In brief: Candidate fundraiser, Women's Business Network and more in Monroeville

Candidate fundraiser

A buffet dinner fundraiser for candidate Eric Casteel for Allegheny County Council District 8 will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Veltre’s Wedding and Event Center, 324 Coxcomb Hill Road in Plum.

Speakers at the event will be Casteel, County Councilwoman Cindy Kirk and County Chairman and Councilman Sam DeMarco.

The cost is $50 per person, and proceeds will help cover the cost of the dinner and support Eric Casteel’s candidacy. To RSVP, donate, or for more information, call 412 726 3547 or email dmajernik@verizon.net.

Women’s network

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful.

All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at a meeting for no cost. Some meetings are being held virtually. Please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.

The Monroeville Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 400 Penn Center Blvd., Wilkins Township. For more information, contact Jo Luncher at 412-372-3411.

The Allegheny Valley Chapter meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread at the Waterworks Mall, 942 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh. To RSVP or for more information, contact Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848.

The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale, at 412-908-1663.

Garden City Food Pantry

Garden City UMC food pantry, 500 Laurel Drive, holds distributions from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Call 412-373-0391 for an appointment. Masks are required. Upcoming distribution dates are Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.

ESL group

An English as a Second Language Conversation Group is held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Monroeville Public Library.

Participants can meet other English language learners for informal and guided conversation practice, including reviewing pronunciation, learning new vocabulary and possibly discussing short ESL readings suited to the interests and abilities of attendees.

Sessions are open to all English language learners with at least some communication skills. For details, contact Cory Little at little c2@einetwork.net or 412-372-0500, ext. 122.

Farmers market

The Monroeville Lions farmers market is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Monroeville Community Park, 2399 Tilbrook Road.

For more information, visit monroevillefarmers market.com.