June was hopping here in the neighborhood! The HPCC brought back several events and hosted multiple community meetings.  View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/34cc1c03e8f8/hpcc-june-newsletter?e=eb0bdabb3c) Logo ** Happy Pride Month! ------------------------------------------------------------ The HPCC respects and welcomes everyone in the LQBTQIA+ community, every day, every month, every year. We’re happy to have you as our friends, neighbors and family. I have a trans child, and while parts of the world can be very scary and dangerous for trans individuals (and other people “under the rainbow”), our friends and neighbors in Highland Park have been nothing but supportive and loving. Wouldn’t it be something if everyone felt respected and welcomed wherever they went? We can at least continue to try and make that a reality in our little corner of the world. June was hopping here in the neighborhood! The HPCC brought back several events and hosted multiple community meetings (more about that, below). To paraphrase author Dan Simmons: “The beauty of that June was almost staggering.” May your summer continue to be full of beauty. Take time to rest, recharge and reconnect with your family, friends, neighbors and nature. Stephanie Walsh, HPCC President ** Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Neighborhood Events ------------------------------------------------------------ 4th of July Fun The Highland Park Community Council Kids' Committee is hosting its annual 4th of July Parade. Kids of all ages are invited to decorate their bicycle or wheeled vehicle of choice and then show off their handy work with a parade around the fountain. * When: Monday, July 4 from 11:00 a.m to Noon. * Where: Highland Park -- meet near the entrance fountain Supplies to decorate bikes, tricycles, scooters, strollers, wagons and anything else on wheels will be provided, as well as snacks. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Reservoir of Jazz Schedule Reservoir of Jazz will be returning in August. Here’s the schedule: * Aug. 7, John Shannon’s Fourth River * Aug. 14, Fusion Illusion * Aug. 21, MCG Jazz presents Aurora * Aug. 28, Lilly Abreu Brazilian Jazz Quartet ** The Hullabaloo Was a Blast! ------------------------------------------------------------ More than 400 neighbors attended the yearly BBQ with hot dogs, beer tasting, face painting, shave ice and more! Thanks to everyone who attended and all the volunteers who made the event happen. Read More (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=522ce4af1b&e=eb0bdabb3c) ** Neighborhood Updates ------------------------------------------------------------ News from PWSA, Pittsburgh Regional Transit and HPCC There’s a lot going on in the neighborhood including PWSA work at the entrance of the park, changes to the Bus Rapid Transit plan and the HPCC’s annual business meeting. Check out the blog (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=5f22ae3432&e=eb0bdabb3c) for details about all of these activities. ** We Lost a Neighborhood Icon with the Passing of Jim Ferlo ------------------------------------------------------------ Highland Park won’t be the same without Jim Ferlo, who passed away in June. Jim left his mark on in Highland Park and far beyond. Read our tribute (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=5d58646a35&e=eb0bdabb3c) on the blog. ** Highland Park Family Shares Hollywood Film Experience ------------------------------------------------------------ Find out (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=7ffecf462a&e=eb0bdabb3c) how Highland Park residents ended up having a Billy Porter movie filmed in their house. ** News from St. Andrews ------------------------------------------------------------ St. Andrew’s collected over $1,600 from shoppers at the Yard Sale. The funds will go to outreach partners including EECM, Neighborhood Academy, Hello Neighbor, Treasure House Fashions and Off the Floor Pittsburgh. Jazz on the Lawn returned on Saturday, June 25. Pianist Joseph Sheehan, bassist Paul Thompson and drummer Jason Washington Jr. shared their talents and Highland Park’s own Jak’s Bakery sold a delicious menu of sweet and savory items as well as salads, a chilled soup and drinks. This August children ages kindergarten through fifth grade can attend Vacation Bible School on August 23, 24 and 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Dinner will be provided. Children can learn about the story of Noah through music, stories and crafts. This event is free and open to everyone. To register, please contact Father Luke at lukezerra@standrewspgh.org. Visit the HPCC Website to learn more and to become a member (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=54d79cee9b&e=eb0bdabb3c) Have an article idea for the blog or newsletter? Let us know! 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