Free screening at Tull

A trio of independent filmmakers will present the free world premiere of their first cooperative feature, a thriller/drama, at The Tull Family Theater at 7 p.m. May 25.

The film “Hiraeth” (HEE-writhe), using the Welsh word for homesickness and nostalgia for its title, delivers its message about mental health with heart and bold storytelling elements. Made in Pittsburgh with all-Pittsburgh talent, “Hiraeth” explores the impacts of a mother’s abuse on her son’s mental health. The son believes he has witnessed a murder but based on his mental state, doubts the trustworthiness of memories. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Tickets are available online at thetullfamilytheater.org and at the door. Because the film is not rated, viewer discretion is advised.

This screening is one of the ways The Tull Family Theater supports emerging filmmakers and expands the cultural vibrancy of the region.

Military banner program change

Sewickley resident John Dunn announced he is no longer taking care of the borough’s military banner program. He said he could no longer properly maintain the nearly 170 banners after three years of volunteering. Families of veterans would purchase banners honoring current service men and women, or recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Dunn would then install them on poles throughout the borough.

He thanked council for the opportunity to help Sewickley continue the program, and gave council a large binder of banner-related information the May 10 meeting. Council president Cynthia Mullins said the work will be handled by borough staff.

Student art exhibit

Sewickley Gallery and Frame Shop is hosting an art exhibition presented by the students of local fine art teacher Dr. Robert Edwards May 25-28. Drawings and paintings include portrait, landscape and still life compositions from students ages 12 through 18. For more information, call 412-741-5858 or visit sewickleygallery.com.

Spaghetti dinner

A spaghetti dinner will be served at Little Hill United Methodist Church, 2350 Magee Road Ext., Franklin Park, from 4-7 p.m. May 21. Take-outs welcome. Adults $15, 5-12 $6, 4 and under free.

Night Mart vendor spots open

Applications for Sewickley Night Marts are open to local artisans, bands and food vendors. No commercial vendors will be accepted.

Applications are available through the Sewickley Chamber of Commerce. Deadline to apply is May 31. Those who apply after that will be considered for a waiting list. Costs are $55 for artisans and $65 for food vendors. Payment is due at time of acceptance. Acceptance emails will be sent out by June 4.

Night Marts are from 6-9 p.m. June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26.

Email info@sewickleychamberofcommerce.org or call 412-212-0257 for more information.

Sewickley Presbyterian Church

Marianne Cornetti, an internationally-known opera star who is also currently the artistic director of Pittsburgh Festival Opera, served as the Mezzo-soprano soloist/Alto section leader at Sewickley Presbyterian Church from 1990-1994. She will return to the church to participate in the 11 a.m. worship service on May 29.

The Spring 2022 version of OVERSET FOLLOWS:the Word Sung be held 11 a.m. May 22 and will feature the choral and orchestral works of the British composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934). With string players from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and organist Regina Kettering, the Chancel Choir will perform Holst’s settings of Psalm 86 and 148 and his arrangement of the English folk hymn “Diverus and Lazarus.” The instrumentalists will also perform selected movements of Holst’s “St. Paul Suite.”

For more information, visit sewickleypresby.org.

St. Matthews AME Zion

Stop by St. Matthews AME Zion Church on the corner of Walnut and Thorn streets during the Memorial Day parade for free hotdogs and water.

Senior Men’s Club

An affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, the Senior Men’s Club will host Mission Aviation Fellowship’s Peter Santana on May 20 at the YMCA. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for an informal social gathering followed by the presentation at 10.

Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask. Nonvaccinated individuals are requested to wear a mask. For more information, visit smensclub.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection

The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet May 25 at the Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Speakers will be Brian Thomas of BT Computer Consulting Services and Michele Long of Keller Williams Realty. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.

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