Monday, May 13, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
The fourth annual Pet Parade is open to all people, pets, groups and organizations with celebrity judges. The event includes a 5K, numerous pet-related and animal-themed vendor booths, food, family activities, non-profit organizations, grooming and professional services, and pet adoption and foster organizations. Learn more here. The Child Health Association of Sewickley is having its second, biennial Golf Outing on Monday, May 13 at the Allegheny Country Club. The outing will honor Jim and Carolyn Bouchard with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the "Investing in Every Child Capital Campaign" to renovate the Sewickley Valley YMCA child care facility. The day begins at 9 a.m. with tennis. followed by a luncheon featuring Clint Hurdle, …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
The annual event sponsored by Sewickley Civic Garden Council is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11 on Broad Street between Beaver and Thorn streets. May Mart will feature plants and garden accessories supplied by local garden clubs and vendors. "All Dolled Up" is a musical comedy written, composed and choreographed by three Quaker Valley eighth-graders for their "Creative Showcase of Innovation" project. Emma Szuba, Parker Redcross and Beth Fleming are directing the show they created together. The free show is at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the middle school auditorium. If you're interested in seeing how the zoning hearing board functions, the board meets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meetings are held in Council Chambers on the first …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Penguin Bookshop presents Richard "Pete" Peterson, author of the touching biography documenting the 21-year, Hall of Fame career of Pittsburgh Pirate Willie “Pops” Stargell. Peterson will be in store at noon Thursday, May 4. "Circle of Life," is a reflective collection of art inspired by students' studies of South America. Opening night is from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 2. The art show is free and open to the public. Call 412-741-8982 for more information. Join the Sewickley Public Library as it begins the 10th season of Wise Walks. If you are an active adult 50 or over, this 10-week walking program can help get you started on an exercise program. Each week participants meet at 9:30 a.m. in the …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Pennsylvania residents who wish to vote in the upcoming May 21 primary elections must be registered by today, April 22. The Office of the Registration Commission in Room 609 of the County Office Building at 542 Forbes Ave. in downtown Pittsburgh will remain open until 5 p.m. to accept hand-delivered voter registration forms. Registration-by-mail forms must be postmarked by today. Youth Connect will host "It's No Big Deal... Right?," a town hall meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Quaker Valley Middle School auditorium. The meeting focuses on the problems associated with adolescent use of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs, and what parents can do about the issue. And speaking of drugs, the Sewickley and Sewickley Heights police…
Monday, March 18, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
The Sewickley Valley YMCA will begin taking summer camp registrations today, March 18. Click here for Patch's guide to summer camps in Sewickley and around Western Pennsylvania. The Quaker Valley hockey team has advanced to the Class A Penguins Cup championship and will again face the Mars Planets. The game begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at the Consol Energy Center. Tickets to the game are $7 for students and $12 for adults and can only be purchased at the door. The fifth grade drama club at Edgeworth Elementary School will perform "Disney's Cinderella KIDS" at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the school gym. Admission is free. The fifth grade drama club includes 39 performers and a three-member stage crew. The Sewickley Public Library…
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Sunday, March 17, is St. Patrick's Day and it is expected to be widely celebrated, whether it's the annual parade Downtown, corned beef and cabbage with the family or green beer and Guinness. St. James Parish with the Knights of Columbus will celebrate with a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 16 in the St. James School Gym. Click here for more. Thursday, March 14 is Pi Day. Pi is the symbol used in mathematics to represent approximately 3.14159 (3.14). In celebration, the Sewickley Public Library is having a Pie Baking Contest. Bring in a pie that you’ve made and a panel of guest judges pick the best one. Contest is open to all ages. Register if you want to participate because a limited number of spots are …
Monday, March 4, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
The long-term closing of the nearby Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge begins today, March 4. Expect delays traveling in the area of the Sewickley Bridge, which has been designated the alternate detour through November. Sewickley police plan to provide traffic control for the next five days. Sewickley's zoning hearing board meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and the planning commission meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers at the municipal building. Click here for the planning or zoning board meeting agendas. High school Battle of the Books teams will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Sewickley Academy. The event begins at 6 with pizza and a Skype visit with Lish McBride, author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. The battle begins at 7 p.m. …
Monday, February 25, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Sewickley Public Library will hold the Battle of the Books competition this week starting with the sixth grade on Tuesday, Feb. 26 and the seventh and eighth grades on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The high school competition is on Monday, March 4. The battles take place in Hansen Library at Sewickley Academy. From 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1 the gallery at Sweetwater Center for the Arts will showcase the talent of students and instructors during an Open House and Artist Reception. Sweetwater offers more than 500 classes annually, taught by artists and educators with outstanding qualifications, beginning from age 3 up to adult. Have any old DVDs that are just taking up space in your house? Girl Scout Troop 50329 is holding a DVD drive for …
Monday, January 28, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
St. James School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2013 beginning Monday, Jan. 28 and concluding with a Mass on Sunday, Feb. 3. This year marks the 100th anniversary for St. James School, and many special activities are planned for the week, which promotes the faith-based education private Catholic schools provide to students. All are invited to the Catholic Schools Week Mass at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, followed by the annual Donut Social in honor of St. James School's 100th anniversary this year. On Monday, Jan. 28 more than 200 Quaker Valley Middle School students in sixth through eighth grades will formally debut the school's new 500-seat auditorium. The Grand Opening Gala concert begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Celebrating …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Learn more about your options for pre-schools and day care centers in the Quaker Valley area. The annual Pre-School Open House runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 hosted by Sewickley Public Library. Representatives will be available from various facilities to provide information and answer questions about their programs. Fall registration for many of the schools starts in February. No registration is required. Quaker Valley boys basketball takes on Freedom Area Tuesday, Jan. 15 at home. The JV game is at 6 p.m. and the varsity game starts at 7:30 p.m. in the gym at Quaker Valley High School. Learn more about therapeutic touch and experience a relaxing, peaceful evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Sewickley Public …
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