Paving awarded

The Sewickley Heights council recently awarded a contract estimated at $54,700 to Youngblood Paving to repair Pink House Road.

Borough manager Nathan Briggs said the deal was for patching and a stretch of overlay on Pink House Road and Pony Hollow Road. These roads will also have Microsurfacing installed in September, as awarded in June.

Resignation accepted

Sewickley Heights council recently accepted the resignation of parks and public works employee Michael Kohl effective July 8. He was hired in April.

Borough manager Nathan Briggs said they have selected Kohl’s replacement, and the new hire is expected to be approved this month.

Appointments made

Sewickley Heights officials recently appointed J. Brandon Snyder to the civil service commission with a term expiring July 21, 2031.

Michael Bollinger was appointed to the historical architectural review board with a term expiring July 31, 2030.

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.

Cooking activity planned

Sewickley Public Library will host a casserole cookoff from 7-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at 500 Thorn St.

Registration is required and will be open until 5 p.m. that evening.

Bring your best bake to the table. Space is limited. Call 412-741-6920 for more information.

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.

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. 24. Speakers will be Elissa Moore of Piatt Sotheby’s Realty and Bill Forde of Keller Williams Commercial. To attend, become a member, or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.

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.

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 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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