Monroeville area happenings, week of March 27, 2023

Winning ticket sold

A Monroeville convenience store is getting a $10,000 bonus after Pennsylvania Lottery officials said it sold a scratch-off ticket that won $3 million.

The winning ticket, sold at the Mosside Boulevard Sheetz, was the top prize in a $30 Snow Bank game. The person with the winning ticket claimed the prize, according to lottery officials.

Scratch-off tickets are distributed to retailers randomly, which means lottery officials and the stores don’t know where the winning tickets land. Players won millions of dollars in scratch-off tickets last month statewide, according to data from the Pennsylvania Lottery. That includes 684 people in Allegheny County.

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.

‘200 Years of Brewing’ program

Monroeville Public Library welcomes Richard Ober, lead author of “200 Years of Brewing in Allegheny County” for a program scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 8.

The Ober Brewery featured on the book’s cover is Richard’s family business and one of many German breweries once located in the Allegheny City/Manchester area of Pittsburgh. In addition to Allegheny County’s brewing history, Ober will discuss the historical process to make and flavor beers using fermentation and local ingredients.

Please register for the program at www.monroevillelibrary.org.

‘Good As New’ book sale set

The 27th annual “Good As New” used book sale will be held April 21-23 at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Road.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday.

A variety of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books will be available. Gently used puzzles and board games will also be for sale. Items may be purchased individually or $10 for a brown paper bag, which is provided.

Proceeds from the sale will be used to support local, national and international mission projects. For more information, call the church at 412-372-7474.

Farm market moving

The Monroeville Lions Farmer’s Market is moving to the Monroeville Mall between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Best Buy. It will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays from May 13 through Nov. 18.

The previous location was Monroeville Community Park West, where traffic and parking concerns prompted the relocation.

Mini golf fundraiser at library

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.

Clean Up Day set for April 29

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.

Ladies society meets

Plum Area Ladies Society will hold its final meeting of the season at 6:30 p.m. April 5 at Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. There will be no speaker.

Elections will be held for all offices. Donations of paper products and cash will be collected for Plum Food Pantry.

Payment of $25 for the annual banquet will be collected at the meeting. The banquet is scheduled for 2 to 6 p.m. May 13 at Jaden’s II, 4733 William Penn Highway, Monroeville. The April meeting will be the final date to turn in pictures for the banquet’s theme, “Celebrating Mothers.”

The final Ladies Day Out will be a flower planting and wine and food sampling at 2 p.m. April 22 at Bygone Wines in Plum. Call 412 744-4613 to reserve a space. The $35 charge will include flowers and a tin, plus instructions on planting.

Plum Area Ladies Society is a service/social club open to women from Plum, Penn Hills, Monroeville and surrounding communities. Newcomers are always welcome at monthly meetings, held on the first Wednesday on the month, September through April. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

Gateway kindergarten registration

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.

Zoning change proposed

Monroeville Council is working on updating the municipality’s zoning ordinance.

A draft of the proposed new ordinance is available at www.monroeville.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/1775/Proposed-Zoning-Ordinance-DRAFT-PDF. A draft of the proposed new Zoning Map is available at www.monroeville.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/1777/2023-03-01-Monroeville-Zoning-Update-8_5x11-PROPOSED-PDF.