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🌱 How a Leetsdale 5K helped launch a standout student’s success

Also check out Moon Area Girls Varsity Soccer @ Quaker Valley on the Leetsdale Patch calendar

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Greetings Leetsdale! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Leetsdale 5K helped launch a standout student's success

Also on today's calendar: Wilson Area Boys Varsity Soccer @ Quaker Valley and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quaker Valley students show smarts on 'KD Quiz' (triblive.com subscription) — Leetsdale residents might remember the Fall Fest 5K fun run, which Quaker Valley standout River Capek created and directed there as a junior. That leadership carried over to his role on the KD Quiz academic team, where he and fellow senior Finn Musial helped Quaker Valley reach the semifinals and secure a $1,500 educational grant while excelling in cross country and academics.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Discover Medicare →
    Moon Township Public Library, 1700 Beaver Grade Rd # 100, Coraopolis
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Teacher In-Service (No School for Students)
    Moon Area SD Coraopolis, PA 15108
  • Teacher In-Service (No Students)
    Cornell SD Coraopolis, PA 15108
  • Friendsday Wednesday FREE Lunch!
    Crop & Kettle SOMA Gathering,1401 6th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, USA
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrician - Senior in Sewickley. Apply here.
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Sewickley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leetsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sewickley

  • Quaker Valley High School seniors paint parking spaces ahead of new school year (triblive.com)
  • Life360 bought an advertising company in January. Here's what parents need to know. (kidsburgh.org)

Coraopolis

Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh Airport Debuts Upscale Gaming Lounge (patch.com)
  • National Restaurant Chain Closes 2 Pittsburgh Locations (patch.com)
  • Retired Pittsburgh-Area Priest Stole $740K From Churches, His Mother: Authorities (patch.com)

Ok Leetsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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