Sewickley Area Mothers Club family field day
SAMC will host an all-ages Family Field Day on May 17 from 3-5 p.m. at Sewickley Academy’s Wardrop Field. Have fun in the sun with Coach Dave, touch-a-truck, food trucks and more. This event is open to the public for a suggested charitable donation of $5 per child 2 years and older.
SAMC is a 501(c)7 that builds connections among local women and their families. Whether you are a new mom, a mom to young children, or simply new to the area, our organization is here to help! The friendships we make are real — we are truly moms who care.
Through same-age play dates, holiday parties, and mom’s nights out, SAMC enriches the lives of our members, their families, and the community at large. SAMC is open to all mothers living in the Quaker Valley and Moon Area School Districts (and surrounding areas). Women of all races, colors, and religions are very welcome to join.
For more information, visit sewickleymomsclub.com.
Library event
Sewickley Public Library will host Sahaja meditation from 11 a.m. to noon on April 25 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.
‘The Spirit of ’76’
Join the Sewickley Valley Historical Society and the Lindsay Theater in exploring history as it is portrayed and preserved through film. At 7 p.m. April 30, The Lindsay Theater will be showing “The Spirit of ’76.” This quirky film follows three futuristic time travelers on a quest to 1776 to retrieve U.S. Constitution. Instead, they end up in 1976, as America is celebrating the Bicentennial. Get more information at sewickleyhistory.org or get tickets at The Lindsay Theater box office or website, thelindsaytheatre.org.
Cleanup planned
Leetsdale will host its Earth Day Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon April 25. Volunteers will meet at the borough building for supplies. Lunch will be served afterward.
Call 724-266-4820 for more information.
Film fest
Sewickley Public Library is hosting an April Fools’ Film Fest every Friday in April from 2-4:30 p.m. at 500 Thorn St.
Library staff have selected a variety of comedies to brighten people’s spring. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is required.
Call 412-741-6920 for more information about library programs.
Home safety checks
Sewickley Valley YMCA recently launched a program designed to help seniors stay independent and live safe at home.
The free service provides certified home safety assessments for seniors in Allegheny and Beaver counties, helping reduce fall risks and increase confidence.
A specialist walks through the home with the resident and completes a certified checklist that looks at lighting, flooring, steps, bathrooms, grab bar placement and general fall risks.
Several YMCA employees were certified through Age Safe America, which establishes national best practices for senior home safety.
Staffers will also provide resources on how to address proposed upgrades.
More information is available at sewickleyymca.org or contact Kara Russo at 412-741-9622 x131, or seniorcentral@sewickleyymca.org.
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 to be 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.
Leetsdale 4th of July
The Leetsdale 4th of July committee is 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.
Fern Hollow Spring Cleanup
All are welcome to join us on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to take part in Fern Hollow’s annual Spring Clean Up event. Volunteers are needed to help with chores all over the property, such as removing invasive species, prepping the garden, spreading mulch, cleaning, painting and more.
Note for Volunteers: While there will be some tools available on-site, volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools (such as gloves, rakes, or loppers) if possible to ensure everyone has what they need to jump in.
Registration is appreciated as refreshments will be provided. Register online at fhnc.org/spring-clean-up.
Sweetwater summer camps
Registration is open for summer camp at Sweetwater Center for the arts, which now has 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 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.
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.
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.
SMC Club
SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will feature Jack Teitz, a Big 10 referee, on April 24. Teitz will talk about the name, the likeness and image controversy in college sports. Lindsay Dill of the Allegheny Land Trust will speak on May 18, and the May 15 meeting will feature Tuesday Music Group. There will be no Meeting on May 22 because of Memorial Day. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
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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