Monroeville area happenings, week of Oct. 17, 2022

Civil War showcase

The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists Foundation and No Small Change Programs are offering a Civil War showcase featuring “Financial Legacies of the Civil War” from Oct. 20-22 at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd.

The event features eight programs and multiple exhibits with storytellers, authors and living history characters President Abe Lincoln and Gen. William T. Sherman.

There is no cost to attend. The complete schedule is available at www.pancoins.org. Contact Rebecca Rush at 240-625-2583 or cwshowcase@no-small-change.org for more information.

Beer Knowledge 101

Beer samples, pretzel necklaces for noshing and discussions on beer basics all are happening from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in Monroeville Public Library’s Gallery Space.

The library is kicking off its Beer Knowledge 101 After Hours Series to provide insight about the differences between ales and lagers, and the popularity of adjunct beverages such as sours, ciders and hard seltzers.

Host Nils Hanzcar has more than 20years of experience in production, service and sales in the beer industry. He is the co-author of “Illustrated Breweries of Pennsylvania” with Frank Cunniff, featured in Craft Pittsburgh magazine, and the comic book series “You Can Did It” with Mike Carretta about some extraordinary home brewers.

The event is for guests ages 21 and older. Registration at tinyurl.com/ysfhpw7b is required.

Fall craft and vendor show

Monroeville United Methodist Church will host a fall craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at the church, 219 Center Road.

There will be roughly 50 vendors, including artist Linda Barnicott. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and proceeds will go toward the church’s missions.

For more information, visit monroevilleumc.org or call 412-372-7474.

Thanksgiving dinner

Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish is sponsoring a Thanksgiving dinner for those who otherwise would eat alone on the holiday.

Located at 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville, the church will serve dinner in the Lourdes Center from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. or until the food is gone on Nov. 24.