In brief: Documentary series, book sale and more in Quaker Valley area

Business networking

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

Documentary series

The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center’s Documentary Series returns Aug. 23-Sept. 5 with a lineup full of diverse, topical and entertaining cinematic experiences.

This year’s Documentary Series films 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 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 Center at 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.

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 through Aug. 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.

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. 28. Speakers will be Jim Stossel with LPL Financial and Bernie Slutiak with 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 drive

Chrome Federal Credit Union is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a blood drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at Chrome’s 2601 Wexford Bayne Road location in Franklin Park. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CHROME.

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