In brief: Pancake fundraiser, board vacancies and more in Sewickley area

Winter maintenance contract approved

Aleppo commissioners recently approved a new three-year contract with Allegheny County officials for winter maintenance on county-owned roads in the township.

Township manager Gwen Patterson said public works crews treat Glenfield Road and Glen Mitchell Road from Merriman Road to the Glen Osborne borough line.

Patterson said both Glen Mitchell and Glenfield roads are used by many Aleppo residents as they travel around the area. This agreement allows crews to plow and salt the roads as part of their normal routes. The roads can be cleared faster that way rather than waiting for a county truck to get there.

Payments to the township will be $11,462 for the first year, $11,806 in the second and $12,160 in the third year.

The prior agreement covered 2022-2025 for the same roads and the payments were $10,489, $10,804, and $11,128.

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. 17. Speakers will be Jason Henze of Overhead Door Co. of Pittsburgh and Jim Kernick of Kernick’s Tire and Auto Center. To attend, become a member, or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.

Community garden beds in planning stage

Leetsdale community garden organizers will soon be planning for next season.

The garden was created this year through a grant from Grow Pittsburgh, a regional nonprofit that provides fully funded support and mentoring over the next two years.

People who are interested in a bed for next season or wish to volunteer can email leetsdale communitygarden@gmail.com. More information about the garden is available on its Facebook page.

Dog control reminder

Leetsdale officials want to remind residents that dogs are not permitted in borough parks. Owners are also required to have their dogs on leashes when walking them around town.

There are several signs in Henle Park and new signage was expected to be installed at Kohlmeyer Park this fall, informing folks of the pet restrictions.

More information about borough dog laws is available by calling the office at 724-266-4820.

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.

Board, commission vacancies

Sewickley officials are accepting applications for various boards and commissions.

They include the Civil Service Commission, Historic Review Commission, Planning Commission, Shade Tree Commission and the Zoning Hearing Board.

A link to the applications can be found on the front page of the borough website, sewickleyborough.com.

Applications may be dropped off at the borough office, 601 Thorn St., or faxed to 412-741-2421 or emailed to admin assist@sewickleyborough.org.

Library events

Sewickley Public Library will host Sahaja meditation from 11 a.m. to noon on Sept. 13 at 500 Thorn St. Enjoy the silence, peace and stress release that is always free with this weekly meditation program. Newcomers are welcome. No registration required.

The library will host a LEGO Expo during normal library hours Sept. 15-30. Children can drop off their LEGO builds Sept. 14-16 in the Children’s Department. All ages are welcome to participate in the arts and crafts exhibition. All builds must be picked up by Oct. 1

Call 412-741-6920 for more information about library programs.

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, Sept. 15 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.

Yard sale

Leetsdale will host a community yard sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 in Henle Park. Call 724-266-4820 for more information.

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 host Frank Gamrat of the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy, who will discuss issues affecting Allegheny County on Sept. 12. 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. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/ smensclub.

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