Pedal with Police
Quaker Valley School District will host its annual Pedal with Police event May 9. Registration is open but not required. People can sign up the day of the free event.
Participants will meet at Osborne Elementary at 9 a.m. for sign in. Riders at 10 a.m. will travel down Beaver Street to Edgeworth Elementary for a bike rodeo complete with an obstacle course, safety lessons from local police and free bike inspections from Pittsburgh bike shop Pro Bikes.
Other activities include face painting, raffles and food.
The event is organized by Quaker Valley Police officer Tom Liberty in partnership with Sewickley and Allegheny County Police. Other local departments are also expected to participate.
Liberty said the free event is designed to get district and local law enforcement interacting with families outside of a school or emergency setting.
Edgeworth and Osborne Home School associations made donations for bike raffles.
Guest deejay Edgeworth Police Lt. Bill Och will provide music.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sewickley will provide hot dogs. The Rev. Ryan Kobert will do a blessing of the bikes prior to the ride.
More information will be posted on the district’s Facebook page.
Cleanup day
Aleppo‘s annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup is set for 9 a.m. to noon April 26.
Volunteers may meet at 8:45 a.m. for coffee and donuts at the township building before heading out to pick up trash along several roadways.
Materials will be provided. Call 412-741-6555 for more information.
Board/commission vacancies
Leet has several vacancies that need filled.
They are a six-year term on the Civil Service Commission, a six-year alternate seat on the Civil Service Commission and a five-year seat on the Quaker Valley Ambulance Board.
Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to the township office or email brengers@leettwp.org.
Meetings set
The following voting meetings are planned for this month:
• Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. April 13 at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave.
• Sewickley Hills council will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 14 at the borough building, 329 Magee Road.
• Sewickley council will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 14 at the borough building, 601 Thorn St.
• Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. April 20 at the township building, 100 North Drive.
• Glen Osborne council will meet at 7 p.m. April 21 at Osborne Elementary School, 1414 Beaver St.
• Leetsdale council will meet at 7 p.m. April 9 at the borough building, 373 Beaver St.
• Sewickley Heights council will meet at 4:30 p.m. April 20 at the borough building, 238 Country Club Road.
• Bell Acres council will meet at 6 p.m. April 13 at Big Sewickley Creek Fire Hall, 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road.
Arts and crafts
Sewickley Public Library will host its cross-stitch group from 6-8 p.m. April 9 at 500 Thorn St.
The arts and crafts group meets on the second Thursday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
No registration is necessary. Call 412-741-6920 for more information.
Healthy Kids Day
Sewickley Valley YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at 625 Blackburn Road.
Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of children and families.
The free event offers family activities, demonstrations and opportunities to connect with local organizations. No registration is required.
Activities include a balloon artist, face painting, a bounce house, gaga ball, raffles and giveaways including YMCA membership, free youth and preschool swimming lessons, a free camp session and a YMCA birthday package.
Sewickley police will host a digital safety presentation for families.
More information is available at sewickleyymca.org.
Sewickley Civic Garden Council fundraiser
The Sewickley Civic Garden Council invites the community to support its mission while enjoying an evening that connects gardening, creativity and good company. “From Garden to Glass: The Crafting of Herbal Cocktail Mixers” will take place on April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Edgeworth Club.
The event will feature Steve Zyck, founder of Wood Stove Kitchen, a New Hampshire-based company known for its small-batch botanical cocktail and beverage mixers.
At the fundraiser, Zyck will share his story and discuss how botanical ingredients move “from garden to glass,” while guests sample a selection of his mixers and enjoy appetizers in a relaxed, social setting.
Tickets are $135 per person. Admission includes appetizers, two drink tickets, and an evening of conversation and camaraderie. Tickets are available online at sewickleygardens.com.
Funds raised will support SCGC’s ongoing beautification projects, partnerships with local organizations, and educational programs — helping ensure that Sewickley’s public spaces continue to flourish for generations to come.
Leetsdale 4th of July
The Leetsdale 4th of July committee is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m.-noon April 4 at in the community room in the borough building, 373 Beaver St. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and a beverage. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10. Takeout is available. Immediately following the breakfast, there will be an Easter egg hunt in Henle Park. For more information, contact lbakerseymour@gmail.com or szahner1@yahoo.com.
The committee is also looking for parade participants. Create a float, decorate your bike or just create a theme and walk. Join the historic 250th anniversary celebration of the United States on Saturday, July 4, and continue a tradition that dates back to 1943 in the borough.
To participate, contact Scott Zahner at 412-720-0298 or email szahner1@yahoo.com.
Easter Egg Hunt
Leetsdale will host its Easter Egg Hunt from 2 to 4 p.m. April 4 in Henle Park. Children should bring a basket or bag.
Sweetwater summer camps
Registration is open for summer camp at Sweetwater Center for the arts, which now have flexible scheduling designed to support families all summer.
Community feedback showed the need to expand the camps all day through the summer. Expect children of all ages to explore their artistic side, meet new friends and be surrounded by creativity.
Camp options include:
• Early Childhood Camps (ages 4-6): 9 a.m.-noon. Imaginative, hands-on mornings filled with artmaking, clay and culinary exploration in a nurturing age-appropriate environment.
• Children’s All-Day Camps (ages 7-11): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Gives kids more time to create, connect and dive deeper into their artistic interests— and families the flexibility of an all-day program.
• Teen Camps (ages 12-15): 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Offers skill-building and creative growth just for teens; select programs are offered as a full-day experience.
Class registration is open, and camps fill up fast.
For more information or to register, visit sweetwaterartcenter.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.
Slow Tech Film Series offers free screening
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 “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.
BROADcast Concert Series is free, open to public
The BROADcast Concert Series returns this spring with concerts at Sewickley United Methodist Church.
Proceeds from the concert benefit the restoration and preservation of the church’s historic 1909 Möller pipe organ.
The Academy String Quartet presenting Domestic and Imported Lyricism will perform 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 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.
Business Connection
Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson for breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on March 25. Speakers will be Elissa Moore of Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty and Bill Forde of Keller Williams Commercial. To attend, become a member, or, for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.
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
As spring arrives, Fern Hollow will take its education into the field. On April 7, take 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 Sewickley Heights Woodcock Walk will take place on the evening of April 10 at 7:30 p.m., for those more interested in avian life. Due to the elusive nature of the woodcock, this hike is best suited for ages 10 and older.
April’s Nature & Nurture Hike for children up to age 5 and a caretaker will take place at Henle Park in Leetsdale on April 20 from 10-11 a.m. Designed to be child-led, terrain is easy to moderate, and the total length will be determined by the participants. Story time and a simple craft are included with the hike.
The Sewickley Valley Conservation Association and Fern Hollow Nature Center are hosting their annual Youth Mentored Trout Fishing Day on April 18 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
A highlight for young anglers, this free event provides a unique opportunity for youth to learn the art of fishing under the guidance of experienced mentors at a private local lake. A shuttle service will run every 15 minutes to take participants from Esmark Fields to the lake. Registration is encouraged at fhnc.org.
21st Colosimo golf outing
The 21st annual Anthony Colosimo Memorial Golf Outing is set for June 5 at the Beaver Valley Golf Club, 725 Sixth Ave. in Patterson Heights, Beaver Falls.
The cost is $150 per golfer until June 1. Golfer fees paid after June 1 will increase to $175.
Those wishing to sign up as a foursome must register by June 1.
Registration at the event starts at 8 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
A shotgun start is set for 9 a.m. followed by lunch at 2 p.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are available from a $100 tee or green sign to a $1,000 gold package that includes golf and lunch for four.
All proceeds benefit the Quaker Valley Rotary Foundation.
For details, call 724-846-2212.
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