Community Calendar - 2004 Archive

January 2004

HPCC Newsletter

There is no newsletter in January.

Monday, January 5, 2004

Deadline for Stained Glass Class

Deadline to register for winter stained glass class at the Union Project.

The class will be on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for 6 consecutive Saturdays beginning on January 10 and ending on February 14. The class fees will be $175. All tools and materials will be provided. Classes will be held at Prism Stained Glass studios in Lawrenceville at 5234 Butler Street. Students will work in pairs to clean, relead, and restore Union Project stained glass windows. Completed windows will then be reinstalled into the Union Project building.

Deadline for registration is January 5, however the class is expected to be filled and early registration is recommended.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Thursday, January 8, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Contact St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Saturday, January 10, 2004

9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Prism Stained Glass studios at 5234 Butler Street in Lawrenceville

First Stained Glass Class

First stained glass restoration class of winter session at the Union Project.

The class will be on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for 6 consecutive Saturdays beginning on January 10 and ending on February 14.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Wednesday, January 14, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Contact St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, January 15, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

January's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Sunday, January 18, 2004

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

NOTE: day changed from Saturday, January 17 according to Tom from FGF!

Afternoon Tea Party with Tazza d'Oro

Highland Park's neighborhood coffee shop Enrico's Tazza d'Oro joins Food Glorious Food for an Afternoon Tea Party.

FGF will give a 30-minute demonstration of Shirley's Touch of Grace biscuits with Lemon Curd. Tazza d'Oro will demonstrate the proper way to make a great cup of tea. As you enjoy traditional tea and bicuits, you'll savor assorted Stonewall Kitchen's jellies and jams along with lemon meringue tartlettes, madeleines, chocolate strawberries, and an assortment of savory tea sandwiches.

Cost: $20

Call 412-363-5330 for more information.

Thursday, January 29, 2004

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Realizing the Vision for East Liberty - Third Town Meeting

The high-rises of East Mall and Liberty Park are vacant. What will we see in their place? How does it all fit with the community vision for East liberty?

Join us for a town meeting at East Liberty Presbyterian Church to hear what's new and to share your thoughts.

The meeting will include a discussion of plans for Liberty Park, a presentation of master planning by Street-Works and an update on the work of the Community Task Forces.

Join members of the Coalition of Organized Residents (COR) of East Liberty, the task forces, and others who are working hard to make the vision of East Liberty a reality.

Call East Liberty Development, Inc. at 412-361-8061 for questions, to confirm your attendance, or to get copies of a flier to help spread the word.

Saturday, January 31, 2004

3:00 pm

PTS Afternoon Concert

"International Suites" with Aron Zelkowicz, cello; James Johnston, piano in Hicks Chapel Auditorium at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Tickets: $15. Seniors and students: $8. Children 12 and under: free!

Call 412-362-5610 ext. 2196 for tickets and information or write to coned@pts.edu

Thursday, February 5, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Sunday, February 8, 2004

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Zoo Millionaire

What does it take to run a successful Zoo? "Zoo Millionaire," a unique education class offered by the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will help kids ages 10 - 12 years answer that question. Each child will receive one million "Zoo Buckaroos" to purchase and manage their "zoo." Kids will have to make important decisions about what exhibits and animals to include, whether to have a train ride and carousel, how to deal with problems that could affect operation (such as a tornado on opening day!) and more.

Cost is $15.00 for Zoo Members, $19.00 for non-members. Class fee includes one child and one adult.

For more information or to register for this class call 412-365-2527, or visit the Wildlife Academy Classes section of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium web site. A registration form is also available there.

Sunday, February 8, 2004

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Monthly Walk in the Woods

Join Western Pennsylvania Field Institute for a social outing where you can learn some of the trails and plants and wildlife of our remarkable city parks. These walks are led by docents familiar with the history and activity of the park as well as in the flora and fauna. Each outing is casual fun and educational - the perfect antidote to the workweek. Please dress for the weather with boots or sturdy walking shoes. We will cover 1-2 miles of uneven terrain.

Highland Park features picnic areas, nature trials, a spectacular babbling brook, fishing pond and of course the expansive Highland Park Reservoir. On some trails you might even spot an emu at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium!

Call Sean Brady, Program Director for Western Pennsylvania Field Institute at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Tuesday, February 10, 2004

11:30 am; 4:30 pm

Kelso Lecture in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Kelso Lecture in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Chapel: 11:30 am "How Shall We Overcome?"
Lecture: 4:30 pm "A Bright Response to Bleak Doubt"

Joseph L. Roberts, Jr. has served as senior pastor of the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta for over twenty-seven years. Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church is the home church of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Free and open to the public.

Call 412-362-5610 ext. 2196 for information or write to coned@pts.edu

Wednesday, February 11, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Tuesday, February 17, 2004

Poetry and Essay Contest Entries Due

Poetry and Essay Contest entries are due for the Poetry and Essay Contest at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro.

Thursday, February 19, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

February's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Friday, February 20, 2004

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Reflections on Childhood

Dilworth Traditional Academy for the Arts & Humanities is having a celebration and auction, "Reflections of Childhood." This community-building event will include live entertainment, refreshments, and a silent and live auction.

Because the school is an arts and humanities magnet, we are especially interested in highlighting the Pittsburgh area's arts, humanities and cultural organizations that serve as resources for the students and teachers at Dilworth.

Dilworth Traditional Academy for the Arts & Humanities respectfully requests a donation from you to be used in the silent auction. The donation would be recognized at the celebration, in all press releases and in the school's newsletter.

All monies raised will be used for arts and humanities enrichment, including field trips, artists-in-residency programs, and professional development for teachers.

In order to be included in this event, all donations must be received by February 11, 2004. Donations can me mailed to the address below or we can make arrangements for pick-up.

Call Tania Grubbs for more information.

Friday, February 20, 2004

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

An Evening of Poetry

Poetry reading with John Defoe (and open mic) at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro in honor of Specialty Coffee Month.

Choose 4 or 5 words from the following list of coffee-related words and phrases and use them in a poem (or story, essay, etc.) of no more than 200 words. Submit your entry along with your name, address, phone number and e-mail address by Tuesday, February 17 so we can put you on the list of readers.

• Arabica
• Barista
• Crema
• Espresso
• Fair-Trade
• Harrar
• Organic Coffee
• Peaberry
• Ristretto
• Robusto
• Shadow Grown, 'Bird Friendly'

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Saturday, February 21, 2004

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

An Evening of Coffee Cocktails

Sample coffee cocktails, specialty coffee drinks, and sweet treats at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro in honor of Specialty Coffee Month.

All cocktails are complimentary, but ther ewill be a charge for the specialty coffee drinks and sweets.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Sunday, February 22, 2004

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Coffee Bean Mosaic Art

Create coffee bean art with Alison Babusci Enrico's Tazza d'Oro in honor of Specialty Coffee Month.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Tuesday, February 24, 2004

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Mardi Gras Festival

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Mardi Gras Festival at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. All welcome!

Freewill donation.

Contact St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, February 26, 2004

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Nuin Center Open House

Come meet the practitioners at The Nuin Center and enjoy free demonstrations and food.

Everyone is welcome.

Contact The Nuin Center at 412-661-6108 for more information.

Friday, February 27, 2004

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Pasta Night

Pasta night at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro in honor of Specialty Coffee Month.

There will be music and complimentary sangria in addition to the complimentary pasta.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Saturday, February 28, 2004

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Meet the Author

Meet Zainabu Kpaka Kallon, author of the African Cookbook at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro in honor of Specialty Coffee Month.

Zainabu will sell and sign copies of her new cookbook and will make a few of her recipes for all to taste.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Sunday, February 29, 2004

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Make Your Own Coffee Mug

Make your own coffee mug with artist Justin Shank at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro in honor of Specialty Coffee Month.

Participants will learn techniques for slab mugs, coil mugs, pinch pot mugs, and using a potter's wheel. Limited to 12 people so call to reserve your seat!

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Thursday, March 4, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Saturday, March 6, 2004

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

First Stained Glass Class of Spring Term

First stained glass restoration class of spring term at the Union Project.

The class will be on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for 6 consecutive Saturdays beginning on March 6.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Sunday, March 6, 2004

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Afternoon Tea Party with Tazza d'Oro

Highland Park's neighborhood coffee shop Enrico's Tazza d'Oro joins Food Glorious Food for an Afternoon Tea Party.

FGF will give a 30-minute demonstration of Shirley's Touch of Grace biscuits with Lemon Curd. Tazza d'Oro will demonstrate the proper way to make a great cup of tea. As you enjoy traditional tea and bicuits, you'll savor assorted Stonewall Kitchen's jellies and jams along with lemon meringue tartlettes, madeleines, chocolate strawberries, and an assortment of savory tea sandwiches.

Cost: $20

Call 412-363-5330 for more information.

Saturday, March 6, 2004

3:00 pm

PTS Afternoon Concert

"Piano Quartets" with Patricia Prattis Jennings and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony in Hicks Chapel Auditorium at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Tickets: $15. Seniors and students: $8. Children 12 and under: free!

Call 412-362-5610 ext. 2196 for tickets and information or write to coned@pts.edu

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Tuesday, March 16, 2004

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Open Casting Call for Animal Planet Reality Show

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will be host to an open casting call for Animal Planet's top-rated reality show, King of the Jungle.

Would-be contestants can come to the Zoo during those hours to audition in front of the show's casting personnel. Contestants should enter through the Zoo's main admission gates and specify that they are there for the try-outs. Contestants will not be charged admission. All contestants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years of age and in good physical shape.

For more information, visit the Zoo's "What's New" site, or Animal Planet's "King of the Jungle site.

Thursday, March 18, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

March's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at Fulton Academy (note change in location!).

Mayor Tom Murphy will attend the meeting. He will speak and answer questions.

Sunday, March 20, 2004

8:00 pm

Pittsburgh Camerata

"Pictures at an Exhibition", a pageant of choral art, portrayed by the The Pittsburgh Camerata, our region's foremost chamber choir, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Admission $15 at the door, or by subscription.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Saturday, March 20, 2004

postponed

Super Playground Spring Clean-Up

Volunteers are invited to hel pget the Super Playground ready for another season of fun. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by our wonderful local businesses.

The clean-up has been postponed. A new date has not been set yet.

Call Kate Zober for more information or to let her know you'll be helping.

Sunday, March 21, 2004

4:00 pm

The people's Mayor!

Discussion at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro of how "we the people" might organize a grass roots effort to elect our city's next mayor. Attendees should be persons interested in helping to plan and organize effort. Goal is to develop action plan, not to host a gripe session.

Who should attend the discussion? Persons who (1) believe it is time for we, the people to control our destiny and the choice of who will lead our city; (2) and persons who can help with a possible grass roots campaign to identify and support a grass roots candidate. This model afforded several candidates with no political ties the opportunity to present their ideas and plans to all those person involved in the grass roots effort.

Contact Tom Dickson to RSVP or for more information. He asks that you include The people's Mayor! in the subject line.

Saturday, March 27, 2004

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Pasta Night

Pasta night at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro with suggested donation at the door to benefit Education Innovations.

There will be music and complimentary sangria in addition to the complimentary pasta and a 50/50 raffle.

Be the first to know about a new series of provocative programs coming to Highland Park.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Monday, March 29, 2004

Register to Vote

In order to register to vote for the General Primary, your voter registration application must be received by the voter registration office in the county where you reside, or postmarked no later than March 29, 2004. Applications received after that date will be processed for the November 2, 2004 General Election.

Tuesday, March 30, 2004

11:30 am & 4:30 pm

Schaff Lecture

The Schaff Lectures featuring guest speaker N.T. (Tom) Wright, Bishop of Durham (Church of England), and former Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

"Putting Paul Back Together Again"
Lectures at 11:30 and 4:30 pm

Free and open to the public.

Call 412-362-5610 ext. 2196 for information or write to coned@pts.edu

Wednesday, March 31, 2004

11:30 am & 4:30 pm

Schaff Lecture

The Schaff Lectures featuring guest speaker N.T. (Tom) Wright, Bishop of Durham (Church of England), and former Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

"Putting Paul Back Together Again"
Chapel at 11:30, lecture at 4:30 pm

Free and open to the public.

Call 412-362-5610 ext. 2196 for information or write to coned@pts.edu

Thursday, April 1, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Friday, April 2, 2004

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Education Innovations Anniversary

Anniversary celebration for Education Innovations at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro.

Savor some tasty treats while you listen to jazzy Hill Jordan toot his horn. You'll have a chance to win some cash in a 50/50 raffle that benefits our scholarship programs. Plus enter to win a fabulous gift basket.

$10 Suggested Donation

RSVP by Thursday, April 1 at 412-363-7707.

Saturday, April 3, 2004

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm to

Children's Committee Spring Party

The Children's Committee of the Highland Park Community Council sponsors a Children's Spring Party at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

More details soon.

Sunday, April 3, 2004

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Afternoon Tea Party with Tazza d'Oro

Highland Park's neighborhood coffee shop Enrico's Tazza d'Oro joins Food Glorious Food for an Afternoon Tea Party.

FGF will give a 30-minute demonstration of Shirley's Touch of Grace biscuits with Lemon Curd. Tazza d'Oro will demonstrate the proper way to make a great cup of tea. As you enjoy traditional tea and bicuits, you'll savor assorted Stonewall Kitchen's jellies and jams along with lemon meringue tartlettes, madeleines, chocolate strawberries, and an assortment of savory tea sandwiches.

Cost: $20

Call 412-363-5330 for more information.

Saturday, April 10, 2004

Zoo Hop: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Egg Hunt: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon

Zoo Hop and Egg Hunt

Come to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium for an Easter celebration with lots of fun activities and live children's entertainment at the Zoo Hop and Egg Hunt!

No Reservations needed for the Easter Egg Hunt.

For more information, visit the Zoo's "What's New" site.

Saturday, April 10, 2004

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Japanese Knot Weed Feast

That's right, we're cooking heaping helpings of this rhubarb and buckwheat relative. Thanks to New York naturalist, "Wildman" Steve Brill, we'll serve up several fine recipes of this overly abundant wild edible plant. The day's menu includes Knot Soup, Steamed Knotweed Sesame, Apple-Knotweed Pie, as well as other wild edibles recipes.

There will also be short hikes to see and harvest samples of Japanese knotweed in its wild habitat, while learning about the plant and why it has spread so dramatically since coming to this country.

Highland Park features picnic areas, nature trials, a spectacular babbling brook, fishing pond and of course the expansive Highland Park Reservoir. On some trails you might even spot an emu at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium!

Cost: $10 WPFI Members, $12 Non-Member, Kids Free

Call Western Pennsylvania Field Institute to sign up or to volunteer at 412-255-0564

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, April 15, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

April's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Friday, April 16, 2004

Deadline for Stained Glass Class

Deadline to register for session 1 & 2 stained glass class at the Union Project.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Saturday, April 17, 2004

9:00 am

Left Nothing, Took a Dump

The City of Pittsburgh's financial situation means the funds just aren't there to keep the parks as clean as they deserve. That's where we come in. We will spend the morning cleaning up. After a potluck lunch at Maple Grove Pavilion there will be socializing and geocaching.

Sponsor: Tri-Go, Three Rivers Informal Geocaching Organization

Cost: Free! (Please bring a dish for the pot luck lunch.)

Contact: Kevin Geiselman

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Patriot Act Discussion

Discussion and education about the Patriot Act at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Thursday, April 22, 2004

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Nuin Center Open House

Come meet the practitioners at The Nuin Center.

Everyone is welcome.

Contact The Nuin Center at 412-661-6108 for more information.

Thursday, April 22, 2004

7:00 pm

Team Caffeine

Join other bicyclists at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro. to plan for the 2004 riding season.

Contact John Strait at 412-656-3511 for more information.

Saturday, April 24, 2004

3:00 pm

PTS Afternoon Concert

"Romantic Piano" featuring Eugene Alcalay, piano in in Hicks Chapel Auditorium at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Tickets: $15. Seniors and students: $8. Children 12 and under: free!

Call 412-362-5610 ext. 2196 for tickets and information or write to coned@pts.edu

Saturday, April 24, 2004

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Earth Day Clean-up at Negley Run

Pittsburgh Clean Neighborhood Collaborative (PCNC), PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and individuals looking to make Pittsburgh a cleaner city are sponsoring a high-profile cleanup in honor of Earth Day, with special guest appearances by City officials. This is part of the Great Pennsylvania Cleanup, an ambitious statewide effort to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.  For more details check out the Great Pennsylvania Cleanup website.

We're looking to recruit 150 volunteers to help clean up along Negley Run Boulevard between East Liberty Blvd. and Washington Blvd. on the Highland Park side. Volunteers ages 13 to 17 must have a signed permission slip to volunteer. All volunteers must wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy boots.

Volunteers receive a free T-shirt, refreshments, and $2 off admission to the Wild Earth Day Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium (April 24 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm).

Parking is at the old state police barracks on Washington Blvd. (If you're heading towards the Allegheny River turn LEFT at the light for Highland Drive.)

Please spread the word!

Call Ginette Walker, Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) at 412-431-4449 x243 or Danielle Crumrine, PA CleanWays of Allegheny County at 412-322-6681 x243 for more information and/or to pre-register.

Sunday, April 25, 2004 (rescheduled from the 18th)

8:30 am

Senator Ferlo and Congressman Kucinich at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro

Senator Ferlo and Presidential Candidate Kucinich will be at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro.

Open discussion and questions are encouraged about current events, health care, education, safety of our cities, and our economic policy, and other topics.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Sunday, April 25, 2004

2:30 pm

Pittsburgh Camerata

"Faire is the Heaven", A vision of paradise through music by William Duckworth, Johann Bach, Herbert Howells, Orlando Gibbons, John Tavener and William Harris and featuring "Jesu Meine Freude" by J.S. Bach with Julie Andrijeski, violin; Emily Davidson, violin Patricia Halverson, viola da gamba; Laura Haibeck, viola da gamba; J. Tracy Mortimore, violone

The Pittsburgh Camerata, our region's foremost chamber choir, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Admission $15 at the door, or by subscription.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Pennsylvania Primary Election

In order to register to vote for the General Primary, your voter registration application must be received by the voter registration office in the county where you reside, or postmarked no later than March 29, 2004. Applications received after that date will be processed for the November 2, 2004 General Election.

Friday, April 30, 2004

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Education Innovations "Strange Fruit" Music & Discussion

Presentation of music, poetry and discussion about the song "Strange Fruit" by Education Innovations at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro.

Featuring:

• Davu - poet and spoken word artist
• Christiana D. - songwriter and lead singer, Soma Mestizo
• Howie Alexander - jazz keyboardist
• Nelson E. Harrison, Ph. D., psyconomist, and jazz musician (formerly with Count Basie)

Tickets: $12, on sale at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro or by phone.

Audience limited to 40 people.

Contact Education Innovations at 412-363-7707. for more information.

Saturday, May 1, 2004 through Saturday, July 17, 2004

9:30 am to 11:00 am

Free Lessons from Highland Park Tennis Council

The Highland Park Tennis Council sponsors free tennis lessons at the Stanton Avenue tennis courts for players of any age or ability.

Call Mavis Close at 412-363-3523 for more information.

Thursday, May 6, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Wednesday, May 12, 2004

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Wednesday, May 12, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, May 13, 2004

7:30 pm

Research focus group for Highland Park residents

A research team from The Heinz School at CMU will hold a public focus group session at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church to learn more about residents' views and concerns regarding local facilities that provide important services yet are often seen as controversial. The goal of our project is to design a process that will help policy makers make "better" decisions regarding location of residential facilities that provide important services.

The team seeks a diverse group of 10-15 adults (18 years or older) to participate in a 90-minute focus group discussion to share views on community-based corrections initiatives. The results of the study will be presented at a later date to participants. Participants will receive compensation for their time.

For further information and/or to sign up, please contact Michael Johnson at 412-268-4270 or Lacy Vong. Pre-registration is encouraged. No preparation of any kind is necessary for the meeting. Refreshments will be provided.

This research receives no external funding of any kind and is not sponsored by, or responsible to, any non-academic agency, organization or corporation.

Saturday, May 15, 2004

Deadline for Art Making proposals

Deadline for Art Making Proposals for summer activities.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Saturday, May 15, 2004

tentative date...

Garden Planting at Highland Park Bridge

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help plant the garden at the end of the Highland Park Bridge.

Call Marianne Cola at 412-586-2324 for details.

Saturday, May 15, 2004

Deadline to Register for summer Learning Councils

Please register for Education Innovations' Summer Councils by this date.

Each club meets for a 2-week session, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Each session is strictly limited to 10 students.

Contact info@educationinnovations.org for more information.

Wednesday, May 19, 2004

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Weekly Walk in the Woods

Join Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) for a social outing where you can learn some of the trails and plants and wildlife of our remarkable city parks. These walks are led by docents familiar with the history and activity of the park as well as in the flora and fauna. Each outing is casual, fun and educational - the perfect antidote to the work-week. Please bring a water bottle and sturdy walking shoes, as we will cover 1-2 miles of uneven terrain.

Meet at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Contact Sean Brady, Program Director for Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Thursday, May 20, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

May's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Saturday, May 22, 2004

9:30 am to 4:00 pm

NatureLAB Garden Build Day

NatureLAB Garden Build Day at Food Glorious Food

Food Glorious Food has graciously donated the use of their backyard for a garden oasis to get NatureLAB started. The program is hoped to begin in the fall at Fulton Academy. Your help is needed to get things ready for the fall.

Volunteers should bring tools either for use during this one day, or to donate to NatureLAB. If it can be used in a garden, NatureLAB can use it. Donations in the form of plants (flowers, shrubs, vegetables) are also welcome. Be sure to bring a hat, tools, and gloves, if you have them. Bring extras to share if you can.

Come for all or part of the day.

Food and beverages provided by Food Glorious Food!

Contact NatureLAB for more information.

Tuesday, May 25, 2004

6:30 pm

Enrico's Tazza d'Oro vs. Customers Softball Game

Softball game between Enrico's Tazza d'Oro and customers at the Farmhouse

Cook-out at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro after the game!

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Wednesday, May 26, 2004

6:30 pm

Town Meeting

Town meeting at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary featuring the executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the mayor of McKeesport, Pittsburgh City Councilman Sala Udin and more.

Free, but registration required.

Call 412-263-1541 for information or to register.

Thursday, May 27, 2004

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

U.S. Congressmen Joe Hoeffel at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro

U.S. Congressmen Joe Hoeffel will come to Enrico's Tazza d'Oro to meet with area folks.

Joe Hoeffel is the democratic candidate running against Arlen Specter for the U.S. Senate seat.

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Wednesday, June 2, 2004

6:30 pm

Second annual Walking Divas Season

The Center For Minority Health, located in The University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health, is starting its second annual Walking Divas Season.

Walking Divas is a subgroup of The Center For Minority Health's BWHOLE, or Black Women and Health Outreach for Longer Life and Empowerment. BWHOLE focuses on the improvement of health in ALL women. Contrary to the name of the group (Walking Divas), we encourage ALL women to bring their entire family to walk with us around the Highland Park Reservoir. Our kick-off is Wednesday, June 2nd at 6pm.

Contact Maya J. Gist at 412-624-5665 for more information.

Thursday, June 3, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Saturday, June 5, 2004

1:00 pm

Annual Promise of Iris Picnic

This year, Promise of Iris will be honoring some of our hardest working members of the Pagan community with the Iris Awards. Come out to Pool Grove to make your vote count! The picnic will start at 1pm.

Please bring a potluck dish to share and a donation of a toiletry item for Womansplace.

We will also be having a silent auction to raise money to adopt an animal from the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.

Come out and meet new people, have fun, and enjoy the day.

Sunday, June 6, 2004

9:00 am to ???

Yard Sale

The Highland Park Community Council sponsors the Highland Park Yard Sale.

Wednesday, June 9, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Saturday, June 12, 2004

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Stained Glass Reinstallation Celebration at the Union Project

The Union Project is hosting a stained glass reinstallation celebration.

Faced with the daunting but immediately necessary problem of restoring the building's over 100 stained and leaded glass windows the Union Project came up with a million dollar solution-offer stained glass restoration classes and use the former church's windows as class materials.

Now, less than a year later, the Union Project invites you to help us celebrate the completion and reinstallation of the first 30 windows.

Food and refreshments, kids' activities, tours, and stained glass demonstrations will be provided.

There will be a short program at 3:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

Contact Justin Rothshank at 412-363-4550 for more information.

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

1:00 pm to 7:45 pm (weekdays)

1:00 pm to 5:45 pm (weekends & holidays)

Citiparks Outdoors Pools Open

Citiparks pools open for the summer.

See the Citiparks pools web site for details.

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Weekly Walk in the Woods

Join Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) for a social outing where you can learn some of the trails and plants and wildlife of our remarkable city parks. These walks are led by docents familiar with the history and activity of the park as well as in the flora and fauna. Each outing is casual, fun and educational - the perfect antidote to the work-week. Please bring a water bottle and sturdy walking shoes, as we will cover 1-2 miles of uneven terrain.

Meet at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Contact Sean Brady, Program Director for Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

TBA

"Meet the Candidates" forum

Meet the candidates for mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. More information soon.

Thursday, June 17, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

June's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Saturday, June 19, 2004 and Sunday, June 20 2004

Dragon Renaissance Festival

Dragons by land and sea take over the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Start off the celebration with a magical and mystical Renaissance Festival where you will experience a magical baby dragon hatching performance, a fire eating show by "The Daring Douglasses", the Celtic band, "The Twisted Knickers", puppet making, medieval characters and much more.

Also learn about our giant Komodo dragon as he investigates his new wild exhibit, and be amazed by our new leafy sea dragons in the PPG Aquarium.

For more information, visit the Zoo's "Special Events" site.

Saturday, June 19, 2004

10:00 am to 4:00 pm to

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Saturday, June 19, 2004

7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Highland Park Youth Group Kick-Off Meeting

Youth aged 12-17 living in or near Highland Park, plus parents and guardians, are invited to the kick-off meeting of the Highland Park Youth Group at the Farmhouse.

Potential ideas for activities will be the main focus of our first meeting. Please come to the meeting with ideas about social activities and community service activities that we can implement this summer. We'll also discuss all logistics, including fees and adult supervision. The agenda will include time for discussing ideas about a cool name for the group.

Drinks and refreshments will be served. We are not planning to supply child care, but if you are willing to watch small children during the meeting, or need special accommodations for child care, feel free to contact us.

Contact Marie Jackson and Sal Wilcox at 412-363-7707 for more information.

Wednesday, June 23, 2004

6:30 pm

5th Year "Birthday" Celebration

Celebrate the 5th year anniversary of the opening of Enrico's Tazza d'Oro.

Enrico's promises "oodles of fun" and "pasta and sangria". The fun, pasta and sangria will be worthwhile if past Enrico's parties are any indication... :-)

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Friday, June 25, 2004

Deadline for Stained Glass Class

Deadline to register for session 3 & 4 stained glass class at the Union Project.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

July 2004

No HPCC Meeting in July!

There is no Highland Park Community Council Meeting in July. See you in August!

Saturday, July 10, 2004

10:00 am

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

6:00 pm

Tour de France and Bastille Day Cookout

The celebration at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro. will feature a cookout with Fred Rongier's authentic French crepes, cheeses and sausages, but also standard frankfurters and hamburgers. Msr. Rongier is a professional crepe maker who lives in the neighborhood.

As is customary at this kind of event at Enrico's, complimentary sangria will be provided.

There will be two contests:

• Best-Decorated Bike - winners receive gift certificates from Gatto's Cycle Shop
• Team-Relay Tricycles

These events are for adults and children alike!

Contact Enrico's Tazza d'Oro at 412-362-3676 for more information.

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, July 15, 2004

10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Saturday, July 17, 2004

6:30 pm

Highland Park Youth Group Cook-Out

All ages are welcome at the Highland Park Youth Group Cook-Out at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Food and beverages will be provided.

Please bring a side dish to share.

Volunteers needed for planning, set-up, and clean-up.

Contact Marie Jackson and Sal Wilcox at 412-363-7707 for more information.

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Weekly Walk in the Woods

Join Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) for a social outing where you can learn some of the trails and plants and wildlife of our remarkable city parks. These walks are led by docents familiar with the history and activity of the park as well as in the flora and fauna. Each outing is casual, fun and educational - the perfect antidote to the work-week. Please bring a water bottle and sturdy walking shoes, as we will cover 1-2 miles of uneven terrain.

Meet at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Contact Sean Brady, Program Director for Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Friday, July 23, 2004

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Roving Art Cart 2004 at the Super Playground

Unleash your creativity through Arts in the Parks! The Citiparks Roving Art Cart - celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer - takes fun, educational and creative art experiences to children in their own communities. The Roving Art Cart visits neighborhood parks, playgrounds, community festivals and citywide special events throughout the City of Pittsburgh.

Beginning in late June and concluding in late August, the Roving Art Cart visits one site each Tuesday through Friday (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) and special events on the weekends (hours very per event).

By combining leisure, learning and fun with the free Art Cart activities, Citiparks is expanding the Arts in the Parks Program this summer to offer education and art - plus pure fun through storytelling, outdoor kite experiences, pottery, kaleidoscopes, circus excitement and much more!

Call 412-665-3665 for more information.

Sunday, July 25, 2004

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Monday, July 26, 2004

7:00 pm

Highland Park Public Safety Meeting

Everyone is welcome to come to the Highland Park Public Safety meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

On hand will be local leaders and/or their representatives, plus police representatives who are responsible for Highland Park and the chair of our Block Watch Program.

Please join us to give your input and to hear ideas of how we can keep our neighborhood safe.

To ensure that all areas of Highland Park are represented, please inform at least 3 neighbors of this meeting and ask them to attend. Please note that this is open to the entire community and is not restricted by membership in the HPCC.

August 2004

HPCC Newsletter

There is no newsletter in August.

Sunday, August 1, 2004

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Reservoir of Jazz

Featuring: Jimmy Ponder Quartet

Bring a picnic basket, blanket and your favorite lawn chair to enjoy some of Pittsburgh's finest jazz masters at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Refreshments will be available from All the Best Catering

This year's Reservoir of Jazz is sponsored by Highland Park Community Council, Inc., State Representative Joe Preston, Jr., PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development, DUQ 90.5 FM, and All the Best Catering

Tuesday, August 3, 2004

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

National Night Out

The "21st Annual National Night Out " (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for August 5, 2004.

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Do whatever you can to participate in this year's National Night Out even if it is just sitting on your porch and turning your lights on.

Thursday, August 5, 2004

10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Sunday, August 8, 2004

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Reservoir of Jazz

Featuring: Salsamba Latin Jazz Group

Bring a picnic basket, blanket and your favorite lawn chair to enjoy some of Pittsburgh's finest jazz masters at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Refreshments will be available from All the Best Catering

This year's Reservoir of Jazz is sponsored by Highland Park Community Council, Inc., State Representative Joe Preston, Jr., PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development, DUQ 90.5 FM, and All the Best Catering

Wednesday, August 11, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, August 12, 2004

10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Saturday, August 14, 2004 through Friday, August 27, 2004

Kids' Zoofari

Not ready to go back to school? Come explore the untamed and enjoy animal demonstrations, activities and get to know the animals. Kids 13 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit the Zoo's "Special Events" site.

Saturday, August 14, 2004 and Sunday, August 15, 2004

Animal Activity Weekend

Join the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium staff on their mission to enrich the lives of the animals at the Zoo during Kids' Zoofari weekends. Animals receive special food and objects that they can manipulate. See how all the departments of the Zoo help to make every day special for the animals. Kids can compare their handprints to a cotton-top tamarin's prints, forage like a primate and touch animal biofacts.

For more information, visit the Zoo's "Special Events" site.

Saturday, August 14, 2004

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Tea & Trails Hike

Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) is excited about its first Tea & Trails hike in Highland Park. First we will hike around Highland Park. and then we will have a spot of afternoon tea and scones, but strawberries & cream at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro.

Starts at the Highland Park main entrance on Highland Avenue.

Cost: $12 members/$15 non-members.

Contact Sean Brady, Program Director for Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Saturday, August 14, 2004

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Community Festival

Community Festival on Bryant St. between N. Highland Ave. and N. St. Clair St.

• Children's games, arts and crafts (city of Pittsburgh Art Cart confirmed)
• Live and recorded music (Hill Jordan and DJ confirmed)
• Food vendors (Sitar of Pittsburgh and vegetarian vendor confirmed)
• Representatives of local organizations

Organizations participating:

• A+ Schools
• Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh
• UPMC blood pressure check
• Consumer Health Coalition
• NAACP voter registration
• Education Innovations

We're always interested in other vendors, musicians or community organizations that want to be a part of the festival. We are charging a $25 vendor participation fee, and a voluntary $25 local organization participation fee.

Contact Brenda Cole, festival coordinator at 412-665-3646, or Michael Johnson, festival volunteer at 412-363-7017 for more information.

Sunday, August 15, 2004

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Reservoir of Jazz

Featuring: Roger Humphries Quintet

Bring a picnic basket, blanket and your favorite lawn chair to enjoy some of Pittsburgh's finest jazz masters at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Refreshments will be available from All the Best Catering

This year's Reservoir of Jazz is sponsored by Highland Park Community Council, Inc., State Representative Joe Preston, Jr., PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development, DUQ 90.5 FM, and All the Best Catering

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 (Note: rescheduled from August 11, 2004)

2:00 pm

Free Yoga Class for Mothers

Free yoga class for mothers at The Nuin Center. Instructor will start teaching class in the fall.

Contact Nitsa at the The Nuin Center at 412-887-8803 for more information.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Weekly Walk in the Woods

Join Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) for a social outing where you can learn some of the trails and plants and wildlife of our remarkable city parks. These walks are led by docents familiar with the history and activity of the park as well as in the flora and fauna. Each outing is casual, fun and educational - the perfect antidote to the work-week. Please bring a water bottle and sturdy walking shoes, as we will cover 1-2 miles of uneven terrain.

Meet at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Contact Sean Brady, Program Director for Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Thursday, August 19, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

August's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Friday, August 20, 2004

Deadline for Stained Glass Class

Deadline to register for session 5 & 6 stained glass class at the Union Project.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Friday, August 20, 2004

10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Pool entrance

Roving Art Cart 2004 at the Pool entrance

Unleash your creativity through Arts in the Parks! The Citiparks Roving Art Cart - celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer - takes fun, educational and creative art experiences to children in their own communities. The Roving Art Cart visits neighborhood parks, playgrounds, community festivals and citywide special events throughout the City of Pittsburgh.

Beginning in late June and concluding in late August, the Roving Art Cart visits one site each Tuesday through Friday (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) and special events on the weekends (hours very per event).

By combining leisure, learning and fun with the free Art Cart activities, Citiparks is expanding the Arts in the Parks Program this summer to offer education and art - plus pure fun through storytelling, outdoor kite experiences, pottery, kaleidoscopes, circus excitement and much more!

Call 412-665-3665 for more information.

Saturday, August 21, 2004 and Sunday, August 22, 2004

Animal Activity Weekend

Join the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium staff on their mission to enrich the lives of the animals at the Zoo during Kids' Zoofari weekends. Animals receive special food and objects that they can manipulate. See how all the departments of the Zoo help to make every day special for the animals. Kids can compare their handprints to a cotton-top tamarin's prints, forage like a primate and touch animal biofacts.

For more information, visit the Zoo's "Special Events" site.

Sunday, August 22, 2004

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Reservoir of Jazz

Featuring: Jeff Grubbs Quartet

Bring a picnic basket, blanket and your favorite lawn chair to enjoy some of Pittsburgh's finest jazz masters at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Refreshments will be available from All the Best Catering

This year's Reservoir of Jazz is sponsored by Highland Park Community Council, Inc., State Representative Joe Preston, Jr., PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development, DUQ 90.5 FM, and All the Best Catering

Friday, August 27, 2004

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Wine & Cheese Hike

Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) invites you to stretch your legs and feel your work-week stress dissipate as we wind our way along one of our city's wonderfully verdant trails, then relax with a repast of bread, wine, and gourmet cheeses as the sun sets.

Starts at the Highland Park main entrance on Highland Avenue.

Cost: $20 members/$30 non-members.

Contact Sean Brady, Program Director for Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Wednesday, September 8, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Saturday, September 11, 2004

9:00 am

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Sunday, September 12, 2004

Run for Literacy 5K

Contact Becky Carpenter at 412-661-7323 for more information.

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Weekly Walk in the Woods

Join Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) for a social outing where you can learn some of the trails and plants and wildlife of our remarkable city parks. These walks are led by docents familiar with the history and activity of the park as well as in the flora and fauna. Each outing is casual, fun and educational - the perfect antidote to the work-week. Please bring a water bottle and sturdy walking shoes, as we will cover 1-2 miles of uneven terrain.

Meet at the Highland Avenue entrance to the park.

Contact Sean Brady, Program Director for Venture Outdoors (formerly Western Pennsylvania Field Institute) at 412-255-0564 for more information.

Thursdays, starting June 3, 2004

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Summer Market

Summer Market at the Union Project.

Fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, and local community organizations with informational materials

Contact Justin Rothshank at 412-478-3105 for more information.

Thursday, September 16, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

September's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Thursday, September 23, 2004

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Union Project Volunteer Day

The Union Project is holding a volunteer day.

Call 412-363-4550 for more information.

Monday, October 4, 2004

Register to Vote

In order to register to vote for the General Election, your voter registration application must be received by the voter registration office in the county where you reside, or postmarked no later than October 4, 2004.

Thursday, October 7, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, October 21, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

October's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Pennsylvania General Election

In order to register to vote for the General Election, your voter registration application must be received by the voter registration office in the county where you reside, or postmarked no later than October 4, 2004.

Thursday, November 4, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Thursday, November 11, 2004

7:30 pm

First Meeting of Highland Park History Group

Learn more about the history of Highland Park; share stories, photos and postcards.

Moved to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Meetings of the History Group will be held quarterly starting with this one.

Call Rudy Maceyko at rm55@pobox.com or 412-441-9130 for more information.

Thursday, November 21, 2004

7:30 pm

HPCC Meeting

November's Highland Park Community Council Meeting at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

December 2004

No HPCC Meeting in December!

There is no Highland Park Community Council Meeting in December. See you in January 2005!

Thursday, December 2, 2004

8:00 pm

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

7:00 pm

Interest in Writing

"Interest in Writing" discussion at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Open to folks in the wider community who would like to share and discuss our creative efforts. The group includes published writers and "beginners," and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Call St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 412-661-1245 for more information.

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

7:30 pm

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Festival of Lessons and Carols at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with George Tutwiler, director.

Free and open to the public.

Call 412-362-5610 ext. 2196 for tickets and information or write to coned@pts.edu