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Book Walk ribbon-cutting

The Monroeville Public Library and its Friends group invite the community to attend a ribbon-cutting for the new Book Walk, a storytelling experience designed to allow parents and children to read a picture book as they walk.

It will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Monroeville Community Park West at 2399 Tilbrook Road.

The ribbon-cutting will take place near the park’s Peace Pole.

Plum AARP meeting set for Aug. 12

Plum AARP will hold its August Social at its monthly meeting at noon on Aug. 12 at Unity Community Church. Turkey and ham sliders, chips and summer desserts will be served. Members may bring games to play, as there will not be a program.

Plum AARP is a social and service club open to residents of Plum, Penn Hills and surrounding areas. Meetings are held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, except June, at Unity Community Church. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

Job fair

United Career Fairs will host an Aug. 19 job fair focused on sales and management positions.

It will be from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Courtyard Marriott, 3962 William Penn Highway in Monroeville.

Each company will introduce their business and the opportunities they offer. Participants will then have a chance to meet with hiring managers.

RSVP online at Eventbrite.com — enter “pittsburgh job fair monroeville” in the search box.

Church of Brethren events

The Monroeville Church of the Brethren, 481 Center Road, has several upcoming events:

• Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9 in the church parking lot. Vendor spaces are $10; tables are $5. Contact Kim at 412-977-1779 to participate.

• Camp Invention, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15. For students from kindergarten through grade 6, campers will team up with others to explore open-ended STEM challenges. The church is seeking a director and interns. To apply, email livingyourbestlifeinthepresent@gmail.com.

• Cursive writing classes, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 18-22. Cost is $13 per person for the week, and includes all writing material. Open to adults and children.

• Blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 22. Volunteers are needed. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

For more information, call 724-541-6850 or visit monroevillecob.com.

Food pantry

The Garden City Food Pantry will host a food distribution day from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Aug. 14 at 500 Laurel Drive in Monroeville.

Distributions will take place on the second Thursday of each month. Additional distribution days will be Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.

For more, see GardenCity FoodPantry.org or call 412-373-0391.

Fall festival

The Monroeville Foundation’s Fall Festival will take place Sept. 13 at Monroeville Community Park West. There is no cost to attend, and the day will include food, live music, entertainment, a classic car cruise, a 5K run and 3K walk and more.

Festival organizers are also seeking event-day sponsors. More information on sponsorships is available at MonroevilleFoundation.org.

Day of Peace planned

Monroeville Rotary’s International Day of Peace celebration be held Sept. 20 at Monroeville Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road.

The all-ages event begins at 11 a.m. and will be held in the Peace Garden, or a nearby pavilion if it’s raining. Music, dance performances and comments by local community leaders will be featured. The program will highlight the ethnic, racial and cultural richness of the community, with a focus on promoting peace through connection and understanding.

All proceeds will go toward Rotary’s scholarship program, youth services and local organizations that work to reduce food insecurity in the community.

For more, see Monroevillerotary.org.

Convention center events

The following events are scheduled at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd.:

• Aug. 16-17: Showmasters Gun Show. For more, see ShowmastersGunShows.com.

• Aug. 23: Slammed Impulse Car Show. For more, see SlammedImpulse.com.

• Aug. 30: Battle in the Burgh wrestling tournament. For more, see BreakTheChainsWrestling.com.

• Sept. 5-7: Monroeville Home & Garden Show. For more, see MONHG.com.

• Sept. 13-14: Pittsburgh Mega Reptile Expo. For more, see PittsburghMegaReptileExpo.com.

For more information, see MonroevilleConventionCenter.com.

Block parties

Monroeville’s Recreation & Parks Department is hosting one more block party this summer where residents can relax, enjoy food and talk with their local officials.

It will take place Aug. 12 at Monroeville Community Park West’s Pavilion 3, 2399 Tilbrook Road, with Ward 3 Councilman Bob Stevenson.

Each event will include a craft for kids, food from the Gridiots BBQ food truck and more.

The parties will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Food distribution

A free food distribution day will take place each month at Gateway High School.

Distribution will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the high school, 3000 Gateway Campus Blvd. in Monroeville. Attendees can line up through the school parking lot.

Identification is not required.

The distributions provide food aid to nearly 800 families each month, according to organizer and school board member Valerie Warning.

Association of University People

The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.

The association invites singles aged 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include picnics, monthly dinners, a book group and meetups at local concerts and wineries.

For more, call 412-353-9088 or email AUPsingles@gmail.com.

School district seeks sponsorships

Gateway School District is seeking sponsors for numerous facilities throughout the district.

Individuals or businesses interested in sponsorships can email Jeremy Tepper at jtepper@gatewayk12.org.

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