1+ week, 3+ day ago (1336+ words) Email news briefs and event listings to [email protected]. Free Christmas concert open to all Judi Figel and David Crisci will perform a Christmas concert Nov. 29 in Monroeville. It will be at 6:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Monroeville, 3970 Monroeville Blvd. There is no cost to attend, and the concert is open to all ages. "Thankful for Our Neighbors" theme of Nov. 24 gathering The Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium will host its annual Thanksgiving gathering from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24. This year"s theme is "Thankful for Our Neighbors." Community members are invited to join leaders of diverse faith communities in the greater Monroeville area to share in prayer, sacred readings and songs at the REC333 building in Penn Center East. The guest speaker will be Casa San Jose community organizer Jaime Martinez. Refreshments will be served following the program. Hillcrest church posts events Hillcrest United Presbyterian…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (1080+ words) Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church has a variety of community events, programs and gatherings this November and December. All are invited to attend the following activities at the church, 1622 James St., Monroeville. " Shadyside Brass Performance: The award-winning Shadyside Brass Quintet will perform at the "Christ the King" service at 11 a.m. Nov. 23. They will accompany hymns, the choral anthem and provide special music. " Craft group: Craft group held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. All ages and abilities are welcome for crafts and conversation. " Bible study: Bible study held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the parlor. " Pizza, Popcorn and PJs Christmas party: Christmas event planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12. The event is for children up to age 12 (under age 4 require parental supervision) and features a movie, crafts and bingo. RSVP by Dec. 10 by calling 412-824-5600. " Christmas musical: Singers are needed for the…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago (679+ words) " Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org. " The First Thursday worship service and luncheon will be at noon Thursday, Nov. 6, at Zion's Lutheran Church, 140 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. Worship will be at noon and lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. in the social room. Cost: $5. " Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a revival at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Music will be by country bluegrass gospel band the Poplar Run Boys. Details: gbgcob.org. " An Election Day luncheon will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at West Newton Church of God, 157 N. Second St. Menu: vegetable beef, broccoli…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1558+ words) Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center offers weekly Shabbat services, monthly family and Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat services, and a Sunday Religious School, as well as holiday services, social events and adult education seminars. Regular events are as follows: Shabbat Services are every Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by a kiddush in the social hall. First Friday Family Kabbalat Shabbat Services are usually the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m., followed by an oneg in the social hall. (Check website calendar to confirm.) Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat Services are usually on the third Friday of the month, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Contact the office for the link. This get-together frequently includes a visiting musician, cantor, rabbi or other noteworthy guest. From preschool through bar-bat mitzvah, Religious School is every Sunday…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (1610+ words) Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center offers weekly Shabbat services, monthly family and Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat services, and a Sunday Religious School, as well as holiday services, social events and adult education seminars. Regular events are as follows: Shabbat Services are every Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by a kiddush in the social hall. First Friday Family Kabbalat Shabbat Services are usually the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m., followed by an oneg in the social hall. (Check website calendar to confirm.) Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat Services are usually on the third Friday of the month, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Contact the office for the link. This get-together frequently includes a visiting musician, cantor, rabbi or other noteworthy guest. From preschool through bar-bat mitzvah, Religious School is every Sunday…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (1649+ words) Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center offers weekly Shabbat services, monthly family and Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat services, and a Sunday Religious School, as well as holiday services, social events and adult education seminars. Regular events are as follows: Shabbat Services are every Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by a kiddush in the social hall. First Friday Family Kabbalat Shabbat Services are usually the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m., followed by an oneg in the social hall. (Check website calendar to confirm.) Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat Services are usually on the third Friday of the month, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Contact the office for the link. This get-together frequently includes a visiting musician, cantor, rabbi or other noteworthy guest. From preschool through bar-bat mitzvah, Religious School is every Sunday…...

4+ day, 54+ min ago (1176+ words) Email news briefs and event listings to [email protected]. " Monroeville Citizens" Night: 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the municipal building, 2700 Monroeville Blvd. Citizens are invited to address council, and council will set its agenda for the regular monthly voting meeting. " Pitcairn Council: 6 p.m. Dec. 8 in council chambers, 609 Broadway Blvd. For details, visit pitcairnborough.us. " Monroeville Council: 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the municipal building, 2700 Monroeville Blvd. An agenda is available following the Citizens" Night meeting at monroeville.pa.us. Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church has a variety of community events, programs and gatherings in November and December. All are invited to attend the following activities at the church, 1622 James St., Monroeville. " Craft group: The craft group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. All ages and abilities are welcome for crafts and conversation." " Bible study: Bible study is held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the parlor....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) The Brackenridge Salvation Army is kicking off its Red Kettle Campaign Saturday, a week earlier than the agency's national start. Captain Selah Bender said she is trying to make up for several bell-ringing locations lost in the Alle-Kiski Valley over the past couple of years. "Big Lots closed in Heights Plaza, and now Community Market is gone," Bender said. "We've had Penny's gone for awhile and the Mills mall, well, it's not great for us so every kettle out there matters more." The Allegheny Valley Corps along Brackenridge Avenue has a goal of $95,000 this year to support programs for families of all ages. In addition to a food bank and community lunch on Thursdays, the local Salvation Army runs a basketball league, volleyball league and weekly fitness workouts. There are Bible studies, worship services and holiday toy giveaways to help…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (1601+ words) Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The men of Antioch Baptist Church extend a heartfelt invitation to you and your congregation to join us for our Annual Men's Day Celebration on Nov. 9. The day will begin with breakfast, lovingly prepared and served by the men of Antioch, from 7-10 a.m. All are invited to share in this time of food, fellowship and faith. Love offerings will be graciously accepted. Following breakfast, we invite you to worship with us at 10:45 a.m., where our beloved Pastor, Rev. Verton L. Dean Sr., will deliver a powerful and spirit-led message. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center offers weekly Shabbat services, monthly family and Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat services, and a Sunday Religious School, as well as holiday services, social events and adult education seminars. Regular events are as follows: Shabbat…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (687+ words) LED tealights flickered between vibrant garlands and flowers Nov. 2 at the Baierl Family YMCA in Sewickley. More than 300 guests, many clad in bright saris and kurtas, attended the third annual celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, hosted by state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless. Diwali " a holiday celebrated by over a billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists from the Indian subcontinent and around the world " is "the time of light over the darkness, the triumph of good over evil," Venkat said. Guests of the event enjoyed traditional Indian food such as samosas, onion pakoras, carrot halwa and gulab jamun along with traditional beverages like mango lassis and hot chai. Henna artists Saritha Chowda of Franklin Park and Rekha Rane of Zelienople applied henna designs to guests" hands. Children made paper lanterns and played in the kids" room and the…...