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[Highland Park] Coffee and Conversation This Sunday, 6/12
by Bruce Robison 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

I am very pleased to announce that the "Coffee and Conversation" with St. Andrean author janet jai, originally scheduled earlier this year, will take place this coming Sunday, June 12, at the 10 a.m. hour "between the services" in Brooks Hall. The topic of the morning will be her new book, and an especially timely topic in this era of diminishing public funding resources: Saving Our Public Libraries: Why We Should. How We Can. Folks interested in a little background might want to click back to re-read this from the Post-Gazette: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11053/1127026-155.stm?cmpid=bcpanel1 All welcome! BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Yard sale items
by Tom Burns 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

I still have a circa 1930s china closet and server for sale to a nice home. Call tom to view @ 412-616-1276

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[Highland Park] translucent plastic packaging wanted this week
by Faye Miller 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

Hi, I am seeking translucent/clear plastic packaging (the kind of lightweight molded plastic you'd find lightbulbs, batteries, electronics etc. packaged in) for use in an activity at the Three Rivers Arts Festival this week. This is the kind of thing people usually throw away/recycle. If you have any I could swing by and pick it up this Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. No food containers, please, unless they are very clean (the clear plastic containers eggs sometimes come in are good...!) And we can only use translucent plastic. All the plastic will be recycled at the end of the festival. In case you are wondering what this will be used for: http://www.3riversartsfest.org/fest_event/plastic-castle/ Thanks!

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[Highland Park] BRYANT STREET MARKET
by Robert Collins 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

Hey Ya, CAL-ORGANIC FULL PINT BLUEBERRIES.......................2.99EA DRISCOLL ORGANIC RED RASPBERRIES..................................2.99 EA LIMITED SUPPLY...........HURRY :) Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant Street Pittsburgh PA 15206 Phone: (412) 661 8720 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM to 8 PM Sat 9 AM to 7 PM Sun 9AM to 5PM

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[Highland Park] new home needed for two sweet cats
by Heather Cramer 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

Our two cats, Ché and Wendell, need to be in a place where they can go outside. We live on a busy area of Negley and it's just too risky to let them out. They're very sweet cats, but Ché has developed a tendency to urinate where she oughtn't and this is a problem for us, needless to say. She is nearly 8 and Wendell is 3. They are spayed and neutered, have sweet temperaments (though Wendell can be a little shy and skittish). If anyone has the time or energy for these two please contact me. I'll be happy to send pictures, too. Thank you, Heather

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[Highland Park] Reminder - Preschool Coop Organizational meeting this Wed (6/8)
by Heather Conrad 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

In case you missed this last week with the rush for the yard sale and Bryant Street fair - I will be meeting this week (June 8) at 10. Or, if you are interested, but can't make that, am meeting on July 8 at 10am also. Please email if you are interested. Here is my original email below. ++++++++++++++ I am trying again to set up a play-based preschool, so my 3 year old can have regular interaction with kids since so many of her friends are off in preschool, I can get a regular break from my lovely child, and I can at the same time avoid spending $2-500/month on preschool. :-) I'm looking to have a get to know you on June 8th for interested parties. I already have interest from possibly 3-4 people, so am only looking for 2-3 more 3-4 year old kids. If you want to share this with anyone you think might be interested, please feel free to do so! *What I'm thinking (not at all set in stone, but a jump off point for discussion):* *Ages: *3/4 year old preschool for the fall. *Days and times: *Monday and Friday, 9-12 or so *Number of kids: *6 (not including any siblings of parents on duty) *Venue: *Switching from house to house for each day *Who's in charge: *we are. 2 parents at a time - one host and one helper. If someone isn't willing to host at their house, but wants to participate, my helper day could also be at my house (so it would meet at my house twice during a 3 week cycle). *What does that look like: *Persons A, B, C, D, E, F Monday Friday Week 1 A Host/D Helper B Host/E Helper Week 2 C Host/F Helper D Host/A Helper Week 3 E Host/B Helper F Host/C Helper So each person has 2 days on duty out of 6 days of school. If you are the host, but your family is sick, then your helper would host and we would have a backup person as helper. Unless someone has a better idea. Host and helper plan the activities for the day together. *What would the kids do: *Here is what some of us came up with earlier this spring when we met to discuss this. Again, not set in stone, just a rough framework to discuss. 9am: Free play and arrival time 9:45: Activity (painting, clay, some other sort of craft) 10:15: Outside/large motor play 11: Snack 11:45 Story/song time 12: Pick up *Cost: *$5/day that goes to the host for the purchase of classroom supplies and snack. That is paid each day so no one has to do treasurer duties. *Field trips: *One day a month (or two!) we go on a field trip where all the kids and parents go together. Responsibility for organizing this rotates. *Do we have to be there every day: *I think it would be great if everyone were (barring sickness), but if it worked better for your family to plan on missing some, as long as you are NOT hosting or helping, I think there should be a lot of flexibility on this point. On the other hand, the kids benefit from a more or less regular arrangement of peers. *So what do I want from you? *If I can find out that enough people are interested, I'd like us all to get together to discuss whether or not this really seems doable. So I'd want to set a date. Maybe Wed, June 8th at 10am? Another option would be to have the discussion via email, but meet on the 8th for whomever is in town so we can get to know each other. Let me know! -- Heather

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[Highland Park] 2 car Garage available for rent?
by eryn hughes 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

Howdy neighbors! My potential roommate is looking for an off-street garage rental for vehicle storage and projects, within walking distance of Bryant st. Thanks in advance for any suggestions, Eryn

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[Highland Park] Stereo system
by Isobel 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

Vintage! Sanyo radio, double cassette player, receiver, turntable, large speakers. No CD player but one could be added. Works just fine. Good sound. All for just $50!!!! Isobel 412-327-8376

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[Highland Park] Large beautiful apartment for rent
by Eileen Swett 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

Large beautiful apartment available in Highland Park. The apartment has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Large very bright livingroom/diningroom, fully equipped kitchen. There is a bathroom off of each bedroom. The basement is completely finished with a wet bar, second entertainment kitchen, laundry room, powder room. Wall to wall carpeting through out the apartment. The rent is $1295.00/mo plus Gas and Electricity. This is a must see, it is not just an apartment, it is a home. Contact me by replying to this or e mail me at tedtoo(a)verizon.net. Thank you, Leeni

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[Highland Park] Furniture for sale - pantry cabinet, baker's rack, changing table, wardrobe, bedside table, and TV
by Dulcimer Hope Brubaker 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

We are moving soon and need to sell some items that won't be going with us. Click on the links below to see photos and dimensions on our craiglist posts: - *Wooden pantry cabinet<http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/2423933682.html> *, purchased in 2007, with upper and lower doors. Three adjustable shelves make this the perfect storage solution for food items, craft supplies, linens, or office supplies. Exterior is in perfect condition; interior shelves are clean but have a few stains from food spills. *$150 * - *Solid wood wardrobe<http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/2424105457.html>, painted black. Has hanging bar for clothes and one wide drawer at the bottom. Sturdy, in good shape. There are a few areas that could use some touch-up paint. $100 * - *Baker's rack <http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/2423976939.html> with plenty of storage options -- use the hooks to hang pots and pans and keep pantry items at arm's reach using four convenient shelves. If you need extra food prep space, the wooden shelf is helpful with that, too. Purchased in 2007, this baker's rack also comes with a wine storage shelf. $60 * - *Light-colored wooden changing table<http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bab/2424049272.html> with wide drawer, lower shelves, and wardrobe area for hanging baby clothes. Sturdy, in good condition, with some blemishes on the surface. $50 * - *Antique wooden bedside table.<http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/2424072312.html> Three drawers with antique hardware. Finish is not in the best shape but we always liked its rustic look (it could be refinished or painted, though). $25 * - *31" Sharp TV <http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ele/2424128969.html> in great shape. I'll throw in a Panasonic DVD player if you buy the TV. $50 * - *"FOR SALE" signs: *We have two "For sale by owner" signs with a holder, as well as an infotube to hold informational fliers. The sign and infotube together cost $35 at Home Depot; the second sign came free when we listed our house on forsalebyowner.com If these items would be helpful to you, make an offer! - *Queen and double mattress sets and frames:* we're not ready to get rid of these yet because we're still using them! But they will be available for sale and pickup on June 17-18. If you're interested in looking at them/making an offer in advance, let us know. They are both in clean, used condition. - *Window air conditioning units: *again, we're not ready to part with these until moving day, but we will have three units for sale and pickup on June 17-18. If you're interested in looking at them/making an offer in advance, let us know. All were purchased within the last 3-4 years; one of them has a thermostat control and remote. *Please e-mail me at dulcimer.hope(a)gmail.com or call 412.894.1873 for more information or to come see any of these items. Thanks!* * * Dulci Brubaker

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