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Jack Sedlak Memorial Clean Up Day
The 31st annual Jack Sedlak Memorial Clean Up Day will take place April 25 throughout Monroeville.
Volunteer groups can register, choose a road, park or neighborhood to focus on, and spend 9 to 11 a.m. picking up litter.
To register, call the Monroeville Recreation and Parks Department at 412-856-1006. The deadline to register is April 20.
All supplies will be provided by Monroeville and PennDOT officials, including a vest, gloves and trash bags.
All participants will receive a free Clean Up Day T-shirt. An appreciation picnic will follow in Monroeville Community Park West.
Pitcairn Lions Club events
• The club’s Fresh Market will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. There are no income requirements to receive food.
• A mystery dinner fundraiser will take place April 18. Tickets are $30 and include a dinner of salad, pasta, soft drinks and dessert. For more, call 412-352-9545.
• A blood drive will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. May 20. To preregister, call 877-25-VITAL or go to Vitalant.org. For details, call 412-302-1105.
All events will take place at the Pitcairn Park Building, 549 Broadway Blvd.
Marines still looking for a few good men
The Forbes Trail Detachment 797 of the Marine Corps League invites all honorably discharged Marines, FMF Corpsmen and FMF Navy Chaplains to join its ranks.
As the only federally chartered Marine Corps veterans organization, Forbes Trail Detachment 797 is a nonprofit dedicated to community service and veteran fellowship. From local parades and Honor Guards to the annual picnic and birthday celebration, members stay active in the Monroeville area and ensure the traditions of the Corps live on.
Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at American Legion Post 820, 4339 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville.
For membership details, contact Chris Del Signore at 412-760-5735.
Peabody High School planning 40th reunion
Peabody High School’s Class of 1986 is planning its 40-year reunion on Aug. 14-16.
The three-day event includes an Aug. 14 icebreaker; dinner, dancing and music Aug. 15 at Christ the Divine Mercy Academy Lourdes Center in Monroeville; and a family picnic Aug. 16 in Highland Park.
There will be door prizes and other giveaways at the dinner.
Tickets for the three-day event are $75 for singles and $125 for couples. You also can order a Peabody reunion T-shirt for $20.
For details, e-mail PeabodyHS1986@alumni.com or call 412-999-6633.
Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://tixfox.co/e/yThDiTU6IL.
Blood drive set at Lourdes Center
Donate blood in honor of your mom this May.
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish is hosting a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Lourdes Center, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville.
The last draw will be taken at 12:15 p.m.
Donors will be eligible for a chance to win one of three $10,000 prizes through Vitalant. Appointments are recommended to avoid a lengthy wait.
To sign up, visit vitalant.org and use code UG0040290 or call Vitalant at 1-877-25VITAL.
Plum AARP to gather April 14, May 12
Plum AARP will hold its next meeting at noon April 14 in the American Legion Post 980, 7824 Saltsburg Road, Plum.
Its May meeting will be the annual Spring Luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. May 12 at Palmieri’s Restaurant in Plum.
April’s meeting will have no entertainment. The program is to bring and play games at the meeting. Two slices of pizza will be served for $4, plus the usual free cake and coffee and tea.
For the Spring Luncheon in May, the entertainment will be Chris Denem, who will sing Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash songs. Tickets cost $30.
Plum AARP is a social/service organization open to residents of Monroeville, Plum, Penn Hills and the surrounding communities. Almost every meeting features either entertainment or a speaker. AARP hosts a Christmas party, a May luncheon and an August social, as well as two hot dog/condiments/chips luncheons for $3. The group also offers the opportunity to book one-day or multiple-days trips, presented every month by a representative from Thomas Tours. All this is offered for dues of only $15 per year.
Newcomers are welcome to come to a regular meeting, which is always held at noon at the American Legion on the second Tuesday of each month, except June.
For details, call Mary Lou Spohn-Meyers at 724-327-8265.
Juniper Village names new executive director
Juniper Village at Monroeville, 2589 Mosside Blvd., recently appointed Aimee Grayson as its new executive director.
Grayson brings extensive leadership experience in human services and senior living, with a focus on balancing operational excellence with deeply personal, resident-centered care experiences.
“My goal is to bridge the gap between rigorous operational standards and the deeply personal nature of care,” Grayson said. “I believe leadership is most effective when it is participative, respectful and rooted in the success of the entire team.”
Grayson has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and psychology from Waynesburg University and is a certified investigator.
Grayson also is involved in her community. She volunteers with the Salvation Army to support regional hunger relief and youth housing initiatives. She also is a proud mother to a 17-year-old culinary student who inspires her creativity in the kitchen.
In her new role at Juniper Village at Monroeville, Grayson will continue Juniper Communities’ mission of nurturing the spirit of life by fostering an environment where residents thrive and associates are empowered to deliver exceptional care and meaningful experiences every day.
For details about Juniper Village at Monroeville, call 412-380-2589 or visit junipermonroeville.com.
Convention center events
The Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd., will host the following upcoming shows:
• April 10-12: Steel City Con. Details: steelcitycon.com.
• April 16-19: Just Between Friends East sale. Details: pittsburgheast.jbfsale.com.
• April 17-19: Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition. Details: DanceKAR.com
• April 22: Famous Supply Expo. Details: Famous-Supply.com/expo-w-pa.
Rotary fundraiser to help fight food insecurity
The Monroeville Rotary is hosting its second annual Taste of Spring fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 16 at The Legacy Event Center, formerly the DoubleTree Hotel, at 101 Mall Blvd.
Tickets are $70 and include food and beverage tasting and live entertainment. There also will be a 50-50 drawing and basket raffles.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
All proceeds support local programs to fight food insecurity.
For details, email Susan DeLaney at susandelaney@verizon.net.
Church to serve spaghetti dinner
Monroeville United Methodist Church is holding a Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 18. The meal will include spaghetti with homemade meatballs, salad, bread and beverage.
The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for 13 and younger, and free for children 2 and younger. Dessert will be available to purchase. There also will be a silent auction with lots of unique items and great baskets to bid on.
Tickets are available at the church and at the door on April 18. Monroeville United Methodist Church is located at 219 Center Road.
For details, call the church at 412-372-7474 or visit wwwMonroevilleUMC.org.
Catholic Charities providing free dental care
Catholic Charities is hosting free dental care to adults 18 and older at its free health care center from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays through April 18.
The center is located at 111 Blvd. of the Allies in Downtown Pittsburgh.
No appointments are necessary. The free services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dental exams provided include oral cancer screenings, abscess checks and dental disease evaluations.
Care planning will be offered to connect participants to follow-up care and treatment, if needed.
Participants can expect friendly staff and student providers, a respectful and no-judgment environment, and a chance to improve one’s health and smile.
For details, call the health care center at 412-456-6911 or visit ccpgh.org/services/free-health-care-center.
Exhibitors, sponsors sought for career fair
Gateway Middle School is planning a career fair from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 14 for eighth grade students and is still seeking exhibitors and sponsors.
The school welcomes any and all presenters but is especially interested in those with a job in health care, law, hospitality or tourism. This educational event will help students learn more about a variety of careers before moving on to high school.
If interested, contact Kathy Johnston at kjohnston@gatewayk12.org.
Gateway to stage ‘Catch Me If You Can’
Gateway High School’s thespians will present “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” in April at the Robert A. Read Performing Arts Center, 3000 Gateway Campus Blvd.
The comedy will be staged at 7:30 p.m. April 10 and 15-18 and 2 p.m. April 18. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors 65 and older.
Based on the hit film and a true story, “Catch Me If You Can” is about chasing one’s dreams and not getting caught.
Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager Frank Abagnale Jr. runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Abagnale successfully poses as a pilot, doctor and lawyer — living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When his lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty though, a pursuit ensues across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Tickets can be purchased at gatewaymusical.org. Box office hours to purchase tickets will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 9 and 14, and one hour before all six showtimes.
Catholic school hosting arts and science fair
Divine Mercy Academy will host an Art & Science Fair Open House on April 12 from noon to 2 p.m. at the church, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville.
For details, visit DMApgh.org.
Divine Mercy Academy also will host the PERCES Regional Art Show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 at the Lourdes Center. Students in grades 5-8 from Pittsburgh East Regional Catholic Education System Schools will showcase their artwork and be entered into 10 judged categories. Winners will be recognized. Come support our young artists and celebrate their creativity.
Divine Mercy Academy enrolling for fall
Divine Mercy Academy is enrolling for the 2026-27 school year, for children age 3 through eighth grade.
If you have questions or want to schedule a tour, visit Divine Mercy Academy’s website at dmapgh.org or email admissions@dmapgh.org.
Library event set for incoming kindergartners
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is underway in the Gateway School District.
Children must be 5 on or before Aug. 31 to enroll. Online enrollment can be completed on the district’s website at gatewayk12.org/resources/parent-resources/registration, which includes a list of required documents.
If you need further information, call Cindy Capell at 412-373-5705 or email her at ccapell@gatewayk12.org.
Mark your calendars: All incoming kindergartners and their parents/guardians are invited to an “On Our Way to K” event at 6 p.m. April 15 in Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.
Pitcairn accepting applications for Night Market in April
Pitcairn will hold its annual Night Market from 6 to 9 p.m. April 24 on Broadway Street from Dan’s Floral to Dick’s Sports Bar.
Organized by the Park and Recreation Committee, the free, all-ages event is open to the public and aims to help promote local small businesses.
Applications for vendors, crafters and food trucks are being accepted now through April 12. The cost is $25 per space. Applications can be submitted to the borough office or emailed to Lisa Petrosky at lisa@tech2nite.com.
For questions, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/PitcairnNightMarket.
Cash bash to benefit animal sanctuary
The White Oak Athletic Association will host an April 18 fundraiser for the Gray Paws Sanctuary, which provides quality care to abandoned senior dogs.
It will be from 6 to 10 p.m. April 18 at the association, 1798 Lower Heckman Road in White Oak.
The cost is $25, and there will be cash drawings every 15 minutes. Admission includes dinner, snacks and beverages. The evening also will include auction baskets, a 50-50 drawing and more.
Tickets are $25 and are available at Zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gray-paws-sanctuary-2026-annual-cash-bash-carnival.