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[Highland Park] dogs roaming off leash
by Susan Fussell 09 May '06

09 May '06

Hi, We have been having quite a problem with a large brown dog that roams our street (Wayne Road) off its leash. It's been messing on my yard, tearing up my gardens, and destroying our trash bags. We have no idea whose dog it is and it is unfriendly so we haven't approached it to see if there's a nametag. Is anyone familiar with this dog or know what (if anything) we can do about this? Are dogs allowed to run free in HP? Thanks, Sue

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[Highland Park] workers
by flamingoblue 09 May '06

09 May '06

I referred Tony Mahoy last week. He got lots of calls, but someone didnt leave their phone number for him to return the call. So if you did not hear from him, call again and leave your number. Thanks, Marty Harkins

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[Highland Park] Help with Photoshop, In Design, Final Cut Pro
by David Aschkenas 08 May '06

08 May '06

If you are having problems or need help with Photoshop, In Design, or Final Cut Pro, I can help you. Extensive experience with photographers, graphic designers, artists, and film makers. $20.00 per hour, I'll come to your home. References upon request. Call Meyer 412 680 3813

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[Highland Park] Knitting (etc.) on Thursday May 11
by amers＠att.net 08 May '06

08 May '06

It's already the second week of May, so Thursday evening there will be a knitting get-together at Enrico's Tazza D'oro. In April, the first knitters arrived at 6:30 and the last ones left just before closing - so feel free to come and go at whatever time you can! We are not an exclusive group, so crocheters, cross-stitchers, etc. are welcome to join us, too. If you are interested, but the second Thursday of the month is a bad time, please send me an email and we'll consider another date if this doesn't work for many of you. Amy amers(a)att.net

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[Highland Park] Small animal cage
by Kelly Vitti 07 May '06

07 May '06

Does anybody have a small animal cage suitable for a guinea pig they would like to get rid of? We need one with a top. We would also be interested in a play yard for outside. Please contact me at kvitti(a)comcast.net. Thanks, Kelly

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[Highland Park] Education Innovations, Inc. Update
by Salvador Wilcox 06 May '06

06 May '06

Hello, everyone, I'd like to take a few minutes of your time to give you some updates on the Education InnovationsLAB Charter School. First remember that charter schools are: "independent public schools that are free to be more innovative and are held accountable for improved student achievement." A Quick Poll: Spanish or Chinese We're committed to providing a K-12 foreign language for all students. We haven't committed to any specific language. One school of thought would pick Spanish, since Latinos are the largest minority in the United States. Another school of thought would pick Chinese, since China is fast becoming an economic superpower. Our children can be prepared to communicate with either of these groups. So, we ask you: Spanish or Chinese? Please email us or call us with your thoughts. Of course, any language will require foreign travel as part of the curriculum. An Update On Thursday, May 4th, we resubmitted our application to the Pittsburgh Public School District to charter the Education InnovationsLAB Charter School. This resubmission included almost 75% enrollment; a majority of the teachers we need to start; a 250+ member petition urging the District to provide alternative public schools; and several partnerships. We thank State Representative Jake Wheatley and the East Liberty Chamber of Commerce for their support of the school. It is possible that we can start before Christmas, but more than likely will open early in 2007. We hope some of you who are advocates of independent, innovative public schools will join in our effort to bring a much needed alternative to current educational choices in Pittsburgh. When the Education InnovationsLAB Charter School opens, we feel it will be the best K-12 opportunity in Pittsburgh: 1. K-12 International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) school; 2. 6 Laboratories of Inquiry that center on strong workforce cluster is the region (technology, architecture/engineering, the arts, the science, languages, and economics); 3. nearly 1400 hours of LAB experience from 3rd grade through 6th grade; 4. nearly 5000 hours of a major LAB and 900 hours of a minor LAB from 7th grade to graduation; 5. K-12 entrepreneurship curriculum required for all students regardless of major; 6. K-12 foreign language required for all students regardless of major. To achieve world class status, we support each child: 1. Certified teacher and teaching assistant in every classroom of no more than 20 students; and an administrative assistant that supports every 3 to 4 classrooms; 2. An in-house full-service tutoring center for students needing daily support; 3. A web-based core curriculum and real-time updates on your child's progress (time on computer only accounts for about 40% of a child's time in the core curriculum); 4. LABs that apply core curriculum skills through hands-on projects that take students into the community on a regular basis; 5. High-tech classrooms that feature interactive SMART Boards, at least 10 computers per class, but also include an age-appropriate literature and resource library with at least 200 titles; 6. A K-12 savings program tied to student fundraising and matched by local sources; and 7. An environment infused with inquiry and innovation. It's not too late to enroll your children. The deadline for applications is June 30. Students must be 5 years of age by December 31 of the current year to be accepted into Kindergarten. FYI: * Kindergarten is 45% enrolled; * First Grade is 90% enrolled; * Second Grade is 75 % enrolled; * Third Grade is 50% enrolled; * Fourth Grade is 50% enrolled; * Fifth Grade is 45% enrolled; * Sixth Grade is 40% enrolled; There are no requirements for entrance. Any grade that is oversubscribed will hold a lottery for admission. Contact us to tour the proposed site or to ask specific questions about our program. Salvador Wilcox CEO Education Innovations, Inc. 6435 Frankstown Ave., 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.661.8751 ext. 150 <http://www.educationinnovations.org> www.educationinnovations.org Education Innovations, Inc. is a 501.c.3. nonprofit organization "building communities of seekers, learners, and teachers who share the world as a classroom." We do our work through your generous tax-deductible donations.

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[Highland Park] HPCDC effort advances
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 05 May '06

05 May '06

An article in today's P-G highlights the efforts of the Highland Park Community Development Corporation with help from East Liberty Development Inc. in the "southwestern quadrant" of the neighborhood: 5 buildings on Mellon Street and one on North Negley Avenue are nearing completion in a project to revitalize this part of the neighborhood that goes back 11 years. Read more here: <http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06125/687667-53.stm> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Highland Park Homeowners
by bkkuchta1＠netscape.net 05 May '06

05 May '06

I would encourage every HP homeowner to attend this meeting with PPS Superintendent Mark Roosevelt. His current right sizing plan will have a huge impact on the feeder schools for HP residents. This could greatly impact our property values and the ability to sell our homes. Families with school aged children looking to move into our neighborhood may not like the new alternatives. For more information go to: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/stuff/supts%20letter%203-06.pdf see you there! ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com

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[Highland Park] Preservation Awards
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 05 May '06

05 May '06

The Historic Review Commission holds its annual Preservation Awards ceremony at noon today. There are two projects in Highland Park receiving awards: Excerpts from P-G article <http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06114/684120-51.stm>: > City of Pittsburgh, for a new fountain and other entrance features at Highland Park. Landscape architect: Patricia O'Donnell, Heritage Landscapes. > The Union Project, for interior renovation of a historic church at 801 Negley Ave. into a gathering place that borders East Liberty and Highland Park. Architect: Michael Eversmeyer, Eversmeyer Design Associates. Visit the link above for details on the other winning projects. Rudy

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] UNION STATION OPEN FOR BUSINESS
by Justin Rothshank 05 May '06

05 May '06

- www.unionproject.org - Union Project is gathering information to begin renovations on our Great Hall. If you have not done so already would you please help us by filling out this online survey? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=547692075864 Union Station NOW OPEN Union Station café IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Hours of operation are 7 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Union Station café will serve coffee and pastries. A light breakfast and lunch menus and dessert options are coming very soon. Join us for an opening party Today, May 5 as part of our monthly First Friday Happy Hours. Join us ALL DAY for live music in the café: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm- Justin Brown 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm- DJ Omar 6-8 pm in the Atrium- Tangerous De Lay Contact justin(a)unionproject.org for information about Union Station Café, or call the new cafe phone number, 412-363-1717. Candidate Forum at Union Project Tuesday, May 9th at 8:00 pm, the Union Project is hosting the District 24 State Representative Candidate's Forum. Ed Gainey, Representative Joe Preston, and William Anderson will all be in attendance and fielding questions by moderator, Chris Potter as well as community audience members. We will also have a simulator of the new electronic voting machines in order for the community to become familiar with it before voting day. The community in encouraged to attend and participate in this forum. Please contact Hilary Brown with any questions, hilary(a)unionproject.org or 412-363-4550 x 6. PPS Superintendent to speak at Union Project On Wednesday, May 10th, Enrico's Tazza D'Oro Cafe, Union Project, Urban League of Pittsburgh, and University of Pittsburgh Human Capital Policy Initiative will welcome Mark Roosevelt, Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools to a community forum focused on the future of our schools. Please note that the date for this event recently changed. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the Union Project (801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA) from 6:30-8:00 pm. (The event was previously scheduled for 5/4). Mark Roosevelt will be joined by community and educational leaders for this important discussion. Other speakers will include: Esther Bush (Urban League of Pittsburgh), Michael Johnson (Carnegie Mellon University), Vic Papale (A+ Schools), and Muzz Meyers (Westinghouse High School). Community input is essential to the discussion. Please join us for this very important conversation. New Clay Classes Announced A new summer and fall slate of clay classes has been announced. Exciting classes include majolica classes, slip casting, wheel throwing, mug making, tile making, kiln building and more. Email Justin(a)unionproject.org for more information. Union Project has also started a “Ceramics Only” email list, for those interested in receiving regular updates regarding the clay studio. If you’re interested in joining this email list you can sign up by visiting http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/ ceramics.unionproject, or email Justin(a)unionproject.org with the words “ceramics email subscription” in the subject line. Stained Glass Classes Continue in June "I think the whole concept of the Union Project is terrific! (I wish I had thought of it)...You have salvaged an entire neighborhood; and that is quite astounding!" --Michael from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Union Project stained glass classes are becoming more and more popular for our out of state visitors! Union Project has welcomed class members from Washington State, New York, Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, West Virginia, and of course Pennsylvania. Class #6SGC is on June 2-4. Contact Justin(a)unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 2 to register for this class. "The class was fantastic. Well organized, well equipped, highly motivated and competent instruction, well-chosen classmates, inspiring setting, great lunch...I kept one of the rubbings and a couple of small pieces of lead from the project as souvenirs. Still have them and treasure them." --Paul from Seattle, Washington ATTENTION ARTISTS, CREATORS, GARDENERS, ETC. We are now accepting applications for the Homegrown Saturdays vendor tables. For only a small fee you can have a 3 foot or 6 foot table to sell your arts, crafts, teas, flowers, vegetables and more! Please reserve your table now by going on line and filling out the application or emailing hilary(a)unionproject.org to have one sent to you. Union Project participating in Highland Park Yard Sale Need a good excuse to tackle the ever-popular spring-cleaning? The Union Project’s Board of Directors will participate in the Community Yard Sale on Sunday, June 4. Our goal is to raise $1,000 towards the Union Project’s catalytic community programs! Donations will be accepted starting May 1 and running up until the Friday before the sale – June 2, 2006 – at any time the Union Project is open. Receipts are available for tax purposes. Union Project cannot pick up items for donation, and will ONLY accept the following: • Furniture – bookshelves, desks, chairs, tables • Toys, puzzles and children’s clothing • Books, DVDs, CDs and videotapes • Tools and project supplies • Small household appliances in working order Due to limited storage and display space, we are NOT accepting clothing or footwear. For suggestions about where to donate these items, please visit the Alliance of Nonprofit Stores’ website: www.shopans.org. Items that do not sell on the day of the sale will be donated to an ANS member store. If you have questions about donating to Union Project please email board member Abby Sandel, abbysandel(a)earthlink.net. See The Temptations, Support the Union Project On Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 8PM, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will host its 3rd Annual Community Partners Concert with guest stars The Temptations and chairperson, Max Starks! A portion of ticket sales from this incredible night goes directly to the Union Project!! The PSO donates the orchestra services, and secures corporate sponsors to underwrite out of pocket costs associated with guest artist services and concert production. Tickets will be on sale until June 1st. Please call to buy your tickets and earmark them for the Union Project by calling 412-392-4833 or ordering online http://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/pghsymph.nsf/web/onstage.html. You can donate to Union Project online by visiting https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=6211. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.mennonite.net http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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