Bloom Market

Sweetwater Center for the Arts is partnering with local businesses Green Hen Farms and Two Little Blooms Garden for Sweetwater Blooms Market, a once-monthly, fresh flower market that will sell flowers, local artwork and garden-related items.

It pops up on Bank Street between Broad and Walnut streets in Sewickley this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17. The market takes place once a month on Saturdays from May-October. For more information, visit sweetwatercenter.org.

Salt Cellar Films

Nicholas Geisler and Bennett Cordon, co-founders of Los Angeles-based Salt Cellar Productions, will be at The Lindsay Theater on Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. to screen three diverse and compelling short films, participate in a Q&A and reveal exclusive details about the feature film Salt Cellar plans to shoot throughout Pittsburgh next year. The showcase is a free event, but guests will need to RSVP in advance due to space limitations.

The three short films screening at The Lindsay, all produced by Geisler and Cordon, are “When You Became Us,” “Come As You Are” and “Shut Up, Jack.”

For more information or to RSVP, visit thelindsaytheater.org.

Paws for a Cause

J McLaughlin will host a sip and shop on Aug. 17 to benefit the Beaver County Humane Society. Join us between noon and 2 p.m. to meet Teri Black and an animal ambassador. Fifteen percent of proceeds will go toward animal rescue and fostering.

Big Sewickley Creek VFD celebration

The Ladies Auxiliary of Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Department invites all present and past residents, members of the fire department and auxiliary and families to a celebration at the Bell Acres fire department from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 24. The department will show off its newest fire truck, all the equipment, improvements in the social hall, firemen/women and auxiliary members.

Visit inside the hall to see photos and memorabilia from the past 75 years. While inside, enjoy one of our famous rotisserie hot dogs, fresh popped popcorn and a cold drink, compliments of the auxiliary. The firemen will be explaining the fire trucks and having some demonstrations.

For more information, email bscvfdlaux@gmail.com.

Fundraising continues

Sewickley officials continue to raise funds for the borough’s annual Light Up Night, scheduled for 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6. It’s a holiday tradition that dates back at least 40 years. Thousands flock to the borough for food, music, entertainment, shopping and fun.

People can make tax- deductible monetary donations up to and including celebration night. Donation options include Venmo and PayPal. Links to both are available on the borough website, sewickleyborough.org.

Movie in the Park

Leetsdale Parks and Recreation will host a Movie in the Park night from 8-11 p.m. Aug. 14 at Henle Park. The original “Despicable Me” animated classic will be screened. Admission is free. The concession stand will be open and have a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase. It is cash only. More information is available at leetsdaleboro.net.

Volunteers wanted

Volunteers are wanted for Apollo’s events committee. Borough officials seek positive, community-minded folks to share their talents. A volunteer form is available at apollopa.net.

Batmobile display

Sewickley Public Library hosts a Build a Better Batmobile display Aug. 9-31. New and improved cars will be on display in the children’s department. Admission is free. Call 412-741-6920 for more information about library programs.

Upcoming meetings

• Leetsdale council will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the borough building, 373 Beaver St.

• Bell Acres council will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at the fire hall at 1850 Big Sewickley Creek Road.

• Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave.

• Sewickley council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the borough building, 601 Thorn St.

• Sewickley Hills council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the borough building, 349 Magee Road.

• Sewickley Heights council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the borough hall, 238 Country Club Road.

• Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the municipal building, 100 North Drive.

• Glen Osborne council will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Osborne Elementary School, 1414 Beaver St.

• Edgeworth council will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the borough building, 301 Beaver Road.

Business Connection

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at the Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Aug. 14. Speakers will be Brian Koeberle, Esquire, and Danielle Kicielinski of Dollar Bank. To attend, become a member, or for more information, visit www.gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.

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