Theater to show new PBS doc ‘Caregiving’

The Lindsay Theater is partnering with WQED and Comfort Keeper’s Western PA branch to screen the new PBS documentary “Caregiving” on June 26 at 7 p.m. Bradley Cooper produced and appears in this documentary about the challenges and triumphs of caring for ill or aging loved ones. Uzo Aduba (“Orange is the New Black”) narrates it — both she and Cooper have firsthand experience taking care of sick parents.

There will be a reception prior to the half-hour screening from 6-7 p.m. It will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts as caregivers and those in the field of providing full-time care. The event is free, but people should RSVP online at thelindsaytheater.org/event/caregiving.

Contract awarded for emergency repairs

Sewickley council voted 8-0 on June 10 to authorize emergency repairs for the Crescent Avenue wall and slope stabilization project. Councilman Todd Hamer was absent.

About $420,000 in repairs were awarded to Allison Park Contractors.

Borough Manager Donna Kaib said heavy storms in April damaged the area. Repairs are expected to begin later this month and could take up to 60 days to complete.

National Night Out

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

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

Juneteenth event at community center

Sewickley Community Center will host a Juneteenth Celebration Community Festival from 2-7 p.m. June 21 along Chadwick Street.

There will be local performers, food vendors, family-­friendly activities and more. Organizers said the goal is to have a day filled with culture, joy and togetherness.

More information is available at sewickleycommunitycenter.com.

Night Mart

Sewickley Chamber of Commerce will host Night Mark from 6-9 p.m. June 27 in Sewickley Village along Beaver Street.

More than 30 artisan vendors and more than 20 food and beverage vendors have signed up to participate.

Live music will be provided by James Tobin Music.

More information is available at sewickleychamberof commerce.org.

Library to be closed

Sewickley Community Library will be closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Yard sale

Leet Township’s Community Yard Sale is planned for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28-29. It will take place rain or shine.

Email leettwpyardsale@gmail.com for more information.

Sewickley resident promoted

Callan Family Office, a registered investment adviser serving ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices, foundations and endowments across the United States, named Sewickley resident Jeff Getty as chief tax strategist.

In this new role, Getty will oversee firm‑wide research and strategy on complex income, transfer and international tax issues for ultra‑­high‑net‑worth families, closely held businesses and private investment firms.

Sweet Jazz concerts

Sweetwater Center for the Arts announces the return of Sweet Jazz, an indoor/outdoor concert series at 7 p.m. on four Fridays featuring some of the region’s top jazz talent.

Sweetwater Center for the Arts is partnering with renowned Pittsburgh musician and educator Paul Thompson to curate a lineup that explores the origins and subgenres of jazz with some of Pittsburgh’s legendary musicians.

Dates are June 20 at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, July 11 at Walnut Green and July 18 at Sweetwater Center for the Arts.

Tickets are $90 per person for the four-concert series or $25 per person per concert.

Tickets are available at sweetwater artcenter.org/sweet-jazz.

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 become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

SMC Club

SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will feature physical therapist Matthew McCann, who will talk about upper core strength and balance on June 20.

Civil War Roundtable president Dave Fisher will speak on the Battle of Lexington in 1861 on June 27. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection

The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at the Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. June 18.

Speakers are Suzette McCarrell of McCarrell Landscape Construction and Jim Kernick of Kernick Tire Center and Auto Service. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.

Fern Hollow Nature Center

On select Mondays this spring and summer, Fern Hollow Nature Center is inviting children 5 and younger with their caregivers to explore local parks with educator Kara O’Neill.

The hourlong Nature and Nurture programs include a short kid-friendly hike, a nature-­themed story and a simple craft. Hikes are scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. June 23, July 28 and Aug. 18. Locations vary.

Designed to foster a love for the outdoors, Nature Night Out programs are offered on select Fridays at Fern Hollow Nature Center. Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Kristen Haas ensures that each session has the perfect blend of instruction, exploration, discovery and free play. The drop-off program is for children ages 5 to 10 and occurs from 6 to 9 p.m. June 27, July 25 and Aug. 29.

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

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