In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of July 31, 2023
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Car cruise scheduled
American Legion Post 820 in Monroeville is organizing a car cruise to support homeless veterans. The event will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at the post home, 4339 Old William Penn Highway.
Guests are requested to park at Party Savvy and the dentist’s office located across the street. Event staff will guide traffic.
The event will feature food from local businesses, classic music and a silent auction, with proceeds dedicated to assisting homeless veterans. Individuals interested in entering a vehicle in the cruise should contact Sue at 412-372-9713 between noon and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, before Aug. 7.
Circle of Courage Awards
The 13th annual Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Aug. 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville.
Awards honor individuals who show faith and courage in their respective careers. Award categories include religion, government, education, business, medicine, art, media, military, missions and sports.
Proceeds from the event benefit BCC Ministries, a ministry of Brown Chapel AME Church, a historic landmark serving the community for over 180 years. The church provides community breakfasts, administers a food bank, and offers counseling, teaching and other services.
For more information, visit www.circleofcouragepgh.com.
Food pantry distributions
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.
Upcoming distributions are Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 at 500 Laurel Drive, Monroeville.