Edgeworth officer facing discipline
An Edgeworth officer is facing disciplinary action for an incident that took place last year.
Council voted on the disciplinary matter Jan. 20.
Borough officials have declined to release the officer’s name or details of the incident.
The officer was not terminated or demoted, borough Manager Ellen Politi confirmed Feb. 4.
She noted the officer may appeal the decision or take other legal action and declined further comment.
Borough police Chief John Burlett did not respond to multiple requests for comments as of press time.
Leet seeks volunteers for vacant posts
Leet officials are looking for volunteers to serve on the Civil Service Commission and the Quaker Valley Ambulance Board.
The Civil Service seat and an alternate position are both six-year terms. The ambulance board seat is a five-year term.
For details, call the township office at 724-266-2280.
Weekly meditation held at library
Sewickley Public Library will host Sahaja meditation from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 at 500 Thorn St.
Enjoy the silence, peace and stress release that is always free with this weekly meditation program.
Newcomers are welcome. No registration required.
Library closed for Presidents’ Day
Sewickley Public Library will be closed Feb. 16 for Presidents’ Day.
Programs are expected to resume the following day.
Key Club collecting stuffed animals, blankets, fabric
The Key Club at Quaker Valley High School is hosting its annual Blanket & Stuffed Animal Drive through Feb. 13 as part of the Foster Love Project.
The project serves more than 15,000 children in foster care across Pennsylvania.
Community members are invited to drop off new items in the donation box near the school’s Athletic Office.
The Key Club also is accepting monetary donations and donations of fabric, which the students will use during meetings to make additional blankets for children in need.
The monetary and fabric donations can be dropped off at the main office, 625 Beaver St.
Want to learn bridge or need a refresher?
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play bridge, one of the world’s most popular card games, now is your chance.
Beginning Bridge lessons will be offered for seven consecutive Tuesdays, starting March 31, at the Sewickley YMCA.
The lessons will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The cost is $75 per person and includes a textbook, handouts and at-table game playing assistance.
The lessons are aimed for people 16 and older, new players and/or players who are returning to the game and need a refresher.
Bill Holt, a Diamond Life Master, teaches the basic concepts and joy of bridge, which is the perfect way to learn. It is team-taught by the Pittsburgh Bridge Association. Come solo or bring a friend — no partner is needed. This is a great way to keep your mind sharp and meet new friends.
To register, visit sewickleyymca.org/bridge.
AARP warns seniors about romance scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches — a time when many people are seeking companionship or exploring new romantic relationships online — AARP Pennsylvania is urging older adults to stay alert for romance scams, including catfishing schemes that exploit feelings of loneliness, trust and affection.
Catfishing is when a scammer uses fraudulent information and images to create fake identities, then attempts to attract people through dating apps, messaging apps and social media to build emotional connections and exploit victims.
Report scams to local law enforcement.
If you suspect a scam, call AARP’s toll-free helpline at 1-877-908-3360 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays or visit the AARP Pennsylvania Fraud Resource Page at aarp.org/money/scams-fraud.
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.
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.
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.
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 Dr. Douglas-Jayd Burn, organist and pianist, at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in a program titled “Infrequent Concert Gems: Balbastre, Brahms and Liszt.”
The program features works for organ, piano and chamber choir.
Proceeds from the 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.
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 Mark Miller, director of education and exhibits for the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden, on Feb. 13.
On Feb. 20, historian Brady Crytzer will discuss the Whiskey Rebellion.
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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