In brief: Movie in the park, Bloom Market and more in Quaker Valley communities

Policy in process

Leet officials are in the process of creating a memorial tree/plaque policy.

Township manager Betsy Rengers said the goal is to have something in place to address requests from people wanting to plant trees or install plaques in memory of someone. At least one person has made such a request this year.

Rengers said commissioners have tabled the matter until a policy is adopted.

Memorial site discussed

A preconstruction meeting between El Grande Industries and Leet township officials took place earlier this month.

The Donora-based company was awarded a $267,000 contract for upgrades at Ambridge Avenue Park near the township building.

Part of the project involves creating the foundation for a new war memorial. However, actual war memorial construction will be done via a separate project.

Township manager Betsy Rengers said they discussed lighting and other related site issues. The park project is being funded through a $300,000 state grant. A construction start date has yet to be scheduled.

Movies in the park

Leetsdale Parks and Recreation will sponsor a Movie in the Park night July 24 at Henle Park.

The film “Alvin and the Chipmunks” will be shown at dusk.

Admission is free. The concession stand will be open with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase. Sales are cash only.

Go to leetsdaleboro.net for more information.

Bloom Market

Sweetwater Center for the Arts is partnering with local businesses Green Hen Farms and Two Little Blooms Garden for Sweetwater Blooms Market, a once-monthly, fresh flower market that will sell flowers, local artwork and garden-related items.

It pops up on Bank Street between Broad and Walnut streets in Sewickley this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20. The market takes place once a month on Saturdays through October. For more information, visit sweetwatercenter.org.

Hard to recycle

A hard-to-recycle event is planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27 in Leetsdale Industrial Park, 380 Leetsdale Industrial Drive.

Cost is $5 per participant. It includes unlimited recycling of cell and home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment, microwave ovens, stereo equipment, VCD and DVD players, and more.

There are additional fees for fluorescent tubes, printers, tires, TVs and Freon appliances.

Advance registration is required. Call 412-488-7490 or visit prc.org/collectionevents for more information.

Business Connection

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. July 24. Speakers will be Nicole Sicilia of Piatt Sotheby’s Realty and Jason Henze of Overhead Door Company of Pittsburgh. To attend, become a member, or for more information, visit www.gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.

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