In brief: Cheer camp, concert series, other Monroeville happenings, week of June 5, 2023

Divine Mercy hosts cheer camp

Divine Mercy Academy cheer camp is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. June 26-29 in the school gym, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville.

The camp is open to all students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to learn basic cheerleading skills while building school spirit and teamwork.

Registration fee is $30 per student, by June 9. For more information, contact Tina Cuda at tina.caruso8@gmail.com or Colleen Cocchi at cocchifam15@gmail.com.

Family Summer Fest set

First Baptist Church and Iglesia Hispana Church of Monroeville are sponsors of the Family Summer Fest, a fun-filled event suitable for all ages.

The festivities will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. June 11 at 3970 Monroeville Blvd. Attendees can look forward to live music, games, a bounce house, food options and Kona Ice. The event and all its entertainment are free for everyone to enjoy, and will be held rain or shine.

‘Hero Hotline’ Bible school

Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Road, invites children ages 3 through fifth grade to a “Hero Hotline” vacation Bible school, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon June 26-30.

Children will assume the role of heroes by learning to follow Jesus through captivating tales of various Bible heroes. Featured are music, drama, storytelling, crafts, games, science experiments and snacks.

Participation in vacation Bible school is free. To enroll, register at forms.gle/7tiLfXZwZFrdYHRw6, visit www.MonroevilleUMC.org or contact the church at 412-372-7474 for a registration form.

Concert series in amphitheater

Monroeville Recreation and Parks will present a summer concert series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays in the Tall Trees Amphitheater at Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road.

Sponsored by UMPC East, the series features:

• June 11 — Christian Beck, country

• June 18 — Beatlemania Magic, nostalgia

• June 25 — Woodland Creatures, folk

• July 9 — Buffalo Rose, folk

• July 16 — Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band

• July 23 — Uptown Rhythm and Brass

• July 30 — Aftermath, Classic Rock

Basketball camp at Divine Mercy

Divine Mercy Academy’s Saber Slam Basketball Camp is scheduled for June 12-14, with players in second through fifth grades gathering from 8 to 9:15 p.m. and sixth through eighth grades, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The instructional skills camp features daily competition and guest speakers. Cost is $50. For more information, contact Jason Jablon at Jason.Jablon@dmapgh.org or 412-445-0009.

Monroeville Blue Flames reunion

Former Monroeville Blue Flames — including majorettes, percussionists and color guard members from 1975 to 1990 — reunite on July 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at Pavilion 4 in Monroeville Community Park West.

To stay connected and receive information and updates about the event, former members are encouraged to visit the fundraising platform www.gofundme.com and search for the Blue Flames site page. They can visit Facebook.com and search for Blue Flames to request membership to the private page dedicated to the reunion.

Choir camp at Hillcrest UP

Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will host a choir camp for ages 4 through 12 from 9 a.m. to noon July 10-14 at 1622 James St., Monroeville.

Choir director and vocalist Lynn DeFalco will lead the camp. A performance for family and friends is planned for Friday at noon. Participants have the option to sing at the Sunday church service following the camp.

Children will interact with musicians who will showcase their instruments and demonstrate how they can accompany songs. The camp will include daily Bible lessons, games, activities and snack time.

The camp program is made possible through a grant from Pittsburgh Presbytery and the support of volunteer staff from Bethel Presbyterian Church in Monroeville. As a result, no fees are required.

To register, contact the church at 412-824-5600 and provide your child’s name and age, and your contact information for mailings and email notifications.

Church of Brethren hosts yard sale

Monroeville Church of the Brethren, 481 Center Road, will host a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 15, with a rain date of July 22. Home-baked goods and beverages will be for sale.

The church requests a donation from people who bring their own tables. A limited number of tables are available for $5 on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information and to reserve a space, contact Kim at the church, 412-977-1779.

Memorial golf outing launched

The inaugural Peter Flaherty IV Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for July 30 at Grand View Golf Course, 1000 Clubhouse Drive, North Braddock.

The event honors a 2018 Gateway High School graduate whose passing occurred in 2021. The outing aims to raise funds for the Peter Flaherty IV Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will provide financial support to one or more Gateway graduating seniors in 2024.

The outing’s shotgun start is at 8 a.m., following registration that begins at 7. Golfers are asked to contribute $100 per player, and hole sponsorships are offered to interested parties.

A lunch will be provided at the Pitcairn Park Building, starting about 1:30 p.m., allowing participants to gather and further reflect on the day’s activities.

For more information, contact Brian Reid at jbreid26@gmail.com or call 412-584-6811.