In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of Dec. 4, 2023
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Christmas concert at Cross Roads
Judi Figel will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road Monroeville.
She is a dynamic singer with a fun-loving personality who performs a wide variety of music styles. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door or online at jazzjudi.com. Everyone is invited to a complimentary cookie social after the concert.
Hillcrest hosts Christmas party
A “Pizza, Popcorn and PJs” Christmas party for kids will be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hillcrest Church, 1622 James St., Monroeville.
The event is geared toward children ages 4 to 12, and under 4 with a parent. Everyone is encouraged to wear Christmas-themed or any warm winter pajamas. After pizza, craft time and Christmas bingo with prizes, “The Star,” an animated holiday film approved for all ages, will be shown, with popcorn served.
RSVP by calling the church, 412 824-5600. Please include children’s names, how many adults will be staying with them, and a phone number.
Register for holiday light contest
Judging for Monroeville’s 36th annual holiday light contest will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 11.
All Monroeville properties must be registered by Dec. 8 and must have their lights turned on during the time of the judging to participate. Register your own lights or enjoy a ride around our town to nominate your favorite house.
New categories this year are Through a Child’s Eyes Award, Traditionally Elegant Award, Clark Griswold Award, Most Festive Theme Award and Most Original Masterpiece Award.
The event is presented by the Monroeville Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, and is intended to bring good cheer in celebration of the holiday season. Register at forms.gle/PANrgdRd9MwgNNFL6.
Letters to Santa collected
Drop-off boxes for Letters to Santa are located at both the Monroeville Recreation Department and Monroeville Public Library.
Children will be sent responses to letters received by Dec. 11. Please make sure that children’s names and return mailing addresses are legible.
International Women meet
International Women of Monroeville will meet on Dec. 8 at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville.
A holiday celebration starts at 9:30 a.m., when members will bring refreshments that could be served during the holiday season in their homelands and join together for a sing-along.
The group welcomes all women in the community, whether foreign- or American-born, who are interested in spending an enjoyable morning over coffee and the program of the month.
No meetings will be held during January and February. They resume March 1.
Church hosts cookie sale
Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, will host its annual holiday cookie sale from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 9.
A wide variety of homemade cookies will be available from which to choose.
Christmas community dinner
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish will host a Christmas community dinner on Dec. 25 in the Lourdes Center at 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville.
Dinner will be served from 12:30 to 3 p.m., or until the food is gone.
New Year’s Eve ball drop
Can’t stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve? The Monroeville Public Library will present a ball drop at noon inside the Monroeville Mall on Dec. 31.
The free event for all ages will be held inside the lower mall level, in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods, beginning at 11:30 a.m. At noon, a giant disco ball will be lowered. There will be a raffle, party hats and horn blowers.
Food pantry distribution
The Garden City Food Pantry distributes food on the second Thursday of each month, with morning distribution from 9 to 11 and evening distribution from 6 to 7.
The year’s final distribution is on Dec. 14 at 500 Laurel Drive, Monroeville.
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