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[Highland Park] Free Bike Rack ( roof mount ... 4 bikes )
by Steve Karl 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Greetings, I received a free bike rack from a list member a yr. or so back and find that I can't use it, so I'm re gifting to any one who would like to pick it up. It's a "Yakima" rack with 4 "Raptor" arms, so it will hold up to 4 bikes. It needs a little TLC and maybe some paint to make it look new but I suspect it's fully functional as it is. I never got the chance to mount it. Free to first caller that wants to pick it up. It's big so have an suv or pickup truck or van, and I'll help move it from my garauge to your vehicle. Here's a link to the product http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?Number=8002085 and a screen shot from their site. The "Raptor" part is darkest in the picture, but/and the rack that supports it is also incuded in this give away. Steve Karl - Winterton. Street - 412.441.4349 ( call to claim it and for more specific directions ) Today is a perfect day for this. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] SPRING PARTY THIS SATURDAY!!
by Jana Finder 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

TO ALL HIGHLAND PARK KIDS: BE GREEN THIS SATURDAY! WHAT: ANNUAL SPRING PARTY, TREE PLANTING KIDS EVENTS, & USED BOOK SALE! DATE: THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 17 rain or shine WHERE: ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, Hampton St. (indoors/outdoors) TIME: 9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon Please join us for FREE tree-related activities, arts & crafts, flower planting, and a used (kids & adults) book sale Saturday morning during the neighborhood tree planting. Adults can plant trees or browse for books while the kids have fun! Refreshments and pizza lunch provided. **Free tree identification guides to show kids how to identify different tree species! Cheap kids & adult books! **Decorate a flowerpot and plant some pansies to take home! Other arts and crafts projects too! **Make a souvenir out of a tree branch! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SETUP, HELP KIDS WITH CRAFTS & PLANTING, & to help serve refreshments. Teens welcome; we give community service credits! Snack/drink donations appreciated. Call Jana to volunteer: 412.370.3778

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[Highland Park] kitchen remodel
by Rachel Beil 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

My husband and I are buying a house and we want to redo the kitchen. Anyone had a good experience with someone they can recommend? The kitchen is small (10 x 11) so we're interested in finding someone who can help us make the most of the space. Thanks! Rachel

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[Highland Park] hauling service
by Doug Booth 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

We have been "collecting" junk in our garage for a while that needs to be thrown away. Anyone have a recommendation for someone reliable who loads up and hauls junk away for a reasonable price? Thanks, Doug Booth (Elgin St.)

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[Highland Park] Boyd Community Center Summer Programs?
by Lydia Blank 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

Hi everyone.. I'm looking for feedback about the summer camps at the Boyd Community Center in Fox Chapel.... Are they as fun and well organized as the brochure/website says they are? How about the staff? Any insights (good and bad) are very much appreciated! Thanks! Lydia

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[Highland Park] Electrician
by margot＠is-east.com 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

Hello neighbors, I'm looking for an electrician or handyman who can take down a chandelier. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Margot Cavalier --

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[Highland Park] Farmers Cooperative Market of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

Farmers Cooperative Market of East Liberty for Saturday April 17th I want to confirm that Peter Williams, the owner of Kew Park Estate Coffee Farm will be visiting the market this Saturday. He will be hanging out at the coffee bar- talking about the coffee farm and how he grows his world class coffee using sustainable methods. We will brewing some Kew Park coffee using a French press and passing out free samples. If you are interested in learning more about Kew Park Estate Coffee Farm, check out some of the links below. See you at the market David Lagnese A National Geographic article about using birds to eat insects versus using pesticides. Kew Park is referenced in the article. The farm regularly has scientists in residence from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center to study how to best attract birds that will eat the insects. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080826-jamaica-coffee-birds… A more recent paper prepared by the scientists from the Smithsonian. http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v <http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:GQ44e0EbTwcJ:www.humboldt.edu/%7E…> &q=cache:GQ44e0EbTwcJ:www.humboldt.edu/%7Emdj6/res/pubs/Johnson_etal_2010.pdf+Pest+reduction+services+by+birds+in+shade+and+sun+coffee+in+Jamaica&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgVtkt5oeX-naMvOK2QKh7oNWNA9IeGQDx8yIPRaeTc0esKqlTMFIgeoF4Ve06pTQ8Qy6PYNvZzvMR6MdC6WDzsCsJJ5rAjYcD95UyLSfTCQrx3Yap5YXRCraR9UejxeQGASvyK&sig=AHIEtbQZjJ02fZ4NgPxdMMZ1muzHe6vXRQ If you click around on this you can see some cool little video snippets of the Kew Park Farm. Many things besides coffee is grown on the farm. For example they grow chickens and use the manure to fertilize the coffee. http://www.quinessence.com/hydrosols_videos/watch-video/UlejJHRM00g/kewpark… The Farmers’ Cooperative Market 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. 131.JPG Peter and his wife Gina on the farm in Westmoreland, Jamaica

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[Highland Park] Fundraiser Party for Western PA Humane Society
by allison rhodes 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

Any special animals part of your life? Please help us raise money for the Western PA Humane Society by Celebrating Pet Parents Day at Color Me Mine 5887 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 www.pittsburgh.colormemine.com Sunday, April 25, 12pm to 6 pm Sponsored by: Heal from Pet Loss and Color Me Mine. Come in to paint any ceramic pieces you want and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Western PA Humane Society. To reserve your 2 hour paint time block call Color Me Mine (412) 421-2909. Time blocks are 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm and 4pm-6pm. $15 required deposit covers your studio fee, refreshments and a donation to the Humane Society. Pottery pieces range in price and are an additional cost. Do you know someone who loves pets and pottery but may not want to paint? Buy them a finished product from our auction! All the finished pottery was donated and painted by the WPHS staff, WPHS volunteers and Color Me Mine. For details and a preview of the pottery, Facebook "Pet Parents Day Pittsburgh." We will have a link there soon for purchasing on eBay. The auction will be up and active April 18-25. The event will include a CD signing of the newly released: "Heal Your Heart: Coping with the Loss of a Pet" by Karen Litzinger. For information contact Karen at 412-242-7045 or check out www.HealFromPetLoss.com Proceeds of all purchases will be donated to Western PA Humane Society. We can't wait to see you! This is a Family Friendly event. Allison M. Rhodes Color Me Mine 5887 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-421-2909 masrhodes(a)yahoo.com www.colormemine-pittsburgh.com

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[Highland Park] Moving Boxes? ...
by Bill Maxwell 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

Hello all: I remember several times in the past when gently-used moving boxes were offered. We had no need for them at the time -- but now we do. Does anyone have some moving boxes they'd like to get rid? Bill

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[Highland Park] Service in Honor of the Fallen and Injured Officers - Sat. April 17th, Stanton Heights
by Keebler, Emily 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

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