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Church pumpkin patch

Monroeville United Methodist Church will have pumpkins available through Oct. 31 at its pumpkin patch, 219 Center Road in Monroeville.

The pumpkin patch is open from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. daily.

For more, call the church at 412-372-7474.

Fall Swing bingo

Monroeville Baseball & Softball Association will hold Fall Swing Bingo on Nov. 8 at Divine Mercy Academy’s Lourdes Center, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Pizza, soda and water are included. All proceeds will support Gator girls youth nationals 2026 softball team.

Call or message 412-640-0436 for tickets, questions, sponsorship opportunities and donations.

AARP seeking tax-prep aides

The AARP Foundation is seeking volunteers to be trained for its tax aide program, the nation’s largest free volunteer-based tax preparation program.

Volunteers can be trained as tax return preparers or as client facilitators. Anyone interested in volunteering can call 724-374-3780.

For more, see AARPfoundation.org/taxaide.

Pancake breakfast

Monroeville Rotary Club and Divine Mercy Academy Parent Teacher Guild are hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 9 at DMA’s Lourdes Center, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville.

Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Children under age three are free. Breakfast includes pancakes, egg casserole, sausage, coffee, tea and juice.

All proceeds will go to support Rotary’s youth services and the parent teacher guild.

For more, call 412-215-5231.

Thanksgiving dinners

• Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish will host a free Thanksgiving dinner from 12:30 to 3 p.m. (or until the food runs out) at the Lourdes Center, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville.

For more, call the church at 412-373-0050.

•Garden City United Methodist Church and the Turtle Creek Satellite Rotary Club will host their third annual Thanksgiving dinner delivery on Nov. 26 from 5-7 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Dinners can be delivered to residents in the Monroeville (15146) and Pitcairn (15140) ZIP codes.

Registration is required by Nov. 14 by calling 412-373-0391.

Food pantry

The Garden City Food Pantry will host a food distribution day from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Nov. 13 and Dec. 11 at 500 Laurel Drive in Monroeville.

Distributions take place on the second Thursday of each month.

For more, see GardenCity FoodPantry.org or call 412-373-0391.

Super Bingo

Divine Mercy Academy will host a Super Bingo at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 25 at the academy’s Lourdes Center, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

For more, and to purchase tickets, email DMAbingo@dmapgh.org.

For more information, see MonroevilleConventionCenter.com.

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.

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.

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.

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