Sewickley Hills Council reorganizes again
Sewickley Hills Council on Feb. 10 had to redo its Jan. 5 reorganization meeting because of a possible Sunshine Act violation.
Solicitor Madison Baric said the January meeting inadvertently was not posted on the borough website.
Mayor David Malarik swore in Councilmen Tom Klixbull and Joseph Hajnas to new terms.
Councilwoman Teresa Hartle was absent Feb. 10. She will need to be sworn in at the next meeting.
Hajnas was reappointed council president, Michael Lepore as vice president and Hartle as president pro-tem.
Council also had to redo other appointments.
Borough operations remained the same with Diana Steele as borough secretary, Nicole Pesce as assistant secretary, Emile Ketterer of NIRA Consulting Engineers as borough engineer and Joe Jackson as building inspector and code enforcement officer.
Council also had to table an engineering issue on Feb. 10 because it was not properly written on that meeting’s agenda.
More information about the borough is available at sewickleyhills.com.
COG officers reappointed
Quaker Valley Council of Governments have announced its officers for this year.
Julie Barnes was reappointed COG president. She also serves as Sewickley Council vice president.
Maria Napolitano was reappointed COG vice president. She also serves as Leetsdale Council president.
Daryl Hartman was reappointed COG treasurer. He also serves as a Kilbuck supervisor.
The search for a new COG executive director continues.
Egg hunt approved
Sewickley Council approved the use of Sewickley War Memorial Park by the Knights of Columbus to hold its annual Easter Egg hunt from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 28.
Library plans family block party
Sewickley Public Library will host a family block party from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 at 500 Thorn St.
The program is designed for children accompanied by adults. Play, build, read and learn together with blocks.
For details, call 412-741-6920.
Networking group for women to gather April 16
Networking with Purpose: Inspired Women Paying it Forward North meets quarterly at the Doubletree by Hilton, 910 Sheraton Drive, Marshall.
The next business meeting and vendors will be from 6 to 7 p.m. April 16, with registration taking place at 5:30 p.m.
In just one hour each quarter, the group of nine chapters collectively raises more than $40,000 for women’s nonprofits locally and globally, with just a $100 quarterly commitment to vote and nominate.
The group aims to create space for women who have more in their lives to take action on behalf of women who have less.
For details, call Debra Dion Krischke at 724-935-6100 or visit InspiredWomen.com.
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.
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.
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.
Local author to discuss latest novel
The Penguin Bookshop will present an evening with Sewickley author Marie Benedict to celebrate the launch of her new novel, “Daughter of Egypt,” at 7 p.m. March 21 at The Lindsay Theater, 418 Walnut St., Sewickley.
In “Daughter of Egypt,” Benedict transports readers from the glamour and turbulence of 1920s Britain and Cairo to the sands and lush shores of ancient Egypt as she weaves a story of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten pharaoh, rewriting both of their legacies forever.
Benedict, a New York Times bestselling author, will discuss her latest book and her research process. The talk should last about an hour and will conclude with a question-and-answer session from the audience.
Individual tickets are $35.07 each or $46.49 for a couple’s ticket good for two admissions; both ticket prices include the EventBrite fee and sales tax. Tickets include a signed copy of “Daughter of Egypt,” which will be available for pickup at check-in 30 minutes before the event.
Advance registration is required through EventBrite at tinyurl.com/53fa92vv.
Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
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.
Tapas Talks to explore AI, wellness, photography
The Tapas Talks’ 2026 season includes 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, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road in Sewickley, offers a diverse series of adult educational programs 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 March 11 program will be a hands-on “Houseplant Propagation Workshop,” where participants can practice air layering, grafting and making leaf cuttings. The cost is $20 for members and $26 for nonmembers. Registration is required.
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 adults and families to discover how local ecosystems change from the meadows to the woods. The cost is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Registration is required.
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 to 8 p.m. Some workshops require 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 historian Brady Crytzer on Feb. 20 to 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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