It is with great joy that the Logan and Foley families announce the marriage of their children, Meghan Logan of Newtown to Ryan Foley of Monroe. The wedding ceremony was held on July 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in New Haven and was followed by a fun filled reception at the New Haven Lawn Club.
Meghan Logan is a 2014 graduate of Newtown High School and graduated in 2019 from Penn State University with a BS in Special Education and a Masters of Education (MED). She is a special education teacher in Concord, Mass.
Ryan Foley is a 2015 graduate of Fairfield Prep and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2019 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently working as a support engineer at Dell Technologies in Hopkinton, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Foley are residing in Worcester, Mass.
20th Anniversary
Vazzy Osteria will celebrate its 20th year in Monroe on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m.
“Join us as we give the town’s first responders and public works employees a round of applause for their rapid response to the August storms and their daily dedication and hard work for the benefit of the people of Monroe,” the restaurant said in a press release.
The celebration will include tacos, pizza, hotdogs and porchetta sandwiches, compliments of Vazzy Osteria to thank the public for its support and loyalty over the past two decades and beyond.
Monroe Lions Shred Day
The Monroe Lions Club will hold its semi-annual Paper Shredding & Electronic Equipment Discarding Fundraiser in the Rite Aid parking lot, 435 Main St., at the intersection of Main Street and Route 59, on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. until noon.
The event gives residents an opportunity to rid themselves of all types of paper records — except spiral binders — and outdated computer and electronic equipment.
The requested donations to the nonprofit organization is $15 per box of paper, any size. The donation sought for cellphones is $10. Donations for electronic equipment begins at $10 with greater amounts depending on type and size.
Proceeds benefit the Monroe Lions Club’s scholarship fund for graduating Masuk High School seniors. For information, send an email to [email protected].
Flagpole Radio Show
NEWTOWN, CT — The Flagpole Radio Show at Edmond Town Hall this Saturday night features musician Ellis Paul. The show is from 7 to 10 p.m. and admission is $45. Doors open at 6. For information, click here.
Legion Fishing Derby
The American Legion Department of Connecticut’s 3rd District is holding its fourth annual Youth Fishing Derby. The free event will be held Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Great Hollow Lake, 454 Purdy Hill Road in Monroe, and is open to all children throughout Fairfield County.
The American Legion Department of Connecticut 3rd District is comprised of over 2,000 veterans still serving America from 22 American Legion Posts in Fairfield County.
The Legion invites all children ages 15 and younger to join them for a day of family fun, fishing and prizes. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or grandparents do not need to be American Legion members nor do they need to be veterans.
Check in at the Great Hollow Lake Pavilion at the end of the long driveway for a free chance to win a door prize. Because Wolfe Park is now off season, no sticker is required to enter the park.
Children must be in one of the following three groups: five-years-old and younger; six to 10 years old; and 11 to 15-years-old. Trophies will be given for the longest fish in each group and there will also be prizes the second and third place winners in all three age groups.
A grand prize trophy will be awarded for the longest overall fish of the day.
Rules are as follows:
- Parents may help children cast, but child must reel in the fish.
- Fish should be brought to a measuring table as soon as caught; in case of a tie, fish with the earliest time will win.
- Only two trout per angler may be kept (state rules). Do not return trout to the lake. All other species may be catch and release after they are measured for length.
Financial Literacy Seminar
A Financial Literacy Seminar covering the basics, such as budgeting, saving for a home, and building and protecting wealth will be held at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To register, click here.
Speakers include Amanda Almeida of Almeida Financial Solutions LLC, Matt Rownin of Keller Williams Realty, and Frank Verde of Comparion Insurance Agency.
This event is sponsored by Network in Action and the Monroe chapter of the NIA Connecticut Collaborators.
Giftoberfest at St. Jude
The Saint John XXIII Columbiettes of St. Jude Church in Monroe will host their Giftoberfest fundraiser throughout the month of October.
Proceeds from the fundraiser support various charitable efforts the Columbiettes sponsor, such as special needs camperships, Hopeline, the St. Jude Food Pantry, support for local veterans organizations and Christmas baskets for the disadvantaged.
Giftoberfest is a raffle consisting of a daily drawing from Oct. 1 through 31. Each day a gift card in various denominations will be awarded to a lucky winner. Participants can win in multiple raffles. Tickets, which are $10 each, are good for the entire month.
The Columbiettes will sell tickets after Saturday and Sunday masses at St. Jude Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, throughout September. Those wishing to buy a ticket, who cannot attend a mass, may contact Elizabeth Edgerton at 203-258-3354, Jan DeMayo at 203-520-9796 or Debra Gallant at 203-414-9861, or send an email to [email protected].
For information, call Elizabeth Edgerton at 203-258-3354 or email her at [email protected].
Free CERT training
Joining the Monroe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provides an introduction to emergency services and the opportunity to help your community during storms and natural disasters. CERT is now offering a free 24 hour training program, which also covers course materials, to those age 18 and older.
Training sessions will be held on two Friday evenings and two Saturdays in October and November. Most sessions will be held at the Monroe Senior Center, 235 Cutlers Farm Road.
CERT Coordinator David York said CERT has been instrumental in providing vaccine clinics to the community, as well as assisting with all activities for the recent bicentennial, and assisting police officers with traffic control for Memorial Day parades and the CT United Ride.
When disaster strikes, CERT members provide assistance to first responders, including police, firefighters and the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Services personnel, as well as shelter personnel, residents and neighbors.
Seven local members of Monroe CERT, all certified as CERT instructors by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, will lead the sessions with local instructors from police, fire and EMS.
A minimum of 20 hours training is needed to join CERT. Volunteers will learn emergency skills, including disaster psychology, first aid, CPR, AED, fire safety, traffic control, hazardous materials awareness, emergency shelters, light search and rescue, disaster scenarios and terrorism response.
For information, email David York at [email protected] or call him at 203-650-8474. Classes are limited to 25 people, so those interested should register as soon as possible.
The class schedule begins with an orientation at the Monroe Senior Center on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held Friday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 26, and on Nov. 8 and 9. Graduation is Thursday, Nov. 21.
In addition to the Senior Center, some classes will be held at Monroe Fire Station No. 1. Other locations will be announced. The training is sponsored by Monroe Emergency Management and the Monroe Police Department.
Binky Patrol
The Monroe/Trumbull chapter of Binky Patrol needs donors, quilters, knitters and crocheters to help make children smile this holiday season.
The nonprofit will give binkies to Al’s Angels for distribution to Tri-State hospitals and social service agencies. Every year, it provides at least 500 blankets.
Binky Patrol, a national nonprofit, makes and gives “binkies” or comforting covers to children in need of a hug, including critically ill and traumatized children to show them they matter and someone cares about them. Binky Patrol Monroe-Trumbull has been an official chapter for the last 10 years, delivering nearly 22,000 binkies since it began.
The chapter will have two community blanket-making events in Trumbull this fall, on Sept. 28 and Oct. 19. No experience is required. Less experienced participants will be taught by seasoned members. For information on participating or being a sponsor, visit the Binky Patrol’s Facebook page or email the chapter founder and coordinator, Jeanne Malgioglio at [email protected].
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