Car cruise

The Rev’d Up Car Cruise will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 in Monroeville.

It will be at 101 Mall Blvd., and the afternoon will feature new and vintage cars, food trucks, live music and more.

Those seeking to display a car can register online at QRCO.de/bg0z4f.

Church of Brethren events

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

• Yard Sale, 9 a.m. - 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. - 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 - 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 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.

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Food distribution

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

Distribution will be from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 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.

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.

Rotary 5K canceled

Monroeville Rotary’s 5K Run/Walk for Peace has been canceled for Sept. 20.

The International Day of Peace celebration will still be held at Monroeville Community Park West, located at 2399 Tilbrook Road.

The all-ages event will be held in the Peace Garden, or a nearby pavilion if it’s raining.

For more, see Monroevillerotary.org.

Day of Giving

The Pittsburgh Foundation will host a Day of Giving event for the Garden City Food Pantry in Monroeville.

Online donations will be accepted at PittsburghGives.org from 8 a.m. to midnight Aug. 5. All donations of $25 and more will be eligible for additional incentive funds from the foundation.

To donate, go to PittsburghGives.org and enter “Garden City Food Pantry” in the search box.

For more, call 412-373-0391.

Jazz festival

The annual Monroeville Jazz Festival will take place from 12-8 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Tall Trees Amphitheater at Monroeville Community Park West.

This year’s lineup has not yet been announced.

The festival also is accepting applications for its 2024 volunteer program. Volunteers must be 18 years old, and can apply online at MonroevilleFoundation.org.

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.

Convention center events

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

• July 24-27: Just Between Friends East sale, a pop-up children’s clothing event. For more, see PittsburghEast.jbfsale.com.

• Aug. 2-3: Greenberg’s Great Toy & Train Show. For more, see TrainShow.com.

• Aug. 8-10: Steel City Con. For more, see SteelCityCon.com.

For more information, see MonroevilleConventionCenter.com.

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.

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.

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