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[Highland Park] Learn a Language through Art Immersion
by Eduardo & Silvana Egea Guihur 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

Learn LANGUAGES in a very FUN and EFFICIENT way with native speakers. Immerse in *Spanish, German, Italian, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian*through *Dance, Music, Visual art, Culinary art and Gilding*. The IIAL **Institute of International Art and Languages** is enrolling NOW for the *Spring semester*: classes start on March 26. Join us! Visit our website at www.instituteIAL.com <http://www.instituteial.com/> *Institute of Art and Languages 1135 Mellon st. Pittsburgh PA 15206 412 661 0177 *E-mail: europartgallery(a)hotmail.com

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[Highland Park] Lawn Mowing Job
by Harold Love 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

We're looking for someone with a lawn mower to mow our lawn this year. It's a small yard so it's a fast and easy way to make some money. Perfect for a teenager. Harold Love 5814 Hampton Street

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[Highland Park] Dilworth Edible Schoolyard
by Ethan Winograd 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

Dear Neighbors:Dilworth Traditional Academy is getting an Edible Schoolyard this year! It will be in the front area of the school where there is currently grass. The kids will be planting everything from peas to tomatoes to pumpkins! There is a planning grant that has helped us get a lot accomplished so far, however, tools and equipment are expensive. Dilworth needs to raise some money for these supplies. To that end, we are selling Dutch Mills Bulbs until April 6th. You can see their catalogue online athttp://www.dutchmillbulbs.com/products_fs.htmlAll the bulb packs are just $5 each and everything is guaranteed to grow. There is quite a variety of flowers and plants to choose from, some perennial and some annuals, fruit and flowers. Something for everyone! Dilworth Academy will receive 50% of all sales! If you would like to place an order, you can email edibleschoolyard(a)gmail.com or call Shelly at 412.478.7435. Cash and Checks (made out to Dilworth Traditional Academy) are accepted! Thanks! _________________________________________________________________ Take a break and play crossword puzzles - FREE! http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_ wlmemailtaglinemarch07

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[Highland Park] Help needed for a lost backpack with laptop and passports
by ChingWei Huang 22 Mar '07

22 Mar '07

Hello, A Pitt international student lost his backpack in 71A bus on last Friday(March/16/07') evening. There were a laptop and some very important document (his passport and his wife's passport). He has tried to find it out whole weekend without feedback and result. If you have any clue or saw a similar backpack discarded somewhere, could you please notice him by email. Wangyang Tu tuwy329(a)gmail.com The description of his backpack & passports: The colors of the backpack are black and red with regular size for students. Passports & other important document were put inside an envelope with "Snapfish" mark on it. The envelope was placed on the top layer of the bag. Thanks, KuangChiu Huang

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Margaritas in March, Ceramics@UP, Clay Classes, Baked Goods
by Katrina Struloeff 22 Mar '07

22 Mar '07

The Union Project is trying a new format for our email updates. Please have patience with us while we perfect it and let us know if you have any comments, questions or concerns. UP item of the week: TOMORROW, FRIDAY -- MARGARITAS IN MARCH – 7pm-10pm Join UP tomorrow, March 23rd, to highlight Pittsburgh’s connection with Latin American culture and Pittsburgh's historical roots in glass arts and production. This happy hour will feature both a live mariachi band and hand crafted glasswork. In participation with Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass! 2007 and in partnership with Global Beats and Pittsburgh’s Latin American Cultural Union, and in honor of Mexico’s heroic Benito Juarez, Miguel Latino Moods, Pittsburgh’s signature mariachi band will fill Union Project’s Great Hall with energetic music. Attendees will enjoy hand-blended margaritas and networking throughout the evening for just $5. Local handmade margarita glasses will be on display and available for purchase. Questions? Call Hilary at 412-363-4550 x26 or email hilary(a)unionproject.org. Other UP items this week: CERAMICS@UP - Coop accepting new members SIGN UP NOW FOR MARCH CLAY CLASSES – New round of clay classes starting HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY @ URBAN FUSION CAFE & CATERING DRYER NEEDED – Union Project is on the hunt for an electric dryer visit http://www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News to view more details on any of these items. You can donate to Union Project online by clicking here. Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.org for more information. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Plans for Heth's Run
by Louis Brown 21 Mar '07

21 Mar '07

Hello everyone, Heth's Runs separates Morningside from Highland Park. It once ran into the Allegheny. It is now a dump and a parking lot ending in a decrepit, almost invisible bridge. I heard rumors about parking lots, soccer fields, easements and new roads so I downloaded copies of "Pittsburgh's Regional Parks Master Plan" (see: http://www.pittsburghparks.org/_7.php; it's 12.6 MB) and the "Allegheny County Butler Street Project" (see: http://65.207.30.22/css/www/c_feature_projects.php?&fp_id=53; it's 2 MB). On Monday, March 19, I contacted Dan Sentz, our Neighborhood Planner. He says the plan being pursued is the Allegheny Country Butler Street Project, not the Parks Master Plan, "(one soccer field at what is now the northern end of the zoo parking lot). It cannot be built until PaDOT replaces the Heth's Run Bridge (2009-2011). In addition to the field a trail connection would be made under the bridge to the river. Very shortly the City will have Mackin [http://www.mackinengineering.com] under contract to design/engineer the project. The Zoo will be expanding parking into the area at the south of the parking lot that was formerly used by Public Works for storage. The Zoo has used this area in the past for overflow parking; they will now clean it up and use it more regularly. There should be little or no impact on [Cordova, King, Elgin and Bryant]; there are no new vehicular roads proposed. Once Mackin makes progress there will be public meetings on the project. You can contact me to get updates on the project. (412 255-2233 or email, [Dan.Sentz(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us] phone is currently not working but should be fixed sometime this week). You are welcome to share this response. Dan" I've attached a photo of what the finished soccer field and path should look like. Thanks, Louis Brown Cordova Rd

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[Highland Park] Alex Botkin from Borders to Speak
by Susan Robison 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Alex Botkin from Borders to Speak This Thursday, March 22nd at 5:45 PM Alex Botkin, Corporate and Educational Sales Representative for the new Borders on Penn Circle, will introduce himself to our community at Reynolds on Bryant, the new restaurant on the corner of Bryant and N. Euclid in Highland Park. The Kiwanis Club of East Liberty has invited Alex, a Peabody High School graduate and East End resident, to speak about his work and how it is impacting our young people. Everyone is welcome! Please join us for this interesting program. If you have any questions, call Susy Robison at 412-392-4839. Kiwanis is an international organization ov volunteers dedicated to changing the world one shild and one community at a time.

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[Highland Park] Recommendations for home projects
by Kate Freed 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Hello, Spring is here and I am ready to undertake of a variety of home repairs and was hoping for some recommendations: 1. Electrician - looking for someone to do major work, including updating the service into the house and potentially a full rewiring 2. Foundation/basement person - I have a leak in the basement under my front porch - not sure of the cause 3. Plumber and/or contractor - finishing basement room, including addition of a full bath 4. Someone to do full house insulation (blown into exterior walls) Thanks! Kate Kate Freed kmfreed(a)msn.com

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[Highland Park] Union Project Needs Dryer
by Mel Bricker 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

The Union Project, a 501c3 non profit organization, relies heavily on our ability to wash linens on site, but last week our dyer broke! We are looking for a donated electric dryer in good condition. The Union Project is located at 801 N Negley Ave. Please call 412- 363-4550 ext 21 if you have a dryer to donate! Thank you. -- Mel Bricker, Rental Manager Union Project 801 N. Negley Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 T: 412-363-4550 x21 F:412-363-1216 You can look at rental spaces online. Go to http://www.unionproject.org/rent_space

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[Highland Park] Daniel "MFOME" Montano Graffiti Arrest
by Brackney, Rashall 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police "...accountability, integrity and respect." MEDIA ALERT March 19, 2007 Graffiti Vandal Joseph "MFOME" Montano Arrested in Oakland City of Pittsburgh Zone Five and University of Pittsburgh police officers arrested Daniel Joseph Montano (21) of Mellon Street in Highland Park a known tagger for spray painting "MFOME" on several buildings in the Oakland area. Officers were responding to Melwood and Centre Avenue after an alert citizen called 911 to report the vandal. As officers arrived, the witness indicated the vandal had spray painted several buildings and gave a very accurate accounting of the actors' behavior and description. Based on the witnesses' description, University of Pittsburgh Police Officer Juan Polanco spotted the actor and pursued him on foot apprehending Montano on Gold Way. Many city neighborhoods, including Oakland, have been experiencing a rise in graffiti or criminal mischief related incidents, and it was with the help of an observant, community minded citizen we were able to apprehend Mr. Montano. Detective Daniel Sullivan of the Graffiti Task Force assessed the damages and estimates range from $3200.00 to $14,000 per building, with an aggregate amount of $25,000 dollars. Mr. Montano is charged with Possessing Instruments of Crime and Criminal Mischief. Any citizen who has been recently tagged with the moniker "MFOME" is asked to call 911 and file a report. Citizens can also report incidents of vandalism at Zone 5 Station, located at Penn Circle West and Ansley, in the East Liberty. Photo will be available at Zone 5 front desk. RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605

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