In brief: Savoring Sewickley returns to library, YMCA Senior Men's club and more

Savoring Sewickley

The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library welcome guests back to the library for the 21st Annual Savoring Sewickley event from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 23. After being on-hold for the past two years, the Friends are excited for the return of the popular event.

Savoring Sewickley features signature dishes presented as small plates from local restaurants, clubs and caterers. Attendees can enjoy the delicious bites, as well as beer, wine and soft drinks in a casual, festive atmosphere.

Savoring Sewickley is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Friends, thanks to the generous community support it receives. Proceeds from the event benefit the Sewickley Public Library and its efforts to serve the community by providing funds for programming, activities, collection development and other needs. Visit savoringsewickley.com for the full list of this year’s participating restaurants and to purchase tickets.

Certificates of appropriateness

Sewickley council unanimously voted Oct. 11 to approve certificates of appropriateness for projects on two properties.

A 4-foot wooden fence is planned for the side and rear yards of 204 Frederic Ave., and a replacement of an existing asphalt driveway with concrete is planned for 755 Fleming Lane.

Certificates of appropriateness are required for property projects in the borough’s historic district.

Road closure

Peebles Street between Thorn and Washington streets will be closed from at least 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29 for a block party.

Plarn workshop

The Plarn Sleeping Mat Society will hold a workshop at St. James Gathering Space from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 27. All are welcome. Bring scissors and plastic bags to cut and crochet. For more information, call Joanne at 412-741-2368.

Halloween Parade

The Rotary Club of Quaker Valley will have a Halloween Parade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29. Organizers said the parade begins at the intersection of Chestnut and Thorn streets. It continues down Thorn to Walnut Street, then on to Beaver Street and back on to Chestnut Street. Organizers plan to have hotdogs, chips, and drinks and treat bags for children at the borough building. Quaker Valley Middle School and high school students are expected to participate in the parade.

Wine Walk

Sewickley Chamber of Commerce presents the 12th Sewickley Wine Walk from 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the business district. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Participants will be able to experience about 30 different choice wines along the way. Food purchases are not included with the ticket. The check in tent will be on Locust Place next to Starbucks. More information is available online at sewickleychamberof commerce.org.

Rotary scholarship

The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. In recent years, Rotary has awarded at least eight scholarships at $5,000 each. High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver Counties are eligible to apply. Vocational students, G.E.D students and those attending parochial, charter and private schools are also eligible.

Students must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average and also must complete an essay that highlights their community/school service as part of the application submission.

Complete application and criteria materials, including application deadline, are available on the Rotary District 7305 website, scholarship link, or from area high school counselors. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Arbuckle, chairperson, at rarbuckl@yahoo.com.

Sip & Savor

Fern Hollow Nature Center and Sustainable Sewickley will host members of Plant-Based Pittsburgh for a presentation, cooking demonstration and tasting from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Attendees will learn what a plant-based diet is, why it’s important for environmental sustainability, suggestions on how to adopt plant-centered eating and more.

Cost is $25 per person and includes beverages, food tasting and a copy of Sally Lipsky’s book. For more information or tickets, call 412-741-6136 or visit fhnc.org.

Tull Family Theater

The Theater offers options to “get in the spirit” every week in October (mostly Thursdays) with:

Oct. 20 — “Silence of the Lambs,” with its Pittsburgh location history

Oct. 22 — “E.T.,” the all ages favorite, on a Saturday morning

Oct. 27 — “A Nightmare on Elm Street”

For tickets or a complete schedule, visit thetullfamily theater.org.

Senior Men’s Club

An affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, the Senior Men’s Club speaker on Oct. 21 will be Dawn Keezer of the Pittsburgh Film Office. Bob Ferguson will talk about the electric power grid backup on Oct. 28. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.

Business Connection

The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet Oct. 26 at Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Speakers will be Jenny Foster of Choice Background Checks and Jen Rosa of Cruise Planners. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.

Turkey Trot registration open

The Sewickley Turkey Trot that brings the community together on Thanksgiving morning is back, and registration is open. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-timer, or just looking for a fun family walk to start Thanksgiving, the Sewickley Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is perfect. Register online at bit.ly/SewickleyTurkey Trot2022, because Turkey Trot T-shirts will only be guaranteed if you register by Nov. 1.

The Turkey Trot is a joint project of the Heritage Valley Health System Foundation and the Sewickley Valley YMCA. Proceeds benefit the Faith in Action program at the Sewickley Valley YMCA.