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[Highland Park] For Sale Smoothie Elite Blender
by Francine DiFranza 05 Jan '07

05 Jan '07

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[Highland Park] tap lessons for child
by Jack and Liz Buchanan 05 Jan '07

05 Jan '07

Our kindergartener really wants to try tap dancing lessons. She has had some great ballet classes at a number of different East End locations, but we have never encountered tap, and I can't find any online. Does anyone know of an East End studio that teaches beginning tap? thanks! Liz Buchanan jacknliz(a)yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] Adoption Help - Thank You!
by Alison Bogle 05 Jan '07

05 Jan '07

Hello Everyone, Once again I have been reminded that we chose the right neighborhood when we moved here! The number of emails that I have received offering suggestions, support, and help has been amazing. One of the leads paid off and I am going to pick up the letters on Monday or Tuesday! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Alison & Scott Bogle _________________________________________________________________ Get live scores and news about your team: Add the Live.com Football Page www.live.com/?addtemplate=football&icid=T001MSN30A0701

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[Highland Park] FOR SALE - KITCHEN AID STAND MIXER
by Francine DiFranza 04 Jan '07

04 Jan '07

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[Highland Park] still missing cat
by wdh1+＠pitt.edu 04 Jan '07

04 Jan '07

Hello, We appreciate very much the supportive emails and helpful suggestions offered around the neighborhood about our search for our missing short-haired calico cat. One neighbor suggested asking folks to check their garages, as he's heard of cats around here getting trapped inside. So that's what we're doing. Thanks again, Will and Shannon 412-715-3705 412-661-1111

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[Highland Park] Need police help for adoption
by Alison Bogle 04 Jan '07

04 Jan '07

Hello, I am at my wit's end and I thought I would appeal to the resourcefulness of our Highland Park neighbors. My husband and I are currently in the process of adopting a little girl from Russia. As part of our paperwork, we are required to have a letter on police department letterhead saying that we have no criminal record in PA. We have notarized criminal record checks from the state as well as official state child abuse clearance letters, but that's not good enough - it has to be on Police letterhead. To make a long story short - our local station said no, talk to the county. The county said no, talk to the state. The state said we used to do that, but not anymore, talk to the local... A community service relations person in the state office said she would get back to me, but hasn't and hasn't returned phone calls. We haven't lived here long, so we don't know anyone in the police department that could help us. It's a very simple letter and we have proof that we have no criminal backgrounds, but it seems to be making everyone nervous. Bottom line, though, is that without those letters (3 for me, 3 for my husband), we can never bring our little girl home. Sorry for the long letter - any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!! Alison & Scott Bogle _________________________________________________________________ Communicate instantly! Use your Hotmail address to sign into Windows Live Messenger now. http://get.live.com/messenger/overview

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[Highland Park] cello to borrow or rent?
by Paola Scommegna 04 Jan '07

04 Jan '07

Hello neighbors, As a New Year's resolution, my husband -- who plays violin, mandolin, octave mandolin and guitar -- wants to explore playing the cello. And we wonder if any one of you has one gathering dust that we could borrow or rent for a while. We run a humidifier for our instruments and will treat it with loving care. We'd be grateful for any suggestions. Many thanks, Paola and Paul 6311 Jackson

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[Highland Park] missing cat
by wdh1+＠pitt.edu 03 Jan '07

03 Jan '07

Hello, Our cat, a medium-sized calico with a mostly white face and belly and a mostly black/brown back and tail, went missing today. She's wearing a black collar with a gold heart-shaped name tag with her name (Callie) on it. Please call us with any info or sightings. Thanks, Will and Shannon Hula 6479 Jackson 412-661-1111 (home) 412-715-3705 (Shannon's cell)

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Martin Luther King Day at Union Project
by Justin Rothshank 03 Jan '07

03 Jan '07

FIRST FRIDAY – HIP HOP BINGO – THIS FRIDAY This Friday evening from 6-8pm come down to the Union Project to enjoy two Pittsburgh traditions, Hip Hop and Bingo. DJ Omar-Abdul will be providing old school beats and the Union Project is providing complimentary bingo cards, chips, prizes and snacks in the Atrium. Pittsburgh is the birthplace of Bingo. Hugh J. Ward first came up with the concept of bingo and began running the game at carnivals in the early 1920s, taking it nationwide in 1924. UNION STATION CAFÉ REOPENS ON THE 8TH The Union Station Café will be reopening on January 8th, with a crisp new look, a revamped menu, and a creative attitude. Check in to see the new design, a live music series and a few other surprises. MLK, Jr. EVENT – JAN 15th 6:30PM The Union Project welcomes the Pittsburgh community for an evening of motivational entertainment on January 15th at 7pm, held to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of connecting communities, cultures and individuals. The evening will include a community dinner beginning at 6:30pm, step performances, local gospel choirs, readings of Dr. King's selected works and a featured speaker, Rev. B. De Neice Welch. NEW CLAY CLASSES STILL OPEN Check out the website www.unioinproject.org/ceramics to see a full class listing for new and upcoming ceramics classes offered at the Union Project. Classes will be starting in January and include Open Studio, Wheel Throwing for Beginners, and Mosaic Mural Installation. All classes are 8 weeks. Prices and more information can be found on the website or by emailing clay(a)unionproject.org. BOOK DONATIONS – CAFÉ The Café is seeking book donations for the take one/leave one community reading shelf. Any quality books for Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sci-Fi, Social Commentary - you name it. If it would be enjoyed by your neighbors, bring it to the cafe! THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS The Union Project would like to thank the 1,000 volunteers that have offered a helping hand in 2006. With your help the Union Project has made great strides and continues to address its mission. In total we had 6,778 volunteer hours donated. Thank you! The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at Union Project. 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] Christmas tree recycling 1/13
by Ginette Walker Vinski 03 Jan '07

03 Jan '07

Call for volunteers! Looking to beef up your muscles? Ok, what about a chance to be outside in the fresh crisp air and help out a good cause? Construction Junction (CJ) needs the help of volunteers at its Christmas tree collection and recycling event on SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2007. As part of its mission to promote conservation through reuse, Construction Junction will be accepting Christmas trees for a $1 fee between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Construction Junction parking lot in the Point Breeze section of Pittsburgh. All trees will be recycled into mulch courtesy of our event sponsor, Emery Tree Service. Volunteers are needed to help unload trees from vehicles and direct traffic in the parking lot. Everyone helping out can stay warm with free cups of hot cocoa and refreshments thanks to Whole Foods Market! Additionally, volunteers will receive a free gift certificate from our neighbor, East End Food Co-op. "Think Good Food!" Please consider sharing time on January 13th to help keep unnecessary waste out of landfills. Call Mindy at Construction Junction at (412) 243-5025 or check out www.prc.org <http://www.prc.org/> for more information. This event is a project of Construction Junction, Pennsylvania Resources Council and the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsored by Emery Tree Service with help from Whole Foods Market and East End Food Co-op.

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