In brief: Student news, Church flea market and more in Monroeville

Student news

• Nina Singh was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Ithica College.

• Nolan Baker (Bachelor of Arts in history) and Bradley Metts (Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance financial management track) earned degrees from Youngstown State University.

• Jonelle Menner received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Hamilton College.

Church flea market

The United Presbyterian Church of Universal is hosting a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 10. The church is at 2545 Main St. (Universal Road) in Penn Hills.

Musical production in the park

East End Productions, a component of East End Kids, will be performing the musical “Good News” this summer. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit back and enjoy the musical on July 9 and 10. The shows are free and open to the public.

There will be 1 and 6 p.m. shows each day at the Amphitheater in Monroeville Community Park.

Garden City UMC 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. Face masks are required. Upcoming distribution dates are July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.

Fellowship

• On July 18, Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will be holding a “Blessing of the Pets” outdoor service. The service is open to the public and will begin at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of the Church located at 1622 James St. Please bring a lawn chair for your comfort. Please have your animal under control, leashed or in a carrier. For more information, call Dr. John Lolla at 412-735-0108 or consult the Church’s website.

• The 20th anniversary of 9/11 will be commemorated by the Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church during a special service Sept. 12 remembering the sacrifices of first responders during this traumatic event in our nation’s history. The 11 a.m. community service will feature special music as a tribute to those who gave their lives during 9/11 to save the nation from terrorism. The Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church is located at 1622 James St. in Monroeville, above the Monroeville Mall.

English as a 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.

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 monroevillefarmersmarket.com.