Monroeville area: Bingo at Lourdes Center, Symphony East performance, eagle talk and more

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com.

Bingo at Lourdes Center

Divine Mercy Academy will host a Sept. 19 bingo night in Monroeville. It will be at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.) at DMA’s Lourdes Center, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville.

The cost is $20 per game and a game pack includes 15 regular games and 6 face bingo card. Daubers can be purchased at the door (cash only).

Symphony East kicks off 63rd season

Symphony East will begin its 63rd season of local music performances on Sept. 16 with the Pittsburgh Trombone Project, comprised of leading freelance trombonists in the Pittsburgh music scene.

The group’s repertoire includes a wide variety of classical, jazz and pop arrangements.

It will be at 1 p.m. at The Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem. No reservations are required, but a $10 donation is requested of adults who attend.

Symphony East is an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association. For more, see SymphonyEast.org.

Eagle talk with Don German

Eagle advocate and U.S. Steel plant manager Don German will return to the Monroeville Public Library to discuss the aerie (eagle’s nest) at the plant from 10:30 a.m. noon Sept. 14.

German will discuss the fledglings that have been hatched over the past few years, as well as their parents and the importance of biodiversity. This hybrid presentation on bald eagles is for nature lovers of all ages.

Individuals who attend in person will get a free eagle toy to take home. Patrons can join in person or online using the Zoom link on the library’s website, Monroevillelibrary.org.

Registration is not required.

Make your own dryer balls

Barb Grossman will help patrons reduce their carbon footprint by showing them how to make their own dryer balls from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Monroeville Public Library.

Attendees will use fabric scraps to make dryer balls, which help reduce drying time and lower energy costs. They are an alternative for those allergic to wool or for vegans. Some simple hand stitching is required.

All necessary materials will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own or to browse the library’s fabric bank.

This in-person class is for ages 12 and older. Registration is required at monroevillelibrary.org or call 412-372-0500.

A visit From William Penn

The Monroeville Public Library will host a live visit from a William Penn reenactor from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 16.

Presented by Henry Bowden, Penn returns to his colony of Pennsylvania after 323 years to share his hopes and dreams for the people of his planned society. Penn was an advocate for democracy and religious freedom. He was known for his successful treaties with the Lenape Native Americans, who resided in present-day Pennsylvania prior to European settlement.

This is an all-ages, in-person event; registration is not required.

Monroeville Arts Council concerts

Monroeville Arts Council will host a series of concerts at the Community College of Allegheny County’s Boyce Auditorium. Concerts will be from 4-6 p.m. They include:

• Sept. 15 – Etta Cox

• Oct. 13 – Darryl & Kim

• Dec. 15 – Judi Figel

Concerts are free and open to the public. The Boyce campus is at 595 Beatty Road in Monroeville.

Author talk

Join Monroeville Public Library for an online discussion with Benjamin Herold, author of “Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbs,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23.

Focusing on five families, “Disillusioned” examines the decline of America’s suburbs, the causes of that decline and the effects it has on those who live — or wish to live — in those suburbs. The book covers Penn Hills, as well as Compton, Calif., Evanston, Ill., and the Atlanta and Dallas areas.

Registration is required. RSVP through the library’s website to receive the link for this event.

For more information or to register, contact Cory Little at littlec2@einetwork.net.