Monroeville area happenings, week of March 13, 2023

Mini golf at library fundraiser

Join Monroeville Public Library for a custom-designed, 18-hole miniature golf course that will be set up throughout the library during a two-day fundraiser.

Friday Fun night for adults 21 and older is scheduled for 5 to 9:30 on April 14. With the purchase of a $35 ticket, attendees will receive unlimited play and complimentary food and beverages. Ticket quantities are limited. Raffles and 50-50 tickets will be available for purchase.

Family Fun day for all ages is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. April 15. Tickets are $5 per person and free for children under 3. In addition to community play, food and raffles will be available for purchase.

Tickets are on sale at the library and by visiting www.monroevillelibrary.org.

Register for Clean Up Day

The 28th annual Jack Sedlak Memorial Clean Up Day is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. April 29 in Monroeville.

An appreciation picnic is scheduled afterward at Monroeville Community Park West.

To register, visit www.monroeville.pa.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1082 and download the attached form. For more information, call the Monroeville Recreation and Parks Department at 412-856-1006.

Parish hosts Easter dinner

Christ the Divine Shepherd parish is hosting a free community dinner on Easter, April 9, in the Lourdes Center at 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville.

Food will be served from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., or until it is gone.

Senior driver course 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.

A course is scheduled for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 24 at Forbes Hospital Learning Room #1, 2570 Haymaker Road, Monroeville. To register, call 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245, or visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.

Kindergarten registration open

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year is open for Gateway School District children.

If your child is 5 or will be turning 5 before Sept. 1, visit www.gatewayk12.org/resources/parent-resources/registration for more information or call Cindy at 412-373-5705.

Upcoming dates:

• April 27 — Kindergarten Fun Nights will be held at 6 p.m. at Cleveland Steward, Evergreen, Ramsey and University Park elementary schools. Students must be enrolled to attend.

• May 18-19 and 22-23— pre-arranged kindergarten screenings at neighborhood elementary schools from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment only.

Woman’s club hosts fashion show

The Murrysville Woman’s Club will host its annual spring fashion show at 10 a.m. March 25 at the Lamplighter Restaurant in Salem.

A breakfast brunch will be followed by the show, featuring Fashions by Marge Predmore. Club members will be hosting a basket raffle. All proceeds will go toward the club’s community projects.

Tickets are $30 and are available by calling 412-760-5809.

Boxing returns to Murrysville

A night of boxing matches will return to the Murrysville SportZone Arena on March 25.

“Murrysville Madness IV” will feature Mike Conway fighting for the ABA Lightweight title as well as local fighters Eric Lomax, Tyler Ainscough, Andre Donovan, Mary Casamassa, Colleen Davis and Paul Palombo.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the first bell will ring at 7. Tickets are $30 for stadium seating, $50 for floor seating and $100 for ringside seating. Tables of eight are available for $800.

The SportZone Arena is at 4491 School Road South in Murrysville. For tickets, call 412-759-0407.