WHAT ’ S NEWS IN SEWICKLEY
WORLD OF MAE 5K AND 1-MILE FUNRUN
Be sure to join in on this year ’ s World of Mae 5K and 1-Mile FunRun scheduled for Oct . 1 at Hartwood Acres . The event will include a 5K and 1-mile handicappedfriendly course as well as free face painting , Henna tattoo artistry , Hula Hoop Troop Interactive Entertainment , live music every half mile , basket raffles , food , beverages and much more ! Proceeds benefit Ada Mae Grashow .
Ada Mae Grashow is seven years old with Phelan McDermid Syndrome ( PMS ), an extremely rare genetic disorder . Despite being nonverbal , Ada ’ s message is powerful and the Grashows want to help others by sharing her story . “ Learning about Ada ’ s diagnosis when she was just over age five , allowed us to start understanding the mysteries we were constantly experiencing . By bringing awareness to PMS , Ada ’ s story sparks empathy and acceptance for individuals with disabilities . Because PMS is so rare , we hope to promote earlier diagnosis and help other families get the proper treatment that their loved ones with PMS deserve ,” says Ada ’ s mother , Katie Grashow . The Grashows ’ foundation , World of Mae , is dedicated to empowering Ada as well as the surrounding community . World of Mae holds an annual festival uniquely designed to celebrate people of ALL abilities and disabilities .
For more information and to follow Ada ’ s story , visit facebook . com / worldofmae . home or email kathryngrashow @ yahoo . com .
STUDIO ST . GERMAIN DEBUTS THIRD COMMERCIAL BUILDING RENOVATION IN SEWICKLEY
Sewickley-based architecture firm Studio St . Germain announced the debut of its third commercial renovation in a year ’ s time in the Sewickley business district . The current project is on the site of the former Sewickley Café , a well-known landmark located in the
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heart of Sewickley ’ s business district on Beaver Street . The new building will house a fine-dining restaurant with a French-influenced menu .
Following the positive reception of two other highly visible Sewickley landmark renovations – nonprofit business development organization Explore Sewickley and retailer J . McLaughlin – Studio St . Germain adds the restaurant to its growing portfolio of commercial projects .
Building owner Robin Fernandez selected Studio St . Germain based on its other commercial renovations in Sewickley . “ I really wanted to work with them because they ’ re local and I was impressed with their work on local business buildings ,” says Fernandez .
For Fernandez ’ s project , the studio created an efficient , modern design that incorporates themes related to the restaurant concept . Principal Aimee St . Germain explains , “ We incorporated interior and exterior design touches that nod to the French cultural influence , while creating a vibrant , contemporary dining space that is flexible enough to accommodate dining groups of all sizes .” Because the project is on a main street with high pedestrian traffic , the entrance has been designed with a vestibule featuring dramatic lighting and a living wall ( vertical garden ) for 24 / 7 visual interest and street appeal while also improving interior temperature control and diner comfort .
Along with an array of design awards , Studio St . Germain brings a unique level of expertise in high-performance building science to the Pittsburgh area . Founder Nathan St . Germain pioneered the passivhaus standard here as one of the first two professionals in the region to be certified in this international ultra-low energyuse standard . High-performance building science is one of several techniques the studio ’ s principal architects draw on as they focus on building projects that return value to the community . “ There ’ s a reason our tagline is ‘ Building to Give Back ,’” says Nathan . “ We are passionate about offering both technical expertise and beautiful design in a way that is still accessible to local businesses . We love to breathe new life into spaces where people in a community gather .”
Highlights of the new space , which is scheduled to open in late summer , include an open state-of-the-art kitchen and connected bar , along with a VIP private chef ’ s table , natural stone accents , a dramatic Parisian banquette and the aforementioned living wall that pays homage to the restaurant ’ s commitment to fresh , natural ingredients .
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About Studio St . Germain
Studio St . Germain is an award-winning boutique architectural firm specializing in ultra-low energy , high-performance design and personalized wraparound architectural services for a full range of commercial and residential applications . Implementing the newest techniques and highest standards in technical building design , it offers a wide range of choices and options for clients who value building performance as much as design . Led by principals Nathan St . Germain and Aimee St . Germain , the studio is located in Sewickley . More information is available at studiostgermain . com .
AUTUMN HAPPENINGS AT SEWICKLEY METHODIST CHURCH
Gathering beneath a landmark clock tower , the congregation of Sewickley United Methodist Church greatly appreciates this time of year as a multitude of festivities and events take place throughout the season .
Autumn brings the return of the pumpkin patch and haunted house , the blessing of the beasts and the launch of a new season of worship at the church , located at 337 Broad Street in Sewickley . The pumpkin truck , unloaded through a “ bucket brigade ” of church family and friends , arrives at 9 a . m . on Oct . 1 . The church lawn will be covered with hundreds of pumpkins throughout the month of October . The patch is open daily from 10 a . m . through 7 p . m .
The Haunted House – mixing costumed congregants , shadowed Sunday School rooms , flickering lights , loud noises and laughter – will be held from 7 to 9 p . m . on Oct . 21 and 22 , and Oct . 28 and 29 . Tickets will be available at the door . Ages 11 and up recommended .