calendar! If you would like to reserve a 2024 Highland Park calendar, please submit in the form below: Click here to reserve a calendar! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc83iD06ZqYaf-EuoDQzw_3_DzwSTukxdp…> Photo Contest Requirements: - Scenic photos of Highland Park - either the park or the neighborhood - No direct shots of people. If the person in the background is recognizable, we will not use the photo. - We are looking for photos of all months! Any time of year will be considered. - Please include your name as you’d like it to appear in the photo credit. - Please send the highest quality photo you can. - Please send photos to HPCCeditor(a)gmail.com Disclaimer: By sending your photo to HPCCeditor(a)gmail.com, you are agreeing to submit your photo for use by the HPCC.

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Looking for side work
by isaac sellner 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

Hi, I’m Isaac, 26 years old and am looking for some work on the side to help financially with bills and a recent move. I’m looking for anything from yard work/landscaping, cleaning, helping move, Other odd jobs, I have a basic understanding of simple construction and home repairs. I have over ten years kitchen experience so I can also do meal prep, baking and catering for parties and holidays! Thank you, Isaac

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sharing feedback about food composting
by nancy gohring 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Wow, it seems like we do a lot of food composting here in Highland Park! I got loads of replies to my request for insight into the food composting companies and I learned about one that I hadn't heard of. I also had quite a few people ask me to share insight that I received so I figured I'd share with everyone. I've pasted below the comments that I got. Thanks to everyone who replied! "We've used carbon compost for about 6 months and have been pretty happy with the service. Chose it because you can include meat and dairy products in the compost (which was not the case with one I previously used). They are local to highland park & pretty responsive" "We use Shadyside worms and have been happy with the service. Never tried any others." "I HIGHLY recommend Worm Return. https://www.wormreturn.com Laura - founder of the company is fabulous and they do a great job. They make it very easy to skip a week (or more) as needed and are very reliable." "I’ve been very happy with Zero Waste Wrangler. They do curbside pick up like the other compost companies around do, but also have a drop off option that I’ve found super easy/convenient and is only $10/month. They have bins in several local neighborhoods that you can then drop off your compost items at any time instead of waiting until a pick up time, which I’ve found nice for times when I have pizza boxes and large amounts of food scraps at once. I’m guessing you can do a combo of each of those services, but haven’t asked." "I have been using shadyside worms for over two years and have been very happy with it." "I've interviewed Laura from Worm Return and Kyle from Zero Waste Wrangler for my podcast. You can listen here: https://www.withbowlandspoon.com/ " "Hi, we use Carbon Compost. I find Louis really helpful and kind and I appreciate the extras he organizes at times--whether it's extra soil/compost or a sample at the Refillery. If I were you I'd also think about whether you want soil in return, we get some from Carbon Compost but it's not a huge amount, maybe 2 deliveries a year of a burlap bag full." "I use worm return. It's a good service, they know where my bucket is and just swap it out without me having to put it out by the curb. I have been satisfied but can't really speak about any pros / cons for others. They also sell worm tea for gardens too."

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hvac/handyperson to replace dryer-vent hose-thingy
by Joy 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

we need to replace the aluminium-foil-type dryer-vent-hose with a proper metal vent. this task is beyond our DIY abilities. anyone have this done? who could i call? thanks! -- www.joykatz.com

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Free snow tires
by Ben Gundy 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

I have an old set of snow tires (originally used on a Volvo wagon) that don’t fit our current car. They have a good season or two of tread left on them. Free to pick up in the alley behind 1158 Jancey St. Ben

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white trellis/planter boxes are gone!
by kathywh＠verizon.net 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Thanks for all of the interest.Kathy

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Milkshake and Cookies fundraiser event for the milk bank
by Sara Vins Bobish 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Good afternoon neighbors, On behalf of Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank, I am excited to invite you to our inaugural Milkshake and Cookies fundraiser on Nov. 9! Please visit the event page for details and to purchase tickets: Milkshake and Cookies Event benefiting the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank Tickets, Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/milkshake-and-cookies-event-benefiting-the-mid…> Thanks for your support! Warmly, Sara Vins Bobish

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ISO supplies for relative coming home after a stroke
by Meg 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Hello neighbors, I have a relative coming home this week after four months in the hospital after a stroke. I’m wondering if anyone has the following supplies to share or sell: Twin sized waterproof mattress pads smaller reusable or disposable waterproof pads, like you would put in a crib Pull ups size L Baby cam for night/rest time monitoring Many thanks! Meg

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Re: Kids bike $25
by Kate Lovelace 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

> Little kid turquoise bike. My kid rode this bike from ages 5-7. Handlebar > cover could be replaced. Otherwise in very good condition. $25. Request > photo from Kate.lovelace(a)gmail.com >

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