In brief: Fall events, leaf collections and more in Quaker Valley area

Soliciting action

Sewickley Hills offers a do-not-knock registration for residents who prefer not to be bothered by solicitors in the area.

Residents can sign up online at sewickleyhills.com or call the borough office at 412-741-4981.

The borough contracts out its police service to Ohip Township. Police remind residents that all sales representatives must obtain a permit and undergo a police background check to solicit in the borough. If a representative does not have a permit or you feel threatened, call 911.

Fall event

Leetsdale will be hosting a free hayride event from 2-4 p.m. Oct 26.

The ride will be from Henle Park along Broad Street up to Beaver Street and back to the park. Rides provided by Brian Brown Landscaping.

More information will be available on the borough website, leetsdaleboro.net.

Knit and crochet group

Sewickley Yarns invites crafters to a free knit and crochet group from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesdays at 435 Beaver St. For October, the group is making Knitted Knockers, prosthetics to donate to breast cancer survivors. Approved yarns are available for purchase in shop. For more information, email info@sewickleyyarns.com or call 412-741-8894.

New concert series

The Charles Wesley Music Foundation, in partnership with Sewickley United Methodist Church, proudly presents the BROADcast Concert Series: Music That Moves — a free community music series celebrating artistry, connection and inspiration.

The inaugural concert, “Friends of Ukraine,” will feature the acclaimed Academy String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Sewickley United Methodist Church (337 Broad St.). This moving program honors the nations that have stood in steadfast support of Ukraine’s defense.

Admission is free, and donations are appreciated to support the VOVK Foundation for Ukrainian children, the church’s music ministries and the ongoing work of the Charles Wesley Music Foundation.

For more information about the BROADcast Concert Series and upcoming performances, visit cwmfdn.org.

Savory celebration

Friends of the Sewickley Public Library will host its 24th annual Savoring Sew­ickley event at the Sewickley Public Library from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at 500 Thorn St.

Sample small dishes from local restaurants and enjoy beer, wine and drinks in a casual atmosphere.

Tickets are $100. Proceeds benefit the library.

More information is available at sewickleylibrary.org or call 412-741-6920.

Turkey Trot registration open

Registration is open for the Sewickley Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 27 at War Mem­orial Park. Perfect for runners, walkers and families, the scenic 5K through Sewickley supports the YMCA’s Faith in Action program, helping neighbors in need.

The race begins at 8:30 a.m. and awards will take place at 9:20 a.m.

Register at sewickleyymca.org/5k.

Meetings planned

• Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Oct 20 at the township building, 100 North Drive.

• Glen Osborne council will meet at 7 p.m. Oct 21 at Osborne Elementary School, 1414 Beaver St.

• Quaker Valley School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Edgeworth Elementary School, 200 Meadow Lane.

Leaf collection

Glen Osborne’s pilot leaf collection program runs through Dec. 8.

Collections will be made on Mondays and Wednesdays by the borough’s new public works contractor, Brian’s Property Maintenance.

Residents do not need to register or contact the borough to have their leaves collected.

Those who want their leaves collected should rake them in rows, no more than five feet from the curb, and not into the street, either the night before or early in the morning of collection.

Do not mix in grass clippings, mulch, sticks or other yard waste, as this can clog the vacuum equipment.

Residents should also avoid on-street parking on leaf pickup days and avoid piling the leaves around mailboxes, street signs, telephone poles, fire hydrants or under shrubs and low trees.

Council president John Orndorff said leaf collection was something that has been discussed for years, and the program is in response to multiple resident requests.

He said council will consider extending the program to next year, depending on resident responses and usage.

Resident trash collection and recycling are covered by the borough through real estate taxes. There is no additional fee for leaf collection.

Trick-or-treat

The following Quaker Valley area communities have announced their trick-or-treat times:

Sewickley, Edgeworth, Leetsdale, Aleppo, Leet, Sewickley Hills and Glen Osborne all have trick-or-treat set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Sewickley Heights has no Halloween activities planned.

Halloween parade

Quaker Valley Rotary Club will be hosting its annual Halloween parade in Sewickley on Oct. 25.

Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the borough building along Thorn Street.

It continues to Walnut Street, up Beaver Street, down Chestnut Street and ends back at the borough building. Treat bags will be given after the parade as well as other snacks and beverages.

Parade participants are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween outfits.

Trick or treat in the borough is set for 6-8 p.m. Oct 31.

Leaf collection

Leetsdale leaf collections are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Borough officials said residents should rake their leaves to the curb the night before and not in the road. Leaves also should not be put into bags for collection.

Premier Youth & Community Center

Kids in grades 2 and up are invited to join us at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 for our first-ever Pizza & Game Night.

The night will start with participants being given all the ingredients to create their own personal pizza. We’ll guide them through putting together their own pie from rolling out the dough to adding their favorite toppings. While the pizzas bake, kids will pick from several different games and activities to keep them hungry. Once the pizzas are ready, we’ll take a break from the games to enjoy dinner before heading back to the games for the rest of the evening.

The event is expected to sell out, so be sure to register soon.

Registration is now open for fall and winter bowling leagues, with options for kids in kindergarten and up and also their parents. The regular youth league and family league are 2 p.m. Sundays starting on Oct. 26 for four weeks, and Jan. 11 for eight weeks.

For full details and registration, check out qvbowling.org.

Visit pyccenter.org for more information or to sign up for either event.

Women’s symposium

Sewickley resident Reyné O’Shaughnessy is hosting At Capacity: Women’s Lived Experience Symposium from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Club at Nevillwood.

The symposium is for women who carry it all — professionally and personally — yet rarely pause to breathe. It’s designed to help them reclaim health, leadership and longevity by applying the “safety margins” we rely on in aviation to the demands of midlife. Women will walk away empowered with clarity, confidence, and the language to advocate for their health — both in the doctor’s office and in the workplace.

For more information, visit atcapacitysymposium.com.

Business Connection

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. Speakers will be Susan Ansell, CPA, and Eddie Grimes of Good Advertising. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.

Emerging Filmmakers Showcase

The Lindsay Theater’s next Emerging Filmmakers Showcase will celebrate one of this region’s longest-running creative collectives.

The 2025 Carnegie Screenwriters Showcase will take place 1-5 p.m. Oct. 19. Carnegie Screenwriters first formed in 1998 and since has grown to include writers, filmmakers, film artists, actors, teachers and students from Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. These days, Carnegie Screenwriters has participants based in California and as far away as Australia.

Their 2025 showcase will feature 10 short films created by Carnegie Screenwriter members. This event is free, and The Lindsay recommends that all prospective attendees RSVP in advance.

Ten shorts will be shown.

To RSVP, visit thelindsaytheater.org.

SMC Club

Speakers for the remainder of October are currently TBA. SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host Cindie Carioli, Allegheny District Attorney’s office, on Nov. 7. On Nov. 14, Frank Gamrat of the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy will discuss skill games and the Pennsylvania gaming landscape. Bob Ferguson will talk about opening the Ohio River for navigation on Nov. 21, and there will be no meeting on Nov. 28 because of Thanksgiving. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/ smensclub.

Laughlin Children’s Center

A CARE training workshop is scheduled for 9-10:30 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Laughlin Children’s Center. CARE training includes an educational component and active practice for general use by adults who interact with children of all ages in a variety of settings. The workshop is facilitated by psychologist Dr. Gail Mangan. Act 48 hours are available for educators.

For more information or to register, visit laughlincenter.org.

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