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Here’s what’s happening around town: Friday, April 12
Hello, Sewickley, Join Jondou Chase Chen, co-director of the national Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) project and senior lecturer at the University of Washington School of Education, as he explores key concepts of “cultural competence” from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 18 at Sewickley Academy’s Boyd Room in the...
St. Brendan’s hiking group to go eagle spotting, and other happenings at area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at bethsamueloffice@ comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 9 a.m. April 20 — Torah Yoga • 6 p.m. April 20 — Passover Across America-Second Night Seder Blackburn United Methodist Church The church...
Quaker Valley girls lacrosse hopes to keep winning streak intact
The Quaker Valley girls lacrosse team exploded for 19 goals in a rout of Trinity on Monday. The Quakers go for their third win in a row Thursday evening as they travel to Chartiers Valley for a 7:30 Section 2-AA matchup. QV’s defense was on point against Trinity as it...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Thursday, April 11
Hello, Sewickley, A mentored youth trout-fishing day will be held Saturday at King’s Lake. Sponsored by the Sewickley Valley Conservation Association and Fern Hollow Nature Center, youth can learn to fish for free from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout, and equipment, lures,...
Beverly McQuone selected as Woman of the Year
Beverly McQuone is the first person many people meet when they come to Sewickley. A Realtor of nearly four decades, McQuone uses her profession to share her appreciation for her hometown with anyone who’s interested. “I love this town,” said McQuone of the neighborhood she came to more than 40...
Remember When: 2009
In the news this week 10 years ago: • A front-page story reported 20 vacant storefronts in Sewickley’s main business district of Beaver and Broad streets, an unusually high number for the thriving area. Three years earlier, Sewickley officials brought in Town Center Associates, a Beaver-based economic development firm, to...
Quaker Valley baseball goes for fifth straight win to begin season
The Quaker Valley baseball team hopes to stay undefeated in Section 2-4A and overall when it hosts section foe Blackhawk on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. at Esmark Field at Bouchard Family Park. The Quakers are 4-0 overall and 1-0 section play. QV has outscored its opponents 30-6 and toppled 5A...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, April 10
Hello, Sewickley, Sewickley Public Library’s Ed Talks continue this evening with “For the Love of Soil.” Soil is so much more than dirt. Soil is alive. Every teaspoon of soil is home to billions of microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and more – as well as larger organisms like insects...
Boosters form to support Quaker Valley musicals
Lisa Sevcik sees a lot of similarities between performing in a musical and playing a sport. In sports, you have to know your plays before the big game. In theater, you have to know your choreography and lines before the show. Of course, musical theater is a team. You don’t...
Bedi qualifies for return to WPIAL singles tournament
Sewickley Academy’s Arjan Bedi qualified for the WPIAL Class AAA singles tournament with a pair of pro-set victories Monday at the Section 2 tournament. The top four from each of the four AAA sections punch tickets to WPIALs next Monday and Tuesday. Bedi remains alive Tuesday afternoon for the section...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, April 9
Hello, Sewickley, Vendor applications are being accepted for the 29th annual Sewickley Harvest Festival. The event, sponsored by the Quaker Valley Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club of Sewickley, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Last year, more than 100 vendors set up along Broad and Thorn...
3 current members in race for 4 seats on Sewickley council
Four Sewickley council seats are available this year with three current council members seeking another term in office. Councilwoman Michelle Denk, who represents Ward 3, has confirmed that she does not plan to seek re-election. In addition to Denk’s colleagues, two residents have filed paperwork for the May 21 primary,...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 8, 2019
Aleppo Roy Kraynyk sold property at 101 Woodcrest Drive to Chris and Kristen Hale for $206,000. Bell Acres Daniel Schlosser sold property at 2437 Henry Road to Jerin and Megan Miller for $419,000. Edgeworth Estate of Jane Hitchins sold property at 404 Maple Lane to Mark and Collette Busher for...
Local mahjong players to hold introductory program
About 12 years ago as a new resident of Sewickley, Carole Ciaio learned how to play mahjong at the Sewickley Public Library. Now, she’ll be teaching the tile game there with the woman who taught her, Ellen Hagerty. “When I came to Pittsburgh, it was very popular in Squirrel Hill,...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Monday, April 8
Hello, Sewickley, Welcoming Everyone is seeking submissions of stories about adversity. Community members will gather to hear them during the organization’s “Many Stories, One Community” event, to be held April 28 at the Sewickley Public Library. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on April 17, and the library has posted...
Co-ed soccer returns to Sewickley
Sewickley Valley YMCA’s adult co-ed spring soccer league will be held April 15 to May 30. Games will be played Monday through Thursday at the Sewickley Valley YMCA Soccer Field. Each team will play 10 games and the team fee is $700. Those looking for a team can contact Matt...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Saturday, April 6
Hello, Sewickley, Celebrate the Sewickley Public Library and regional artists this evening at Spring Bound V. Exhibited artwork at the library will be for sale. After the artists’ commission, 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Sewickley Public Library. Champagne vernissage with passed hors d’oeuvres will be...
Renowned organist to perform at Sewickley’s St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host an organ recital featuring Ann Labounsky, Ph.D., chairman of the organ and sacred music degree programs at Duquesne University, at 4 p.m. April 28. Labounsky is widely known in the United States and Europe as a virtuoso performer and improviser at the organ. The...
Quaker Valley track teams to compete at Knoch Relays
The Quaker Valley track and field teams will test their mettle Saturday at the 6th annual Knoch Relays at Knoch High School in Saxonburg. The event features the regular relay events seen at invitationals and duel meets and some additional ones such as the 800-meter relay, the 1,000 sprint medley,...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Friday, April 5
Hello, Sewickley, Looking for something to do with the family tonight? Sewickley Valley YMCA will host a Disney-themed Family Fun Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. In addition to regular activities, the event will feature a bounce house and reserved family time in the warm water pool. The event is...
St. Brendan’s Green Thumb Gang to do some spring cleaning, and other events hosted by places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at bethsamueloffice@ comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 6 p.m. April 20 – Passover Across America - Second Night Seder Blackburn United Methodist Church The church is at 910 Blackburn Road, Sewickley Heights....
Quaker Valley boys lacrosse aims to stay undefeated against Big Macs
The Quaker Valley boys lacrosse team added to its early-season winning ways with a close 8-7 win over Moon on Tuesday. The Quakers now will put their 3-0 overall record on the line when they take on Class AAA Canon-McMillan in a nonsection game Thursday at 7 p.m. at Big...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Thursday, April 4
Hello, Sewickley, The Sewickley Borough Shade Tree Commission will plant trees for the 2019 Spring Tree Planting beginning at 9 a.m. April 27. Volunteers should meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Public Works location on Washington Street, behind the Municipal Building, 601 Thorn St. All are welcome to participate. —...
Jimmy Maslanka selected as Man of the Year
Jimmy Maslanka’s introduction to the Sewickley community occurred in 1979, when he visited the area for a mail carrier job at the Sewickley Post Office. The Bellevue resident had the opportunity to work in other post offices in the region, but he was charmed by Sewickley’s idyllic setting. “It was...
Remember When: 1930
In the news this week 89 years ago: • The Glenfield Volunteer Fire Department was granted a charter, though the company had been organized in 1915 in the private home of W. M. Robinson. The current membership numbered 33, with six original members continuing to serve. The company had spent...
