Kindergarten roundup
Quaker Valley School District will host a kindergarten roundup 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 17-18 at Edgeworth Elementary.
It is open to all elementary families to meet teachers and staff and participate in academic screenings.
Parents can schedule a time to visit via the district’s website, qvsd.org.
Contact Andrea Croft at crofta@qvsd.org for more information.
Winter reminder
Glen Osborne officials remind residents of a borough ordinance that requires them to shovel their sidewalks within a day after a snow event.
Those who do not clear their sidewalks may be subject to fines.
Slow Tech Film Series
The Slow Tech Film Series will be held at The Lindsay Theater, featuring three free screenings focused on technology and its impact on young people. The series begins with “Screenagers” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 (recommended for ages 10 ), followed by “Childhood 2.0” at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 (ages 13 ), and concludes with “Can’t Look Away” at 7 p.m. April 13 (ages 13 ). An after-party with connection, conversation and refreshments will follow “Screenagers,” and “Can’t Look Away” will include a Q&A with a mental health professional.
Road closures
Sewickley council recently approved the following road closures for upcoming events:
• Blackburn Road to Centennial Avenue, Centennial Avenue to Boundary Street, Boundary to Thorn streets, Thorn Street to Academy Avenue, Academy to Centennial avenues and Centennial Avenue to Blackburn Road from 6 a.m. to noon May 16 for the Sewickley Runners Club/Laughlin Children’s Center 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run Festival.
• Broad Street between Thorn and Beaver streets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 for the Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh’s Sewickley Show, an annual display of exceptional vehicles.
Board appointment
Sewickley council recently appointed David Stanton to the Shade Tree Commission effective Jan. 1.
Valentine’s Day party
A senior Valentine’s Day party is being planned for 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Leetsdale high rise.
Contact Mayor Sandra Ford at 724-266-4820 or email mayorsford@gmail.com for more information.
Board position open
Leetsdale recreation board has a vacancy. The term expires at the end of this year.
Residents may submit resumes and letters of interest to the borough office, 373 Beaver St.
Township vacancies
Leet has several vacancies township officials hope to fill soon.
They include a six-year term on the Civil Service Commission, a six-year Civil Service alternate seat and a five-year term on the Quaker Valley Ambulance Board.
Those interested may submit resumes and letters of interest to the township office, 194 Ambridge Ave.
Kindergarten registration open
Quaker Valley School District kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is open.
District policy states a child should be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to enroll in kindergarten.
Families of children who will be 5 years old by Oct. 1 should read the district’s policy for early admission.
In addition to proofs of residency and age, the Department of Health requires up-to-date immunization records to be submitted. More information is available at qvsd.org.
Winter reading
Sewickley Public Library’s winter reading program is underway. It runs through Feb. 28.
People are encouraged to read anything from their favorite book, newspaper, blog, magazine and more.
Challenge levels are babies and toddlers through fifth grade, and sixth graders through adults.
There are weekly prizes for children. Grand prizes for both groups are gift cards.
More information is available at sewickleylibrary.org.
Sewickley Hills reorganized
Teresa Hartle, Tom Klixbull and Joe Hajnas were all sworn in to new terms on Sewickley Hills council Jan. 5.
Hajnas was reappointed council president, Michael Lepore as vice president and Hartle as president pro-tem.
Other council members are Hunter Hopkins and Tom Klixbull.
Borough operations remained the same with Diana Steele as borough secretary, Nicole Pesce as assistant secretary, attorney Robb Leonard Mulvihill as borough solicitor, Emile Ketterer of NIRA Consulting Engineers as borough engineer and Joe Jackson as building inspector and code enforcement officer.
More information about the borough is available at sewickleyhills.com.
BROADcast Concert Series
The BROADcast Concert Series returns this spring with three concerts at Sewickley United Methodist Church. Performances include Douglas-Jayd Burn, organist and pianist, on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in a program featuring works by Balbastre, Brahms and Liszt. Proceeds from this concert benefit the restoration and preservation of the church’s historic 1909 Möller pipe organ.
Additional concerts include Michael Griska, sitar, and Ashish Sinha, tabla, performing Traditional Music of India on March 14 at 7:30 p.m., and the Academy String Quartet presenting Domestic and Imported Lyricism on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Visit www.cwmfdn.org for details.
Sewickley Academy summer programs
Offering a robust variety of enriching and impactful programs in academics, athletics, technology and visual and performing arts, summer programs are led by Academy faculty and partner organizations. Programs will operate the week of June 8 through the week of July 27, with the exception of the week of June 29. Half- and full-day options are available. To register and learn more, visit sewickley.org/summer.
Historical Society annual Winter High Tea
“What to Wear to the Revolution,” will be the topic at Sewickley Valley Historical Society’s annual Winter High Tea on Feb. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Allegheny Country Club.
Costumer Jessica Young will model and discuss 18th-century fashion and lifestyles for women. Guests will enjoy soup, tea sandwiches, scones and dessert. A raffle and “Red, White, and Blue Best-dressed” contest will add to the fun. The event is sponsored by Mark Rengers Gallery.
Young is a specialist in historical clothing, accessories, sewing supplies and do-it-yourself kits. She has worked at Colonial Williamsburg, with Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department, and had costumes featured on the TV shows Bridgerton and Outlander.
Attendees must register and pay in advance at www.sewickleyhistory.org.
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.
A Valentine from the American Songbook
Sewickley Heights History Center will host songstress Brady Collins, along with Ian Michael Brown on Piano and Denzel Chismar-Oliver on bass, from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 7. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails are included with admission. Tickets are available at sewickleyheightshistory.org or by calling 412-741-4487.
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.
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.
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 Feb. 4. Speakers will be Joe Rozman of Rozman HR Resources and Eddie Grimes of Good Advertising. 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. On Feb. 6, Lt. Colonel Justin Belford will discuss the Army War College and enabling autonomous systems. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
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