In brief: Concert series, other Monroeville happenings, week of May 15, 2023

Summer concert series

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

• Aug. 6 — River City Blues

• Aug. 20 — 8th Street Rox

• Aug. 6 — East Winds Symphonic Band, classical

Also, Poor Yorick’s Players will perform “The Tempest” at 7 p.m. June 2, 3, 4 and 9, and at 2 p.m. June 10. The troupe presents “Timon of Athens” at 7 p.m. Aug. 11, 12, 13 and 18, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 19.

International Women luncheon

The International Women’s group will hold its annual spring luncheon at 11 a.m. May 19. Members are requested to bring a dish to share.

This gathering marks the final meeting of the 2022-23 year, with meetings set to resume in September. The meetings take place at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville. The group welcomes all women in the community, regardless of nationality.

Walk and Picnic fundraiser

The Brandon P. Kuster Memorial Foundation will hold its annual Walk and Picnic fundraiser on May 20.

All events, including the 2-mile walk through the streets of Pitcairn, will begin and end at Sugar Camp Park, eliminating the need for attendees to move their vehicles or return to the borough building.

Admission for the fundraiser is $40 for individuals over 21, $35 for those ages 13-20, and free for children 12 and under. The event will feature an expanded Kids Corner. The admission price includes a BPK T-shirt. Individuals may also purchase tickets for only the walk for $10.

Coffee, bagels and fruit will be served at 10 a.m. for those who register. The walk will begin at approximately 11, followed by a picnic at Sugar Camp Park, which will conclude at dusk. Hot dogs and snacks will be available immediately following the walk, and a full dinner will be served at 2 p.m.

The Brandon P. Kuster Memorial Foundation was created in honor of Brandon Kuster, a former Gateway High School student who passed away in 2008. Its purposes are to award an annual scholarship to a senior student at Gateway High School, to participate in projects that benefit youth in the Pitcairn, Monroeville and surrounding areas, and to support families who have experienced tragedies.

For more information about the Walk and Picnic, visit bpk foundation.com/walkandpicnic.

Memorial Day parade

Monroeville’s Memorial Day parade begins at 9 a.m. May 29. A ceremony follows at the Old Stone Church Cemetery, 2700 Stroschein Road.

Trail community festival

The Westmoreland Heritage Trail Community Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at B-Y Park, 812 Route 130, Trafford.

The festival will offer various activities, including basket raffles, a DJ, fishing for kids, food vendors, ice cream, face painting and more.

Participants also can take part in a poker run, which involves stopping at checkpoints along the trail during a 12-mile bike ride or 4-mile walk/run to choose a playing card. Prizes will be awarded to the best hands at the end.

Registration before May 26 costs $25 per person, while day-of registration costs $30 and begins at 9 a.m. Awards ceremonies and raffles will take place at noon. For more information, visit westmorelandheritagetrail.com.

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@monroevillelibrary.org.

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 on June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 3970 Monroeville Blvd. Attendees can look forward to live music, engaging games, a bounce house, delectable food options and refreshing Kona Ice.

The event and all its entertainment are free for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age or background, and will be held rain or shine.

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 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.

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.

Early learning registration

Dreamers & Achievers Early Learning Academy, a high-quality child care and development center, is enrolling new families for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Interested families can visit the center located at 4516 Broadway Blvd. in the Haymaker Village Plaza to meet the staff, tour the facility, and learn about the programs and services provided.

For more information about programs, tuition and the enrollment process, visit https://www.dreamersNachievers.com.