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Vendors wanted for the Pitcairn Fall Night Market
Pitcairn’s Fall Night Market, a family-friendly event for all ages, will be held on September 27 from 6pm to 8pm on Broadway Street between Dan’s Floral and Dick’s Sports Bar.
Items for sale can include homemade foods and baked goods, crafts, gifts, flea market items, clothing, jewelry and more.
Applications for vendor booths and food trucks will be accepted through September 10. They can be found on the Pitcairn Night Market Facebook page, by calling the district office at 412-372-6500, or by emailing Councilmember Lisa Petrosky at [email protected].
The market takes place every spring and fall.
Hillcrest Church Flea Market
The Hillcrest Presbyterian Church’s third annual flea market will be held September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 1622 James St., Monroeville.
This free, outdoor event (any weather) is open to the public and features flea market items, baked goods, food, and more for sale.
For a fee, sales areas are available for the sale of flea market goods or handicrafts.
Donations to support the fundraiser are accepted at the church on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donation guidelines: Check that all donations are clean, have all parts included and are in working order. Check that electronic devices are working and have the necessary plugs included.
Adult clothing and large furniture will not be collected for sale. The church welcomes anyone who can mark their donated items with a suggested retail price.
To arrange a donation or for vendor information, call 412-824-5600.
Drive-in food distribution
Monroeville’s drive-thru food distribution is open to the public on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Gateway High School, 3000 Gateway Campus Blvd.
Distribution will take place behind the sports complex, across from the main entrance to the high school. Volunteers will load the vehicles while recipients remain in their vehicles.
Customers receive a mix of foods such as fruits and vegetables, non-perishable foods and frozen meat.
For more information, contact Valerie Warning at 412-215-5231.
Monroeville Arts Council Concerts
The Monroeville Arts Council is hosting a series of concerts at the Boyce Auditorium at the Community College of Allegheny County. Concerts will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. These include:
• August 25 – Pittsburgh Belairs
• September 15 – Etta Cox
• October 13 – Darryl and Kim
• December 15th – Judi Figel
The concerts are free and open to the public. The Boyce campus is located at 595 Beatty Road in Monroeville.
Rotary speaker series
The Monroeville Rotary Club hosts “Town Hall Meetings” on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Monroeville Public Library Program Room.
• September 5 – Melissa Richards, chief human resources officer of the National Forest Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving forests for future generations.
• Oct. 3 – State Rep. Brandon Markosek, Democrat of Monroeville. Markosek will discuss legislation that would require insurers to cover speech therapy for children.
Meetings are open to the public and refreshments will be served. No advance registration is required. The library is located at 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.
For more information, email [email protected].
Monroeville Chorus seeks new voices
Founded in 1953, the Monroeville Chorus is seeking new adult members who enjoy singing and spreading joy and happiness. No audition is required and all voice ranges are welcome. The group performs at community events and groups, hospitals, and more.
For more information, call 412-357-6079.
Library fun party planned
The sixth annual Library Fun Fest will be held August 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.
Last year, around 2,500 people attended the event, which included community and exhibitor booths, food, activities, games and music.
This year, Bluey from the popular cartoon series of the same name will appear between 1pm and 3pm.
The fun festival includes a petting zoo, balloon artists, hair tinsel, inflatable rides, a magician, ceramic animal painting and the Gateway High School Robotics Club.
Rotary 5k Run for Peace
The Monroeville Rotary Club is hosting a 5K Run for Peace on September 21 at 9 a.m. at Monroeville Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road.
Participants who register by September 14th will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Anyone who registers after that date will receive a shirt while supplies last.
The top three runners, male and female, and the top three in each age group will receive a medal.
Immediately after the race – at around 10:45 a.m. – a program to commemorate the International Day of Peace will take place in the Peace Garden.
The event includes special guests, cultural music, food trucks and family activities, as well as the release of a dove of peace.
Proceeds benefit Rotary’s scholarship program and other youth services, as well as local organizations working to reduce food insecurity in the community.
Sponsors and donations are needed for the event. In addition to monetary sponsors, donations in the form of water, fruit, healthy snacks, sports drinks and gift bags are also welcome.
For more information visit https://monroevillerotary.org. To register go to https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Monroeville/MonroevilleRotary5kRunWalkforPeace.
Summer church picnic in the park
Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will host a summer worship picnic on August 18 at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Park, 245 Young Drive in Monroeville.
The morning begins with an informal service. Various picnic games are planned, such as horseshoes and volleyball.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, cheesy potatoes and nachos, as well as other picnic foods, are provided. Drinks and plastic dishes are provided. Guests are asked to bring their favorite dessert to share.
This all-ages event is free and open to the public; members and non-members are invited.
Concerts at Tall Trees Amphitheater
Monroeville Recreation and Parks and UPMC East host a series of summer concerts at the Tall Trees Amphitheater. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted:
• August 18: East Winds Symphonic Band, 3 p.m.
• August 25: 8th Street Rox (classic rock and blues)
The concerts are free and open to the public. The amphitheater is located at 2447 Tilbrook Road in Monroeville.
Lecture series on history
Lifelong amateur historian Henry Bowden will present “In Defense of Aaron Burr” on August 19 at 7 p.m. at the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.
Bowden was born and raised in Turtle Creek. He graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1970. He is a performer, speaker and member of many local historical societies. This is the next in a six-part lecture series led by Bowden. All lectures will be held in the library gallery on the third Monday of each month through November. Upcoming lectures include:
• September 16: Information event on William Penn
• October 21: Bowden as William Penn impersonator
• November 18: Presentation about Sam Adams
The all-ages events are open to the public. No pre-registration is required. If you have any questions, contact Cory Little, the library’s director of adult programming, at 412-372-0500, extension 122, or email [email protected].
Host families wanted
Broaden your horizons and experience a new culture by welcoming an exchange student into your family this fall.
AFSUSA, one of the oldest exchange programs in the country, is looking for host families for the upcoming school year.
Students can stay for half a year or a whole year, or sponsors can be a “welcoming family” for six weeks.
Students from Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, Thailand and Ghana hope to find housing in Western Pennsylvania.
More than 130 countries participate in the program and AFS matches students with families according to their interests and lifestyle.
Students participating in the program come from 140 countries and can be placed with families with children, couples whose children have left home, or single adults.
For more information, contact Carol Huff at 412-848-8095.
Patrick Varine is a TribLive reporter covering Delmont, Export and Murrysville. A native of western Pennsylvania, he joined the Trib in 2010 after working as a reporter and editor at the former Dover Post Co. in Delaware. Reach him at [email protected].
