In brief: Fun Fest, other Monroeville happenings, week of Aug. 15, 2022

Library Fun Fest

Check out the fourth annual Library Fun Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 27 on the Monroeville Public Library campus, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.

Featured will be a petting zoo, drum circles, balloon artists, magician, inflatable rides, food, games, a cupcake decorating contest and music, along with community and exhibitor booths. It is a rain-or-shine event.

Making special appearances from 1 to 3 will be University of Pittsburgh football players Calijah Kancey, third team Associated Press All-American, and Nick Patti, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl starting quarterback.

Outdoor worship service

Greater Works, located in Monroeville’s University Park, partners with Church Without Walls in welcoming everyone in the community to an outdoor service from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 27.

The service will be held in Greater Works’ lower back parking lot, where attendees of all ages can enjoy musical worship, powerful testimonials and an uplifting message from Pastor Gary Mitrik. Prayer tents will be available for those in need.

All guests are invited to stay and enjoy a complimentary lunch afterwards. No reservations are required.

Road closure starts Aug. 22

The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that the start of a closure on Wilmerding and Monroeville Road/Patton Street in Monroeville and Wilmerding has been moved because of recent weather impacting the contractor’s schedule.

The road will close between the Tri-Boro Expressway (Route 130) and Monroeville Boulevard starting at 9 a.m. Aug. 22. The closure, which is expected to end in September, is required for installation of drainage pipes and inlets.

Penn Hills High School 50th reunion

Penn Hills High School’s Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50-year reunion on Oct. 6, 2023, at Futules Harmar House in Harmarville. Classmates should email Joanna Papa Ogden (joanneogden@comcast.net) or Connie Hall Hannan (con.hannan@gmail.com) with their current emails and contact information.

Gateway ’72 50-year reunion

Gateway High School Class of 1972 will hold its 50-year reunion on Aug. 26 and 27.

Reunion events include a mixer at Pugliano’s Restaurant in Plum on Aug. 26, and a tour of the high school and dinner at Edgewood Country Club the following day.

For more information and registration details, email John Lease at lease.john@gmail.com or Diane Pizzuto at dpizz@verizon.net.