Sewickley Music Club
On May 13 at noon, Sewickley Music Club members will hold their annual meeting and spring luncheon at Montour Heights Country Club.
The musical entertainment will include The Concord Jazz Quartet featuring Jeff Grubbs (bass), Eric Susoeff (guitar), Andy Reamer (vibraphone), and Thomas Wendt (drums).
An aspect of The Concord Jazz Quartet that distinguishes it from other jazz groups from the Pittsburgh region is that the group consists of artists from both the European classical and American jazz traditions. Vibraphonist Andy Reamer and bassist Jeff Grubbs are long-time members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, while guitarist Eric Susoeff and drummer Thomas Wendt are veterans of Pittsburgh’s historic and storied jazz scene. The quartet was founded by Reamer and Wendt in 2015. The group relies on repertoire from the classic jazz and Great American Songbook canons but also specializes in some of the “Third Stream” jazz of the 1950s, which combines European classical with American jazz. The group has presented programs of Third Stream composer John Lewis’ music at City of Asylum’s Alphabet City venue in Pittsburgh as part of the Off Minor Jazz series.
Information on The Sewickley Music Club membership can be found on The Club’s Facebook page or by calling Donna Pavlis, publicity/marketing, at 412-498-6352.
Luncheon prepared
A veteran’s luncheon is prepared for noon on May 15 at the Leetsdale borough building, 373 Beaver St.
It is open to current and former military personnel who live or have lived in the borough.
Contact Mayor Sandra Ford at 724-266-4820 for more information.
Survey to launch
Quaker Valley School District officials seek public input on how they may better serve the community and students.
A community survey is expected to launch on May 12.
Officials hope to get input from all district communities. More information will be posted on the district’s website, qvsd.org.
Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra show
The Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Alejandro Pinzon, will present A Fifth of May, a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, on May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Sewickley Academy. The program will feature a world premiere of a new work written especially for this concert by violinist and composer Jose Gabriel Velazquez Avila. This work will combine classical music elements with the traditions of Mariachi music. The PCO will also perform George’s Bizet’s Carmen Suite No.1, invoking the majesty of Spain amid a tumultuous love triangle. The concert includes other works of Latin American heritage. The are no tickets. A suggested donation of $10 will be accepted at the door. For more information, visit pittsburghcivicorchestra.net.
Compost available
Edgeworth borough officials remind residents that there is plenty of leaf compost available for summer gardens and yards.
Call the borough office at 412-741-2866 to be placed on a delivery list.
Delivery may take up to two weeks, depending on public works availability.
Banner announcement
Edgeworth was named a banner community by the Allegheny League of Municipalities for the eighth consecutive year.
The designation is granted to communities throughout Allegheny County that actively demonstrate a commitment to professional development, financial management, transparency, accountability, and proactive communications for all community members.
Offices closed
Sewickley borough offices will be closed on May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
Library party
Sewickley Public Library will host a Family Block Party from 9 a.m. to noon May 17 at 500 Thorn St.
The free program is available for children ages birth to 6 years old and their parents/caregivers.
Play, build, read and learn together with blocks. Registration is not required.
Call 412-741-6920 for more information about library programs.
Meetings set
•Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. May 19 in the township building, 100 North Drive.
•Edgeworth Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 in the borough building, 301 Beaver Road.
•Glen Osborne Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 in Osborne Elementary School, 1414 Beaver St.
•Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. May 12 in the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave.
•Leetsdale Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 8 in the borough building, 373 Beaver St.
•Quaker Valley School Board will meet at 7 p.m. May 19 in Edgeworth Elementary School, 200 Meadow Lane.
•Sewickley Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 13 in the borough building, 601 Thorn St.
•Sewickley Heights Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. May 19 in the borough building, 238 Country Club Road.
•Sewickley Hills Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 13 in the borough building, 349 Magee Road.
Broad Street beautification
Sewickley Borough is looking for volunteers to help with planting at the Broad Street island.
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Helpers should gather at 9 a.m. May 14 and 15.
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
To register to help, call the borough manager’s office at 412-741-4015 or email dkaib@ sewickleyborough.org.
Hard-to-recycle event
The Pennsylvania Resources Council is kicking off its 2025 hard-to-recycle collections in Allegheny County with an event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 in North Park.
Participants must register in advance at prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490.
There is a $5 participation fee to drop off unlimited cellphones, home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment such as keyboards, laptops, mice, etc. Also accepted will be expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens, video game consoles and DVD players.
For an additional fee, people can recycle televisions, computer monitors, printers, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires (with and without rims). Visit PRC’s website at prc.org for a complete price list.
Fern Hollow Nature Center
On select Mondays this spring and summer, Fern Hollow Nature Center is inviting children 5 and younger with their caregivers to explore local parks with educator Kara O’Neill.
The hourlong Nature and Nurture programs include a short kid-friendly hike, a nature-themed story and a simple craft. Hikes are scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. May 19, June 23, July 28 and Aug. 18. Locations vary.
Designed to foster a love for the outdoors, Nature Night Out programs are offered on select Fridays at Fern Hollow Nature Center. Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Kristen Haas ensures that each session has the perfect blend of instruction, exploration, discovery and free play. The drop-off program is for children ages 5 to 10 and occurs on from 6 to 9 p.m. May 23, June 27, July 25 and Aug. 29.
For more information on the programs, visit fhnc.org.
Farmers market
The Sewickley Farmers Market runs every Saturday through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, at the St. James Church parking lot.
Open house
Aleppo Township VFC is holding an open house from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17 at the station, 131 Weber Road in Aleppo. The community is invited to stop by and see the new equipment, meet volunteer firefighters and get fire safety information. Refreshments will be provided by Becco’s Hot Dog Cart and children’s activities will be available. For more information, visit aleppofire.org.
Board vacancies
Leetsdale needs volunteers to fill vacancies. There are two seats available on the recreation board. One term expires at the end of this year. The other expires at the end of next year.
There is a vacancy on the Edgeworth Water Authority board. Its term expires at the end of 2027.
Those interested can submit resumes and letters to the borough office, 373 Beaver St.
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