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[Highland Park] Senior Citizen Help
by Service Point 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

If any neighbors in the Highland Park area have an elderly family member who needs some extra help around their home, ServicePoint For Seniors offers an extra set of "eyes and ears" when you cannot be there. A caregiver can prepare meals, do laundry, or just provide companionship and make sure your loved one is safe in their home. Many elderly people want to stay in their home as opposed to moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home. If you know anyone who could use these services, please call Kate at 412-828-6686. -- Kate Rogers 412-828-6686

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[Highland Park] Monthly Meeting--Public Safety Concerns
by Lynn Banker-Burns 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

Come join us!!! If anyone has questions or concerns regarding the recent burglaries and/or thefts from vehicles in the Highland Park area, I urge you to attend the Highland Park Community Council Monthly Meeting In attendance, we will have Pittsburgh Police Major Crimes Commander Thomas Stangrecki, Acting Commander Kevin Kraus of Zone 5 Police Station as well as Detectives from the Burglary Squad to answer any and all questions and concerns of our neighborhood pertaining to these matters. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, 5801 Hampton Street (between N. St. Clair and N. Euclid Streets) ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND Lynn M. Banker-Burns Public Safety Committee Chairperson Highland Park Community Council

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[Highland Park] East Liberty Farmers Market Update
by David Lagnese 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

East Liberty Farmers’ Market Update Hello Highland Park Neighbors, I want to remind you that the East Liberty Farmers Market is open year round- every Saturday from 5 AM to 12 Noon. The market is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. A great selection of products are available. The Kennedys are still bringing in fresh, locally grown meat. And the other farmers- Zang’s, Kistaco Farm, and Greenwalt’s are bringing in a great variety of fresh vegetables and fruits. Kistaco still has locally grown apples and cider! Fresh eggs, locally made cheese, bread and much more. Of course, we will be brewing the coffee- Kew Park- fresh from Jamaica. We just got a new shipment today. Boy, does it taste good on a cold morning- which we have been having a lot of lately. Whole beans are available for sale. Also, Marco and Maria are now making hot chocolate and squeezing fresh OJ. See you at the market. The Lagnese Family 320.JPG cid:3339505830_185798236 cid:3339505830_185779785 farmers market 022.jpg ANNOUNCING THE AVAILABILITY OF KEW PARK COFFEE IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA 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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[Highland Park] Turn signal use near the Parklane
by Marianne Stein 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Might all HP residents traveling from One Wild Place toward Negley Avenue consider consistently using their RIGHT turn signal when approaching the Parklane. I would like to think that all turning left onto Bunkerhill Street are already properly using their LEFT signal. However, the typical pattern of approach at that intersection seems to be NO turn signal. Every effort to indicate turn intent at that intersection will be helpful. Thanks. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/

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[Highland Park] Chop, WOK & Talk! cooking classes
by Dorothy Tague 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Seats available in the following classes: $60.00 per class and you can access the menus for the classes at www.chopwoktalk.com<http://www.chopwoktalk.com/> Vietnamese (1 class on 1/22) 6:30 PM Tapas & Paella (1 class on 1/25) 6:30 PM Thai Series (3 classes 2/6, 2/13, 2/20) Saturday afternoon 1:00 PM Chinese Series (4 classes 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, & 3/1).........only 2 seats available......6:30 PM Sushi Series (2 classes 2/9, 2/17)........only 3 seats available......6:30 PM Moroccan (1 class 2/11) 6:30 PM To register please e-mail or call Dorothy at 412-362-0679

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[Highland Park] FS: Retro Canon S450 Bubble Jet Printer
by Becky Kennedy 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

For all those tekkie collectors out there-- I found my Canon S450 Bubble Jet Printer in the back of my closet. Lightly used. Probably still works, though I have no desire to take the time to mess w/ it. Yours for $10. Call or email. 412.867.6093. Thanks, Becky

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[Highland Park] Become a Tree Tender in 2010!
by caitlin 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

CONTACT: Caitlin Lenahan: Caitlin(a)pittsburghforest.org, 412-362-6360 Register online at: http://www.pittsburghforest.org/treetendercourse *Become a Tree Tender in 2010!* *Join over 600 Pittsburgh Residents Greening the City, One Tree at a Time* January 11, 2010--Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest (Friends) announces the return of their popular Tree Tender Course, with six opportunities to participate city-wide in 2010. Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the City's vitality by restoring and protecting the urban forest through tree maintenance, planting, education and advocacy. The course trains residents in basic tree biology, structure & function, and teaches the basics of tree planting, pruning, and tree care. Local tree professionals provide instruction. After completing the course, Tree Tenders work in their communities to plant, care for, and prune young trees with Friends, and can participate in upcoming workshops that cover tree identification and pruning in more detail. The course will be held in 5 different areas of the city in 2010, with the following schedule: · Wednesdays February 17, 24, & March 3 at Rothschild-Doyno Collaborative, 2847 Penn Ave, Strip District · Wednesdays March 24, 31, & April 7 at the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave, Larimer · Tuesdays May 11, 18, & 25 at the CitiParks Magee Senior Center, 745 Greenfield Ave, Greenfield · Thursdays September 16, 23, & 30 at the Riverview Park Activities Building, Riverview Drive, Perry North · One Day Course: Saturday June 19th, 9am-4pm, Rothschild-Doyno Collaborative, 2847 Penn Ave, The Strip District · One Day Course: Saturday July 17th, 9am-4pm, St. Mary on the Mount Church, 403 Grandview Ave, Mount Washington According to the 2005 City of Pittsburgh Street Tree Inventory, the city has approximately 30,000 street trees, and over 3,000 of those trees have been removed due to disease, vandalism or neglect. Thousands more trees are at risk of being removed if they do not receive much needed care. FPUF and the City Forestry Division are working to improve the urban forest, but residents can play an important role in increasing its health and reversing its decline. Registration is open now at http://www.pittsburghforest.org/treetendercourse. The cost of the course is $40 and includes materials, a meal at each session, and a t-shirt upon completion. A reduced rate option is available for those on a limited income—Contact Caitlin for details at Caitlin(a)pittsburghforest.org. ### -- "Time is how the trees grow. I will fall asleep for a thousand years and a mighty spruce will have raised me high, high into the sky."

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[Highland Park] New Music Concert February 15 at The Warhol by HP resident
by David Sogg 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Announcing a very special concert on Monday, 15 February 2010 at 8:00 pm at The Andy Warhol Museum (http://www.warhol.org/) Members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra present. Musical Narratives Failing, a very difficult piece for solo string bass by Tom Johnson Jeffrey Turner, double bass The Lunch Counter: a musical play in seven movements for solo bassoon by Susan Kander (world premiere) David Sogg, bassoon Intermission A Soldier's Story by Igor Stravinsky with a new text by Kurt Vonnegut (Pittsburgh premiere of the Vonnegut version) Dennis O'Boyle, violin John Moore, double bass Ron Samuels, clarinet David Sogg, bassoon Neal Berntsen, cornet Peter Sullivan, trombone Jeremy Branson, percussion with actors Maggie Carr, Rob Frankenberry, Martin Giles, and Ben Thorpe. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash or check. To place your name on the reserved tickets list, send an email to sogg(a)duq.edu with the word "tickets" in the subject line. In the message text, specify number of tickets requested (limit 2, please), along with your name. They will be held for you at the door until 10 minutes before the concert. For further information, call 412-361-5704.

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[Highland Park] 5 spots left in Stained Glass Restoration Class at Union Project
by Union Project Studio 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Hello Neighbors, *Stained Glass Restoration Class* 8 Tuesdays, January 19-March 9, 6-9pm Class fee: $200 Since 2002, the Union Project has been renovating its windows with community support via restoration classes. Now, we have successfully completed nearly 8/10ths of the building's windows! Please consider joining a class to help us complete the final phase, and restore this historic landmark to a beautiful community asset for the whole neighborhood to enjoy. The work of your hands will be seen for centuries to come! Learn how to cut glass, assemble a window with lead came, solder, cement and detail a window. No prior experience necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older. Take this class with a family member or friend and receive a 20% discount. *As part of our mission, Union Project strives to provide access to all. Financial accommodations may be made based on need. Sign up today at www.unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 ex 22. -- Arts Liaison Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.363.4550 ext 22

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[Highland Park] Breakin on Portland Street
by soetnos55＠aol.com 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Dear neighbors, I am posting this on our next door neighbors behalf (We live in the 1100 block of Portland Street) A little after 11:00 am today our neighbors side basement door was kicked in which set his house alarm off. He wasn't at home but his daughter was asleep up on the 3rd floor(she was unharmed). The police were dispatched, and fortunately the alarm scared them off. They left behind a 30 ft extension ladder and a pair of tin snips. No one at home on our street saw anything suspicious. The police have promised to try and step up patrols in this area. Please keep a watch out and if you saw anything today call the police non emergency number or let me know, and I will pass the info on to our neighbor. Our neighbor just had his home alarm installed a few months ago, and is so thankful that he did now. We have one also with glass break detectors and highly recommend this to all. Kind regards, Rebecca, Portland Street

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