In brief: Gateway graduation, Memorial Day and more, week of May 22, 2023
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Gateway Class of ’23 graduation
Gateway High School’s commencement is set for 7 p.m. on May 31 at Walter “Pete” Antimarino Stadium, with an expected graduating class of 265 seniors.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place the following day, also at 7 p.m. The final decision will be made between noon and 2 p.m. daily. Any changes will be communicated through www.gatewayk12.org.
If rain forces the cancellation of the outdoor ceremony, the program will be relocated to the sports complex. Access to the indoor program will require an indoor admission ticket, and each senior will receive four tickets. No additional tickets will be available.
The commencement program will include a welcome address by Julianna Guido, senior class president, who will also lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The names of the valedictorian and salutatorian speakers are to be announced.
Summer concert series
Monroeville Recreation and Parks will present a summer concert series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays in the Tall Trees Amphitheater at Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road.
Sponsored by UMPC East, the series features:
• June 11 — Christian Beck, country
• June 18 — Beatlemania Magic, nostalgia
• June 25 — Woodland Creatures, folk
• July 9 — Buffalo Rose, folk
• July 16 — Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band
• July 23 — Uptown Rhythm and Brass
• July 30 — Aftermath, Classic Rock
• Aug. 6 — River City Blues
• Aug. 20 — 8th Street Rox
• Aug. 6 — East Winds Symphonic Band, classical
Memorial Day parade
Monroeville’s Memorial Day parade begins at 9 a.m. May 29. A ceremony follows at the Old Stone Church Cemetery, 2700 Stroschein Road.
Tea fundraiser set
Monroeville Public Library presents a very important date with an “Alice in Wonderland”-themed tea fundraiser.
The event is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. June 4 in the Lourdes Center at Christ the Divine Shepherd Monroeville campus, 245 Azalea Drive.
A $35 donation includes tea sandwiches, beverages, cookie table, activities and more. Raffle basket tickets and 50/50 tickets will be available for purchase.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Monroeville Public Library desk or at www.monroevillelibrary.org. For more information, contact Rose at 412-372-0500, ext. 115, or shirerr@monroevillelibrary.org.
Trail community festival
The Westmoreland Heritage Trail Community Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at B-Y Park, 812 Route 130, Trafford.
The festival will offer various activities, including basket raffles, a DJ, fishing for kids, food vendors, ice cream, face painting and more.
Participants also can take part in a poker run, which involves stopping at checkpoints along the trail during a 12-mile bike ride or 4-mile walk/run to choose a playing card. Prizes will be awarded to the best hands at the end.
Registration before May 26 costs $25 per person, while day-of registration costs $30 and begins at 9 a.m. Awards ceremonies and raffles will take place at noon. For more information, visit westmorelandheritagetrail.com.
Family Summer Fest
First Baptist Church and Iglesia Hispana Church of Monroeville are sponsors of the Family Summer Fest, a fun-filled event suitable for all ages.
The festivities will take place on June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 3970 Monroeville Blvd. Attendees can look forward to live music, engaging games, a bounce house, delectable food options and refreshing Kona Ice.
The event and all its entertainment are free for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age or background, and will be held rain or shine.
Blue Flames reunion
Former Monroeville Blue Flames — including majorettes, percussionists and color guard members from 1975 to 1990 — reunite on July 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at Pavilion #4 in Monroeville Community Park West.
To stay connected and receive information and updates about the event, former members are encouraged to visit the fundraising platform gofundme.com and search for the Blue Flames site page. They can visit Facebook and search for Blue Flames to request membership to the private page dedicated to the reunion.
Divine Mercy Academy registration
Registration is open at Divine Mercy Academy in Monroeville.
The school is accepting all students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, visit DMApgh.org or call 412-372-7255.
Early learning registration
Dreamers & Achievers Early Learning Academy, a high-quality child care and development center, is enrolling new families for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Interested families can visit the center located at 4516 Broadway Blvd. in the Haymaker Village Plaza to meet the staff, tour the facility, and learn about the programs and services provided.
The Monroeville location is a brand-new center, while the centers in Pitcairn and Wilmerding have been serving families for over nine years. Operating from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dreamers & Achievers offers both full- and part-time enrollment options, daily drop-in care.
For more information about programs, tuition and the enrollment process, visit www.dreamersNachievers.com.