Author appearance
Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray are coming back to Sewickley on June 27 at Sewickley United Methodist Church for an exciting evening celebrating their latest collaboration, “A Pair of Aces” — and this time, they’re bringing the 1930s with them.
“A Pair of Aces” is a gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law — a prosecutor and a madam — who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.
This marks the second time Penguin Bookshop has had the pleasure of hosting this dynamic duo in person, and if the previous event is any indication, it’s going to be a fantastic night.
Tickets are available at penguinbookshop.com and include a copy of the book. A book signing will take place after the event. For more information, contact Susan Hans O’Connor at 412-741-3838.
Fern Hollow Nature Center
Fern Hollow Nature Center’s upcoming summer session of Nature and Nurture Hikes is a series of guided, child-led walks designed for children up to age 5 and their caretakers.
The hikes will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 29, July 27, and Aug. 24 across various Sewickley parks. Environmental educator Kara O’Neill will lead the small groups over easy-to-moderate terrain and tailor the pace to those participating. Each session will conclude with a dedicated story time and craft-making activity.
All participating children must be accompanied by an adult.
Additionally, several family-friendly programs this summer are scheduled in Fern Hollow’s community garden on Glen Mitchell Road. Anyone looking to green up their daily routines can register for the upcoming Family Composting Workshop on June 27. The hands-on workshop aims to provide participants with the foundational skills needed to manage household organic waste and enrich local soil. A Family Gardening Workshop will take place on Aug. 1, and is designed to help families collaborate on seasonal planting projects.
Registration and details at fhnc.org.
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.
Food drive
Bell Acres’ food drive with Families Matter food pantry continues.
People can donate non-perishables and toiletries at the borough office, 1153 Camp Meeting Road.
Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays.
Items most in need include fruit cups, canned fruit, canned soup and soup packets, peanuts and crackers, peanut butter and jelly, oatmeal cereal, condiments, small cans of coffee, tea bags, Kleenex, toilet paper and paper towels, dish soap, laundry soap, pasta, canned or jarred sauce, baby food and baby diapers.
Call 412-741-5448 for more information.
Dance party
Sewickley Public Library will host a family dance party from 11-11:30 a.m. June 27 in the community room, 500 Thorn St.
The free health and wellness program is designed for children and accompanying adults and helps develop body and spatial awareness. No registration is required.
Call 412-741-6920 for more information about library programs.
Summer reading underway
Sewickley Public Library’s summer reading program 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.
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.
AUP invites 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.
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