Monroeville area happenings, week of April 24, 2023
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Collection period ends
For the victims of the Cambridge Square fire in Monroeville, items and gift cards are no longer being collected.
Checks will be distributed to the families after the collection period, which ends April 30. Please make the checks payable to “Gateway School District” and note in the reference line “Cambridge Square Fire Victims.” Mail to Gateway School District, Attn: Mike Zourelias, 9000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, Pa. 15146
Any funds collected after April 30 will go to the local food pantries.
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.
Spring craft show
Monroeville United Methodist Church is holding a spring craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29.
There will be more than 40 vendors with an array of local crafts, arts and merchandise. Light refreshments and baked goods will be available for purchase.
The church is at 219 Center Road, Monroeville. Email layleader@MonroevilleUMC for directions or more information. The church phone number is 412-372-7474.
Gateway impact project
The Gateway High School ChickFilA Leader Academy’s impact project will take place May 4.
In partnership with the school social workers, Leader Academy members are creating a space filled with resources for students and their families in the district who are impacted by homelessness, crisis situations and/or are in the foster care system, according to adviser Regan Reeder.
The old high school police office will be transformed with shelving units and storage to house items such as household goods, linens and towels, clothing and toiletries.
‘200 Years of Brewing’ program
Monroeville Public Library welcomes Richard Ober, lead author of “200 Years of Brewing in Allegheny County,” for a program scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 5.
The Ober Brewery featured on the book’s cover is Richard’s family business and one of many German breweries once located in the Allegheny City/Manchester area of Pittsburgh. In addition to Allegheny County’s brewing history, Ober will discuss the historical process to make and flavor beers using fermentation and local ingredients.
Register for the program at www.monroevillelibrary.org.
Scottish Heritage celebration
Bagpiper Matt Peterson, Scottish dancer Katie Janeiro and vocalist Bridget Steele highlight Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church’s Scottish Heritage Day celebration on May 7 at 1622 James St., Monroeville.
The 11 a.m. worship service will remember the 1560 origins of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. Shortbread, scones, Scottish baked goods and tea will be served following the service on the church’s courtyard, as Peterson performs traditional Scottish selections, with Janeiro dancing to two of them.
Scottish Heritage Sunday is both a congregation celebration of its founding faith principles and witness, as well as a community celebration of Presbyterian culture, its story and the importance of its religious contribution to current American life.
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@monroeville library.org.
Clean Up Day on April 29
The 28th annual Jack Sedlak Memorial Clean Up Day is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. April 29 in Monroeville.
An appreciation picnic is scheduled afterward at Monroeville Community Park West.
To register, visit www.monroeville.pa.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1082 and download the attached form. For more information, call the Monroeville Recreation and Parks Department at 412-856-1006.