In brief: Call for pianos, CPR awareness and more around Sewickley
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Call for donated pianos
Free the Music PGH is an initiative founded by Hudson Colletti. It envisions public pianos throughout Pittsburgh to foster human connection through music, which has the potential to break down the barriers between us. In 2019, they placed three artist-designed pianos free to the public. The organization has reached terms with the Pittsburgh International Airport to place multiple pianos within their facilities and is looking for upright pianos in good condition. Upon inspection, Free the Music PGH will pick up and transport the pianos. For more information, email hcolletti@sewickley.org or call 412-773-0055.
CPR and emergency response awareness
Responding to a medical emergency took center stage earlier this month when an NFL player collapsed on the field and needed CPR and an AED to save his life. You don’t have to be a medical professional to help, and the Sewickley YMCA is offering a free session so community members can begin to learn the necessary skills to respond appropriately to a medical crisis. An instructor will guide you through the steps you can take to help during an emergency, such as how and when to get help, what you can do to while waiting for EMS to arrive, and the basics of CPR and AED use. The free session from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Jan. 30 is an intro to CPR and emergency response and will not provide certification. YMCA’s goal is to provide assurance that there are many ways to help and that anyone can make a difference. It’s appropriate for anyone 13 and older.
Winter Adventures
Looking for a fun (and free) Saturday morning activity with your little ones? Sewickley Academy is offering Winter Adventures in the on-campus Early Childhood Building. Open to all children ages 3 to 5 and their parents, each session is 90 minutes and led by SA’s early childhood educators, providing an exploratory play experience with the right balance of guidance and encouragement in a safe and nurturing environment. Sign up to participate at bit.ly/WinterFun23 or email jscott@sewickley.org for more information. Sessions are 9-10:30 a.m. on Jan. 21 and 28, and Feb. 4 and 11 with different topics of exploration and experience each day.
Early literacy kits
To help promote literacy for children, Sewickley Public Library is distributing Early Literacy swag bags for all newborns up to 12 months old. Each free kit includes items to reinforce the early literacy practices: a board book, high contrast flash cards, egg shaker, chalk egg, silk play scarf, song sheets, reading lists and early literacy tips. Early Literacy swag bags can be picked up in the Children’s Department at the library. The kits are available while supplies last and are limited to one kit per family.Questions about this program can be directed to the library’s Children’s Department at 412-741-0937.
Open house
St. James School will host an Open House from 12:30-2 p.m. Jan. 29 for all prospective students and families (3 year-old preschool through eighth grade). Take a personal tour of the school, meet the teachers and principal, and see what makes St. James School such a special place. To register for the open house, email admissions@stjamesschool.us Walk-ins are welcome.
Business Connection
The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet Jan. 25 at Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Speakers will be Bill Baierl of Palmetto Solar and Rose Glinski of Leasing Management Associates. 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 Cal Augustin on Jan. 20, who will discuss flying at the edge of space. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.