Community invited to join in soup swap Feb. 9
Sewickley Public Library will host a soup swap from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at 500 Thorn St.
Bring a crockpot or large container full of your favorite homemade soup then swap with fellow participants.
Bowls and spoons, breads and crackers will be provided for in-house sampling.
Registration is required.
For details, call 412-741-6920.
Library organizing family block party
Sewickley Public Library will host a family block party from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 at 500 Thorn St.
Attendees are encouraged to play, build, read and learn together with blocks.
The free program is designed for children from birth to age 6 with a caregiver.
For details about library programs, call 412-741-6920.
Meetings scheduled
Here is a list of upcoming municipal meetings:
• Aleppo commissioners, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, township building, 100 North Drive.
• Bell Acres Council, 6 p.m. Feb. 9, Big Sewickley Creek Fire Hall, 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road.
• Sewickley Council, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, borough building, 601 Thorn St.
• Sewickley Hills Council, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, borough building, 349 Magee Road.
• Sewickley Heights Council, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16, borough building, 238 Country Club Road.
• Glen Osborne Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Osborne Elementary School, 1414 Beaver St.
• Edgeworth Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, borough building, 301 Beaver Road.
• Leetsdale Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 12, borough building, 373 Beaver St.
• Leet commissioners, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave.
Sewickley Heights makes board appointments
Sewickley Heights Council recently approved the following appointments:
• Bud Thorne to the zoning hearing board, term expiring Jan. 19, 2029.
• Mary Barbour to the historical architectural review board, term expiring July 31, 2030.
2 officers depart
Sewickley Heights officials accepted the resignations of part-time patrol Officers Cory Castilow and Cara Stirling.
Castilow’s last day was Jan. 23. Stirling’s last day was Jan. 9.
Exhibit to showcase work of young artists
An exhibit titled “Fichtre! Épatant! Young Artists Unveiled” will be on display from Feb. 5-7 at Mark Rengers Gallery, 549 Beaver St., Sewickley.
The annual art exhibition showcases talented young art students under the tutelage of Dr. Robert Edwards, a long-standing neighborhood private art teacher formerly of Sewickley Academy.
The budding artists have been taught the classic atelier methodology of representational drawing and painting, and their work has won many local and regional citations, Congressional art awards, grants and scholarships.
Over the years, students have gone on to advanced studies at renowned art institutions such as Yale, MIT, Princeton, Brown, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Toronto, University of Virginia, Rhode Island School of Design, Ringling College of Art and Design, Maryland Institute College of Art, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Cranbrook Institute, Savannah College of Art and Design, Emily Carr University of Art Design, and Middlebury, Kenyon, Scripps and Wellesley colleges.
All visitors who appreciate the fine art of young, local talent are welcome to attend. Limited edition prints from each artist will be available for sale.
Ladies auxiliary plans outing with Easter Bunny
The Big Sewickley Creek VFD Ladies Auxiliary is hosting Cookies and Carrots with the Easter Bunny from 1 to 3 p.m. March 28 at 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road.
There will be an Easter egg hunt, crafts, raffles and photos. The event is designed for children 10 and younger with their caregiver. The cost is $5 per child.
Check-in will start at 1 p.m., followed by the egg hunt at 1:30.
Please bring your own basket or bag to collect the eggs.
For details, visit bellacresborough.org.
Sewickley Academy offering summer programs
Registration is open for Sewickley Academy’s summer programs.
A robust variety of enriching and impactful programs in academics, athletics, technology, and visual and performing arts are available. The programs, operating the week of June 8 through the week of July 27, are led by faculty members and partner organizations.
Half- and full-day options are available.
To register and learn more, visit sewickley.org/summer.
Kindergarten roundup set
Quaker Valley School District will host a kindergarten roundup 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17-18 at Edgeworth Elementary School.
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.
Piano teacher seeks students
A local pianist with more than 50 years of experience is looking for the next generation of students to teach.
Margi Prunchak, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, is a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers and has served as an accompanist at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.
She offers private lessons with a piano or keyboard and is willing to travel to homes.
For details, contact Prunchak at 724-457-9071 or email PianoLadyMargi@gmail.com.
Slow Tech Film Series offers free screenings
The Slow Tech Film Series, being held at The Lindsay Theater, features free screenings focused on technology and its impact on young people.
Next up is “Childhood 2.0” at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 (13 and older), followed by “Can’t Look Away” at 7 p.m. April 13 (13 and older). “Can’t Look Away” will include a Q&A with a mental health professional.
Valentine’s Day party set at Leetsdale high-rise
A senior Valentine’s Day party is being planned for 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Leetsdale high-rise.
For details, contact Mayor Sandra Ford at 724-266-4820 or email mayorsford@gmail.com.
Recreation board seeks 2 new members
Leetsdale’s recreation board has two vacancies, one of which expired in 2025 and another expiring in 2027.
A full board consists of five members.
Residents may submit resumes and letters of interest to the borough office, 373 Beaver St.
For details, visit leetsdaleboro.net/recreation-board.
Township has 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 by Sept. 1 to enroll in kindergarten.
Families of children who will be 5 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 program in full swing
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.
BROADcast Concert Series is free, open to public
The BROADcast Concert Series returns this spring with three concerts at Sewickley United Methodist Church. Performances include Douglas-Jayd Burn, organist and pianist, at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 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 at 7:30 p.m. March 14 and the Academy String Quartet presenting Domestic and Imported Lyricism at 7:30 p.m. April 13.
All concerts are free and open to the public.
Visit www.cwmfdn.org for details.
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 from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 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 sewickleyhistory.org.
3-day book sale set
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. to 4:30 p.m.
• Feb. 7: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Feb. 8: 1 to 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 details, 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 to 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 to explore AI, wellness, photography
The Tapas Talks’ 2026 season includes topics such as 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-plus to join
The Association of University People invites singles 50 and older, who are four-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 offers workshops
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.
SMC Club
SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host Lt. Col. Justin Belford, who will discuss the Army War College and enabling autonomous systems on Feb. 6.
The club meets Friday mornings year-round, except Fridays preceding national holidays, at the Sewickley Valley YMCA, 625 Blackburn Road.
Coffee, doughnuts and socialization starts at 9 a.m., followed by the meeting at 10 a.m.
For details, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
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