Business Networking

BNI Village Connections will host an in-person business networking meeting on September 5th from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Walter J. Brannon Community Center. All business professionals are welcome. For more information, call 412-908-1388.

Documentary series

The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center’s documentary film series returns August 23 to September 5 with a program full of diverse, timely and entertaining cinematic experiences.

Films in this year’s documentary series include “Common Ground,” “O Pioneer,” “Missing from Fire Trail Road,” “Neat: The Story of Bourbon,” “Freedom House Ambulance – The FIRST Responders,” and others.

Tickets and showtimes for each film are now available online at thelindsaytheater.org.

SPOT demonstrations

Beginning in September, Laughlin Children’s Center, in partnership with the Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation and the Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation, will offer SPOT (speech, physical, occupational and therapeutic) evaluations at a significantly discounted rate for children who may benefit from speech or occupational therapy.

Laughlin Children’s Center partners with local preschools and daycare centers to provide important regional assessments. State-certified speech and occupational therapists visit preschool classrooms in surrounding communities to identify speech, hearing, fine and gross motor, or sensory issues in children. These assessments provide a snapshot of a child’s abilities and allow Laughlin Children’s Center to review typical development and point out potential problems.

A developmental screening is not a diagnosis, but a way to assess a child’s abilities. If a child shows difficulties during the screening, a comprehensive evaluation may be recommended.

Some discounted screenings are also available at Laughlin’s Children’s Center, 424 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. Screenings at the Center must be scheduled by emailing [email protected] or calling 412-741-4087.

Book sale

Stock up on books at the Sewickley Public Library Book Flea Market on Friday, September 6th from 9am-4:30pm, Saturday, September 7th from 9am-4:30pm, and Sunday, September 8th from 1pm-3:30pm. Sunday is $5 bag sale day.

Women’s Club

The Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley will open its season on September 10th with the traditional tee at a new venue, the Allegheny Country Club. The Woman’s Club is a long-standing tradition that dates back to 1897.

This season includes some wonderful programs and some great venues. The club will visit the Edgeworth Club, the Allegheny Country Club, as well as the Montour Heights Country Club. At each meeting there will be an opportunity to socialize over lunch followed by an informational program or entertainment ranging from author presentations to brass quartets. The Women’s Club is not limited to Quaker Valley members – many communities in the area are represented.

The club would love to have you as a guest. To view the full season schedule or for more information and to register for a program, visit womansclubofsewickleyvalley.org or call 412-741-5818.

Big VFD celebration at Sewickley Creek

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Department invites all current and former residents, firefighters, Auxiliaries and their families to a celebration at the Bell Acres Fire Department on August 24th from noon to 4 p.m. The department will show off its newest fire truck, all equipment, improvements to the community room, and firemen and women and Auxiliaries.

Visit the hall and view photos and memorabilia from the past 75 years. Inside, enjoy one of our famous rotisserie hot dogs, freshly popped popcorn and a cold beverage, courtesy of the firefighters. The firefighters will explain the fire trucks and do some demonstrations.

For further information please email [email protected].

Batmobile exhibition

The Sewickley Public Library is hosting a “Build a Better Batmobile” exhibit through August 31. New and improved cars will be on display in the children’s section. Admission is free. For more information about library programs, call 412-741-6920.

Business relationship

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township. Speakers will be Jim Stossel of LPL Financial and Bernie Slutiak of Insurance Consultants of Pittsburgh. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit www.gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.

Blood donation campaign

Chrome Federal Credit Union is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on August 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chrome’s branch, 2601 Wexford Bayne Road in Franklin Park. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CHROME.

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