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Get Out: Weekend Family Activities

Beat the winter blues with these fun and family-friendly weekend activities happening in the area.

1. Clearview Federal Credit Union Sweet Jazz Music Series

When/where: 7 tonight at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, 200 Broad Street, Sewickley.

Why Go: This is the eighth consecutive year for Sweetwater's popular jazz series. On each Friday in February, a variety of jazz musicians will grace audiences with smooth, sweet sounds in an intimate nightclub setting. Wine and hors d'oeurves are complimentary with ticket purchase. This week's performance will feature Jessica Lee, whose style is a fusion of jazz, blues and rhythm and blues.

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Cost: $12 for members and $18 day for non-members. Call 412-741-4405 for more information.

2. Kick for Nick Soccer Tournament

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When/where: 7:30-9:45 tonight at the RMU Island Sports Center in the Golf Bubble, 7600 Grand Ave., Moon.

Why Go: This is a fun event for the whole family and supports an organization that donates soccer balls to children in underprivileged countries. Quaker Valley sophomore, Molly Wicker, organized the soccer tournament and soccer ball collection as part of her school project. Pre-register your team of 3-5 people, and come in a creative uniform. There will be music, food and a few surprises. Don't forget to bring a new or gently used soccer ball to donate to the Kick for Nick organization.

Cost: Free. Please register your team here. Read more about .

3. Hearts, Minds and Hands Day at Sewickley Academy

When/where: 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Sewickley Academy, 315 Beaver Ave., Sewickley.

Why Go: Sewickley Academy will play host to a family event for children in kindergarten through third grade and their families, during which they will dance, make crafts and play games. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided. Contact Debra Hansen at dhansen@sewickley.org for more information.

Cost: Free

4. Healthy Cooking Class

When/where: 1 p.m. Saturday at Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., Sewickley.

Why Go: Trying to get healthy in the new year? Rebecca Lewis will teach a class about healthy cooking and will demonstrate a variety of fresh and delicious recipes. Samples of each recipe will be provided.

Cost: Free. Call the library to register: 412-741-6920

5. St. Valentine's Day Family Ball

When/where: 5 p.m. Saturday at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive, Sewickley.

Why Go: The Laughlin Children's Center will play host to an evening of fun for families that will benefit its children's services. Come for a night of delicious kid-friendly food, music, a balloon artist and and an auction.

Cost: $90 per adult, $175 for family ticket (limit two adults), Children younger than 12 are free. Call 412-741-4087 for tickets.

 

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