5 Things to Know This Week

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, …

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Get Out: Fairies, Fun Day and Scouting for Food

Patch takes a look ahead at local events happening this weekend at the Sewickley Public Library, Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park and more.

It’s Friday, and you're looking for something to do this weekend. You're in luck. Sewickley Patch is here with a few ideas. Check out our picks, and tell us about yours.   Fun Day at Fun Buy the Pound When/Where: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Fun Buy the Pound, Sewickley.  Why Go: Come with your camera and meet Mrs. Fisher Cat. She'll be at Fun Buy the Pound passing out balloons and meeting children. The event includes Calico Cat games, prizes and a tea party. Admission: Free.   Scouting for Food When/Where: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20 at the Giant Eagle in Leetsdale. Why Go: The Sewickley Cub Scouts will be having a "Scouting for Food" drive to benefit the Sewickley Food Bank. Scouting for Food is targeted primarily at …

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5 Things to Know This Week: Sign Language, Shrines and Anything Goes

Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.

Bring the kids and a 5-gallon bucket. Trout stocking begins at 4 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Little Sewickley Creek. Meet at Shelter 3 at Walker Park. This is sponsored by the Sewickley Shooting & Fishing Club. The public is invited to attend "Before They Know it All: Talking to Tweens and Teens about Sexuality" on Tuesday, April 9 at the Sewickley Valley YMCA. The parent discussion, led by author Alan Carson, runs 10:30 a.m. to noon in the YMCA's community activity center. Youth Connect is hosting the event. Quaker Valley High School will perform the musical Anything Goes from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Tickets will be sold in the high school gym lobby …

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Get Out: Maple Sugaring, Seed Sharing and Movie Matinee

Patch takes a look ahead at local events happening this weekend at the Sewickley Public Library, Fern Hollow Nature Center and more.

It’s Friday, and you're looking for something to do this weekend. You're in luck. Sewickley Patch is here with a few ideas. Check out our picks, and tell us about yours.   Maple Sugaring Celebration and Pancake Breakfast When/Where: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley Heights. Why Go: Enjoy a breakfast of traditional or buckwheat pancakes, sausage and a drink. Learn the traditions and history of maple sugaring. Children’s activites, raffles and more. Admission: Outdoor activities are free. Breakfast for member is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12; Non-member $9 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12. Call 412-741-6136 or click here to register.    Ladies Movie Matinee When…

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A Fairy-Tale World: Edgeworth Garden Club Crafts Fairy Houses

The craft session took place recently at the Sewickley Public Library.

The Edgeworth Garden Club recently held an arts and crafts session at the Sewickley Public Library to make naturalized fairy houses. Members crafted the houses in preparation for the "Fairy Houses Fun" event on April 20 at the Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park in Glen Osborne.  Natasha Green, a board member of the Osborne Trail and Park Association, said the public will be invited to the event featuring renown author and illustrator Tracy Kane. Kane will read from her “Fairy Houses Series” of books, followed by a lecture offering tips and ideas for building fairy houses. All ages will then be invited to help build an enchanted “Fairy Houses Village” on the park grounds. Kane will offer two presentations at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. The …

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More Than 60 Area Teams to Compete in 'Battle of the Books'

High school teams outnumber registrations in other grade levels.

Though the first round of this year's "Battle of the Books" isn't until next week, the teen competition itself is already being declared a winner. That's because the Sewickley Public Library received a record number of high school team registrations for grades nine through 12. Emily Fear, teen librarian, said the amount of high school registrations outnumber team totals for other grade levels. There are 24 high school teams, 23 seventh- and eighth-grade teams, and 19 sixth-grade teams. "High school is usually much lower than other grades," Fear said. In mid-October, the library in conjunction with Moon Area Library began promoting the program designed to encourage reading. Teams of up to five had until Jan. 25 to sign up. Students are …

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Sewickley Public Library Looks to Improve Security

Increased security measures are being explore to prevent thefts in response to recent attempts.

The Sewickley Public Library is exploring additional security measures that go beyond tracking overdue books and unpaid fines, according to a representative on the library board. Quaker Valley School Director Gianni Floro told the board last night that two attempted break-ins have prompted discussions about adding security systems, such as video monitoring. In one case, Sewickley-area police responded to the library for an alarm and found that someone pried open a door. No one was found inside the building during the November incident and police said everything appeared to be in order except for a door with noticeable pry marks. In addition to its inventory of books, DVDs and other materials, Floro said the library has some great artifacts…

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Get Out: Pancake Breakfast, Winter Beer Tasting and a Movie

We have some great ideas for your weekend.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Sewickley Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out our ideas to explore, and tell us about yours.   1. A Place in the Sun When/Where: 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the Sewickley Public Library.   Why Go: Spend an afternoon at a movie. A Place in the Sun is about a poor boy gets a job working for his rich uncle and ends up falling in love with two women. (1951, 122min, NR) Adult program. No registration is necessary.  Admission: Free 2. St. James Parish Pancake Breakfast When/Where: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 in the cafeteria at St. James School.  Why Go: Pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs,will be served along with coffee, tea and orange juice will be served. …

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5 Things to Know This Week: Pre-School Open House and Sewickley Series

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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Snow Prompts Sewickley Public Library to Close Early

Are you planning to close early as well? Let us know at Sewickley Patch!

The Sewickley Public Library closed at noon Wednesday because of inclement weather conditions. The library's scheduled hours on Thursday are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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