Skeet-shooting club fundraiser
The newly formed Gateway Skeet Club will host an April 10 fundraiser at the Trafford Sportsmen’s Club.
Each team member will break clay targets for a cash donation from sponsors, and will be scored on 50 targets.
Proceeds will go toward the team’s field costs, safety gear and uniforms as they prepare for their first meet of the season on April 13.
To sponsor the team, email Jason Sterner at gatewayclay shooting24@gmail.com.
Believer’s Bingo
Monroeville Church of the Brethren will hold an all-ages “Believer’s Bingo” from 6-8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month starting April 3.
Cost is $7 per card, with a variety of prizes. Cards can be purchased online at the donations page of monroevillecob.com or with cash at the door.
Monroeville Church of the Brethren is located at 481 Center Road. Contact the church at 724-541-6850 or monroeville.brethren@gmail.com with any questions
Workshop to explore backyard composting
Churchill is hosting a backyard composting workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the Churchill Municipal Building, 2300 William Penn Highway.
The workshop itself is free and open to residents from the surrounding area. If registrants choose to purchase a compost bin, the cost is $50. The bin has an 82-gallon capacity and is ideal for urban and suburban areas.
It will cover the importance and benefits of composting and reducing food waste, the process, how to set up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways of using finished compost.
To register, visit prc.org/ churchillBYC.
Electric car club show
Three Rivers EVA, an electric car club, will mark Drive Electric Earth Month in April with a car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19.
It will be in the parking lot at First Presbyterian Church, 3202 North Hills Road, Murrysville.
Register online at DriveElectricEarthMonth.org/event?eventid=4765.
The club meets the third Saturday of each month. For more, see ThreeRiversEVA.org or call 724-387-8210.
Boyce Park pet walk will benefit rescues
The Wildflower Pet Walk, formerly the Friends of Jupiter Pet Walk, will be held April 27 at the Tanglewood Shelter on Pierson Run Road at Boyce Park in Plum and Monroeville.
The event starts at 9 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10 a.m., and will take place rain or shine. It includes a 1-mile walk, basket raffle, pet vendors, pet photos, food truck and local rescues. New dog and cat items will be collected for rescues.
Walk participants must register and sign a release. People may walk with or without a pet. All dogs must be leashed, licensed and vaccinated, and be people and dog friendly.
Proceeds benefit local rescues including Wildflowers Sanctuary, East Coast Bulldog Rescue, Homeless Cat Management Team and Bridges from Kuwait.
For details and how to get involved, visit amongthewild flowerssanctuary.com or email amongthewildflowers sanctuary@gmail.com.
Convention center events
The following events are scheduled at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd.:
• April 4-6: Steel City Con, pop culture convention. See SteelCityCon.com for more.
• April 10-12: Just Between Friends East Kids Sale, featuring children’s clothes, shoes, books, toys and other item For more, see JBFpittsburgh.ticket spice.com/pitteastshopper.
• April 17-19: The Great American Tent Sale. For more, see Twin-pine.com/tentsale.
For more information, see MonroevilleConventionCenter.com.
Free Easter dinner
A free community Easter dinner will be held from 12:30-3 p.m. April 20 in the Lourdes Center of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville.
‘A Taste of Spring’
Monroeville Rotary is hosting a food and wine tasting fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 10 at Events on Ten, 4099 William Penn Highway in the Jonnet Building.
All proceeds will benefits programs to fight hunger in the Monroeville community. Different levels of sponsorship are available, which includes guest entrance and prominent event signage.
The Rotary also is seeking raffle baskets and donations. Checks should be made payable to “Rotary Club of Monroeville” and can be mailed to 310 Drexel Drive, Monroeville.
Tickets are $65 per person and include an evening of wine, food and an auction. For more, email Charles Richards at rcharlesrichards@gmail.com.
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Night market seeking vendors
Vendors, crafters and food trucks are wanted for the Pitcairn Night Market, which is being held from 6-9 p.m. April 25 at Broadway street from Dan’s Floral to Dick’s Sports Bar.
The free, all-ages event is open to the public, with the aim of promoting small businesses in a family-friendly environment.
The cost is $25 per vendor space and applications are due at the borough office by April 12. For an application, visit Facebook.com/PitcairnNight Market or contact event organizer Lisa Petrosky at lisa@tech2nite.com.
Egg hunt, car show in Pitcairn
The Head Turners Pittsburgh Car Club will host a car show and free children’s egg hunt on April 12 at the Pitcairn Fire Department.
The car show will be from 12-4 p.m., and the egg hunt will be at noon. Car registration begins at 11 a.m.; the cost for registration is $10. The Easter bunny will be available for photos. Proceeds will benefit the fire company.
The fire department is at 100 S. Center Ave. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to April 19.
30th annual Jack Sedlak cleanup day
The 30th anniversary of the Jack Sedlak Memorial Cleanup Day will take place from 9-11 a.m. April 26 across Monroeville, and the group is seeking volunteers to help get trash off the streets.
Groups of volunteers can register and choose a road, park of neighborhood to focus on. Cleanup supplies will be provided by PennDOT and the municipality. Those who register will receive a free 2025 cleanup day T-shirt.
For a registration form, go to Monroeville.pa.us, and enter “sedlak cleanup day” in the search box.
Vendors sought for makers market
Divine Mercy Academy is seeking vendors for its Spring Makers Market, planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 26.
Vendor fee is $50 and includes one 8 foot table and two chairs. Vendors are asked to provide one raffle donation.
The maker’s market will be open to the public, and there is no charge for shoppers. Advertising for the event is done via social media, websites, yard signs and the school and church.
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Items should be handmade products, food and baked goods only.
All vendors will be set up at the Lourdes Center, 245 Azalea Drive.
Contact Tina Cuda at DMA monroevillePTG@gmail.com to register.
April meeting slated for Plum AARP
Plum AARP will hold its next meeting at noon April 8 at Unity Community Church.
Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games as part of the program. Members may purchase tickets for $25 for the May luncheon, which will be May 13 at Jadens’ II.
As a fundraiser, three slices of pizza will be sold for $5.
Each AARP meeting features either a speaker or entertainment, and free cake and coffee/tea. Twice a year, the club offers hot dogs with condiments, chips and cake and coffee for $3. Dues are $15 per year.
Newcomers are welcome to attend a regular meeting at noon the second Tuesday of each month, except June, at Unity Community Church, 215 Unity Trestle Road. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724-327-8265.
Gateway Class of ‘75 reunion set
A 50-year reunion is planned for Gateway Senior High School’s class of 1975. It will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at Riverside Event Center, Oakmont.
A buffet dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by classmate DJ Mark Magyar. Dress is casual.
Cost is $75 per person. Tickets should be purchased in advance, and checks can be mailed to Patty Venturella, 307 Jaclyn Court, Delmont, PA 15626.
Email Venturellap@gmail.com with any questions.