Contract extended
Aleppo officials recently extended a contract with the Ohio Township Police Department.
The extension is about $65,000 and covers the rest of the year. The existing five-year contract was set to expire on June 30. Annual payments were about $130,000.
Services include one patrol per shift, three in 24 hours, plus police response to all calls.
Township manager Gwen Patterson said they are negotiating with Ohio Township for another long-term contract.
Author appearance
Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray are coming back to Sewickley on June 27 at Sewickley United Methodist Church for an exciting evening celebrating their latest collaboration, “A Pair of Aces” — and this time, they’re bringing the 1930s with them.
“A Pair of Aces” is a gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law — a prosecutor and a madam — who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.
This marks the second time Penguin Bookshop has had the pleasure of hosting this dynamic duo in person, and if the previous event is any indication, it’s going to be a fantastic night.
Tickets are available at penguinbookshop.com and include a copy of the book. A book signing will take place after the event. For more information, contact Susan Hans O’Connor at 412-741-3838.
Donations approved
Aleppo officials recently approved a $400 donation to the Leetsdale Fourth of July Committee.
Frances Amatucci is expected to be in the borough’s parade, as is the township’s tradition for its newest commissioner.
Commissioners also approved a $500 donation to the Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Company.
Library closed
Sewickley Public Library will be closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
‘Disclosure Day’ screening
Sewickley native John “Buzz” Moyer, a renowned Hollywood steadicam operator, will be back at The Lindsay Theater on June 19 to introduce that evening’s 8 p.m. “Disclosure Day” screening. Moyer worked on Steven Spielberg’s alien thriller starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo and Colin Firth. His talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the theater, and the screening will start promptly at 8 p.m.
For more information, visit thelindsaytheater.org.
Choir concert
The Pittsburgh Girls Choir presents its end-of-tour concert, “Singing, Bring Me,” June 20 at 7 p.m. at Sewickley United Methodist Church. The tour program is curated to highlight the power of singing to build unity, strengthen resilience and affirm our shared humanity. Repertoire includes global traditions, works by women composers and pieces beloved by PGC singers and audiences. A suggested donation is $15. The concert is hosted by the Charles Wesley Music Foundation. For more information, visit cwmfdn.org.
Night Mart
Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s first Night Mart of the season is set for 6-9 p.m. on June 26.
The event features live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, local business participation and more.
Night Marts usually draw about 3,000 people to the borough business district.
The other Night Marts are July 31 and Aug. 28.
More information is available at sewickleyvalleychamber.org.
Food drive
Bell Acres’ food drive with Families Matter food pantry continues.
People can donate non-perishables and toiletries at the borough office, 1153 Camp Meeting Road.
Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays.
Items most in need include fruit cups, canned fruit, canned soup and soup packets, peanuts and crackers, peanut butter and jelly, oatmeal cereal, condiments, small cans of coffee, tea bags, Kleenex, toilet paper and paper towels, dish soap, laundry soap, pasta, canned or jarred sauce, baby food and baby diapers.
Call 412-741-5448 for more information.
Dance party
Sewickley Public Library will host a family dance party from 11-11:30 a.m. June 27 in the community room, 500 Thorn St.
The free health and wellness program is designed for children and accompanying adults and helps develop body and spatial awareness. No registration is required.
Call 412-741-6920 for more information about library programs.
Summer reading underway
Sewickley Public Library’s summer reading program runs through Aug. 8.
This season’s theme is “Unearth A Story.”
Readers of all ages are invited to set their own goals, track their progress, and earn chances to win exciting prizes along the way.
More information is available at sewickleylibrary.org or by calling 412-741-6920.
Bike parade
Edgeworth’s annual Bike Parade is set for 10 a.m. on July 4. Lineup starts at 9:45 a.m. at Edgeworth Elementary School, 200 Meadow Lane.
No registration is necessary. Participation is free.
The parade goes down Maple Lane to Shields Lane and ends at Morrow-Pontefract Park near Giant Eagle. The route was extended to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Refreshments will be served at the park.
More information will be available in the June borough newsletter.
Fundraiser set
A fundraiser for Leetsdale’s Fourth of July committee is planned for 1-4 p.m. June 21 at diVino Wine Bar at 126 Broad St.
Seating is limited. Tickets are $50 and $75 with wine and charcuterie included.
Email Councilman Scott Zahner at szahner1@yahoo.com for tickets and more information.
AUP invites 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.
SMC Club
SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
All proceeds benefit the Quaker Valley Rotary Foundation.
For details, call 724-846-2212.
America 250 events
In 2026, communities across the nation will commemorate the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As part of this milestone, Sewickley Public Library will host a series of programs and events throughout the summer exploring America’s history, culture and stories.
The library’s America 250 celebration will feature author talks, documentary screenings, historical presentations, family activities and interactive events designed to engage visitors of all ages.
On June 25, a screening of the documentary “Portraits for the Home Front” is set for 6:30 p.m.
WQED producer David Solomon will present a screening and discussion of his Emmy-winning PBS documentary that tells the remarkable story of Pittsburgh artist Elizabeth Black and her World War II Red Cross portrait project for soldiers and their families.
To have your event or information listed in our briefs section, email Katie Green at kgreen@triblive.com.