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[Highland Park] Chatham Haiti Earthquake Relief Concert on Saturday
by Jeremy Black 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Dear Friends, Please come support the relief efforts of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti by attending a concert this Saturday at 4pm at Chatham. Among the musicians, your Highland Park neighbors Jeffrey Grubbs and I, Jeremy Black, will be performing. Hope to see you there! -Jeremy Full press release: 01/21/10 Chatham hosts classical and jazz benefit concert for Friends of Hospital Albert Schweitzer Haiti on January 30 By Paul A. Kovach, Vice President for Public and Community Relations Pittsburgh, PA - (January 21, 2010) ... An all-star lineup of Pittsburgh’s classical and jazz artists will take the stage of Chatham University’s Campbell Memorial Chapel for a special Haiti Earthquake Relief Concert on Saturday, January 30 at 4:00 p.m. Presented by the University and organized by Pauline Rovkah, director of Chatham’s music program, and the Office of Student Affairs, the concert will benefit the relief efforts of Hospital Albert Schweitzer Haiti, which has been treating earthquake victims since the early hours of devastation on January 12. The concert will include works by Mozart and Rachmaninov, Villa-Lobos and Rodgers & Hammerstein, Handel and Brahms. Cash or checks made to “Friends of HAS Haiti” will be accepted with a suggested donation of $10-25 per person. Directions to the Shadyside Campus and parking information are available at http://www.chatham.edu/campusmap . For more information call 412-365-1125. To date, the scheduled performers include guest artists from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as well as other musicians and singers: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performers: Jeremy Black, violin Marylene Gingras Roy, viola Jeffrey Grubbs, bass Mikhail Istomin, cello Michael Lipman, cello Hampton Mallory, cello Dennis O'Boyle, violin Jennifer Orchard, violin Richard Page, principal bass clarinet Other artists: Lilly Abreu, soprano Howie Alexander, jazz pianist Daphne Alderson, contralto Cello Fury Cello Cello/David Bennett and Paula Tuttle Yeeha Chiu, piano Etta Cox, jazz vocalist Thomas and Jessie Glovier, The Phoenix Jazz Project Tania Grubbs, jazz vocalist Kenia, Brazilian jazz vocalist Robbie Klein, saxophone Max Leake, jazz piano/composer/producer/recording artist John Marcinizyn, guitar Daniel May, jazz pianist/composer/producer/recording artist Rick Murrell and The New Pittsburgh Baroque Ensemble The Ortner-Roberts Duo Eva Ostrakovna, soprano Pauline Rovkah, piano Pittsburgh and Chatham have held a long-standing relationship with Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS). Chatham trustees, faculty and students were involved with the hospital throughout the 1990s. About Chatham Chatham University prepares students from around the world to develop solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. Every Chatham student – women in Chatham’s historic women’s residential college, and men and women in Chatham’s graduate programs – receives a highly individualized, experiential educational experience that is informed by Chatham’s strong institutional commitment to globalism, the environment and citizen leadership. Founded in 1869, Chatham University includes the Shadyside Campus, with Chatham Eastside and the historic 39-acre Woodland Road arboretum; and the 388-acre Eden Hall Farm Campus north of Pittsburgh. For more information call 800-837-1290 or visit www.chatham.edu. About HAS Inspired by the work of Albert Schweitzer and his ethic of "reverence for life", Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti was founded by the late Americans Dr. Larimer and Gwen Grant Mellon in 1956. HAS Haiti has continuously served 300,000 people in a 610 square mile region of the Artibonite Valley of Haiti for the past half century. Today, HAS is an integrated system dedicated to prevention as well as cure. Surgery suites, hospital facilities and laboratories are joined with mountain clinics, agricultural services, clean-water systems, and reforestation efforts to provide a healthier life for the 300,000 people in this 610 square mile area. The needs at HAS have increased dramatically as they administer medical care to those most affected by the recent earthquake. HAS deeply appreciates the many expressions of help and caring that are coming from around the globe in response to this devastating tragedy. For more information visit www.hashaiti.org About Friends of HAS Founded in 1999, Friends of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (FHASH) is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is “to expand awareness of the culture and art of the Haitian people and of their need for health services, economic development and improved environmental conditions. The Friends also designs and implements projects in support of HAS’ mission of improving the health and well-being of the people in Haiti’s Artibonite Valley.” FHASH implements key projects and programs, including a Haiti Timber Re-Introduction Project (HTRIP), and a Rehabilitation Technician Training Program (RTTP) at Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS). Current status of FHASH projects/programs is available online at www.friendsofhas.org, and via blog at www.friendsofhasprojects.blogspot.com

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[Highland Park] found power tool 800 block of Sheridan, professional quality
by paola scommegna 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

We found a power tool today laying in the street on Sheridan between East Liberty Blvd. and St. Marie St. It is a professional quality tool. Perhaps it fell out of a vehicle. If you have lost such at tool, describe it via email, and we will return it to you. Paola Jackson St.

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[Highland Park] lawn service recommendation
by Janna Eversmeyer 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Spring is not that far off, thank goodness, and I am looking for a reliable and knowledgeable lawn maintenance service. Can anyone make recommendations? Thanks! Janna Eversmeyer North Euclid Avenue

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[Highland Park] handyman recommendations
by Janna Eversmeyer 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Can anyone recommend a reliable, reasonable, competent, honest handyman for small jobs such as replacing a lockset or recaulking in a bathroom? Thanks! Janna Eversmeyer North Euclid Avenue

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[Highland Park] Great Highland Park Chiropractor
by Diana 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

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[Highland Park] Want to help Haiti?
by Liz Hopkins 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Hello! PULSE is collecting items for Haiti on Wednesday, February 10th from 1-9pm at the PULSE House - East Liberty/Highland Park (5615 Stanton Ave, Pgh, PA 15206). Please check out the flyer below for more information. Feel free to share with any people that you feel might want to join this East End collection effort. PULSE (Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience) and the Mennonite Central Commmittee's (MCC) Mission & Service Commission invites you to participate: MCC is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits as part of its response to the Haiti earthquake. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families traumatized by war and disasters. In recent years, kits have been sent to Iraq, Gaza, Bosnia, Serbia, Nepal, Mozambique, and other countries. PULSE —located in East Liberty/Highland Park - will collect all items on: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 from 1-9 pm. Please drop them off at the PULSE House 5615 Stanton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 ITEMS TO DONATE (NEW items only) * large bars bath soap (leave in wrapping) * plastic bottle shampoo (380-710ml / 13-24oz; place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag) * large bars of laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands) * squeeze-tube toothpaste (minimum 130ml / 6oz; leave in box) * adult-size toothbrushes (leave in packaging) * new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors) * wide-tooth combs(6 to 8in / 15 to 20cm) * fingernail clipper * box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted) * package sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi) * sheets * comforters PULSE Developing young urban leaders to transform Pittsburgh www.pulsepittsburgh.org Mennonite Central Committee www.mcc.org Questions about any of this? Questions about the relief kits and what can be donated? Contact Emily Swora at erswora(a)gmail.com Questions about the PULSE program? Contact Chris Cooke (Executive Director) at pulsepittsburgh(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Urban Active -- Bakery Square
by Brett Christensen 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Hello! My Name is Brett Christensen, I am the General Manager of the New Urban Active in Bakery Square. We are so excited to be here and want to ensure ALL our local residents get the best rates possible. With that said, we are Closing out our Phase 1 Pricing Structure this Sunday January 31st! Dues are as Low as 32.99, on a month to month membership. A 30 day Notice with a 10.00 Cancellation fee is ALL that is required. Start Up costs - Start at Only 82.98 and You can Either start with us Now in Our preview center, or Defer Your dues until the club opens June 15th... Please feel free to email me or call me with any questions! Thank You!!!! Brett T. Christensen General Manager-Bakery Square URBAN ACTIVE FITNESS 187 Bakery Square Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 412-204-0055 Bus. 412-204-0062 Fax 724-591-3270 Cell WWW.URBANACTIVE.COM/BAKERYSQUARE

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Re: [Highland Park] Another car break-in
by Sarah Trbovic 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

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[Highland Park] Winter Stained Glass Classes @ Union Project
by Union Project Studio 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Brighten up winter grays, learn a new skill, spend time with a family member or friend, meet neighbors, keep your kids occupied during spring break, make something beautiful, plan a unique Valentine's date--all great reasons to sign up for one of Union Project's stained glass classes. *Intensive 3 Day Glass Workshop* Friday-Sunday, Feb 5-7 Fri 6-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm Class fee: $225 *Make Your Own Window* 3 Saturdays, Mar 6-Mar 20 9am-3pm Class fee: $165 *Youth Mosaic Art Camp *(ages 9-16) Monday-Friday, Mar 29-Apr 2 12-3pm Class fee: $150 *Valentine's Glass Workshop* Saturday, Feb 13 9am-3pm $100/person, $175/pair Register online at www.unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 ex22 or email studio(a)unionproject.org. *As part of our mission, Union Project strives to provide access to all. Financial accommodations may be made based on need. -- Arts Liaison Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext 22

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[Highland Park] East Liberty Farmers Market Update
by David Lagnese 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Hello Highland Park Neighbors, I have been getting lots of questions about the history of the market and the farmers who participate in the market. So I plan do a periodic feature on individual farmers. I am starting by doing the first feature on Kistaco Farm. I hope to see you this Saturday at the market! Kew Park Coffee Stand Update At the Kew Park Coffee stand- we will have hot Chocolate, and fresh squeezed juices. This week we will have orange, tangerine and grapefruit. And of course, we will be brewing that amazing Kew Park coffee. Whole beans are also available for sale. We decided to donate all the proceeds from last week’s sales to Hospital Albert Schweitzer Hospital (HAS) in Haiti. We raised $162, and the Lagnese family plans to match that. We also plan to donate all proceeds from this coming Saturday as well. So we are expect to have $500 or $600 to send to the hospital next week. As many of you know, HAS was founded by Larry and Gwen Mellon and is currently run by Gwen’s son Ian Rawson. It is one of the oldest continually operating hospitals in the country. It was not damaged by the quake, but they are overwhelmed at this point and need all the support they can get. For more information, check them out at www.hashaiti.org Kistaco Farm Feature http://www.kistacofarm.com/New_site/images/farmga1.jpg Located in Armstrong County, Kistaco Farm has been in operation since 1922. The 235 acre farm has evolved over the years, and now produces fruits and vegetables. Tim Hileman, his wife Suzanne, and their three children run the farm today. They also operate a year-round farm market on the property. Fortunately for us in the East End of Pittsburgh, they also have a stand at the East Liberty Farmers Market! As with the farm itself, the history of their association with the East Liberty Farmers Market goes back many years and several generations. Tim’s grandfather started at the market in 1968, his mother took over for a while, then his brother and cousin. Tim started running the stand in 1984 after graduating from college. As Tim tells the story, “My grandparents bought the original farm here in 1922, and planted the first apple trees the following year. My parents took over the farm in 1960, and Suzanne and I took it over in 1996. Currently we grow 25 acres of apples, 2 acres of peaches, 1 acre each of blueberries, cherries, and plums, 10-12 acres per year of vegetables, as well as a greenhouse operation. We operate a year-round farm market at our farm which is open M-F, 9 to 5 and Sat. 9 to 3. We have three children, Miranda who graduated from college in 2009 with a degree in agriculture, Alex who is a junior at Ohio University, and Leah who is a freshman at The University of Findlay. “ I have been buying great fruits and vegetable from Tim for years. Some of my favorites are the lettuce, cooking greens such as swiss chard, and broccoli. But when I think of Kistaco Farm, I think of apples. They grow some of the best apples I have ever tasted. The cider is first rate- a perfect mix of sweet and tart. The amazing thing is that Tim has a way of storing apples so that he is able bring fresh apples to the market even this time of year. Please stop by the East Liberty Farmers market and say hello Tim and the gang from Kistaco Farm. Check out his website at www.kistacofarm.com David Lagnese J. L Kennedy Family Meat Stand The Kennedys will have their usual assortment of chicken, beef and pork. This week they will have lamb, rabbits, and turkey wings and legs. You can always call ahead to place an order. Val and John can be reached at 724-898-2316. Hours for order calls are 9 am to 9pm. Orders for Saturday should be called in by 5pm on Thursday. cid:3339505830_185798236 cid:3339505830_185779785 farmers market 022.jpg The Kew Park Coffee Bar at the East Liberty Farmers Market A new coffee bar opened recently at the East Liberty Farmers Market that features some incredible coffee from Jamaica. Fresh brewed and whole bean coffee will be available at the market. Kew Park Coffee is being brought to you directly from the farm by the Lagnese family of Highland Park. The coffee is roasted and shipped directly from Jamaica to Pittsburgh on a weekly basis. It does not go through a distributor or wholesaler, and thus does not sit on a shelf in a warehouse. The East Liberty Farmers Market operates year round and is open every Saturday from 5 am until 12 noon. The market is located behind Home Depot. The East Liberty Farmer’s Market has been a part of our community since 1947! The market features a great variety of locally grown and made items including meats, fruits and vegetables, bread, eggs, cider, cheese and much more. The Kew Park Story Kew Park Estate is a well-known coffee estate located high in the hills of the parish of Westmoreland, in Western Jamaica. Coffee has been grown on Kew Park for over 200 years. Currently, a total of 35 acres of Arabica coffee is grown at Kew Park, and is widely regarded as among the best Jamaican coffees. The coffee farm is part of a larger 2,200 acre farm that features citrus and other fruits, as well as beef cattle, pigs, chickens and hardwood tropical trees—all grown and raised using sustainable methods. The farm also specializes in the production of essential oils and aromatic fragrances. Kew Park was granted one of the first “Estate Grown Coffee” designations issued by the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board. The Estate Grown Coffee status allows Kew Park to process and market the coffee both locally and for export. Kew Park is a family run operation—owned and operated by Peter Williams and his wife Gina Green. The Williams family has farmed Kew Park for five generations. They take great pride in the way they grow and process their coffee. The Kew Park farm provides livelihood to many families in the surrounding communities. The Coffee Bar The coffee bar is also a family run operation- the Lagnese family from Highland Park- David, Cristy, Marco and Maria. • Kew Park Coffee • Private Estate Grown Jamaican Coffee • “...it’s coming direct to you from the farm.”

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