In brief: Sewickley attorney honored, fire safety fair and more in Quaker Valley area
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Sewickley attorney honored
Nicklaus “Nick” Oliver, associate general counsel of Alcoa Corporation, was honored with the Kathryn M. Kenyon Leadership Award by the Allegheny County Bar Association for his commitment to pro bono work since the start of his legal career. In 2004, the Sewickley resident began volunteering with Christian Legal Aid, where he not only continues to donate his time regularly at their weekly Northside clinics, but now also serves as a member of their board of directors. His devotion to pro bono led to his appointment as the Alcoa pro bono committee chair, a position he has held since 2015. In 2016, Oliver became the Alcoa project coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership’s Landlord Tenant Advice Project and became a member of the administrative board of the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership the same year. Oliver’s outstanding leadership in the Landlord Tenant Advice Project was crucial in the project meeting the needs of the many drastically affected by the end of the pandemic eviction moratorium. Consistent with his service with Christian Legal Aid, Oliver not only serves in a leadership role but actively participates in the everyday work of the Landlord Tenant Advice Project. Throughout his career, Oliver has been a consistent pro bono contributor fulfilling both leadership and active attorney roles.
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. Oct. 4. Speakers will be Brian Koeberle, Esq., and Bill Paviol of Security Systems of America. To attend, become a member, or, for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.
Senior men’s club
An affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, the Senior Men’s Club will host Quaker Valley School Board candidate Bill Jasper on Oct. 6. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
Fire safety fair
The Quaker Valley Fire Safety Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 on Broad St in Sewickley (between Beaver and Thorn). There will be fire trucks, emergency vehicles, kids activities, food trucks and more. The free community event is hosted by the Quaker Valley Fire Safety Committee, which is made up of the Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Company, Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Cochran Hose Company, Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company, Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department and Leetsdale Fire Department.
Karts in the Dark
Three Rivers Karting Entertainment Park in Leetsdale undergoes a hair-raising transformation into a Haunted Wonderland with the launch of “Karts In The Dark” Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Oct. 13-29. The hauntingly thrilling event promises to take you on a ride like no other, blending fast-paced karting with spine-chilling spectacles, axe throwing, arcade games and treats. For more information, visit threeriverskarting.com.
Sewickley walking tour
History, notoriety, and happenstance merge to form a quilt pattern as American as apple pie with DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh’s Sewickley Secrets walking tour. Join former librarian and amateur historian Meghan Snatchko as we unravel some secret history on a one-mile loop. Tickets are priced at $20 with two tour dates to choose from on Sept. 24 or Oct. 21. Beginning at 2 p.m., the tour duration is 90 minutes and begins at 200 Broad Street. All DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh tours require tickets to be bought online prior to a tour. Ticket sales close at 5 p.m. the day prior to each tour. For additional event information, and to purchase tickets, visit doorsopenpgh.org.
LEGO expo planned
Sewickley Public Library will host a LEGO Expo through Sept. 30 at 500 Thorn St. People are invited to check out various displays crafted by children and their families. Certificates will be awarded for best family master build, master building junior division and best Sewickley building look-a-like. All ages are welcome. Call 412-741-6920 for more information.
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