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[Highland Park] Explore your creative side as a family at Union Project
by Kelly Tobias 16 Sep '11

16 Sep '11

*It's not too late: Register for UP 'Family Ceramics Class' today!* *Cost $250/pair, $360/family of four ($60/additional persons) - 8 Tuesdays, Sept 20-Nov 8, 6:00-8:00pm* Instructor: Jenna Vanden Brink Come explore your creative side with your children. In this class, parents and children will get their hands dirty together while learning some basic ceramic techniques. Students will learn hand-building and the potter's wheel, as well as decorating and glazing techniques to create fun and functional pots for your home. Click here to register for this class and see the exciting schedule of other Fall classes and workshops at Union Project<http://www.unionproject.org/Ceramics/Ceramic_Classes> -- Kelly Tobias Communications and Volunteer Coordinator Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext.37 Kelly(a)unionproject.org *Union Project *is a community arts and enterprise center that uses its space to bring people together to connect, create, and celebrate. *On October 4th, local foundations will match your gift to Union Project, helping even more budding artists, community programs and cultural celebrations succeed. **Learn more<http://pittsburghgives.org/2011/03/21/union-project/> *

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[Highland Park] "Council to Go" at Tazza D'Oro on Sept 22th @ 7:00pm
by Keebler, Emily 16 Sep '11

16 Sep '11

Do you have questions or concerns about city government or services? Then attend Council to Go with City Councilman Patrick Dowd Tazza D'Oro - 1125 N. Highland Avenue Thursday, September 22nd 7:00pm - 8:00pm Speak with Councilman Patrick Dowd at Council to Go, his mobile district office. Councilman Dowd and his staff will be available to hear your concerns and ideas, provide news on issues in Council, and help you access city services. For a full schedule of Council to Go sessions, and Council District 7 news, visit our website: www.pghgov.com/district7. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors in District 7! Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 510 City-County Building * 414 Grant Street * Pittsburgh PA 15219 * 412 255 2140 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7 <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7> <http://www.facebook.com/Pittsburgh.Council.District7#!/Pittsburgh.Counc il.District7> <https://twitter.com/Pghdistrict7>

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[Highland Park] ikea desk with curtain
by maraphotography＠aol.com 16 Sep '11

16 Sep '11

Ikea desk with curtain! ("pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!") this is a fun desk that can tuck your computer away in your home or dorm. you can change the style with any shower curtain or make your own. 75 bucks! *** (computer in photos not included but will be for sale when i transfer files)*** CONTACT: MARAPHOTOGRAPHY(a)AOL.COM

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[Highland Park] Ten Babysitting Sessions- 2 sitters needed
by Christy Valencheck 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

seeking 2 experienced babysitters with great references and PA clearances to babysit for children of parents attending a church-based class series $18 per person per night every Wednesday from Sept 28-Dec 7 (no meeting the night before Thanksgiving) 6:20-8:00 (time listed is firm: includes 10 minutes for set up and 10 minutes for clean up) will consider very mature teenagers over 16 years of age with experience and references must commit to all ten weeks If interested, please email references with PHONE numbers. Thank you! Christy 412-728-2869 -- "It is risky to be earnest. It is risky to show that you care. Irony is like wearing bubble wrap." -Linda Urban

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[Highland Park] Need bean bag chairs or foldable soft chairs
by Jill Miller 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

I am looking for some butterfly chairs, bean bag chairs, or foldable papasan type chairs. Preferably pink, blue or black. We need them for The Milk Truck, for mothers to use when nursing their children at one of our nursing parties. Need free or cheap! Will pick up! Thanks! Jill Jill Miller Artist and Creator The Milk Truck www.themilktruck.org

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[Highland Park] rocking chair for sale
by Shannon Hula 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Wooden rocking chair for sale, $20 OBO. Pictured below. Shannon Hula [image: IMG_3075.JPG]

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[Highland Park] CAT/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE
by Melissa Dorsette 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Cat Condo - hardly used, multiple toys, hiding beds, 2 rests, scratching post, can be made shorter, black/white color - $65.00 or B/O Cat Tunnel w/carry case - collapses, hardly used, completely zips up at both ends for safe play, can be staked down also - $10.00 or B/O Basket of assorted cat toys - some new - $5.00 Cat Brush and Cat Nip (unopened) - $2.00 Cat Scratch Post - hangs on door - $1.00 (good used condition) Cat Tunnel - collapses - $3.00 (good used condition-clean) Cat Toy w/inside balls and bug on top - $2.00 (good used condition) Cat Litter Mat - never used - $1.00 2 Cat Beds - one w/blue fur - $2.00 (good used condition) and the other brown (hardly used) - $2.00 2 Cat Scratching Posts - one completely covered in carpet - hardly used - $3.00 and the other one is free - (used condition) Pop Up Cat Bed (new condition) - collapses - $3.00 Cat Bed (clean used condition) - $3.00 Cat Carrying Bag w/carrying handles (new condition-hardly used-very clean) - w/mesh opening in the front that zippers with cute kitty design - $10.00 or B/O Travel Pet Bed - medium size, collapses for travel, zippered mesh front door and sides - never used - blue (very lightweight w/zippered front) - very nice - $10.00 or B/O Small flip top trash can - never used - chrome look, lightweight, cute - $3.00 2 White Wire Trays - great condition - $3.00 for both Free Cat Treats, Kitten food, all unopened (not expired) w/purchase Cash Only, You Pick Up, THANKS FOR LOOKING!!

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[Highland Park] FREE Giant Eagle/Get-Go coupons
by KIMBERLY SWARTZ 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

I have several of these coupons for subs, drinks, and bogo offers Can send SASE (coupons are heavy) or porch pick up. Kim kjs9459(a)verizon.net

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[Highland Park] Fundraiser for Military Connections - Nov.2, 2011
by Carol A. Briney 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Business Leads Exchange Networking Group Presents www.BLXNetworking.com A Networking For A Cause Event ALL Proceeds will go to The Military Connections Christmas Stocking Drive. Military Connections sends Christmas Stockings full of goodies to our deployed men & Women at no charge to the family or soldier. www.MilitaryConnections.org Date: Wednesday - November 2, 2011 Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Place: Comfort Inn – RIDC Park Fox Chapel Price: $10.00 before October 28th $15.00 after or at the door, space permitting Price includes: hors d’oeuvres, a door prize ticket, and exceptional networking. There will be a cash bar. There will also be wonderful door prizes, tickets for sale for a chance on a $150.00 lottery tree and a huge basket of cheer. Who can attend? Any adult interested in making new contacts and/or supporting a great cause. Tickets can be purchased on line with a credit card or through the mail with a check (your ticket will held at the door) Send your check made out to BLX Networking to Carol Briney 134 West 8th Street Aspinwall, Pa. 15215. With cash from Carol Briney or Tina Nobers at BLX Networking Lunch Events or From Summer Tissue at the Oakmont Chamber Office, or Dora Butko - Cheswick Floral (Tickets will go on sale September 15th) Attendees are encouraged to bring any of the following items to be used in the Christmas stockings. For each item you donate you will receive an extra door prize ticket. Canned Chef Boyardee with Pop-Top Lids -Chewing Gum -Individual Packs of Crackers -Granola Bars -Power Bars –Chapstick –Pretzels -White Athletic Socks (ankle or calf) -Powdered Drink Mix -Pouches of Tuna Sponsors Cheswick Floral *** The Pittsburgh Business Times The Comfort Inn RIDC Park ***Verizon Wrieless, Wireless Zone Tom Pollard Designs Carol A. Briney Plan B Business Consultant 412.781.8773 http://www.CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com Are you looking for RELIABLE residual income? A business that is proven to work, and proven to last! I can show you how to not only make money but also have the time to enjoy your life too! Let's talk, Check out what I have to offer, and then you tell me if you see what I see. It is as simple as that! - What are you waiting for? "At some time in everyone's life they will stumble across opportunity. Sadly, most people will pick themselves up and walk away as though nothing had ever happened." ~Winston Churchill~

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Fwd: [Highland Park] Upcoming Hard to Recycle and Household Chemical Collections
by Ed Sullivan 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Thought everyone would be interested in the links, Donna Mazza sent me in response to my Questions, Are there any in the East End? Do you knowwhere to recycle running shoes? Ed Sullivan -----Original Message----- From: Donna Mazza <Donnam(a)ccicenter.org> To: Ed Sullivan <sulliv362(a)aol.com> Cc: Donna Mazza <Donnam(a)ccicenter.org> Sent: Thu, Sep 15, 2011 8:49 am Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Upcoming Hard to Recycle and Household Chemical Collections There aren’t any collectionsscheduled for the East End area/ however, manyitems can be recycled at Construction Junction http://constructionjunction.org/– but, they do not accept any household chemicals at CJ.Please let me know if you have a specific item or several that you are lookingto recycle or reuse, and I’ll do some research and get back to you. Running shoes are accepted by Nike intheir reuse a shoe program: http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/ or youcan bring them to the Hard to Recycle collection on Saturday and drop off forreuse. Here is a link to a recent article with addresses of local drop offsfor batteries, cell phones, ink & toner cartridges and CFLs ( cfl’sare only accepted at PRC’s south side location) http://togetherweflourish.com/2011/08/24/prc-is-making-recycling-easy-for-p… Thank you so much for the questions! Hope this information helps. Youcan always visit http://www.zerowastepgh.org/res-index.html for a current collection schedule and a list of resources. Or just keepmy email address if it’s easier. From: Ed Sullivan[mailto:sulliv362@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20118:33 AM To: Donna Mazza Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Upcoming Hard to Recycle andHousehold Chemical Collections Donna, Are there any in the East End? Do you knowwhere to recycle running shoes? Ed Sullivan Highland Park -----OriginalMessage----- From: Donna Mazza <Donnam(a)ccicenter.org> To: neighborhood <neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com> Sent: Thu, Sep 15, 2011 7:58 am Subject: [Highland Park]Upcoming Hard to Recycle and Household Chemical Collections The Pennsylvania Resources Council andpartners will sponsor the final Hard to Recycle Collection event of the yearthis Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Galleria atPittsburgh Mills. Materials collected free: Televisions, computer monitors,laptops, CPU towers, mice, keyboards, cell phones, ink and toner cartridges,CFLs office paper, newspapers, magazines, junk mail. Many items collected forreuse at no cost. Tires, batteries and Misc. e-waste collected for asmall fee. View event flyer here: http://www.zerowastepgh.org/HTR-Galleria%20B.PDF.Please contact Sarah Alessio Shea for more information or questions at 412-488-7490ext. 236 or saraha(a)ccicenter.org. A Household Chemical Collection will takeplace Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Park WavePool parking lot. Fee: $2.00 per gallon. Acceptable items include: paint andpaint products, chemistry sets, household cleaners, automotive fluids, mercury,pesticides, etc. View event flyer here: http://www.zerowastepgh.org/pubs/2011/ZW-Allegheny2011FALL.PDF.Please contact Michael Stepaniak for more information or questions at 412-488-7452or Michaels(a)ccicenter.org. Donna Mazza Pennsylvania Resources Council 64 South 14th Street Pittsburgh PA 15220 412-488-7490 ext. 246 www.prc.org www.facebook.com/prc.org -- REDISTRIBUTE ONLY WITH PERMISSION OF AUTHOR <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>;

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