Monroeville area: East End Kids auditions, mini golf fundraiser, 9/11 ceremony, more

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East End Kids auditions

The East End Kids teen song and dance ensemble will hold auditions for new members from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 at DeStella Dance Studio in Export. Auditions are open to youth entering grades 6-12.

Each applicant should prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo, Broadway-style song and 32 bars of a ballad, and wear comfortable, movement-friendly clothes and shoes.

To register or for more information, visit www.cervi-eastendkids.org or email EastEndKids.Business@gmail.com.

Golf fundraiser in Plum

The Monroeville and Penn Hills Rotary clubs are hosting a golf outing fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at Willow Mini Golf, 7834 Saltsburg Road in Plum.

The cost is $20 per adult and $15 for children age 10 and younger, and includes 18 holes of mini golf or a bucket of balls for the driving range, as well as lunch and ice cream. All proceeds go toward youth scholarships and local charitable organizations that support food insecurity.

Preregistration is requested but not required. Visit Pennhillsrotary.org/purchase for advance tickets.

9/11 Day of Remembrance

Turtle Creek Valley Rotary will hold a 9/11 Day of Remembrance at noon on Sept. 12 at the Haymaker Village Plaza, 4500 Broadway Blvd., Monroeville. This event is open to the public, and serves as a way to honor those who lost their lives on the 24th anniversary of the attack.

The program will begin inside Papa Rocks Pizza Pub. Hosted by Rotary President Mike Wargo, events will include pizza, the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, a review of events leading up to 9/11 and a chronology of the tragic day.

Turtle Creek Mayor Adam Forgie will speak about his 9/11 experience as a veteran. Following indoor events, a 21-gun salute, playing of taps and a ceremonial flag folding will be held outside. There is unlimited attendance for the outdoor portion.

International Women meet

The International Women group will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 5 at a new location, the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.

All women, foreign and American, are invited to attend.

For more, call 412-979-6065.

Paper-cutting artist featured at ESAL

The East Suburban Artists League will welcome Ted Bolha as its featured speaker on Sept. 4.

Bolha has been creating intricate, hand-cut art pieces for more than two decades, and in recent years has focused almost entirely on abstract paper-cutting.

Bolha will showcase his process during a live demonstration at the league’s next meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville, in the church’s lower-level meeting room.

Plum AARP meeting

Plum AARP will hold its September meeting at noon Sept. 9 at Unity Community Church Cafe, 215 Unity Trestle Road, Plum. Dennis Smalley will perform music from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. Dues of $15 are payable at the meeting.

Plum AARP is a social and service organization open to residents of Plum, Penn Hills, Monroeville and the surrounding communities. Newcomers are welcome at regular meetings, which are at noon at the church on the second Tuesday of each month except July.

Most meetings feature free cake and coffee/tea/water, as well as a speaker or entertainment. The club holds a Christmas party, May luncheon, and August social for its members, as well as two hot dog/chips/cake lunches over the year.

There also is an opportunity to schedule single-day or overnight trips through the ThomasTours representative who attends the meetings.

For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

Junior Achievement seeks nominations

Junior Achievement of Western PA is once again seeking nominations for 18 young leaders who are using their voices to create change.

The 18 Under Eighteen program, now in its fifth year, was launched to recognize young people who are making a difference, not just in sports or academics, but also within their communities.

The program, presented by the EQT Foundation, so far has honored 72 teens across 10 counties in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginio. Their contributions include medical research, founding nonprofits, advocating for marginalized communities, developing innovative solutions to real-world problems and more.

Honorees are selected by a diverse panel of judges from the corporate, nonprofit, community and educational sectors. Those chosen will receive:

• Professional leadership training taught by White House-recognized community leader and brand expert BeNeca Griffin;

• Personal media assets and recognition, including a personal billboard courtesy of Lamar Advertising;

• Networking, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities;

• Gifts from JA partners.

Nominations are open through Sept. 30, and honorees will be announced Jan. 6. The awards celebration will take place Feb. 3 at Acrisure Stadium.

Parents, teachers, mentors and peers are welcome to nominate individuals 18 or younger who are making an impact and reside in JA’s 56-county footprint.

For details about the program and to submit a nomination, visit JAwesternpa.org.

Chorus seeks new members

The Monroeville Chorus is seeking new members. Auditions are not necessary.

The group rehearses at 6 p.m. Tuesday evenings at Hillcrest church, 1522 James St. in Monroeville, and performs throughout the east suburbs.

Rehearsals begin Sept. 9.

For more, call 412-357-6079.

Food pantry

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

Distributions will take place on the second Thursday of each month. Additional distribution days will be 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 also are seeking event 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.:

• Sept. 5-7: Monroeville Renovation and Design Expo. For more, see MONHG.com.

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

• Sept. 20: Harvest Festival

• Sept. 21: GFNY Pittsburgh-Monroeville Cycling Race

• Sept. 27: Mystic Market

• Sept. 27-28: Steel City Mega Pet Expo

For more information, see MonroevilleConventionCenter.com.

Food distribution

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

Distribution will be from 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.

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.