Independence Court of Monroeville will sponsor a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 1 that will benefit The Blessing Board. It will be held in the parking lot of the charity's headquarters, which is shared with the Unity Community Church on Unity-Center Road in Plum. The charity grants "blessings" by giving away housewares, furniture and appliances to the needy. In addition to the sale of gently loved treasures, the event also will feature a Kid's Area with a moonwalk, bake sale, a 50/50 raffle, a Chinese auction of gift baskets and refreshments. Local residents are invited to sell their items by purchasing a table for a 10 donation. Admission to the event is free. For more details, contact Jeanni Watson at 412-373-3030. Art show Local artist, Thomas J. Leddy Jr., is presenting a solo show, "Landscape" at the Monroeville Public Library through Sept. 24. The exhibit features oil-on-canvas paintings, capturing scenes from locations such as Coopers Rock in West Virginia and Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle. Leddy's work is <a href="http://www.pradashoes-discount.com/gucci-handbags-black-snake-skin-g235321300-p-7683.html"><strong>gucci hobo</strong></a> characterized by his pushing the boundaries of color and perspective. His paintings, although realistic, create a sense of emotion and wonder. He has worked at Gateway Studio for 15 years and at Aubrey Lee Associates for 17 years. He also has worked as a freelancer in illustration and photography. Celebrate Monroeville The seventh annual Celebrate Monroeville event will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd. Opportunities for businesses and attractions for guests include the following: • Taste of Monroeville allows restaurants and caterers to show off their food in a 10-by-10-foot booth space, with tables and chairs provided. Participants must provide samples of their featured food item for approximately 500 people, along with disposable plates, utensils and napkins. Attendees and a panel of judges vote on their favorite. • Marketplace Monroeville allows small and large businesses to showcase their products or services. Last year's event showcased more than 200 exhibitors and attracted an audience of more than 3,000 people. • The Children's Activity and Stage Area offers entertainment for all ages provided by local organizations such as the Monroeville Parks and Recreation Department, Monroeville police and fire departments. Celebrate Monroeville last year sold out exhibition space to more than 250 participants. For more information, contact the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 412-856-0622, or
www.monroevillechamber.com. The deadline to reserve a booth is Sept. 2. The event is hosted by the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Monroeville Foundation. Monroeville festival The Monroeville End of Summer Fest is a food and musical festival that will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Monroeville Community Park's Tall Trees Amphitheater. The event is open to the public. The festival will include food, live music, a bounce house, 50/50 raffles and carnival games for children. Those in attendance can win prizes at the game booths or cash in the 50/50 raffle. There also will be potato-sack races and hula-hoop contests. Festivalgoers can enjoy a burger, nachos, soft pretzels or cotton candy while listening to the live bands performing on the Tall Trees stage. More information can be found on Facebook, Twitter, or by contacting endofsummerfest@ gmail.com. Reunions • The Casual Reunion of Gateway High School's Class of 1976 is scheduled for Saturday at the Gandy Dancer Saloon in Station Square. The reunion is from 5 to 11 p.m. and will be held on the outside covered patio area. RSVP to
ghsreunion1976@yahoo.com. Food and drinks are available at your own cost. • The Wilkinsburg Class <a href="http://www.pradashoes-discount.com/lv-suhali-leahter-lockit-mm-black-p-6689.html"><strong>cheap authentic louis vuitton</strong></a> of 1961's 50-year reunion is set for Sept. 17 at the Doubletree Hotel, 101 Mall Blvd. in Monroeville. The cocktail hour, with cash bar, is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner, served at 6:30 p.m., includes a choice of chicken risotto or roasted New York strip steak. There also will be a program. The cost is 50 per person. For more information, call 412-793-3579 or 724-387-2097. Academic achievement Dominic B. Zappa has been named to the Dean's List at Waynesburg University for the 2011 spring term. Zappa is pursuing a bachelor's of science in business administration degree in sports management. The Dean's List is published at Waynesburg University in February and July. The honor recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement during the previous semester. Honorees must be classified as undergraduate students, be enrolled full-time with a load of 12 hours or more in graded courses, and must achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.50 <a href="http://www.p90xdvdpower.com/"><strong>p90x sale</strong></a> on a four-point scale. Fiat dealership #1 Cochran has been selected as Pittsburgh's first Fiat dealer and plans to open in October. The addition of the new Fiat dealership known as a Fiat Studio, is part of a series of changes under way at the company. The Fiat Studio will be located at 4515 William Penn Highway, across from #1 Cochran's Monroeville MegaCenter. The 110-year old, Italian-made Fiat gained popularity in the United States during the energy crisis of the 1970s but was pulled out of the U.S. market by its Italian manufacturer in 1983. The re-launch of Fiat is exclusive to only 130 U.S. Fiat dealers, who were chosen from a pool of 600 applicants. Each is required to build a separate Fiat Studio for the cars. Monroeville Public Library The Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group at the Monroeville Public Library meets the fourth Wednesday of every month (except December) in the conference room at the library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members choose fiction, with an occasional work of light non-fiction. On Sept. 26, they'll discuss "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. On Oct. 24, it's "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
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