Quaker Valley Council of Governments

10/30/2026

A wonderful evening celebrating community and collaboration!

This past Wednesday, October 28, the Quaker Valley Council of Governments held our 2026 Annual Intergovernmental Reception at the Edgeworth Club, and what a great evening it was!

We had a fantastic turnout of municipal managers, secretaries, elected officials, delegates, and community partners from across the Quaker Valley region. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, build relationships, celebrate our communities, and look ahead to the exciting work we can accomplish together.

A special thank-you to our generous 2026 sponsors for helping make this event possible!

* CivicMapper
* Brentwood Bank
* Tucker Arensberg
* NPPFA Benefits
* Michael Baker International
* Cohen Law Group
* Racunas Law Group
* Univest
* HRG
* NIRA Consulting Engineers
* LSSE Civil Engineers and Surveyors
* Edge AI Solutions
* Velocita Docs
* Delaware Valley Trusts

Your generosity and continued support of local government and regional cooperation mean so much to QVCOG and our member communities!

And to all of our municipal staff, delegates, elected officials, and community partners who joined us, thank you for being part of such a wonderful evening! The relationships and partnerships we build are what make regional collaboration possible.

We’re looking forward to another exciting year of working together, strengthening our communities, and creating new opportunities throughout the Quaker Valley region.

Already looking forward to next year’s gathering!

10/30/2026

UPDATED LOCATION!

The Halloween Parade will now be beginning at the Avalon Elementary School on October 31st at 11am.

Additionally, Trick or Treat in Bellevue will be taking place from 6pm-8pm on October 31st!

10/29/2026

Honoring Nearly 50 Years of Public Service: Charles “Charlie” Kulbacki

At our 2026 Annual Intergovernmental Reception, the Quaker Valley Council of Governments had the honor of presenting Charles “Charlie” Kulbacki with the Excellence in Public Service Award in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to Bell Acres Borough.

Charlie's service began in 1976. Over the decades, he served 27 years as borough manager, more than 20 years on Borough Council, including as council president, and as a volunteer firefighter.

His leadership helped strengthen public safety, public works, infrastructure, and community facilities. Even after retiring as borough manager in 2020, Charlie continued serving his community, returning to Borough Council in 2022.

What makes Charlie's story so special isn't simply the number of years he has served. It's his unwavering dedication to his neighbors and the community he calls home.

It was especially meaningful to recognize Charlie surrounded by his family, friends, and fellow local government leaders.

Thank you, Charlie, for your decades of service to Bell Acres and the entire Quaker Valley region. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Photo: Charles Kulbacki and family at the 2026 QVCOG Annual Intergovernmental Reception.

10/29/2026

🎃 Halloween Around Quaker Valley! 👻

Get those costumes and candy buckets ready! Here's a roundup of Halloween fun in our QVCOG communities for Saturday, October 31!

🍬 Trick-or-Treat: 5–7 PM

Ben Avon Heights

🍭 Trick-or-Treat: 6–8 PM

Aleppo Township
Bellevue Borough
Emsworth Borough
Leet Township
Sewickley Borough
Sewickley Hills Borough

Don't miss the Halloween parades!

🎃 Bellevue: 11 AM — beginning at Avalon Elementary School and ending at Bayne Park, with Trunk-or-Treat and Touch-a-Truck afterward!

👻 Sewickley: 10:30 AM–Noon — Halloween Parade!

Thanks to our municipalities for sharing their Halloween plans!

Please check your municipality's official page for any updates, and remember to drive slowly, watch for little trick-or-treaters, and have a safe and happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from the Quaker Valley Council of Governments! 🎃

10/29/2026

10/26/2026

BIG things are coming to the Sewickley Classic 5K & Festival in May 2027, and your business can be part of it!

After an incredible inaugural year that welcomed more than 800 participants and 1,000 attendees, the Sewickley Classic is gearing up for an even bigger celebration in 2027, with an anticipated 1,200 participants!

Organized by the Sewickley Runners Club, this community event brings together runners, families, local businesses, and neighbors for a day filled with:

🏃 A 5K race, Kids Dash, and 1-mile run/walk

🎶 Live music and a lively post-race festival

🍔 Food trucks and local vendors

🎉 Family-friendly activities and community connections

💚 And the best part? It’s all for a great cause!

The Sewickley Classic proudly supports two important local organizations:

Laughlin Children’s Center – Serving children and families since 1956, Laughlin provides occupational, speech, and psychological therapy, academic tutoring, dyslexia services, early evaluations, and preschool programs. The center also accepts insurance, including Medicaid, and offers financial assistance for academic services.

Quaker Valley High School Track & Field and Cross-Country Teams – Supporting more than 100 local student-athletes and helping the next generation of runners grow, compete, and thrive.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

With sponsorship packages ranging from $500 to $10,000, this is an opportunity for local businesses and organizations to get involved in a growing community tradition while supporting children, families, and young athletes throughout the Sewickley Valley.

Whether you’re a small local business or a larger organization, your sponsorship can help make a meaningful difference!

📩 Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Visit sponsor.sewickleyclassic.org or contact Jessica Sams at [email protected] to learn more.

Let’s make the 2027 Sewickley Classic the biggest one yet!

10/26/2026

Tomorrow and Friday from 9-3 are the final days to sign up for Saturday’s parade. Stop by the borough hall or give Cathy Jones a call.

10/26/2026

We are hiring! Please see flyer for the school crossing guard position. Feel free to copy and paste the following link to access the job description and application!

https://www.bellevuepa.org/employment-opportunities

10/26/2026

We still have room for more cars if you'd like to pass out candy! And we can't wait to see you on Saturday morning with the whole family!