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[Highland Park] pullets?
by Meg Reilly 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Hi, Does anyone know of a local place to acquire healthy definitively female chicks or young adult hens? I hate to use a mail order hatchery, and I want to make sure they are girls, as I've had a couple bad experienced with "sexed" chicks. Thanks. Meg

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[Highland Park] Reminder: Bridal/Formal Dress sale
by Meg Reilly 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Just a reminder that Lydia's Place's Bridal and FOrmal Dress Sale starts today and runs through Sunday at Robinson Mall. We have bridal gowns, mother of the bride, formal dresses, vintage dresses and prom dresses, and plenty of bargains! Thanks to everyone who donated dresses for this effort. Proceeds benefit Lydia's Place's work with women and children.

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[Highland Park] Home Inspector
by David Troyer 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Looking for recommendations on a home inspector who communicates well and might be flexible with some unconventional inspection needs, David Troyer

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[Highland Park] Clay classes: tile-making, new family class, and youth classes
by Union Project Studio 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Greetings neighbors! *There's still time to sign up for our spring clay classes, but hurry!* They are beginning this week and next week, so sign up today.* Financial assistance is available.* Registration and class listings are available online on our website: * http://www.unionproject.org/Ceramics/Ceramic_Classes* * NEW! Family Ceramics Class *- Cost $250/pair, $360/family (up to 4 persons), $60/additional person - Wednesdays, April 14-June 2, 6:30-8:30pm * * 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. Instructor, Keith Hershberger, is a Highland Park resident, Union Project ceramic co-op member, and instructor at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. * Squirt Clay Class *- Cost $95 - Mondays, Apr 12-May 17, 6-7pm* * Instructors: Rachel Sherman and Jenna Vanden Brink This class introduces clay as a medium to our youngest students (5-8 years old). They learn the basics of hand-building by using coil, pinch, slab, and sculpture methods to build both functional and sculptural pieces. Students will introduce color and texture to their artworks by exploring different decorating and finishing techniques. While working with clay, students' creative ideas will be encouraged by images of historic ceramic works and stories from modern children's literature. *Youth Ceramics Class *- Cost $95 - Saturdays, Apr 10-May 15, 9-11am Instructors: Joseph Delphia and Jenna Vanden Brink Students will construct both functional and decorative artwork using a variety of techniques. Each child will design, create, and decorate their own functional pots and learn how to throw on the potter's wheel. Plus with summer just around the bend they will also create their own figurative garden sculptures. * Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics *- Cost $195 - Tuesdays, Apr 20-June 22, 6-9pm Summer dates for this class are July 14-Sept 15. Cost, times, instructor, and class content will be the same.* * Instructor: Adam Conway This class is designed for both those with little or no ceramic experience but who want to expand their knowledge or refresh their skills as well as those with some proficiency who wish to increase their technical skills. An introduction to the fundamentals of wheel-throwing and hand-building and a challenge to those who have already mastered these basics, this course will take students through centering, maximizing volume, trimming, glazing techniques and studio safety. *Ceramic Tile Making 101 *- Cost $150 - Thursdays, Apr 8-May 27, 6-9pm Instructor: Garick Tai-Lee Interested in learning how to make andinstall handmade ceramic tiles? This course will allow you to explore severals ways of making both two and three dimensional tiles. Integrate your own creative spirit into the process and create original wall artworks. This class will also introduce basic ceramics information, including hand-building and glazing techniques and the firing process. *Primitive Firing Workshop *- Cost $125 - Saturdays, May 1-May 22, 9-11am Summer dates for this class are July 10-July 31. Cost, times, instructor, and class content will be the same. Instructor: Adam Conway This class will focus on making forms by hand and on the wheel conducive to the processes of primitive firing methods, such as barrel and pit firing. For three weeks, students will create and prepare pots for firing and on the final weekend the class will load and fire these pieces together. The following day, students will uncover the surprising and sometimes unpredictable results. -- Arts Liaison Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext 22

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[Highland Park] FW: Puppy looking for home
by amy.e.mccall＠comcast.net 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Because I know that there are a great many dog lovers in HP, I thought I'd pass this along. I wish I felt like we could take on a puppy right now, because this one pulls on my heart strings, but I don't think that we can. I am hoping, however, that someone here is in the mood for a puppy. The below e-mail is from our kennel/dog sitters. They are great dog trainers and understand large dogs (we have 2 half boxer/half american bulldogs who love it there). I trust that what they say about the dog dealing well with children and other dogs is true, they have both. From: English Acres < petsitterpa(a)yahoo.com > Subject: Puppy looking for a home Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 8:27 PM We are fostering a pitbull puppy. He is 12 weeks old and he was attacked by another dog at 9 weeks old. He has healed well and is now looking for a forever home! If you are interested let me know and I will send pics! He is a pretty red nose pit his coat is red/liver color with a bit of white. He is doing great on potty training, he has learned sit down spin and twist. He is very social and like the girls alot! He gets along with dogs and likes to watch the guinea pigs . He lost his bark when he was attacked and now he grunts and also snores when he is asleep. Let us know if you are interested! Denise 724-316-7246 English Acres

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[Highland Park] free booster car seat
by Jana Finder 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Neighbors, I have a Graco, backless booster seat for a child who is 4-10 years old and 40-100 pounds. It is in good condition & has 2 pull out cup holders. It is on my front porch at 5541 Beverly Place, please pick it up today. Jana

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[Highland Park] Gold mirror is sold
by Angela Walker 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Thank you Highland Parkers for your interest. : ) Health and happiness, Angela

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[Highland Park] Deck/Retaining Wall Building_List of Recommendations
by Pannny＠aol.com 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Another glorious day in Pittsburgh and my inbox kept dinging away this morning with replies to my inquiry! Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. Several neighbours requested that I share the names I receive. Here's what I accumulated today: Business Owners who kindly responded directly to me: 412-400-5666 Provin @ _Plentyconstruction(a)gmail.com_ (mailto:Plentyconstruction@gmail.com) - has a small general contracting business. Resident of Highland Park too. 412-363-3173 RC Construction Ron Cerniglia _cerniglia111(a)verizon.net_ (mailto:cerniglia111@verizon.net) 412-389-8251 Jeff Jaeger _octopusorganic(a)gmail.com_ (mailto:octopusorganic@gmail.com) _http://www.octopusorganic.com/_ (http://www.octopusorganic.com/) I build stone retaining walls. I have one example of my stone work in your neighborhood 412-303-7567 Paul Voelker and we build walls and decks. Personal Recommendations: Stephen Scheirer (MLE Construction) 412 977 5222. He built a huge retaining wall which was filled so he could then build a garage. His work is excellent. Eichenlaub Ryan Johnson mobile (412) 670-4145 _rjohnson(a)eichenlaub.com_ (mailto:rjohnson@eichenlaub.com) We had a great experience last year. they did a fairly extensive project for us in our rear and side yard and we couldn't be happier with the results. Mike Isbir 412-751-4359 _http://www.isbirconstruction.com_ (http://www.isbirconstruction.com/) I don't know about the deck work, but we recently hired a landscaping company owned by him and his crew did french drains on two sides of our house in December. It was a very involved project and they did a fantastic job. I’d highly recommend them. He (the owner) is often on sight and does any detailed work himself (for example, he poured the concrete for our driveway drain himself, with his team assisting and learning the intricacies of the process). He’s very responsive and has excellent reviews on Angie’s List. Wild J J Construction Inc - Custom Natural Stone Walls 412- 882-9597 We had a flat stone retaining wall built by JJ Wild. Great job. Not cheap but really well done. Dan Hinchman 412-337-2672 or _dhinchman(a)verizon.net_ (mailto:dhinchman@verizon.net) is the contractor that built our deck was fabulous. I highly recommend Paul Earnst 412-312-0714 I'm using Robert Schauf 412-613-8233 right now to redo my arbor (my deck happens to still be in good shape). I would definitely recommend him for a deck. (Deck only, retaining wall not his area)

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[Highland Park] free old candles
by Smith, Heidi 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Does anyone do an arts & craft using old candle wax? I have a lot of used candles that I'm looking to get rid of, but would hate to throw away. Let me know and I can arrange an easy pick up. -Heidi

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[Highland Park] Items for Sale
by Kelly Weinheimer 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

We are moving in just over a month and are trying to lighten the load. Please respond via email if you are interested in any of the following. Cash only, you pick up. Sony Stereo - $30 2 speaker bookshelf stereo, 5 disc changer, cassette player, radio. RCA auxiliary input. Kodak Easy Share Z812IS Digital Camera - $50 8.1 megapixels, 12x optical zoom. Includes USB cable, manual, and cd. Longhorn Steakhouse $25 Gift Card – $20 *Olive Garden $25 Gift Card - $20* *ITunes $15 Gift Card - $10* *Pottery Barn $26.75 Gift Card - $20* Kelly Weinheimer and Christopher Conard

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