Pickleball tournament
The Child Health Association of Sewickley is hosting its first-ever Pickleball Tournament on April 5 at the Edgeworth Club.
The event is open to all skill levels. All players are guaranteed three games, plus a day full of fun, food and friendly competition.
Proceeds from the tournament will support Child Health’s community grant program, funding essential services for children across Western Pennsylvania.
Tickets are $125 to play or $40 for lunch-only guests
Register at CHAPickle.givesmart.com.
Project restarting
The Washington Street hump removal project in Leetsdale is expected to restart in early April.
Utility companies have moved all their lines from the intersection of Washington Street and the former Leet Street Bridge as part of what was classified as a realignment project. Wampum-based Youngblood Paving crews are expected to take about a month to remove what is colloquially called the hump and flatten the roadway improving visibility.
Council unanimously voted on June 13, 2024, to award the nearly $211,000 contract to Youngblood Paving.
Commission appointment made
Robert Benedict was appointed on March 13 to Leetsdale’s planning commission. His term expires at the end of 2027.
Board vacancies
Leetsdale has vacancies on several boards that need to be filled.
There are two spots on the recreation board, one ending at the end of this year and one expiring at the end of next year.
There is one spot on the Edgeworth Water Authority board with a term expiring at the end of 2027.
There is a spot on the planning commission with a term expiring at the end of 2027.
Residents interested in filling the vacancies can submit letters of interest and resumes to the borough office, 373 Beaver Road.
TEDx Youth conference
The third annual TEDxYouth @ Sewickley Academy Conference is set for April 5 at 9:30 a.m. The event free event is open to the public and will be held in Rea Auditorium on the Academy’s campus, 315 Academy Ave. in Edgeworth. The event will feature diverse speakers sharing innovative ideas, personal stories and groundbreaking perspectives. The conference is entirely operated and hosted by the TEDxYouth Club at Sewickley Academy, consisting of students in grades nine through 12 and faculty sponsor Mike Cesario.
This year’s theme is Motivation and Discipline When Faced With Adversity. The event will feature speakers from various backgrounds, including a current Academy student’s health testimony, former Pittsburgh Pirate Neil Walker, and many more from the region.
RSVP is recommended at swck.ly/tedx.
Sewickley Music Club
On April 8 at 1:30 p.m., Sewickley Music Club members will enjoy the piano and organ music of Dr. Michael Hammer at the Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 414 Grant St.
Hammer earned his bachelor of musical arts in piano performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, where his teachers included Robert McDonald, Marian Hahn and Leon Fleischer. As a pianist, he has appeared in recitals from New York’s Carnegie Hall to the National Recital Hall in Taipei. The winner of several piano competitions, he has also appeared with orchestras and as accompanist, sometimes premiering new works. After graduate school, he turned his attention to the organ; recent concerts in the Pittsburgh area include Heinz Chapel, Westminster Presbyterian Church and St. Paul Cathedral. He was also the organist at Third Presbyterian Church in Shadyside. Michael is now the choir director and organist at Sewickley Presbyterian Church.
Information on The Sewickley Music Club membership can be found on The Club’s Facebook page or by calling Donna Pavlis at 412-498-6352.
The last SMC 2024-2025 season performance is on May 13 with The Concord Jazz Quartet. It is also the annual meeting and spring luncheon.
Egg hunt planned
Leetsdale’s Easter Egg Hunt is set for 2 p.m. April 19 at Henle Park. No registration is necessary. Participants should bring their own baskets or bags. The Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance for some photos.
Tree planting set
TreeVitalize will host a tree planting at 9 a.m in partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy on April 26 in Leetsdale.
Volunteers are encouraged to meet at the borough building. Trees are expected to be planted in the upper section of Henle Park.
Library event
Sewickley Public Library’s knitters’ group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on April 2 at 500 Thorn St. The adult arts and crafts program is free, and open to people with all levels of experience. No registration is required.
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Call 412-741-6920 for more information about library programs.
Fish fry continues
Divine Redeemer Parish’s fish fry continues Fridays during Lent at St. James cafeteria, 200 Walnut St. in Sewickley.
Hours of operation are from 4:30-7 p.m. dine-in or take-out. Online orders are accepted from 3-6 p.m. Patrons can also call 412-528-1030 to place an order.
Menu items include hand-breaded cod, baked cod, buttered noodles, crab cakes, pierogies, mac’n cheese, pizza, green beans, fries, cole slaw and applesauce.
The last fish fry is April 11.
More information is available at drfishfry.com.
Clothesline Sale receiving
Spring receiving for the 71st annual Clothesline Sale at Sewickley Academy is approaching. The Academy’s Home & School Association will be receiving items outside of Rea Auditorium at the following times:
• April 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• April 5, 8 a.m.-noon
• April 7, 8 a.m.-noon
Items accepted include clothing and shoes for all ages and sizes, sporting goods of all kinds, handbags, jewelry, accessories, puzzles, games, books, DVDs, formal wear, etc.
For more information, email hsa@sewickley.org.
Senior scam prevention
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to deceive older adults and gain access to personal information and finances. Sewickley Presbyterian Church’s Evergreens group is hosting a speaker from the FBI on April 3 to talk to seniors about internet safety, scams, and how to protect themselves from online fraud. The talk will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. in the church’s Ansby Hall.
FBI experts will share valuable insights on how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and simple yet effective ways to stay safe. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge on how to recognize and respond to potential fraud. RSVP at sewickleypresby.org.
Seed lending
Community members looking to grow their own gardens have an extra resource up their sleeve this year — the Sewickley Public Library launched a new Seed Library program, creating a resource for finding, growing and sharing seeds.
The library partnered with the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed Association and the Bell Acres Environmental Advisory Council to allow visitors to “borrow” seeds for vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, plant them at home, and then share the seeds from their plants at the end of the season with others.
To participate, community members can “borrow” seeds from the display in the library lobby. Everyone is encouraged to take only what you can plant this season. At the end of the growing season, participants are encouraged to save seeds from their plants and return them to the library to share. There is no cost, but returning seeds helps keep the program running.
Links in the Library
Friends of the Sewickley Public Library are hosting their annual Links in the Library mini-golf fundraiser with events for everyone the weekend of April 4-6. Sessions include a teen night April 4 from 7-9 p.m., family fun mini golf April 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., grown up putt-putt and 19th hole 6-8:30 p.m. April 5, and a ladies brunch and putt on April 6 from 10 a.m.-noon.
For tickets, visit sewickley public library.org.
Pop-up bridge games
The Edgeworth Bridge Club is sponsoring POP-UP Bridge games on April 20 and June 29 from 2-5 p.m. The games will be hosted by The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in the community room. All bridge players from beginners, social bridge players to spouses of players, are welcome. The games are free, as is parking on Sundays.
For more information, email EdgeworthBridgeClub@gmail.com.
SMC Club
SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will feature Ken Kaszak, who will talk about the Dutch master painter Vermeer on April 11. There will be no speaker on April 18 for Good Friday. On April 25, Dr. Ian Bulow will talk about upper cervical issues. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection
The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m April 2. Speakers will be Suzette McCarrell of McCarrell Landscape Construction and Stephanie Milazzo of Mary Kay Cosmetics. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.
Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley
The Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley will hold a meeting on April 13, where they will share some fun and song at the Montour Heights Country Club. Families are welcome, so bring them along! “Singing in the Spring” is presented by Sing, Sing, Sing from Wexford.
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On May 13, “Gifts of the Living Earth” by author Patricia DeMarco. We will discover how to more appreciate our planet and its gifts to us.
For more information, contact judyhaluka@verizon.net, call 412-741-5818 or visit womansclubofsewickleyvalley.org.
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