Lebo Notes

Joe Polk has been posting up a storm here recently; I've been so busy that I've not only been mostly absent but also shut down my longer-standing blog, Pittsblog. Pittsburgh's Cupcake Class will have to find bloggish sustenance elsewhere.

Fall in Mt. Lebanon is usually accompanied by less blogging than usual. Kids are back in school, the days get shorter, national political passions run hotter. Mt. Lebanon seems more ordinary than usual, and that's fine. There's enough going on elsewhere that we don't need much local stress.

What have I not blogged about recently? There was a somewhat soggy First Friday on Washington Road a week ago. I assume that all went well nonetheless. I made it to a couple of First Fridays over the summer and was very impressed. So long as the weather cooperates, this is a great new Mt. Lebanon community tradition. Last weekend I did stroll through Art in the Park at Main Park (dog in tow). Among Lebo merchants, I was delighted to see Planet Art represented, as well as Bado's. Congrats to the organizers for arranging two days' worth of spectacular weather. I hope that all of the vendors sold lots of stuff - right before the markets scared everyone completely silly. I had an early, tasty (but wine-free) dinner at Iovino's on Tuesday evening. I was hosting an out-of-town guest who needed to make an evening plane at PIT, so the cafe was a perfect stop for a relaxed dinner on our way out of town. By the time we left, around 7 pm, the restaurant was mostly full.

People send in things to be posted at the blog. Lots of these are from PR firms looking for some sun. I delete most of them. A few are from local groups. Here's one:

Mt. Lebanon PTAs sponsor Flu Clinic

Mt. Lebanon PTAs are committed to helping our community stay healthy throughout the flu season. This is why PTA is partnering with Flu Busters, a leading provider of on-site vaccinations, and Novartis Vaccines to provide convenient access to flu vaccinations for students, parents, teachers, and other members of our community who choose to vaccinate.

For your convenience, Mt. Lebanon PTAs will be hosting a flu vaccination clinic in the Mt. Lebanon High School Auditorium Lobby (entrance A-3) for community members over six months of age. Thursday, October 30th 4 - 8 p.m. Cost per vaccination: $30 Medicaid and Medicare Part B will be accepted from those eligible. If your health insurance provides coverage for this vaccine, you can submit the cost to your carrier for reimbursement.

Reservations are recommended
There will be a very limited number of extra vaccines for walk-ins. For reservations, questions and the option to pre-pay, visit www.pta.org/FluShotClinics (click “schedule a flu shot appointment” at the bottom of the page) or call 1-866-782-3014.

David Huston got very excited about Braddock's new community oven, and he wonders: why not build a community oven here? Why not indeed? The only way to stay sane these days is to take the long view. Still, in the short run, it may not hurt a bit to know how to bake your own bread.

The leaves are starting to turn. Enjoy another glorious Fall weekend.