In brief: Pulitzer-Prize winning author talk, municipal news and more in Sewickley area

Book talk

Sewickley Public Library will host a book talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Edda Fields-Black from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 5 at 500 Thorn St.

She will be talking about her latest effort, “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.”

Learn how Tubman led a daring Civil War raid, told through original documents and personal connections. The book will be available for sale and signing. Registration is required.

Go to sewickleylibrary.org/events for more information.

Meeting canceled

Glen Osborne’s July 15 council meeting was canceled due to a lack of a quorum.

Borough secretary/treasurer Diane Vierling said July is traditionally a tough month to get enough council members together due to vacations and other commitments.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Osborne Elementary School.

Position eliminated

Leetsdale council unanimously voted July 10 to eliminate its part-time office clerk position.

Council in June 2024 hired Deborah Vougias as a part-time office clerk at $21 per hour.

Borough officials this month said the position elimination had nothing to do with Vougias’ performance.

The position was not necessary due to a change in office hours and it duplicated responsibilities, according to council members.

SMC Club

SMC Club, an affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, will host Stratton Nash on July 25. Nash will discuss the new documentary film about African Americans in Sewickley and the Tuskegee Airmen. On Aug. 8, Jim Haller will discuss pro football in Pittsburgh. On Aug. 15, Joe Harrick of JKLM Energy will talk about fracking. There will be no meeting on Aug. 29 because of Labor Day. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.

Pizza with Police

Edgeworth Police Department will host a Pizza with Police event at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Sewickley Academy’s Lower School cafeteria, 315 Academy Ave.

Admission is free. More information will be posted on the borough’s Facebook page.

National Night Out

Sewickley’s National Night Out event is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5.

Thorn Street between Logan and Chestnut streets will be closed during that time for the event.

Association of University People

The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble and meeting up at local outdoor concerts and wineries.

Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining.

To obtain more information about AUP or to become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

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. Upcoming dates are July 26, Aug. 9, and Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Exact location is provided upon registration.

Pack a lunch and come play at Fern Hollow’s Natural Outdoor Classroom every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 20. Best suited for preschool and early elementary children. Adult supervision is required. Donations accepted.

Allegheny Land Trust and Fern Hollow Nature Center present summer camp for grown-ups. Relive your favorite childhood summer camp memories and learn new skills. Sessions are $25 each or $95 for all 5 and take place on select Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Forest Bathing, July 30; Campfire Cooking, Aug. 13, and archery/bonfire on Aug. 27.

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.

I Love My Credit Union Day

CHROME Federal Credit Union will be celebrate I Love My Credit Union Day at the branch located at 2601 Wexford Bayne Road, in Franklin Park on July 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will include a free lunch and Kona Ice shaved ice for all attendees. This event is free and open to the community, members and nonmembers. There will be sidewalk chalk, bubbles and coloring sheets for the kids. Attendees will go home with CHROME sunglasses, piggy banks and savings tracker worksheets.

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