In brief: 4th of July volunteers needed, golf outing, and more in Quaker Valley

Volunteers needed

The Borough of Leetsdale’s 4th of July Celebration has been a tradition since 1943 and has been enjoyed by the communities within and outside of Quaker Valley.

The committee is looking ahead to the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It invites all to join in planning and raising funds for the historic 82nd annual parade and Zambelli reworks extravaganza. It will be an exciting year with fundraisers already in the works.

The committee will hold its First Annual Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11. in the Community Room of the Leetsdale Borough Building. More information will follow.

To volunteer, join the committee at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Community Room or contact Scott Zahner at 412-720-0298 or szahner1@yahoo.com.

Alzheimer’s Association golf scramble

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be the beneficiary of the We Remember Golf Scramble, set for 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at Black Hawk Golf Course in Beaver County. Cost is $100 per person (four-person teams), and includes prizes, a 50/50 raffle and lunch. To sign up, text or call Lauren BRatich Ramsey at 724-612-4778 or email Michelle Liebau at MMliebau@yahoo.com. Hole sponsorships are also available.

Cafe Racer Custom Bike Show

On Aug. 3, Cafe Racer Magazine, a Sewickley-based motorcycle magazine and media brand, will host the 15th annual Cafe Racer Ride-In Bike Show at Sewickley’s War Memorial Park.

This year’s event will draw around 800 antique motorcycles to the area for a day-long celebration of cafe racers, a unique style of motorcycle popularized in England during the 1960s.

Joining the day’s events are a judged bike show, parts and accessories vendors, food trucks, technical displays and for the first time, representatives from Mecum Auctions will be on hand offering free valuations of old motorcycles found in local basements and garages.

Like a two-wheeled “Antiques Roadshow,” riders and former riders can show up with their vintage and custom bikes to learn what they might be worth at an upcoming Mecum Motorcycle Auction.

For more information, visit caferacermag.com.

Business Connection

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, meets at Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson at 7:15 a.m. Aug. 6. Speakers will be Lori Bernish-Meier of Spot On and Danielle Kicielinski of Dollar Bank. To attend, become a member, or for more information, call 412-364-6446 or visit gpbc-pgh.org.

Library programs

Kids in grades 2–4 can create edible masterpieces using this month’s sweet theme — hard candy — from 6:30-7 p.m. Aug. 5. Registration is required for this fun and tasty activity.

Join the Allegheny Land Trust for an enlightening session on common yard mushrooms from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 6. Registration required.

At Video Game Trivia Night from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 8, teens and adults can team up for an epic battle of wits. Compete for prizes in this trivia tournament that celebrates decades of video game history. Teams (4–5 players) must register in advance. Only one registration per team is required.

All programs are free and open to the public. Register and find more details on the events calendar at sewickleylibrary.org.

Book talk

Sewickley Public Library will host a book talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Edda Fields-Black from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 5 at 500 Thorn St.

She will be talking about her latest effort, “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.”

Learn how Tubman led a daring Civil War raid, told through original documents and personal connections. The book will be available for sale and signing. Registration is required.

Go to sewickleylibrary.org/events for more information.

SMC Club

SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host Stratton Nash on July 25. Nash will discuss the new documentary film about African Americans in Sewickley and the Tuskegee Airmen. On Aug. 8, Jim Haller will discuss pro football in Pittsburgh. On Aug. 15, Joe Harrick of JKLM Energy will talk about fracking. There will be no meeting on Aug. 29 because of Labor Day. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.

Pizza with Police

Edgeworth Police Department will host a Pizza with Police event at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Sewickley Academy’s Lower School cafeteria, 315 Academy Ave.

Admission is free. More information will be posted on the borough’s Facebook page.

National Night Out

Sewickley’s National Night Out event is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5.

Thorn Street between Logan and Chestnut streets will be closed during that time for the event.

Association of University People

The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble and meeting up at local outdoor concerts and wineries.

Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining.

To obtain more information about AUP or to become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

Fern Hollow Nature Center

The gracious owners of Soggy Bottom Lake will allow Fern Hollow to host Family Fishing events on select Saturdays. All ages and abilities are welcome to fish the private property. Poles and bait are provided, or you can bring your own. Upcoming dates are Aug. 9, and Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Exact location is provided upon registration.

Pack a lunch and come play at Fern Hollow’s Natural Outdoor Classroom every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 20. Best suited for preschool and early elementary children. Adult supervision is required. Donations accepted.

Allegheny Land Trust and Fern Hollow Nature Center present summer camp for grown-ups. Relive your favorite childhood summer camp memories and learn new skills. Sessions are $25 each or $95 for all 5 and take place on select Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Campfire Cooking, Aug. 13, and archery/bonfire on Aug. 27.

For more information on the programs, visit fhnc.org.

Gatsby: A Jazz Age Celebration

The Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall presents Gatsby: A Jazz Age Celebration on Sept. 26 at 300 Beechwood Ave. in Carnegie. Guests will enjoy live music by Adam Lee-Morgan Jazz Orchestra featuring Brittney Caraway. Special guest emcee is Natalie Bencivenga. The event benefits the Carnegie Carnegie.

For more information, call 412-276-3456 ext. 8.

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