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$20 Cool Mist Humidifier - portable
by B Val D 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

*$20 Cool Mist Humidifier - portable* - Filterless - 4L vessel - Runtime: 40 hours - 300 Square Feet - rarely used; good condition; purchased Jan2024 for $40 - will deliver to HP location on either Friday 6th between 10-12pm or Saturday 7h - cash only please6

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older magazines up for grabs
by C. A. Peters 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

Hi all, I have a stack of older Consumer Reports magazines, ranging from spring 2019 to fall 2023. Before I pitch them in the recycling bin, does anyone want them? I imagine they're still good for reference purposes, but also would probably work for craft projects. - Carrie on N Euclid

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Tai Chi in the Park!
by Melissa Zoé 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

*Hello neighbors,* *Join us for Tai Chi in the Park on Friday!* Beginner Tai Chi in Highland Park *Friday 5-6pm* We meet in the grassy area under the trees on the RIGHT side of the fountain (weather permitting!*) *If you would like to be added to our newsletter to received notifications or cancellations, please email us at: thereawakenproject(a)gmail.com *Regular drop-in price is $15* *Or get your class pass today and save!* You can purchase a class package here: https://bit.ly/taichipasses [image: Tai Chi HP Pic1.jpg] In good health, Melissa

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Meeting on PPS School Closures - Tues Sept 10
by Highland Park Community Council 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

*Our neighborhood school (and one of the district's highest performing elementary schools), Fulton Elementary, is slated for closure*. The public engagement process was very limited, taking place over the summer months and the first week of the school year. Not only would the impact of Fulton closing be very bad for our neighborhood, but the impact of the plan on the district overall (and on the city) could be devastating. For reference: here's info on PPS’ Facilities Utilization Plan <https://www.pghschools.org/about/superintendent-of-schools/facilities-utili…> process, and here's the proposal <https://nextpittsburgh.com/education/what-9-pittsburgh-public-school-buildi…> (by out-of-town consultants) to revamp the district from top to bottom, including building closures, which they plan to finalize this month. District 2 Board Member Devon Taliaferro is hosting a local feedback session about the PPS draft Facilities Utilization plan at *Fulton (5799 Hampton St) Tuesday September 10 from 5-7 pm*. Devon especially wants to hear from families in her district that are impacted by the proposed changes, but everyone is welcome. Schools in District 2 include: Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5, Pittsburgh Fulton PreK-5, Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5, Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8, Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5, Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center. The Facebook event for Tuesday's meeting at Fulton is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/uxxvL5vdXf2rkwgL PPS has just two other public meetings about the plan left (that we're aware of): - *Thursday, September 5, 2024 6-8 PM:* Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 220 40th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 - *Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00 PM *- Virtual meeting; Register for the session here <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pp7_uRp_TayUrTVMehgsKw#/registration> . -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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PPS plan feedback sessions on school closures THIS WEEK
by Highland Park Community Council 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

HPCC has been trying to keep up with the fast pace of PPS’ Facilities Utilization Plan <https://www.pghschools.org/about/superintendent-of-schools/facilities-utili…> process, which has primarily taken place over the summer months. On August 13, the school board-hired consulting team unveiled a proposal <https://nextpittsburgh.com/education/what-9-pittsburgh-public-school-buildi…> to revamp the district from top to bottom, including building closures. Fulton PreK-5, in the heart of our neighborhood on Hampton Street, is on the list of potential building closures, but nothing is final. Many community members and education advocates have significant concerns about the initial proposal, including not seriously considering equity issues, transportation problems, or keeping high-performing programs intact. The district also made the controversial decision to stop allowing constituents to testify at public hearings virtually <https://www.wesa.fm/education/2024-08-28/pittsburgh-public-schools-closures…>, which has been an option since early 2020. The District is hosting three regional feedback sessions this week, as well as a virtual session next week, and we want to encourage everyone to attend in person or participate virtually (we are also working with District 2 Board Member Devon Taliaferro and Pittsburgh Fulton PTA <https://www.facebook.com/ppsfultonpto> to have a local feedback session, but nothing is finalized; we'll post more info when/if we get a date and time locked in). The locations of the only meetings currently scheduled are: - *Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 6-8 PM*: Pittsburgh Allderdice High School 2409 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 - *Wednesday, September 4, 2024 6-8 PM: *Pittsburgh Carrick High School 125 Parkfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 - *Thursday, September 5, 2024 6-8 PM:* Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 220 40th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 - *Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00 PM *- Register for the session here <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pp7_uRp_TayUrTVMehgsKw#/registration> . Look at the ‘Upcoming Community Engagement’ tab on the Facilities Utilization page <https://www.pghschools.org/about/superintendent-of-schools/facilities-utili…> for more details on these meetings. It’s our understanding that the board may vote on this plan before the end of September, which would open up another round of public comment. We encourage everyone in our community, regardless of whether you or your family have or had children at Fulton, to pay attention to this process and consider how losing a well-regarded, high-performing school would impact our neighborhood. Please make your voices heard! -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Vintage Glassware for Sale
by Sarah Suiter 04 Sep '24

04 Sep '24

$15 - all with the same pattern: 5 coupe glasses, 6 sherry glasses, 2 small wine glasses $40 - green glass canisters sets with lids: Cereal, coffee, flour, sugar, tea, rice, sugar, salt (label damaged) Sent from my iPhone

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Open auditions for The Nutcracker
by Heather Cramer 04 Sep '24

04 Sep '24

My kids' ballet studio, Classical Dance Academy of Pittsburgh, located in West View, is seeking additional dancers for its production of The Nutcracker. Open auditions will be on Saturday, September 14. Ages 4-10 from 3-4 and ages 11+ from 4:30-6. Please join us! https://www.classicaldanceofpgh.com

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Tools
by Alex 04 Sep '24

04 Sep '24

Milwaukee packout parts organizer $40 obo https://a.co/d/ai17PFa Tools ONLY, no batteries Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 1/4 in. Impact Driver- $50 Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only)- $80 $120 for both tools

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wall blocks - free
by Kathleen Nebeker 04 Sep '24

04 Sep '24

Hi, We are making some changes to our back yard and have an older, mortar-free, interlocking concrete block retaining wall that is going away. If anyone has use for the blocks, and can remove them, they are free. If interested, let me know and I'll send photos. Thanks,Kathleen

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Looking for metal folding chairs!
by Kristen Himes 04 Sep '24

04 Sep '24

Hi Neighbors, Our rentals for my sons birthday this weekend fell through. Does anyone have metal folding chairs I could borrow/rent for this Saturday? Looking for 20 but I’ll take as many as I can get. Happy to pay to rent, pickup, and return. Thanks in advance, Kristen Himes Clarke Cell: 814-207-8764

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