Leaf collection

Glen Osborne’s pilot leaf collection program is set to begin Oct. 6 and run 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.

Middle school musical carnival

Quaker Valley Middle School will host a carnival inspired by its upcoming musical “Grease.”

The carnival is set for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the school, 618 Harbaugh St.

Organizers said the carnival will celebrate the spirit of Rydell High and benefit Quaker Valley Middle School’s Best Buddies program.

Rydell High is the fictional school in the musical.

Best Buddies operates as a student-run friendship club, fostering one-to-one friendships between students with and without disabilities. Students will share interests, experiences and activities while helping to create an inclusive middle school culture of acceptance for all.

The carnival is a pre-celebration for the upcoming performances of the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey classic entertaining story set in the late 1950s.

Shows are scheduled for Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-15 at the middle school auditorium. Showtimes and ticketing details will be announced later this fall.

More information is available on the district’s website, qvsd.org.

Fire safety fair

Join your local firefighters to wrap up National Fire Prevention Week at the Quaker Valley Fire Safety Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Broad Street in Sew­ickley (between Beaver and Thorn streets). Enjoy fire trucks, emergency vehicles, kids activities, food trucks and more.

Hosted by the Quaker Valley Fire Safety Committee, the event brings together the volunteer fire departments of Aleppo Township, Big Sew­ickley Creek, Cochran Hose, Emsworth, Fair Oaks, Leetsdale, and Ohio Township.

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.

A Halloween parade in Sew­ickley is being planned for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25.

More details will be announced closer to the event.

Contract under review

Glen Osborne and Sewickley officials continue to mull over police contract proposals.

Sewickley police have patrolled Glen Osborne streets for years. The current five-year contract expires at the end of this year. Draft proposals were distributed in August.

Glen Osborne secretary Diane Vierling said solicitors from both boroughs were reviewing proposals as of Sept. 22.

Earlier this year, Sewickley Police Chief Dave Mazza said his department wants another five-year deal.

No other proposal details have been released from either side.

A new contract could be approved as early as Oct. 14 by Sewickley council and Oct. 21 by Glen Osborne council.

Fern Hollow Nature Center receives grant

Fern Hollow Nature Center has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to support a transformational building renovation and expansion project scheduled to begin in late 2025.

The gift brings the Nature Center’s capital campaign total to $1.2 million toward its new $2.5 million fundraising goal.

The project will create a modern, year-round, energy-efficient facility. By renovating the existing building and adding 1,200 square feet on the Glen Mitchell Road side of the property, the Nature Center will double its capacity for its popular summer camps and school programs.

“Our intention (with this project) is to expand educational programs, enhance visitor experiences, and provide a welcoming community space for rentals, events and gatherings,” said Jennifer Natasi, President of Fern Hollow Nature Center’s Board of Directors. “With this grant, we’re so much closer to making that happen, and we’re deeply grateful.”

Leaf collection

Leetsdale leaf collection is expected to start the first week of October. 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.

Hearing scheduled

Leetsdale will host a public hearing to discuss and later vote on adoption of a new zoning map at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 9 at the borough building.

Council’s voting meeting is set for 7 p.m. that evening.

The borough last year passed an ordinance creating a mixed-use industrial district in order to have a buffer area between industrial and residential uses.

Permitted uses in the mixed-use district include offices, research and testing laboratories, theaters, fire stations, municipal buildings, ware­houses, public utility buildings, commercial recreation, restaurants and parks.

The new zoning map will visually codify the zoning changes. It has been about 30 years since Leetsdale’s zoning map was updated.

Donations requested

Leetsdale’s Food Pantry needs monetary donations.

Mayor Sandra Ford, who coordinates the pantry, said earlier this month they were down to a few hundred dollars to buy food and cover delivery costs.

The pantry receives about $1,200 every six months and $700 for the year for delivery expenses from the state, but those funds have not been distributed due to the budget impasse.

The pantry serves about 60 households per month. Distribution is on the third Monday of the month.

People can send checks to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110 and write on the memo line Leetsdale Food Pantry.

Ford said not to drop off checks or other monies at the borough office.

Premier Youth & Community Center

Boys and girls in kindergarten through second grade are invited to the first-ever Little Hoopers basketball clinic at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Sewickley Community Center. Open to all skill levels, from kids who have never picked up a basketball to those who already play and want to join a team starting in third grade.

Come hungry, as we will start the evening with a dinner of Chick-fil-a nuggets and fries before hitting the courts.

For full details and registration, visit qvbasketball.org.

At 1 p.m. Oct. 6, preschoolers can now participate with the new Mom & Me (or dad/grandparent/babysitter/etc.) Paint Party at the Sewickley Community Center.

Kids and their adults will team up for this project. Each gets their own canvas and will be guided through creating half of a painting that can then be joined together to make one complete piece of artwork. This would be a great keepsake or gift idea for a loved one.

Kids aged 8 and up (and their parents!) are invited to join us at 6 p.m. Oct. 10 for the next in the series of painting classes.

Participants will be treated to sweets and apple cider while being guided step by step through creating the fun autumn picture below. Parents are invited to register as well, so they can paint along next to their kids.

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

Preservation grant applications open

Applications are open for Sewickley Valley Historical Society’s 2026 Preservation Grant. Established in 2018, the Sewickley Valley Historical Society Preservation Grant annually awards funding for up to $5,000 to eligible non-profit organizations and public entities within the 11 boroughs of the Quaker Valley School District and the 15143 ZIP code. Requests for funds up to $5,000 with no match required are available for exterior preservation construction work only. The purpose of this grant is to support projects that rehabilitate, restore and preserve local historic resources.

Grants provided by this program are not limited to historic buildings but may also be used for the improvement and restoration of outdoor public spaces with unique features that define the cultural landscape of the Sewickley Valley.

Applications are available online at sewickleyhistory.org, or may be requested via email or at the office. Only complete applications submitted via email and timestamped, or mailed and postmarked, by the deadline Oct. 8, 2025, will receive consideration.

For more information, contact Chris Driscoll or James Mohn at architecture@sewickleyhistory.org.

Pancake fundraiser

Leetsdale 4th of July committee will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at the borough building, 373 Beaver St.

Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and beverages.

Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. More information is available on the committee’s Facebook page.

Sewickley Academy Alumni Weekend

Sewickley Academy’s Alumni & Reunion Weekend is set for Oct. 3-4. Alumni from all years, family and friends are invited back to celebrate with new events at this year’s Classic Car Show, cheering on the alumni soccer game, tours of campus, a party at the Edgeworth Club, catching up with classmates, and much more! In addition, there will be special celebrations for the reunion classes ending in 5 and 0.

If you are part of a reunion year and would like to assist with planning your class party, email alumni@sewickley.org or call 412-741-2230, ext. 3692.

For a complete schedule of weekend events, visit sewickley.org.

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. 8. Speakers will be Joe Rozman of Rozman HR Services and Lori Bernish-Meier of SpotOn. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.

Grief support group

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will host a free weekly adult grief support group titled “Supporting Each Other After Loss with Memories, Feelings and Hope” this fall. The group will be held from 6-7:15 p.m. on Mondays through Oct. 6 at Concordia of Franklin Park (1600 Georgetown Dr.).

The free support group offers a safe, welcoming space for adults who have experienced the loss of someone close. Together, the group will share stories, explore the grief journey and find comfort in community. Many participants find healing through open conversation, prayer, creative activities and simply being with others who understand.

Registration is not required for this group, and participants are encouraged to join the group on any day. To sign up or for more information, call the GSH bereavement team at 1-800-720-2557.

SMC Club

SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host Bob Nelson, who will talk about the changes in Medicare for 2026, on Oct. 10.For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/ smensclub.

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