Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic

The Ninth Annual Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic and Wiffleball Classic is set for Sept. 1 at War Memorial Park in Sewickley beginning at 12:15 p.m. The Owen Galluzzo Memorial Fund was established in 2010 after the passing of 9-year-old Owen Galluzzo following open heart surgery. The fund is housed through the Pittsburgh Foundation and supports non-profit organizations that enrich the lives of medically fragile children. The Quaker Valley High School marching band will play the National Anthem to kick off the tournament. In addition to the tournament, a basket auction with more than 80 baskets, bounce houses, free ice cream, hot dogs, popcorn, and smiley cookies, face painting, bead stringing, and a stuffed-animal adoption will be available. All of the baskets are donated by local businesses and family and friends. Register via the Remembering Owen: The Owen Galluzzo Memorial Fund Facebook page.

The Lindsay Theater

The Sewickley nonprofit theater has revealed the lineup and schedule for its Third Annual Documentary Series. The Lindsay is continuing a late-summer tradition by showing six fun and fascinating documentaries from Aug. 29-Sept. 11.

This year’s lineup features “Rebel With a Clause,” “Art for Everybody,” “Sanibel,” “Single-Use Planet,” “Caregiving” and “Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness Light.”

The Lindsay’s Summer of Timeless Classics concludes next with “It Happened One Night” on Sept. 7 and “The Sound of Music” on Sept. 14 and Sept. 17.

For more information and a complete listing of showtimes, visit the lindsaytheater.org.

Girl Scouts information night

Get ready for big adventures with Girl Scouts! Sewickley- area K-12 girls and their caregivers are invited to make s’mores, try camping gear and create fun crafts with volunteers from Glen Oaks Girl Scouts. Learn about local troops at this free event on Sept. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Club Thaw outdoor pavilion, 174 Campmeeting Road Ext., Sewickley. To RSVP or request more info, contact Jennifer Nastasi at JoinGlenOaksGS@gmail.com or 708-829-8734.

Clothesline sale

Sewickley Academy is now accepting new and gently used clothing, shoes, costumes, sporting goods, fashion accessories and books for all ages for its upcoming Clothesline Sale.

Items can be dropped off outside the Rea Auditorium on campus from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 27-29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 30, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 2-5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 8.

For more information, visit sewickley.org/clothesline.

Ball players wanted

Wiffle ball players of all ages are wanted for games against Robert Morris University faculty, students and staff at 2 p.m. Aug. 31 at War Memorial Park in Sewickley.

Games are part of a rededication of Ernie Tucci Field.

Tucci served on the Air National Guard in Moon Township. He was the superintendent of Sewickley Water Authority for 41 years and was involved in many clubs.

Tucci, 88, of Sewickley, died in 2017.

People can sign up for the games by contacting the borough office at 412-741-4015 or emailing dkaib@sewickley borough.org.

Fall book sale

The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library invite the community to the annual Fall Book Sale, held at the Sewickley Public Library from Sept. 5-7.

Shoppers can browse a wide selection of gently used books, movies, music, and more, all at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re hunting for your next great read, stocking up on kids’ books, or looking for a few classics to add to your collection, there’s something for everyone.

Sale hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 and 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 7.

Sunday is Bag Day — fill a provided bag with as many items as you can for just $5.

All proceeds directly support programs, collections and services at the Sewickley Public Library.

For more information, visit sewickleylibrary.org or call the library at 412-741-6920.

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, contact Scott Zahner at 412-720-0298 or szahner1@yahoo.com.

Splash pad to close

Leetsdale’s splash pad at Henle Park will close for the season following the community picnic on Aug. 31. The picnic starts at 1 p.m. It is a potluck and people are welcome to bring side dishes. More information is available on the borough’s Facebook page.

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.

SMC Club

SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will not have a meeting on Aug. 29 because of Labor Day. Ron Carter of Strand Theatre in Zelienopile will speak on Sept. 5, and Joe Guffrie of the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office will give a fraud and scam update on Sept. 19, and Craig Conroy will discuss first ladies of the White House on Sept. 26. The Sept. 5 speaker is TBA. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/ smensclub.

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 on Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Exact location is provided upon registration.

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.

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 Sept. 3. Speakers will be Susan Ansell, CPA, and Eddie Grimes of Good Advertising. 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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