Reservoir Of Jazz This August in Highland Park

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reservoir_jazz_198x89This summer you can once again relax on the lawn at Highland Park to the sounds of jazz performed by Pittsburgh’s finest musicians. Residents of the tri-state area look forward to the month of August each year to witness this showcase of the area’s extraordinary talent of jazz at the ever-popular Reservoir of Jazz series.

Sponsored by BNY Mellon, the Highland Park Community Council and ARAD; the line up includes:
August 4 Kenia
August 11 Jamie Moore
August 18 Flexure
August 25 Michele Bensen

Note: Inclement weather may cause concert cancellations. In the event of concert cancellations, a recorded message will play on the concert hotline (412-255-2493) and a message will appear at the top of the Citipark’s website.

Highland Park Pool Is Open

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poolLocated in the midst of Highland Park, the pool has perhaps the most beautiful setting of any pool in the city. It also features the City Parks’ only public 50 meter pool and kiddie pool – as well as a sand volleyball court. The pool is open from mid-June until Labor Day. Call 412-665-3637 for more information.

4th of July Parade at the Highland Park Fountain

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kidsbikesThe Highland Park Community Council Kids’ Committee is hosting its annual 4th of July Parade. Kids of all ages are invited to decorate their bicycle and then show off their handy work with a parade around the fountain.

When: July 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Highland Park — meet near the fountain

Supplies to decorate bikes, tricycles, wagons and anything else on wheels will be provided, as well as balloons and snacks.

Volunteers to help the little ones with decorations and to fill helium balloons are needed. We are also accepting donations of red, white and blue decorations for the children to use to decorate their bikes. Please contact Teri Rucker (terirucker@yahoo.com) if you are interested in volunteering or have something donate. Supplies also can be dropped off at the side porch of 5914 Wellesley Ave.