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The US Census still needs applicants for the 2010 Census. We are getting there but still need your help to fill hundreds of jobs!
Space is available this week for the basic skills test and application sessions.
Space is available this week for the basic skills test and application sessions. Hiring for some positions has begun!
It is important to know that eligibility for many public benefits will not be affected by temporary Census employment including, Public Housing, Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Unemployment (unless you earn over your limit, then it is extended), and others.
We have two testing and application sessions in Highland Park:
Thurs. March 4th at 10am – Union Project
Fri. March 12th at 1pm – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Below is the full list of testing for the week of March 7th with your Highland Park team.
Mon. 3/8
10:00am at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, East Liberty
10:00am at Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center, Garfield/Friendship
6:00pm at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, East Liberty
Tues. 3/9
6:00pm at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, East Liberty
Wed. 3/10
10:00am at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, East Liberty
10:00am at Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center, Garfield/Friendship
2:00pm at Third Presbyterian Church, Shadyside
2:00pm at St. Joseph, Bloomfield
5:30pm at Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center, Garfield/Friendship
Thurs. 3/11
10:00am at Teamsters Temple, Lawrenceville
10:00am at Union Project, Highland Park
10:00am at St. Joseph, Bloomfield
3:00pm at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, East Liberty
6:00pm at United Cerebral Palsy, North Oakland
Fri. 3/12
10:00am at Coffee Tree Roasters, Shadyside
11:00am at Rodef Shalom, Shadyside/Oakland
1:00pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
2:00pm at Stephen Foster Community Center Lawrenceville
6:00pm at Kingsley Association, Larimer
Sat. 3/13
12:00pm at Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Call 412-770-3360 to register. Walk-ins are also welcome!
Please bring – a passport or – a photo ID and a Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.
You must be 18 years old to apply. Please also try to arrive 15 ahead to fill out the application form.
Here is our original email with more information.
Good paying US Census Jobs are available for the 2010 Census! Apply now in Highland Park!
The US Census Bureau is seeking applicants for hundreds of good paying part-time temporary positions in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County for the 2010 Census. Positions include, Census Takers (Enumerators), Crew Leaders, Crew Leader Assistants and Census Clerks. Enumerator Positions in the city start at $15.75 per hour! Four days of paid training. Work hours are flexible. Work in or near Highland Park.
You can take a basic skills test and complete an application at one of many convenient locations, call 412-770-3360 or toll-free 1-866-861-2010. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information about the 2010 Census and to view a practice test, go to: www.2010censusjobs.gov.
These jobs and the resulting census data are extremely important to the Highland Park Community. Census data informs decisions on how $400 billion in federal, state and local government funding is distributed each year.
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Judy Lesso, Recruiting Assistant
US Census Bureau
2010 Census
Pittsburgh, PA
Email:jlesso@hotmail.com
My Phone (412)441-0422
Pittsburgh US Census Office (412)770-3360
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/
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Safely Dispose of
Unwanted Medications
New Event
Allegheny County in 2010
Hampton Township
Community Center
3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101
Saturday, May 15, 2010
9am-1pm
FLAT FEE: $3/PARTICIPANT – CASH ONLY
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Call 412-488-7452 or visit www.swpahhw.org to register.
Law enforcement and licensed pharmacists will be on site to ensure all material
collected is handled in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
• Prescription, over-the-counter and veterinary medications.
• Prescription medications include both controlled and
non-controlled substances.
• durable medical goods • health and beauty aids • home care supplies • home health
equipment • household hazardous waste (paint, aerosol cans, etc.) • illegal substances
and paraphernalia • infectious waste • institutional waste • medical devices and
equipment • medical sharps (needles, lancets) • mercury thermometers • personal
care items • radioactive materials
SOUTHWESTERN PA
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE TASK FORCE
Oakmont Chamber of Commerce
After Hours Networking Event
When: Wednesday February 10th, 2010
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Where: Anderson Interiors
12 Plum Street
Verona, PA 15147
Fee: $10.00
Light Refreshments and Spirits Sponsored by: Anderson Interiors
For Over 30 years, Anderson Interiors has been transforming everyday work places into functional and fashionable work spaces! As a Pittsburgh-based, family owned and operated company, Anderson Interiors services businesses all over the country.
Please RSVP to Summer Tissue at 412-828-3238 by February 9th
Networking Fee can be mailed to:
Oakmont Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 384
Oakmont, PA 15139
info@oakmont-pa.com
Oakmont Chamber of Commerce
P.O.Box 384
Oakmont, PA 15139
412-828-3238
Adopt a Soldier’s Girl Scout Cookies
It is Girl Scout Cookie Time! Each year the Girl Scouts drop off thousands of cases of cookies for the troops. In order for us to ship the cookies it costs $12.50 a case. You can help the troops enjoy the cookies by adopt their case of cookies. Cookies start to arrive in February and the last case ships in May. All donations can be mailed to our address
Military Connections
3211 Arapahoe Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
If you have cookies that you want to donate please contact us at militaryconnections@hotmail.com. Last year we ship over 6000 cases of cookies! Help us ship the same in 2010.
2nd Bi-Annual Purple Pin-Up Party – a benefit to raise awareness for HPV & cervical cancer.
Will be held at The Greybox Theatre in Lawrenceville. Entertainment for the night is hosted by DJ Cha-Che of First Class Entertainment, musical performance by Pittsburgh owns Full Time Divas – Debra Humphrey & Krista Kaley, Latin ballroom performance by local dancers Ryan Mitchell & his partner Samara McCullough.
Guest Speaker, Dr. Robert Edwards; professor and vice-chair of clinical affairs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Womens Hospital and a special Cervical Cancer Survivor.
Their will be on-site exhibitors showcasing in our Ginger Roger Showroom including Silpada Jewelry, Personal Accents, Massage Envy and more. Local organizations will also be presented National Cervical Cancer Coalition – Pennsylvania Chapter and Pittsburgh Young Professionals.
Food provided by local Pittsburgh restaurants. Video of the nights events will be done by Cut N’ Run Productions and photographer Mark Milar will be taking pictures throughout the night.
Proceeds from the nights events will go to Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation for cervical cancer research.
Come and join us for a night of fun and help us raise the awareness in the month of January for a cancer below the waist!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
| Event: | 2nd Bi-Annual Purple Pin-Up Party |
| Date: | January 23, 2010 |
| Time: | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
| Location: | The Greybox Theatre 3595 Butler Street Lawrenceville, PA 15201 |
| Cost: | Advance Tickets $25, at the door $35 |
| Purchase Tickets: | http://ppup2010.eventbrite.com/ |
“12 PUBS OF CHRISTMAS” PUB CRAWL
DUE TO UNFORSEEN WEATHER CONDITION’S WE CANCELLED THE PUB CRAWL FOR DECEMBER 19TH. IT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 9TH 2010.
Run 2 Inspire is an organization raising awareness for HPV & cervical cancer. We are hosting our 1st Annual Pub Crawl to help us raise funds and awareness for this devastating disease.
Grab your holiday sweater and join us as we crawl around Pittsburgh Southside, spreading cheer and raising awareness for cervical cancer!
Each crawler will receive a t-shirt and wristband, drink specials at all 12 Pubs and entry into our Pub Crawler Challenge. There will be also food provided at the 6th and 12th bar. Prizes will be given to the winning teams (1st, 2nd, & 3rd place).
“12 Pubs of Christmas”
Location: Pittsburgh Southside 1st Bar 1311
Date: January 9, 2010 – RESCHEDULED
Time: 4:00PM – 10:00PM
Cost: $5:00 per crawler
Purchase tickets: http://pghr2ipubcrawl.eventbrite.com/
Crawler’s will receive t-shirt & wristband at 1st bar
Participating Bars:
1311, The Smiling Moose, Carson City Saloon, Finn McCool’s, Mario’s, Folinos, Casey’s Draft House, Southside 86, Smokin Joe’s, Town Tavern
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! For more information on this event, contact Pittsburgh Events at pghevents@run2inspire.com.
The Holiday is almost here. What way to celebrate the season then with a Pub Crawl. On December 19, 2009 Run 2 Inspire’s Pittsburgh Chapter is hosting a “12 Pubs of Christmas” Pub Crawl from 4:00-10:00pm down in Southside.
Each crawler will receive a t-shirt and wristband, drink specials at all 12 Pubs and entry into our Pub Crawler Challenge. There will be also food provided at the 6th and 12th bar. Prizes will be given to the winning teams (1st, 2nd, & 3rd place).
To sign up for this event please click on the link below:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/492496069
“12 Pubs of Christmas”
Date: December 19, 2009
Location: Southside Bars
Time: 4:00-10:00pm
Cost: $5 per person
Participating Bars:
1311, The Smiling Moose, Carson City, Finn McCool’s,
Mario’s, Folinos, Casey’s, Southside 86, Smokin Joes, Town Tavern
Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
For more information, please contact Pittsburgh events at pghevents@run2inspire.com.
T’was the night of Thanksgiving
T’was the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep.
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned — the dark meat and white.
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning (with anticipation) -
the thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door…
And gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes…
Pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
til all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky…
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees….
Happy eating to all…. pass the cranberries, please.
May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize…
May your thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs.
God bless…. And…. Have a wonderful thanksgiving!
Author Unknown
DID YOU HEAR THE GREAT NEWS????
The federal government has extended and expanded tax credit offerings for homebuyers.
Any qualifying first time homebuyer can receive up to an $8,000 tax credit.
AND NOW a $6500 credit is available to “move-up” buyers who have lived in their residence for 5 of the last 8 years.
Call me today to find out how to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity!
Denise C. Marasco, QSC Certified
Prudential Preferred Realty
Rt 19 South Office
1679 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Office: 412.833.7700 x280
Fax: 412.833.5956
Cell: 412.977.5673
dmarasco@prudentialpreferredrealty.com
www.prudentialpreferredrealty.com
Licensed in Pennsylvania
West Penn MLS Agent #218580
I have never been a fan of anything Christmas before Thanksgiving, but since that’s not terribly practical, I think that not sending Christmas email before Halloween will have to do. These days, many businesses will say that I’m wrong, but I am personally annoyed by Christmas advertising before November 1.
Well, it’s Nov 1 and time to begin. Before you start with any email campaign please read my thought on doing this right.
Let me also say to offer something of value to your readers. It’s all well and good go send sales and discount coupons, but if your think “value” and offer something unexpected like a cool craft pattern or an old family recipe, readers will be more inclined to pay attention to the rest of your email.
For a small business offering more personal service is your biggest advantage. Your email could also become something treasured by your reader (fan) and make it more likely to get passed around.
The email insider has more good tips.
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