Summer reading starts
Sewickley Public Library’s summer reading program starts June 8 and runs through Aug. 8.
This season’s theme is “Unearth A Story.”
Readers of all ages are invited to set their own goals, track their progress, and earn chances to win exciting prizes along the way.
Those who sign up by June 8 are eligible to win an early registration prize.
More information is available at sewickleylibrary.org or by calling 412-741-6920.
Bike parade
Edgeworth’s annual Bike Parade is set for 10 a.m. on July 4. Lineup starts at 9:45 a.m. at Edgeworth Elementary School, 200 Meadow Lane.
No registration is necessary. Participation is free.
The parade goes down Maple Lane to Shields Lane and ends at Morrow-Pontefract Park near Giant Eagle. The route was extended to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Refreshments will be served at the park.
More information will be available in the June borough newsletter.
Meetings set
The following voting meetings are scheduled for this month:
Bell Acres council will meet at 6 p.m. June 8 at Big Sewickley Creek Fire Hall, 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road.
Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. June 8 at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave.
Sewickley council will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 9 at the borough building, 601 Thorn St.
Sewickley Hills council will meet at 7:30 p.m. June 9 at the borough building, 329 Magee Road.
Leetsdale council will meet at 7 p.m. June 11 at the borough building, 373 Beaver St.
Sewickley Heights council will meet at 4:30 p.m. June 15 at the borough building, 238 Country Club Road.
Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. June 15 at the township building, 100 North Drive.
Edgeworth council will meet at 7 p.m. June 16 at the borough building, 301 Beaver Road.
Glen Osborne council will meet at 7 p.m. June 16 at Osborne Elementary School, 1414 Beaver St.
Meeting livestreaming considered
Leet officials are considering livestreaming and video recording commissioner meetings.
Commissioners Paul Magee and Jessica Cindrich are on a committee exploring the idea.
The goal is to boost government transparency and accessibility to residents.
Magee said they plan to examine how Sewickley and Aleppo manage their meetings with livestreaming.
Sewickley posts the videos on the borough website.
Aleppo has its own YouTube channel and generates an email digest that provides meeting information and links to specific topics.
Leet’s voting sessions are the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave.
Night Mart
Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s first Night Mart of the season is set for 6-9 p.m. on June 26.
The event features live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, local business participation and more.
Night Marts usually draw about 3,000 people to the borough business district.
The other Night Marts are July 31 and Aug. 28.
More information is available at sewickleyvalleychamber.org.
Bookstop launches
Sewickley Public Library has partnered with Quaker Valley School District to present Bookstop, a mobile book distribution program.
A bus full of books will be making stops at several locations on June 18.
Stops are 9:30 a.m. at the Sewickley Valley YMCA, 11 a.m. at Osborne Elementary, 12:45 p.m. at Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department in Leet and at 2 p.m. at the Leetsdale Splash Pad in Henle Park.
No registration is necessary and books are free.
Other organizations helping to make the program possible include United Way of Southwestern PA and Monarch Transportation Group.
Call 412-741-6920 for more information.
Fundraiser set
A fundraiser for Leetsdale’s Fourth of July committee is planned for 1-4 p.m. June 21 at diVino Wine Bar at 126 Broad St.
Seating is limited. Tickets are $50 and $75 with wine and charcuterie included.
Email Councilman Scott Zahner at szahner1@yahoo.com for tickets and more information.
Spring book sale
The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library will host the Spring Book Sale June 5-7. Shop the book sale for great prices on gently used books for adults, teens and children; movies; music and more.
Book sale hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 5 and 6, and 1-3:30 p.m. June 7, which is also bag day. Fill a provided bag for just $5.
All proceeds benefit the Sewickley Public Library of the Quaker Valley School District.
Visit sewickleylibrary.org for the latest event information.
AUP inviting singles 50-plus to join
The Association of University People invites singles 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people.
Activities to name a few are happy hour, brunches, lunches, dinners, meet-ups at music venues, a nontraditional book group, day trips and Scrabble.
Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining.
To obtain more information about AUP, the activities or become an AUP member, email Group AUPSingles@gmail.com.
SMC Club
SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host musician Patrick Hodge on June 5, who will discuss veterans’ advocacy songs, and on June 12, Andy Fraley of Ingomar Living Waters will talk about the need for clean water. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
21st Colosimo golf outing
The 21st annual Anthony Colosimo Memorial Golf Outing is set for June 5 at the Beaver Valley Golf Club, 725 Sixth Ave. in Patterson Heights, Beaver Falls.
The cost is $150 per golfer until June 1. Golfer fees paid after June 1 will increase to $175. Those wishing to sign up as a foursome must register by June 1.
Registration at the event starts at 8 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. A shotgun start is set for 9 a.m., followed by lunch at 2 p.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are available from a $100 tee or green sign to a $1,000 gold package that includes golf and lunch for four.
All proceeds benefit the Quaker Valley Rotary Foundation.
For details, call 724-846-2212.
The National Road: A Talk with Brady Crytzer
Sewickley Public Library invites the community to attend The National Road: A Talk with Brady Crytzer on June 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room.
Author and historian Brady Crytzer will discuss his latest book, “The National Road: George Washington and America’s First Highway West.” The book explores the dramatic story of how the young United States, inspired by George Washington’s vision, constructed the nation’s first federal highway west — a landmark project that helped shape America’s growth, commerce and identity.
Blending political history, engineering achievements and personal stories from colonial America through the 1830s, Crytzer’s work examines how the National Road connected communities and fueled westward expansion across the frontier.
Crytzer is a historian of the American frontier and the award-winning author of “The Whiskey Rebellion” and “Guyasuta and The Fall of Indian America.” His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Journal of the American Revolution. He is also the host of the acclaimed podcast “Dispatches.”
This event is part of Sewickley Public Library’s America 250 program series, which explores the people, events and ideas that shaped the nation’s history. Registration is required. To register, visit sewickleylibrary.org or call the library at 412-741-6920.
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