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[Highland Park] Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

.fontSize1 { font-size:.85em; } .fontSize2 { font-size:1em; } .fontSize3 { font-size:1.25em; }.fontSize4 { font-size:1.6em; } .fontSize5 { font-size:2em; } .fontSize6 { font-size:2.5em; }.fontSize7 { font-size:3em; } Hello Friends and Neighbors, Update for Saturday January 29thSome people have been asking me recently whether there really are locally grown items still available at the market.  The answer is yes.  So last week I polled all the farmers and vendors to come up with a list of specific items.  I provide a summary below. Greenawalt Farm Of course their specialty is locally grown eggs, which are still available.  They also have locally grown squashes, 5 different varieties including spaghetti cooking pumpkins, and acorn.  These have been stored from the fall and will only be available for a few more weeks. Kennedy Farm Family Meat Stand Their meat is locally grown in Butler County.  It is fabulous stuff.  Chickens, beef and pork are weekly staples.  This week their specials are: Local lean ground turkey from Butler County Boneless pork loin Beef pot roasts, like rolled rump, sirloin tip, top/bottom round, arm/shoulder roasts and chuck roasts Local honey and bee pollen from Butler County Please order via phone only*  Please call all orders in to the farm #724-898-2316, from 9am—9pm on Mon-Fri. The Saturday stand # is 412-661-1875. They have a lamb day and a veal day coming up.  Both are exceptional probucts.    Kistaco Farm They will have 6 to 8 varieties of fresh locally grown apples (from their farm in Armstrong County).  Saturday they had Macintosh, MatsoCrispin, Empire, Jonagold, Red and Golden Delicious and Fuji.  They also have fresh pressed cider that is made with a variety of apples.  This is the best cider available in Pittsburgh, in my humble opinion.  Tim Hileman, the owner of Kistaco said the apples and cider will be available for many weeks to come.Tim also makes homemade all natural peanut butters.  He will be providing free samples this Saturday.  Zang's Greenhouse Rick loves to bring in locally grown items from his place as well as other Butler County farmer.  Here is what he will offer: Pennsylvania mushrooms, several varieties- crimimi, shitake, yellow oyster, portabello and of course white button.  Although these same varieties may be available at some grocery stores, these are guaranteed to be very fresh, which is important for mushrooms.  They are also offered at very reasonable prices. Micro greens- grown by a farmer in Butler County Popcorn shoots- quite interesting tasting Red and white potatoes, grown in Butler County Shallots, one that Rick personally grows and boy are they good.  I only discovered shallots a few years ago and they have really expanded my cooking. Rick still has root veggies, but they will only last about 3 weeks more- beets, parsnips, turnips and carrots Celeriac- very interesting looking veggie, I am seeing on the menus of more and more fancy restaurants. Rick also grow potted flowers in his greenhouse, and he brings those in throughout the winter.  They can certainly brighten up a dreary winter day. Riverview Dairy The goat cheese that Sam and Susie Byler make up in Clarion County is excellent.  We have several kinds of fresh chevre and a very good goat milk feta.  Many people who sign up for CSAs get it in there boxes throughout the summer, but we are one of the only locations to sell it through the winter. We also have many other vendors that offer locally made food and prepared items.  Please click on the web site for more details. *********************************************************************** Please don't let the cold weather stop you from coming to market. We will be there until 12 noon on Saturday. Hot chocolate and hot coffee will be available.********************************************************** Please visit our website.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.  http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ David Lagnese**********************************************************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 15206If you do not wish to receive emails like this in the future, click here to unsubscribe or copy and paste the following URL into your browser:http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/mailinglist/re…

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[Highland Park] Friday Jan 28 (7-9 pm) Marcellus Info meeting at St. Vincents College
by Debbie Borowiec 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Just a reminder about the Marcellus Gas Informational Meeting this Friday evening. Arlene Mercurio has offered to arrange car-pooling, if anyone is interested or needs a ride. Please phone her Friday morning before noon (724-335-2980) Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested. Friday, Jan 28, 7:00 to 9:00 Marcellus Shale Gas--Information for you and your community protecting your community as gas exploration expands in the state St Vincent College Fred Rogers Center 300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA 15650 Panel presentations-- Pam Judy's personal story about living near a natural gas compressor station John Smith - attorney and solicitor from Cecil Township. They have been dealing with Marcellus issues for over 5 years. Ben Price - Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund Veronica Coptis - Mountain Watershed Association =

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[Highland Park] Wanted: 3 large planters
by Heather Cramer 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

My husband rescued and brought home three large plants in pots that worked in a pinch but won't do the trick long-term. We're looking for some non-plastic planters in the 18-24" diameter and height range. They do not need to match. I looked at Home Depot but theirs are a little more than I'm willing to pay for free plants. Thank you! Heather

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[Highland Park] baby girl clothes - taken
by Heather Cramer 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

The baby girl clothes have been spoken for. Thanks for your interest! Heather

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[Highland Park] snow removal
by Thomas Morgan 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

sidewalks,walkways,driveways cleared OBHI 412-805-5602 Insured

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[Highland Park] Logan Has Been Adopted!
by Elizabeth Williamson 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Neighbors, Thank you for your interest in Logan. Fortunately, he was adopted today. Thank you! Best, Elizabeth Williamson

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[Highland Park] mayor's 311 complaint line
by lawrencewood1＠comcast.net 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

This is just a request to be civil towards one's neighbors in using the 311 line. Someone reported that snow remained in front of my house and I received a citation. Well, my wife arrived home from a Texas vacation very late Saturday night. Then, Sunday, my youngest daughter fell very ill and progressively worsened til being admitted to Children's Hospital that evening. I was away on a business trip and Monday morning commenced the journey back to Pittburgh arriving here at Midnight and going straight to the hospital. Tuesday, we spent all day at the hospital except I made a mad dash home to collect some supplies (fresh clothes, toys for my daughter, etc.). I also cleared a pathway down my sidewalk. But, I have a corner lot with two double wide sidewalks so I wasn't going to spend my time clearing every last inch rather than be at the hospital. My wife and I always in normal circumstances clear the snow. Also, last year in the big blizzard I cleared a pathway (until our city morons dumped mounds of snow on my walk from the front end loaders that came in days late), helped a neighbor clear theirs, and helped push several cars that were stranded. So whomever had their stroll impeded (you certainly weren't walking to work in Highland Park nor needing to traverse my walk to get to your car), next time why don't you just cross the street if you can't handle 3 inches of slush (I grew up in Connecticut - that's what boots are for). Think about what the circumstances might be. My wife was already upset with the medical emergency and nearly became distraught at running home for the first time in 3 days and finding the citation (from our city that can't clear their own snow).

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[Highland Park] Park Bruges Information
by Elaine Wolfe 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Hello Again, >From a lot of the emails I've received and calls to Point Brugge it seems I may have been a little light on information in my previous message. Here are some more details: - The phone number is 412.661.3334. - Address is 5801 Bryant St. (corner of Bryant and St. Clair). - We will not be taking reservations. We like to think of it as no reservations needed - just come on by. - For now, gift cards issued by Point Brugge cannot be used at Park Bruges. We hope to change this shortly so that any cards purchased are good at either location. - We don't yet have information available electronically. Another one of those things coming soon. Thanks for all of the encouraging words and good wishes. Elaine

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[Highland Park] baby girl clothes - FREE
by Heather Cramer 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

I have a few bags of outgrown baby girl's clothes that I'd been planning to take to the thrift store. Since that has't happened yet I thought I'd offer then up for free. The clothes are mostly in the 3-9 month size range. Take all or some - it's up to you. There will be more coming, so if anyone has a child younger than ours you're welcome to our hand-me-downs. From a smoke-free home with cats. Heather

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[Highland Park] FOR TEEN WRITERS!
by Pierina Morelli 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Attention Teen Writers: Check these workshops out--- scholarships are available! For more information go to : http://www.luminari.org/teen_writer.html ( http://www.luminari.org/application.php ) BLOGS, REVIEWS, ESSAYS, AND COMMENTARIES --- FOR TEEN WRITERS WITH ATTITUDE Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011 Time: 9a – 3:00p Location: WQED Multimedia, 4802 Fifth Avenue, Pgh, PA 15213 Target Audience: 8th to 12th graders Tuition: $149.00 Think you've got great taste in movies and music? Original opinions about the best books and coolest concerts? Or maybe you're the person who has strong thoughts about everything from school policies to world politics – and you're ready to share them! Whether you dream of writing entertainment reviews . . . having your own opinions column in a newspaper or you aspire to write a better blog. . . whether you want to make your journal entries richer or just hope to write a better personal essay for college applications . . . this intensive one-day workshop will teach you how to turn your unique observations into thoughtful and thought-provoking writing. Bring paper, pencils, strong opinions and exceptional judgment and discover how to turn attitude and observation into exceptional writing! Limited class size. Sign up now! ( http://www.luminari.org/application_writer.php ) Scholarships Available: Click Here to Download Application Form ( http://www.luminari.org/Download/TeenWriterScholarshipApplication2011.pdf ) Become an advocate for WQED! Join 170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting and make your voice heard to continue federal funding to WQED. Log on at www.170MillionAmericans.org

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