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28 Nov '22

View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/d8814fde3fa2/november-newsletter?e=eb0bdabb3c) Logo ** Happy Thanksgiving, neighbors! ------------------------------------------------------------ With the economy and prices as they are, many households are struggling to make ends meet. To kick off the holiday season, the HPCC organized its third annual food drive for seniors. With donations from the community, the HPCC provided 120 “Thanksgiving trimmings” baskets to seniors served by Vintage. They received the trimmings during Vintage’s Thanksgiving party when they also received turkeys. Thank you to everyone who helped make this holiday a little easier for some of our neighbors. A special shout out to Kate, Jack, Diane, Judy, Andrea, Annie and Jim for your generosity - you are angels! “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill () During these harried and often troubling times, it’s important to make the time and space to care for both ourselves and others. Lower your expectations about the holidays - perfection isn’t possible so don’t even try. Instead of baking that extra pie or making yourself crazy decorating and buying gifts, take some deep breaths, a hot bath or a long walk. What you do will be plenty and enough. And keep posted as the HPCC will be posting information about opportunities to help others in need in the community this season. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday, Stephanie Walsh HPCC President ** ‘Tis the Season! ------------------------------------------------------------ Mark your calendars for Light Up Night: Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. Keep an eye on the HPCC website (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) for maps showing where you can find the best lights in the neighborhood and which businesses will have specials. ** Thank you, Rob! ------------------------------------------------------------ A special thank you to Rob Collins, owner of the Bryant Street Market, for sponsoring the Bryant Street Parklet for a second year. His support helps make this lovely community space possible, so be sure to drop by the market, pick up some Millie’s and give him a big thank you! This year’s Halloween Parade was a smashing success! More than 100 little goblins made it to the park for the fun, food and games. Thank you to Children’s Committee members Elisa Luke Jones and Laurie Hanniford for making it happen! Enjoying this newsletter? Become an HPCC member (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) to support more Highland Park community content like this. Membership starts at $10/year. Join or renew today! ** Have you spotted any spotted lanternflies? ------------------------------------------------------------ We have, unfortunately. This invasive species poses a major threat to crops as well as to the ornamental plants in the beautiful gardens of Highland Park. The Highland Park Garden Club has compiled useful information and resources (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) for how to spot and do your part in helping to eradicate this harmful pest. ** Consult the HPCC Dictionary ------------------------------------------------------------ Do you know your HPCC from your HPCDC from your HPGC? We’ve started compiling a list of acronyms and references commonly heard in the neighborhood. Test your knowledge — and let us know (mailto:hpcceditor@gmail.com?subject=The%20HPCC%20dictionary&body=null) what we missed! ** News from St. Andrew’s ------------------------------------------------------------ A service of Advent Lessons and Carols will be held on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Children are invited to participate in Advent crafts during the service. There will be bagpipes to celebrate St. Andrew and a festive reception to follow the service. Christmas Eve services will be held at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. The Children of St. Andrew’s will be hosting a Christmas Pageant at the 4 p.m. service. A Christmas Day service will be held at 10 a.m. Also, St. Andrew’s is teaming up with Hello, Neighbor again this December to collect much needed items. Please look for future announcements regarding what will be collected and how you can participate. A special thank you to the students at the Neighborhood Academy who recently helped to rake leaves and beautify the grounds as a part of their day of service. Check out the November HPCC community meeting minutes here (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) The Highland Park Community Council is an all volunteer-run organization. We are responsible for many of the great events that make this neighborhood so special like the Hullabaloo, the Yard Sale, Light-up Night, the Bryant Street Parklet Pumpkin Patch and so much more. Please consider donating to continue to make this the best neighborhood in the city. If you are interested in volunteering, send an email to volunteers(a)hpccpgh.org (mailto:volunteers@hpccpgh.org) . If you would like to become a supporting member, join here (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) . Memberships start at $10/year. https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c… https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c… Logo Copyright (C) 2022 HPCC. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a member of Highland Park Community Council or you signed up for the newsletter. Our mailing address is: HPCC PO Box 5036 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=…) or unsubscribe (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…) https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c…

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Last chance to be on the Light-up Night map!
by Highland Park Community Council 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Feeling festive? Today's the last day to sign-up to be on the Light-up Night map! Just interested in enjoying the lights? Be sure to come out Saturday night! A limited number of maps will be available at the Bryant Street Parklet. [image: image.png] -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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2 free baby gates
by Jeremy Carson 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

I have 2 baby gates that our family has outgrown which are up for grabs. Contact for address, first come first serve. They are pressure mounted and fully working. Here's the product listing from amazon. Photo also attached. https://www.amazon.com/Cumbor-Doorways-2-75-Inch-5-5-Inch-Extension/dp/B07W… Thanks! Jeremy

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Supply list for free Christmas gnome class
by Highland Park Garden Club Pgh 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Hi folks, Here is the list of supplies for the free Zoom Christmas gnome class on December 3rd at 10am, sponsored by the Highland Park Garden Club. Gnome supplies: A tomato plant cage 2 bunches of evergreens - at least 8 branches. You can use branches from different evergreens. I'll be using Douglas and Noble firs. McTighes sells bunches of 4 branches for $8 to $10 each. They have a wide selection of evergreen branches. A Santa or other hat Something for the nose: a potato or yam, a small burlap bag filled with stuffing or an old stocking cut at the foot and stuffed or an ornament. Optional: children's mittens and 2 small plastic bags to stuff them. Tools: Floral wire or gardening wire (easily bendable). Gardening gloves or vinyl gloves (to protect against sap) Wire cutter Pruner See you next week! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4535997362?pwd=SmtIRGpISlhQTGNXbXVpeVdFaWhqdz09 Meeting ID: 453 599 7362 Passcode: 907237 One tap mobile +16465588656,,4535997362#,,,,*907237# US (New York) +16469313860,,4535997362#,,,,*907237# US -- Highland Park Garden Club, Pittsburgh PA

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ISO: Yo Yo Ma tickets
by Dora Magovern 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

If anyone has tickets for the Yo-Yo Ma concert on 2.15.23 that you are unable to use, please let me know. I forgot to buy tickets and it's sold out! Dora P. Magovern LCSW, MPH --------------------------------- "Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds."-- George Eliot

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Free play Mobil airplane
by Dora Magovern 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

This was passed to me by another HP resident. It’s time to pass along. It came to me in imperfect shape and is missing some parts. It has been well loved and some parts are loose. That hasn’t kept my kids from enjoying it. You’re welcome to it if these caveats are okay. Porch pickup. -- Dora P. Magovern LCSW, MPH --------------------------------- "Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds."-- George Eliot

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Furnished Room for Rent - Highland Park
by Lauren Panza 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Hi Neighbors, I rent my furnished 3rd floor suite out on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis. Great for holiday travelers or incoming students. Check it out and share with your friends if you know of anyone in need of lodging! Cheerful & Cozy Furnished Master Suite with Desk <https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/roo/d/pittsburgh-cheerful-and-cozy-furnis…> Best, Lauren -- *Lauren Panza | 404-683-0479* *LP Recruiting & Consulting*

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Graco pack n play
by Kimberly 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Includes the bassinet $25 Kimberly

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1 bedroom apartment available in December
by Ted Melnyk 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Hi neighbors, I've got a 1BR opening in early December, please see the craigslist link if interested. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/apa/d/pittsburgh-beautiful-one-br-1st-flo… [https://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_eETbKRZJaEUz_0lM0t2_600x450.jpg]<https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/apa/d/pittsburgh-beautiful-one-br-1st-flo…> Beautiful One BR 1st Floor Apartment - apts/housing for rent -...<https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/apa/d/pittsburgh-beautiful-one-br-1st-flo…> Nice first floor apartment in Highland Park. Beautiful open kitchen with slide in range, good sized bedroom and living room. Front porch and back yard as well. Coin laundry in the basement. Tenant... pittsburgh.craigslist.org

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Art Show opening reminder
by David Aschkenas 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

I would like to invite all of my Highland Park neighbors to the opening of my show of photographs featuring ITALIAN SYNAGOGUES AND CHURCHES at the Mendelson Gallery, this Wednesday November 30, from 5-8 PM. The show runs through December, open Saturdays and Sundays in December from 12-4 PM. > MENDELSON GALLERY > 5874 Ellsworth Avenue > Pittsburgh, PA 15232 > 412 361 8664 Here is an article about the show. https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/italian-synagogues-and-churches-s… <https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/italian-synagogues-and-churches-s…> Hope to see you there! David -- David Aschkenas 915 N. Euclid Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-363-3458 www.daschkenasphoto.com

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