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WHAT’S NEWS IN MONROEVILLE THRIVAL IS BACK! 5TH ANNUAL “LADIES WHO NETWORK” LUNCHEON Classic Events! 5th Annual” Ladies who Network Luncheon theme “Catch the Blue Wave” celebrated dynamic women who have changed the narrative within their chosen vocation while making significant contributions changing the face of business and politics. 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Join us in Pittsburgh on September 18- 20, for the seventh annual Thrival Festival as we explore the impact of technology on business society and culture as well as the ever-changing relationship of music and technology. This year's Thrival Festival will focus on celebrating and supporting Pittsburgh innovators and entrepreneurs with the theme, "By Pittsburgh. For Pittsburgh. For the World." and will feature Pittsburgh innovators in business, research and the arts. This festival experience will take place in Pittsburgh's Innovation District (Oakland), which is at the center of research, talent, technology and an entrepreneurial spirit. For more information on the festival, visit thrivalfestival.com, and follow Thrival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thrival Innovation tickets available at Eventbrite. The May 19 luncheon event held at the Doubletree Monroeville was hosted by Sheila Beasley PhD. Honorees nominated from diverse categories included: • Art & Culture; Actress Nia Sioux TV Show Dance Moms • Business/ Finance; Luttner Financial Kiersten Ambrose, Lisa Gerson, Diane Yee • Business/ Finance; State Farm Insurance Danielle Howard • Civic Engagement/Responsibility; Braddock Borough Manager Deborah L. Brown, P.O.W.E.R. Rosa V. Davis, Giant Eagle Kelly McCormick, Judge- Elect Mary McGinley, Pennsylvania State Trooper Robin Mungo • Civic Engagement/Responsibility; Brooke Generett, Teri L. Gilmore, Virginia “Ginny” Merchant • Political Leadership; Councilwoman Darlene M. Harris, State Representative Summer Lee Esq., State Representative Jo Anna Mc Clinton, Hon. Chelsa Wagner • Receiving the Shirley L. Watson Political Icon/Leadership Award was the Honorable Angie Giallareto. Ralph P. Watson produces a series of networking events that successfully bring together stakeholders, decision makers and elected officials. These events are designed to enhance the presence of entrepreneurs as the space is filled with the energy of Classic Events! “Signature” Vendor Showcase, a platform providing opportunities for business owners to direct market/promote their organization, business, product or service. In attendance were elected officials from Penn Hills and Monroeville showing support to these entrepreneurs in addition to Congressman Mike Doyle and former School Board Member Mark Brently Sr. icmags.com RICHLAND CHIROPRACTOR BRENT SHEALER JOINS WELLNESS TEAM FOR THE U.S. OPEN Richland Chiropractor Brent Shealer, who has a practice in Wilkins, was one of several chiropractors on the wellness team for the U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, CA. Shealer provided care for pro golfers and their caddies. The USGA offered a wellness team to its athletes, coaches and other related staff during the Open June 13-16. Shealer Dr. Brent Shealer was one of several from around the country that was chosen to volunteer. Shealer also worked at the Lake Placid Olympic Center in 2015 with bobsled and luge athletes. He’s also worked in similar sports medicine capacities in the Pittsburgh region. TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE MONROEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Join Friends of the Monroeville Public Library for Trivia Night on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will take place at the library, and tickets will go on sale starting Aug. 28. Tickets are $20 per person, and players can come to compete individually (will be added to a team) or in teams of two to six people. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. Snacks and drinks will be available, and proceeds will benefit the library. Questions? Call 421.372.1816. n