View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/00d1d22966b2/test-4931065?e=eb0bdabb3c) Logo ** Hello Neighbors! ------------------------------------------------------------ Although we are in the midst of unrest and unprecedented challenges, let’s not forget that we are also at a time of Thanksgiving. “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” —Thornton Wilder ...and there is so much to treasure in our community! Fall is finally here with its crisp weather and seasonal events. The fun began with the HPCC’s 2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=922c308ff2&e=eb0bdabb3c) on October 17. Upcoming HPCC activities and events include: * November: Thanksgiving Trimmings Food Drive for Vintage Senior Center + Please leave donations on the porch of 1315 N. Sheridan Ave. by November 17. * December 4: 2nd Annual Highland Park Light-up Night (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=6372cf0ec1&e=eb0bdabb3c) + Kick-off the winter holidays here in the ‘hood! Sign-up to have your home, block, or shop on the event map by emailing HPCCPgh@gmail.com (mailto:HPCCPgh@gmail.com) by November 29. * December: Various drives to help those in need + Stay posted for more details! This month’s newsletter includes the launch of a new occasional series, Celebrating Neighbors, where we introduce you to some of your many fascinating neighbors. Read more below. Have something to share? We would love your contributions to the newsletter! If you would like to contribute an article highlighting a neighbor, neighborhood event, or other item of neighborhood interest, please find more details below. With thanks- Stephanie Walsh HPCC President ** Thank you parklet visitors! ------------------------------------------------------------ The Pumpkin Patch and park clean-up events the weekend of Oct. 16 brought the community together. Learn More (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=0bff4f7c98&e=eb0bdabb3c) ** Celebrating Neighbors: Two Highland Parkers In the News ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Cesare Pampena featured in Post-Gazette ------------------------------------------------------------ Cesare, who grew up in Italy and moved to Pittsburgh by way of Venezuela, has been sending goods to struggling Venezuelans for years. Check out the Post-Gazette’s feature (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=782f1e913c&e=eb0bdabb3c) about Cesare. ** &Flowers honored by SBA ------------------------------------------------------------ The U.S. Small Business Administration honored (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=d5a4507bd7&e=eb0bdabb3c) Highland Park’s &Flowers (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=a8a8d41cbc&e=eb0bdabb3c) as a National Women’s Small Business Month Success Story. Karen Toole, the master gardener and landscape designer who founded the business, hosts flower arranging workshops at her Highland Park residence as well as at venues nearby. Couples can work with Karen on workshops with family and friends to create floral arrangements for their wedding day. Congrats, Karen! ** Submit your mosaic ideas for the playground ------------------------------------------------------------ The deadline for submitting ideas for the hidden mosaics that will be designed as part of the new Super (Duper!) Playground is Nov. 15. Learn More (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=0e0e777fb3&e=eb0bdabb3c) ** Got an idea for the newsletter? ------------------------------------------------------------ Check out our submission guidelines (https://hpccpgh.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ed770e831682d049448ee942c&id=ee1e696603&e=eb0bdabb3c) for more about how to submit an idea or an article to the HPCC blog or newsletter. ** Around St. Andrews ------------------------------------------------------------ Upcoming events include the Syrian Highlander Bagpipers as well as several opportunities to give during the upcoming holiday seasons. 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