Monroeville Public Library book sale set for June 12

The Monroeville Public Library presents an outdoor “Books N’ at Sale” for one day only, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 (rain date will be June 19).

Fill a Library-supplied bag with items for $10. If you don’t want a whole bag, donations can be made for individual items. Items will include books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for a chance to win a Summer Fun Basket. The Kona Ice Truck will be on site from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with flavored shaved ice for sale.

The sale will take place at the lower parking lot of Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville.

Wear a mask if unable to practice social distancing. Masks are required to enter the library. For more information, call 412-372-0500 or visit the monroevillelibrary.org.

Student news

• Rebecca D Dawson (fine arts-applied media arts), Dylan K Ritenour (fine arts-applied media arts) and Samantha Mauro Betters (psychology) were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Edinboro University. In order to attain dean’s list status, students must maintain a GPA of 3.4 or higher, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit and receive no grade lower than a C in any course.

• Lauren Miller and Asher Passalinqua of Monroeville were named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2021 semester at Grove City College.

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Garden City UMC Food Pantry

Garden City UMC Food Pantry, 500 Laurel Drive, is open.

Distributions will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Call 412-373-0391 for an appointment. Face masks are required.

The 2021 food distribution dates will be: June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.

To learn more visit gardencityumcfood pantry.org or email: gcumcfoodpantry@gmail.com.

English as Second Language group

An English as a Second Language (ESL) 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.

Women’s Business Network

The Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. All professional women are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. Many meetings are being held virtually, please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com.

• The Monroeville Chapter holds meetings from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be June 23. For details, call Chapter Representative Susan Patchin at 724-261-7871.

• The Allegheny Valley Chapter meets at 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is June 17. To RSVP or for details, contact Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com.

• The All Virtual Chapter holds meetings via Zoom from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is June 16. For more information, contact chapter representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

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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 monroeville farmersmarket.com.

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