Monroeville area happenings, week of May 1, 2023

Scottish Heritage celebration

Bagpiper Matt Peterson, Scottish dancer Katie Janeiro and vocalist Bridget Steele highlight Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church’s Scottish Heritage Day celebration on May 7 at 1622 James St., Monroeville.

The 11 a.m. worship service will remember the 1560 origins of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. Shortbread, scones, Scottish baked goods and tea will be served following the service on the church’s courtyard, as Peterson performs traditional Scottish selections, with Janeiro dancing to two of them.

Scottish Heritage Sunday is both a congregation celebration of its founding faith principles and witness, as well as a community celebration of Presbyterian culture, its story and the importance of its religious contribution to current American life.

Divine Mercy Academy registration

Registration is open at Divine Mercy Academy in Monroeville.

The school is accepting all students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, visit DMApgh.org or call 412-372-7255.

‘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 5.

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.

Register for the program at www.monroevillelibrary.org.

Craft and vendor show

Divine Mercy Academy will hold a spring craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13 at the school, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville.

Admission is free. The show features more than 100 vendors, and concessions will be available.

Historical society open house

Monroeville Historical Society will host a spring open house and tours, which are free to attend.

The event will take place May 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the McGinley and McCully Houses, located at 2381 McGinley Road, Monroeville. Festivities will include a flower sale, tours, book sale and spring basket raffles.

For more information, visit www.monroevillehistorical.org.

Symphony East presents tribute

Symphony East, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association, will host “Letters from the Front, Words of Warriors,” a visual and musical tribute to veterans who served their country in times of war. The event will take place May 15 in the ballroom of the Lamplighter Restaurant in Delmont.

The program will include the reading of actual letters from veterans and music performances by Pittsburgh musicians Donna Groom, Rick Purcell and Mark Groom, featuring music from various wartime periods. A special buffet luncheon will be served at 11:45 a.m., followed by the program at 1 p.m.

The cost of the meal and program is $30 per person, and reservations are required by May 10. For those attending only the program, a donation of $10 is requested. All proceeds will go directly to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

To make reservations or for more information, visit www.symphonyeast.org/events or call 724-327-4864.

International Women luncheon

The International Women’s group will hold its annual Spring Luncheon at 11 a.m. May 19. Members are requested to bring a dish to share.

This gathering marks the final meeting of the 2022-23 year, with meetings set to resume in September. The meetings take place at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville. The group welcomes all women in the community, regardless of nationality.

Food pantry distributions

The Garden City Food Pantry distributes food on the second Thursday of each month, with morning distribution from 9 to 11 and evening distribution from 6 to 7.

Upcoming distribution dates are May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 at 500 Laurel Drive, Monroeville.

Early learning registration

Dreamers & Achievers Early Learning Academy, a high-quality child care and development center, is enrolling new families for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Interested families can visit the center located at 4516 Broadway Blvd. in the Haymaker Village Plaza to meet the staff, tour the facility, and learn about the programs and services provided.

The Monroeville location is a brand-new center, while the centers in Pitcairn and Wilmerding have been serving families for over nine years. Operating from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dreamers & Achievers offers both full- and part-time enrollment options, daily drop-in care.

For more information about programs, tuition and the enrollment process, visit www.dreamersNachievers.com.