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[Highland Park] looking for a home to purchase
by MiaCaraProvin Sanillo 01 May '09

01 May '09

Hi everyone, My husband and I (+ 2 kids) are looking to purchase a home in HP. We have been scouring the MLS lisitng and unfortunately have come up empty-handed. We are looking for something no smaller than 2500 square feet...4 plus bedrooms. We have a budget and thus are looking probably more for a fixer upper. We love old victorians and want something with a little bit of a yard. If you know of anyone looking to sell anytime in the near-sih future, will you please pass along my email. We have sold our current home and thus will go to a rental if we don't find exactly what we are looking for. Thanks for your help, -- Cara

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[Highland Park] Change Drive for a Cause!
by Taryn Belmonte 01 May '09

01 May '09

Hello everyone! I am writing with my final email before my change drive tomorrow (Saturday). Again, I am collecting coins for an orphanage outside of Nairobi, Kenya. Here is the website if you are curious about my plans for helping this *orphanage in Kenya*. It is, www.ctkenya.blogspot.com I was thinking of going to houses in Highland Park for coin collections between *10am to 2pm*. If you would like to be on the list of houses for pick up and have a specific time need, then please don't hesitate to email me and let me know what works for you. I am very flexible. I am just so grateful to everyone for helping me and this orphanage out!! My email address is taryntb(a)gmail.com Also, has anyone had a chance to mention this to their friends or neighbors? I was hoping to add some more names to my list! Remember: Your small change can make a BIG difference in the lives of so many children! Thank you everyone and see you Saturday!! Taryn

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[Highland Park] looking for an apartment
by katy brauckmann 01 May '09

01 May '09

Subject line:Looking for an apartment: I am a female grad student at the university of Pittsburgh and I am looking for a one bedroom apartment. I am hoping to stay under $550. I also have a 70 pound Australian Cattle dog mix puppy whom I would like to keep with me. If you know of our have an apartment for rent starting in June of July please let me know. You can contact me at knbrauck(a)gmail.com. Thanks.

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[Highland Park] Tulips and deer
by Sherry Goldman 01 May '09

01 May '09

Dear Highland Park, Thank you all for your responses. I received 19 responses and almost every one said "DEER"! I was so surprised. I want to clarify that I did not mean in my yard... although some of my tulips did not come up this year. I was referring to the gorgeous flower beds at the entrance to the park. Attached is a spectacular picture from 2006 to compare-- this year they are much more sparse and I see that a lot of them look as though someone had cut them down. Sherry Jackson Street

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[Highland Park] Free toilet and old sewing table
by Rick 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Green toilet in front of 1128 winterton..... Sewing table in front of 1007 winterton.... Please don't respond with questions because I won't be checking email.... 1st come takes them.... Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Part time Reading Tutor position
by Susan Robison 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

I am now working as the volunteer coordinator at the Homeless Children's Education Fund and we have a few part time REading Tutor positions listed. If you know anyone who might be interested, please have them contact us. I've attached the position description and I'm including it below, too. Thanks Susy Robison 412.562.0154 The Homeless Children’s Education Fund is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to “ensure that homeless children have equal access to the same educational opportunities and experiences as their peers.” HCEF partners with 17 homeless shelters and transitional housing facilities throughout Allegheny County to provide educational resources and programs for homeless youth. HCEF is seeking part-time Reading Tutors to work in homeless shelters in Braddock, Clairton and East Liberty during after-school hours. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Gather materials for tutoring using books, internet and other resources in HCEF’s Learning Centers • Assist children, primarily elementary students, with one-on-one reading practice and homework assistance • Provide on-going support and motivation for improved academic success • Log all tutoring sessions - write a report detailing the interaction, achievements and concerns about the students’ performance • Track students’ reading levels and progress using Star Reading and Accelerated Reader software • Create and maintain files for students including their progress reports and all other information useful for assessment • Attend periodic staff meetings and trainings for information exchange among tutors, HCEF staff members and shelter staff • Ability to work at least 10 hours/week after-school Experience working in an after-school setting with at-risk youth preferred. Proficiency in computers required. Degree in education a plus. Compensation is $10/hour. To apply, send resume, cover letter and preferred site to cchristy(a)homelessfund.org. Applicant must have reliable transportation, and must be able to obtain Act 33/34 clearances as well as FBI clearance.

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[Highland Park] Rummage sale
by Susan Ryan 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Spring Rummage Sale: lots of "name your own price" as well as men's and women's and children's clothing, microwaves, small appliances, shoes, linens, "fill a bag with fabric: $1.00." This Saturday at 3rd Presb. Church, corner of Fifth Ave. and Negley, 10 am - 2 pm. --

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[Highland Park] St. Raphael Open House
by EMckin1135＠aol.com 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Catch the Flavor of Your Local School ST. RAPHAEL SCHOOL! in Morningside at 1154 Chislett Street Visit the Open House on Tuesday, May 5, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Events include Celtic dances and music, contests and presentations in preparation for the upcoming Duquesne University's English Festival, and amazing displays. For more information, please call 412-661-0288. **************Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003)

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[Highland Park] Sushi class on 5/6
by Dorothy Tague 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

There are 3 openings in a sushi class on 5/6...6:30-9:30 PM...$55.00 The menu is: finger sushi with yellowtail, salmon, and barbequed eel pressed sushi in a box with smoked salmon and cucumber small sushi roll with asparagus, goat cheese, tomatoe, and pinenuts a typhoon roll with salmon and a jalapeno salsa inside out roll with beef black pepper, and blue cheese inside out roll with sesame shrimp and mango hand rolls of choice chunky monkey deep fried sushi dessert Chop, WOK & Talk 5404 Penn Avenue (3 blocks from Babyland) Pgh. PA 15206 412-362-0679 ask for Dorothy

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[Highland Park] tulips
by Sherry Goldman 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Does anyone know what's up with the tulips in the flower beds this year? There seem to be much fewer. It looks as though many of them were cut short.

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