In brief: SPOT screenings, Paws for a Cause and more in Quaker Valley area
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SPOT screenings
Laughlin Children’s Center, in collaboration with the Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation and the Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation, will provide SPOT (Speech, Physical, Occupational, and Therapeutic) screenings at a significant discount to children who may benefit from speech or occupational therapy beginning in September.
Laughlin Children’s Center partners with local preschools and childcare centers to offer essential regional screenings. Licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists (OTs) will visit preschool classrooms across the surrounding communities to identify speech/language, hearing, fine/gross motor, or sensory difficulties in children. These screenings are a snapshot of a child’s abilities, allowing Laughlin Children’s Center to check for typical development and highlight potential challenges.
A developmental screening is not a diagnosis but rather an opportunity to assess a child’s abilities. If a child demonstrates difficulties during the screening, they may be recommended for a comprehensive evaluation.
Some discounted price screenings are also available at the Laughlin’s Children’s Cener Center on 424 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. Center screenings must be scheduled by emailing info@laughlincenter.org or calling 412-741-4087.
Book sale
Stock up on your stash of books at the Sewickley Public Library Book Sale on Friday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday is $5 bag sale day.
Women’s Club
The Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley will open its season Sept. 10 with the traditional tea at a new venue, the Allegheny Country Club. The Woman’s Club is a long-standing tradition dating 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 Montour Heights Country Club. Each meeting includes an opportunity to socialize over lunch followed by either an informational program or entertainment ranging from author presentations to brass quartets. The Woman’s Club is not limited to members from the Quaker Valley – many communities in the area are represented.
The club would love to welcome you as our guest. To see the entire season’s lineup or for more information and registration for a program, visit womansclubofsewickleyvalley.org or call 412-741-5818.
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.
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.
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
• 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. 21. Speakers will be Matt Yost of Yost Kitchen & Bath and Bill Paviol of Smart Wired Security Systems. 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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