Friendship News

The Friendship House Tour is right around the corner and once again this year, we will be showcasing the Friendship Porch Cafe.  Six local restaurants have agreed to provide “lite fare” or “appetizers” on the tour locations. We are asking community members to help us fill the remaining locations.  We are looking for sweet treats of cookies, mini-cupcakes, bite size pieces of l...

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The book table folks want to thank all those who have donated books to the cause. Every year we raise a heap o' money for the FPG. We always appreciate the donations and they can be received at 215 S. Fairmount.

What we'd really like, though, is boxes. Not just any boxes. Beer boxes are best. When you're done drinking the Yuengling, or Iron City, or Sierra Nevada, please think of us whe...

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August 27, 2008

Dear Friendship Neighbors:

    It is with deep regret that I must inform you that I am resigning from my position as Director of Operations of Friendship Development Associates, Inc.  My expected last day will be Friday, October 3, 2008.

    It has been an extreme pleasure working in the Friendship community and becoming fr...

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Penn Avenue Arts Initiative (PAAI) will host its eighth annual Building Owner Workshop on September 18th.  The unique workshop educates those interested in purchasing a building on the avenue about the resources and programs available.  
 
This one of a kind opportunity enables guests to talk with Penn Avenue Arts Initiative Staff, bankers, architects, business d...

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

5106 PENN AVENUE
PENN AVENUE ARTS INITIATIVE

The Penn Avenue Arts Initiative is accepting proposals from individuals or firms seeking to purchase 5106 Penn Avenue, the former Paps N’ Us tavern.  An open house for the property is slated for Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 4:00pm-5:30pm.  Please RSVP to Matthew if you plan to attend.&nbs...

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The annual Elm Street Survey is being mailed this week, please take a few moments to fill one out and send it in!  The survey helps Henry devise future programs and track our progress as a neighborhood.  All responses are confidential, and can be mailed, scanned and emailed, faxed, or dropped off in person at the FDA office.  Also, if you know of anyone who lives i...

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The FPG membership committee is seeking a host home for our roaming annual holiday soiree. The commitment is relatively minimal with the neighbors, FPG providing food and FDA providing the beverages . Really, all that is required is some good holiday cheer. The host/hostess have significant influence over the date of the event. Please contact Allison at ahks95@gmail.com if you are interested.

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Join Fourth Presbyterian Church for a free concert at Baum Grove (corner of Roup, Harriet and Fairmount) on Saturday Aug 23rd  from 2:30--5:30.  Featuring  This Side of Eve and Daryl Fleming.   Both are folky rock.  This is in conjuction with the Shrader Family Send Off Party.  Open to all who want to listen to some great music.  Bring a lawn chair.


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Isidore Foods works with nearly 40 area farms to supply local farm fresh foods year around to Pittsburgh neighborhoods.  Working with the Friendship Development Associates, Isidore Foods is considering adding a delivery location in Friendship.  Please read our service description below or go to our website at www.isidorefoods.com to find out more about the service.

How it Works...

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Spak Brothers, which offers traditional pizza fare & vegetarian/vegan options, recently opened at 5070 Penn Avenue. They use fresh and local ingredients "whenever possible".  They also have vegetarian and vegan options.  To view their full menu, please download the attached file.  We encourage all to stop by and try their delicious cuisine!

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