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[Highland Park] Elmer's Aquarium gift card: $25 for the price of $20
by Megan Olson Hunt 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Hello, We got given a $25 gift card to Elmer's Aquarium (located in the midst of all of Monroeville's malls/stores) for our participation at a recent charity event. We have two dogs, but I don't think they carry dog food or accessories. Given this, we're wondering if anyone w/ fish or other small animals (see their website for details on what they carry: http://www.elmersaquarium.com/) or who already shops at Elmer's could make use of this card. Will sell for $20 - cash only. I have the register receipt for the card that shows its value and that indeed was purchased. Please email me for details on pick-up. Thanks, Megan

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[Highland Park] Great House for Rent
by Taryn Belmonte 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Hello HP neighbors. I am posting this for my mother. She owns a fabulous house on the southside that she would like to rent out asap. Anyone know of any visiting professors/professionals that are looking for a great place to live in Pgh? Here is the description below. I will send pictures soon. South Side Flats, Interior Designer's Home (From the 2011 Southside Homes Tour): Lovely two bedroom (one quite large, the other smaller), one and a half baths, refinished pine floors, two (decorative) fireplaces, large kitchen/family room with new stainless steel appliances, small office, laundry room with new stackable washer and dryer, alarm system and private patio. Great street only two blocks from Carson (surprisingly quiet street) and 7 blocks from the South Side Works. Partially furnished. Walk to everything! Only two miles to Oakland's universities and hospitals. $1500/month plus utilities. Perfect for visiting professors and professionals. Please contact Taryn if interested. Thanks! 412-512-6965

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[Highland Park] old bikes donation
by sharon wilcox 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my inquiry about donating used bikes.

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[Highland Park] PPS Magnet Fair
by Dave Atkinson 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Hello Neighbors: The Pittsburgh Public Schools Magnet Fair will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9:00 AM -3:00 PM at PIttsburgh Obama, located across from Bakery Square in East Liberty. Magnet applications are available at <http://www.pghboe.net> www.pghboe.net and are due December 16, 2011. Dave Atkinson

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[Highland Park] Double stroller, exersaucer for sale
by Aniket Murarka 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Both items are in good condition: Stroller is a Graco Duo Glider for $35 OBO and Exersaucer is an Evenflo Mega Circus for $20 OBO. Please see the craigslist add for pictures: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/2568902862.html Thanks, Aniket

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[Highland Park] Looking for a vision center
by Kayla Berkey 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Does anyone have any good vision center recommendations? I need an exam for new contacts and glasses, but I'm hoping to find a good place that isn't too expensive. Suggestions? Thanks, Kayla

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[Highland Park] Free 512MB memory stick has a taker.
by Ramsey Frist 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Thanks to those that responded.

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[Highland Park] Baby swing
by Michelle Wahila 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Hello neighbors, Our church is looking for a gently used or new baby swing to be donated to our nursery. If anyone has a swing that we could take off your hands, it would be greatly appreciated. We can pick up. Additionally, I would personally be interested in a gently used swing at a reasonable price. Thank you, Michelle Rev. Michelle L. Wahila Associate Pastor Third Presbyterian Church Sent from my iPhone

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[Highland Park] KidStuff coupon books for sale
by Jill Miller 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Hi Neighbors, My son's elementary school is selling KidStuff coupon books as a fundraiser. The books are $25.00. There are some great coupons in there! I'll post a short list below, but you can see the list at http://www.kidstuffcouponbook.com/ if you look under Browse Editions ---> PITT. Here are a just few: LL Bean - $10 off $50 purchase (2 of each) Dunham's Sports - $10 off/$5 off (2 of each) Rite Aid - $5 off $25 purchase (4) QDoba - Free Kids Meals/Free Chips and Queso (2 of each) Crazy Mocha - Free specialty drink with purchase (4 of each) Ben & Jerry's - Free kids scoop with purchase/10% off Ice cream party Fiddlesticks concert (PSO) - Buy one ticket, get one free (up to 4) Monster Mini Golf - Free round (2) Lots of Golf and Bowling Coupons for a number of places! Movies, Museums, Theater, and More! Email me of you have questions or would like to order one. Thanks, Jill Jill Miller Artist and Creator The Milk Truck www.themilktruck.org

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[Highland Park] Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty
by David Lagnese 29 Sep '11

29 Sep '11

Update for Saturday, October 1st, The market is open for business this Saturday. I spoke with several of the farmers and expect a wide variety of items available this Saturday. In the apple department, we are in prime time. I spoke to Tim Hileman from Kistaco Farm. They will have McIntosh, Jonathan, Empire, Red Delicious, Jonathan Honeycrisp, Gala and Cortlands. And if you have not tried Kistaco Farm cider yet this season, you owe it to yourself to pick up a gallon or half gallon. It has excellent balance between sweet and tart flavor. Prices on apples are excellent, especially when you buy in quantity. Kistaco will also have a variety of vegetables including Bell Peppers, Hot Peppers, Eggplants and Tomatoes. I spoke with Rick Zang from Zang's Greenhouse. Rick will have a wide variety of local vegetables, including potatoes, beets, beans, greens, leeks, onions and shallots. Rick always has a selection of Pennsylvania mushrooms. Concord grapes from Erie County will be available. Fruits and vegetables are also be available at the Kennedy and Greenawalt stands. SAVE THE QUINCE! And this brings me to the topic of Quince. Quince is an unusual fruit. Years ago, backyard quince trees were common. People would cultivate them to harvest the fruit for cooking in pies or preserves. Inedible in raw form, and looking like a cross between a pear and a golden apple, quince cooks up sweet, with a vibrant rose color and a floral aroma and flavor. Unfortunately, many people do not realize how delicious quince products are. I was speaking to the farmers a few weeks ago trying to see if someone can get me some. Brian Greenawalt told me that he know a few Amish farmers that have quince trees on their property. But he said that the farmers have begun cutting them down because they did not know what to do with the fruit. I asked him to tell the farmers NOT to cut down the trees, and instead send some of the fruit to the market. Half jokingly, I asked Brian to get a bushel for me. Sure enough, last Saturday when I saw him at the market, he told me he had my bushel of quince. So I had to get busy figuring out what to do with it. I found some very simple recipes to make either quince paste or quince jam. The quince paste is great to serve with certain kinds of cheese, particularly goat and sheep milk cheeses. I tried it with some of the Riverview Dairy goat cheeses that are available at the PA Made Cheese stand. I found they work really well together. So please check out these really easy recipes below. Stop by the Greenawalt stand to pick up some quince. Please, help save the quince! Quince Paste Recipe http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/membrillo_quince_paste/ Quince Jam Recipe http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/quince_jam/ Other quince recipes are available if you click here: quince Check out the whole baked quince. ************************************************************************************************* Please visit the market on Saturday! David Lagnese ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors. You can sign up for a weekly email update. http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ ************************************************************************************************* The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year. ************************************************************************************************ Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty is responsible for the content of this email. David Lagnese, 344 North Sheridan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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