Book sale
The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library invite the community to shop their popular Book Sale, featuring great prices on gently used books, movies, music and more. The sale will take place over three days at the Sewickley Public Library.
Book Sale Hours:
• Feb. 6: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Feb. 7: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Feb. 8: 1-3:30 p.m.
Sunday is Bag Day. During the final day of the sale, visitors can fill a provided bag with books and other items for just $5.
All proceeds from the Friends’ Book Sale directly benefit the Sewickley Public Library of the Quaker Valley School District, supporting library programs, services, and collections for the community. For more information, visit the library or sewickleylibrary.org.
Tapas Talks
Early bird pricing for Tapas Talks’ 2026 season has been extended until Jan. 31. Topics include AI: Why Southwestern PA? on Feb. 12, Holistic Health & Wellness: A Functional Medicine Perspective on May 7, and A Photographer’s Journey: From the Gridiron to the Garden on Oct. 22.
Each session is held at Allegheny Country Club and includes an engaging talk, live music, tapas, dessert and complimentary valet parking.
To register, visit tapastalks.com.
Historical Society open house
Peek into the past at the free, family-friendly Historical Society Open House on Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Old Sewickley Post Office, 200 Broad St.
There will be activities for children, including a photobooth, and a sneak peek at the Celebrating America250 in the Sewickley Valley exhibition that will officially open in the summer of 2026. Attendees can explore the society’s archives and collection, and even research their home’s history.
Residents can sign up for “Past meets Present,” a special project to update iconic photos from Sewickley Valley’s past. We’ll show you how to recreate these images with your own family in a modern setting. The historical society will display many of them as part of its “Sewickley Celebrates America250 Gallery.”
To register or for more information, visit sewickleyhistory.org.
AUP inviting singles 50 to join
The Association of University People invites singles 50 , who are 4-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.
Fern Hollow Nature Center
Fern Hollow Nature Center’s diverse series of adult educational programs are led by Naturalist Janel Morrison. The upcoming season promises a blend of hands-on workshops, interactive presentations, and guided outdoor explorations designed to connect the community with the natural world.
The February session, “Pruning & Planting 101,” aims to take the guesswork out of spring chores by using botany to explain the “when” and “how” of garden maintenance. This is followed in March by a hands-on “Houseplant Propagation Workshop,” where participants can practice air layering, grafting, and making leaf cuttings. Both sessions will be held at the Sewickley Heights History Center.
As spring arrives, the center will take its education into the field. On April 7, Morrison will team up with Environmental Educator Sam Burke for a “Flora & Fauna Hike” through Sewickley Heights Borough Park. The hike is designed for both adults and families to discover how local ecosystems change from the meadows to the woods.
The late spring schedule includes two unique workshops:
• May 13: “Crazy Carnivorous Plants,” an exploration of Venus flytraps and pitcher plants, where participants can take home their own specimen.
• June 10: “Rock Gardening & Hypertufa Container Construction,” a creative workshop blending horticulture and design.
Programs are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. Registration is $7 for members and $10 for the public, with some workshops requiring additional material fees.
For more information or to register, visit fhnc.org/adult-programs.
Author talk
Former TribLive and Sewickley Herald journalist and author JoAnne Harrop will be speaking about her book, “a daughter’s promise,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Sewickley Public Library in the Community Room.
The first-time author wrote about the 85 days she quarantined with her 93-year-old mother in a Squirrel Hill nursing home during the 2020 pandemic. The book is based on the award-winning story of the same name.
Registration is required. For more information, visit sewickleylibrary.org.
Hoagie sale
The Leetsdale Fourth of July Committee will be selling hoagies to help support this year’s Fourth of July celebration. Marianna’s will provide 10 different varieties of 14-inch hoagies. Orders will be taken through Jan. 28 and will be delivered to the Leetsdale Community Room, located on the first floor of the Leetsdale Borough Building on Feb. 6 for pickup between noon and 3 p.m.
For information and ordering information, visit the Leetsdale July 4th Celebration Facebook page. You can also contact Scott Zahner (szahner1@yahoo.com) or Cindy Phillips (cynphillips@icloud.com).
Seed swap
Fern Hollow Nature Center and the Sewickley Public Library are partnering to host the inaugural Quaker Valley Community Seed Swap in celebration of National Seed Swap Day.
The free community event invites gardeners, farmers and enthusiasts of all skill levels to share, trade and discover new varieties of seeds and gardening supplies from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the library.
Attendees are encouraged to bring extra seeds (ideally in pre-portioned envelopes with relevant information like crop type, variety and year grown), extra plants, cuttings, bulbs, hand tools, pots, or garden-related books to swap or trade.
The event will also serve as a resource fair, featuring representatives from leading local organizations dedicated to conservation and gardening.
For more details and to register, visit fhnc.org.
Business Connection
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 to 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 28. Speakers will be Jim Stossel of LPL Financial and Bernie Slutiak of Insurance Consultants of Pittsburgh. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.
SMC Club
SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host historian Brady Crytzer, who will talk about the Whiskey Rebellion, on Jan. 30. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/ smensclub.
Screening set
Sewickley Public Library will host a special film screening of and reception for “A Light in the Dark: The Art & Life of Frank Mason” from 6-830 p.m. Jan. 22 at 500 Thorn St.
The documentary captures the life, work and enduring influence of Frank Mason, an acclaimed classical oil painter and educator. Co-producer W. Scott Mason will be available for a Q&A session after the screening. This event is presented in conjunction with the library’s exhibit featuring paintings by Frank Mason.
People can register online at sewickleylibrary.org or call 412-741-6920.
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