Library presents ‘How to Make Beer’

Monroeville Public Library will offer an evening of casual conversation discussing the basics of beer and homebrewing from 6 to 8:30 on March 10.

Conversation will cover equipment and ingredients, keeping a clean space, temperature, time, fermentation and what to expect when you’re expecting beer. Homebrewing questions will be collected in advance from registered participants to be discussed during the event.

Host Jim Wise, who has over 25 years of experience brewing beer, will be leading the discussion. Preregister at www. monroevillelibrary.org

International Women meet

The Rejoice Ensemble, led by Nancy Xlao, will be the featured guests at the March 3 meeting of the International Women group. It will be at 9 a.m. at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road in Monroeville.

The ensemble performs using traditional Chinese musical instruments. All women in the community are invited to join, whether foreign- or American-born.

For more information, email margaretjdavies@gmail.com.

Call for Teen Film Festival entries

Monroeville Public Library announces its first-ever Teen Film Festival. Submissions are open to anyone in the Pittsburgh area in seventh through 12th grades. Students can submit either a three- to five-page script or a three- to five-minute movie.

Benny Kuster, the teen librarian, is available to answer questions and provide resources on how to get started. Prizes will be awarded to each category based on votes from judges from the local filmmaking community.

The deadline to submit is March 17. A festival showcasing all entries will take place at 1 p.m. March 25, and will be free and open to the public.

Contact Kuster at 412-372-0500, ext. 117, or kusterb@monroevillelibrary.org for more information.

Senior driver courses offered

Seniors For Safe Driving is offering senior citizen driver improvement courses to help motorists understand how aging affects driving abilities and prove insight about navigating today’s roads.

The PennDOT-approved courses are designed for drivers age 55 and older, and include no testing or behind-the-wheel driving. As mandated by Pennsylvania law, those who complete the courses receive a multi-year discount on auto insurance.

Upcoming courses include:

• Penn Hills Senior Center, 147 Jefferson Road, 12: 30 to 4:30 p.m. March 14.

• Forbes Hospital Learning Room #1, 2570 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 24.

To register for a class, call 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245, or visit www.seniorsfor safedriving.com.

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