In brief: Welcome, Yule concert, Thanksgiving dinner and more in Sewickley area
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Welcome, Yule concert
P.E.O. Chapter BN of Sewickley is sponsoring a Welcome, Yule concert featuring local pianist Bryan Sable Nov. 25 at Coraopolis United Methodist Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Following the concert, a social time will include light refreshments from Stangl’s Bakery and holiday shopping with stocking stuffers for purchase and a chance to win holiday gifts through a raffle.
Sable is an accomplished pianist and is currently the choral director at North Allegheny Intermediate High School, where he also teaches electronic music, songwriting and music production. He is also the music director at Coraopolis UMC and accompanist for the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Philanthropic Educational Organization’s educational scholarships and programs. Cost is $25 for adults and $5 for students. Email Vicky at vicblack53@gmail.com to reserve your seat or pay at the door.
Thanksgiving dinner
Coraopolis United Methodist Church’s 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner, will be held 2-4 p.m. Nov. 23. The event is dine in only and reservations are required by 5 p.m. Nov. 15. Menu items include turkey, homemade mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries and dessert. The dinner is free-of-charge and all are welcome from the West Hills community.
To reserve your meal and/or to learn about volunteering, email office@coraopolisumc.org or call 412-264-3727.
Library events
The Sewickley Public Library is set to host a special event highlighting and exploring the history of the 150-year-old institution at 7 p.m. Nov. 15.
“We have been digging deep, scouring through our archives to document the library’s history. Some of the things we are finding are already well known, but there are also parts of our library’s history that even we didn’t know,” said Dustin Shilling, assistant director. “For example, one of our staff members left to train at the Tuskegee Institute and returned to work at the library after the war ended.”
The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with current and former staff and board members, a Q&A session, and a chance for community members to share their stories about the library.
Cake and refreshments will be served. This is a free program, though advanced registration is suggested. Register on the library’s website at sewickleylibrary.org or by calling 412-741-6920.
Fern Hollow Nature Center
Lunch and Learn programs are offered in partnership with the Nature Center’s neighbor, The Sewickley Heights History Center and include a 45-minute presentation, a question and answer period, and lunch from a local restaurant. On Nov. 14, Yvonne Hudson will present and perform “Ring in the Vote,” the story of Jennie Bradley Roessing, a Pennsylvania women’s suffrage leader, known for her activism and inspiration during the campaign to gain the right to vote for American women.
For more details and to register, visit fhnc.org.
Senior men’s club
An affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, the Senior Men’s Club will host SMC member Dan Sanko, who will talk about the Vought Corsair F4-U and VF 653 During the Korean Conflict on Nov. 10. Rivers of Steel: The Carrie Blast Furnace will be the topic Nov. 17. There will be no meeting Nov. 24. For more information, visit smensclub.org or Facebook.com/smensclub.
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