Bids to be opened
Leetsdale officials plan to open bids for a Henle Park Americans with Disabilities Act parking pad on Sept. 13. Bids came through the Quaker Valley Council of Governments. The project is fully funded through an Allegheny County Department of Development grant.
Splash pad closed
Leetsdale’s Henle Park splash pad has closed for the season. Its last day was scheduled for Sept. 2.
History Center fundraiser
Sewickley Heights History Center is hosting a benefit Gilded Gala at 8 p.m. Sept. 6. The outdoor event will feature chamber music by soprano Brady Collins and chamber ensemble Radiant Strings. The immersive experience will be illuminated by artisan lighting fixtures inspired by the Gilded Age. Beverages and light bites, along with a signature Gilded Age cocktail, will be included. For tickets or more information, visit sewickleyheightshistory.org.
Meetings planned
Bell Acres council will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the fire hall at 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road.
Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave.
Sewickley council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the borough building, 601 Thorn St.
Sewickley Hills council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the borough building, 349 Magee Road.
Leetsdale council will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the borough building, 373 Beaver St.
Sewickley Heights council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the borough hall, 238 Country Club Road.
Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the municipal building, 100 North Drive.
Glen Osborne council will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Osborne Elementary School, 1414 Beaver St.
Edgeworth council will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the borough building, 301 Beaver Road.
Boy Scouts meeting
Boy Scout Troop 243, open to boys in grades six through 12, will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Sewickley Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact Michael Krepsik at krepsik@gmail.com or Jeff Hutchens at miffrey@gmail.com.
Road repairs needed
Sewickley Heights officials are seeking a nearly $463,000 grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County to fund Borough Park Road improvements. Council authorized a grant application Aug. 19.
The project involves resurfacing and drainage upgrades to the half-mile road that leads to the park off of Fern Hollow Road. Borough manager Nathan Briggs said there are sedimentation issues with the deteriorating road. Stone and gravel are washing into the streams.
There are no matching funds required for the grant. The project would go out for bid once the money is secured. It is unclear with the county would respond to the request.
Sewer line project
Sewickley Heights officials want to install a 6-inch sewer line that will serve 12 homes along Quarry Road and a portion of Blackburn Road.
Council on Aug. 19 approved a grant application for about $527,900 in Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County funds for the project. Borough manager Nathan Briggs said there are currently no lines to those homes. They all use on-lot septic tanks.
Briggs said the line is not an emergency project, but to mitigate future issues in the area. There are no matching funds required for the grant. The project would go out for bid once the money is secured. It is unclear with the county would respond to the request.
Girl Scouts Recruitment Night
Sewickley-area volunteers will present information about Glen Oaks Girl Scouts and answer questions about how to register your K-12 daughter, become a volunteer or both. Please join us on Sept. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Club Thaw outdoor pavilion, 174 Campmeeting Road Ext. in Bell Acres. Girls are welcome but not required to attend this free event. For more information, contact Jennifer Nastasi at JoinGlenOaksGS@gmail.com or 708-829-8734.
Clothesline sale
Sewickley Academy’s Annual Clothesline Sale is set to take place Sept. 19-24 in Snyder Gym on campus. The event promises not only fantastic bargains on a variety of clothing, sporting goods,books, and more, but also an opportunity to support the Sewickley Academy Home and School Association and the greater community of Pittsburgh. It will feature a diverse selection of new and gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for people of all ages. Attendees can expect to find everything from name-brand golf clubs and sporting equipment to unique fashion pieces and sought-after designer items.
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The sale will include a $10 cash doorbuster sale on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone wishing to shop before the sale opens to the public can do so by paying $10 at the door. Children 5 and under will be free. The traditions of the half-price sale on the second-to-last day and the $25 bag day on the final day also continue this year.
Receiving of donations and items for the sale will take place through Aug. 31, and Sept. 3-9 outside of Rea Auditorium. The committee gratefully accepts new and gently used clothing, shoes, costumes, sporting goods, fashion accessories, books and more for all ages. Receiving will be closed Sept. 1-2 for Labor Day.
For more information, visit sewickley.org/clothesline.
Sewickley Men’s Club
Sewickley Men’s Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host Mary Ann Bucci and Matt Pavloski on Sept. 6 to talk about the Port of Pittsburgh Commission. On Sept. 13, Rob Windhorst will discuss the Woodville Plantation and on Sept. 20, former Pittsburgh Steeler and exercise psychologist John Kolb be the featured speaker.
For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
Architectural preservation grants
Sewickley Valley Historical Society is accepting applications for the 2025 preservation grant. Established in 2018, the grant annually awards funding for up to $5,000 to eligible non-profit organizations and public entities within the 11 boroughs of the Quaker Valley School District and the 15143 ZIP code. Requests for funds up to $5,000 with no match required are available for exterior preservation construction work only. The purpose of this grant is to support projects that rehabilitate, restore and preserve local historic resources. Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline to receive consideration.
Grants provided by this program are not limited to historic buildings but may also be used for the improvement and restoration of outdoor public spaces with unique features that define the cultural landscape of the Sewickley Valley.
Applications are available online at sewickleyhistory.org, or may be requested via email or at the office. Only complete applications submitted via email and timestamped, or mailed and postmarked, by the deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, will receive consideration.
Fashion show fundraiser
P.E.O., Philanthropic Education Organization, is excited to invite area residents to a Dollars for Scholars fashion show fundraiser. P.E.O. Chapter BN of Sewickley is sponsoring the event on Sept. 21 at Montour Heights Country Club in Coraopolis from 1 to 4 p.m.
Lane 51 Boutique in Evans City and Shop with Julz in Coraopolis will outfit the models for the fashion show with items available for purchase. Additionally, the event will offer light fare and refreshments, raffle baskets, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 drawing.
Tickets for the event are on sale through Sept. 16. Cost is $35 and can be purchased by contacting Delia at deliabattista@yahoo.com. Learn more about the organization at peointernational.org.
Business networking
BNI Village Connections will host an in-person business networking meeting at the Walter J. Brannon Community Center on Sept. 5 from 7:30-9 a.m. All business professionals are welcome to attend. For more information, call 412-908-1388.
Book sale
Stock up on your stash of books at the Sewickley Public Library Book Sale on Friday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday is $5 bag sale day.
Women’s Club
The Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley will open its season Sept. 10 with the traditional tea at a new venue, the Allegheny Country Club. The Woman’s Club is a long-standing tradition dating back to 1897.
This season includes some wonderful programs and some great venues. The club will visit the Edgeworth Club, the Allegheny Country Club as well as Montour Heights Country Club. Each meeting includes an opportunity to socialize over lunch followed by either an informational program or entertainment ranging from author presentations to brass quartets. The Woman’s Club is not limited to members from the Quaker Valley – many communities in the area are represented.
The club would love to welcome you as our guest. To see the entire season’s lineup or for more information and registration for a program, visit womansclubofsewickleyvalley.org or call 412-741-5818.
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Business Connection
Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at the Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11. Speakers will be Brian Thomas of BT Computer Consulting Services and Barbara DeJohn of Colonial Life. To attend, become a member, or for more information, visit www.gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.
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