MONROE, Conn. — The Rotary Club of Monroe and Connecticut Comedy for Cash presents a Comedy Night at the Chris Bargas Golf Club at Whitney Farms, 175 Shelton Road in Monroe on Saturday, March 7.
The opening act features Rick Roberts, the headliner is Billy Winn and Tony Liberati is the featured act.
Tickets cost $80 and include a full dinner and the show. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $800. For tickets, call Monroe Rotary President Ken Kellogg at 203-650-6850 or send an email to rotaryclubmonroe@gmail.com. For information, visit the club’s Facebook page.
UMC of Monroe Blood Drive
The United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, is hosting its winter-spring American Red Cross Blood Drive for patients in the community on Thursday, March 5, from 12 to 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, click here. RapidPass can save donors up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment or download the Blood App from the Apple or Google app stores.
Friday Fish Fries
St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church and Monroe Congregational Church’s annual Lenten Loaves & Fishes FryDays are continuing with meals every Friday through March 27
This weekly event features fresh-made favorites from the Dave Kuban’s Planet Pizza of Norwalk Food Truck, including:
- Classic Fish and Chips
- Crispy Fried Shrimp
- Golden Chicken Tenders
- Perfectly Seasoned Fries
- Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (gluten-free available)
- Good Cod Almighty Fish Sandwich (crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, zesty tartar sauce)
- A variety of drinks and desserts
The event, which runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be held outside St. Peter’s, 175 Old Tannery Road, on March 20 and March 24, and outside Monroe Congregational Church, 34 Church St., on March 6 and March 13. Both churches offer indoor dining in their fellowship halls.
Whether you grab and go or stay for the fellowship, Loaves & Fishes FryDays is an easy way to share a meal, support a local tradition, and connect with the community during Lent.
Order ahead for a discount and save time in line by clicking here.
A Night of Giving Back
All are invited to the Monroe Lions Club’s Night of Giving Back, a dinner that will raise money for The Center for Family Justice. The event will be held at Monroe Social, 494 Main St., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 7.
Tickets are $60 per person and include a buffet dinner, live music performed by jazz bassist Steve Clarke, and a silent auction for prizes donated by local businesses. For tickets, click here.
A Bridgeport native, Clarke graduated from Housatonic Community College and has worked with many critically acclaimed musicians, including two-time Grammy nominated jazz flautist Sherry Winston, R&B innovators The Coasters, The Drifters, Mary Wells, Sam & Dave, and Ben E. King. He has recorded eight CD’s and performs in tours in Europe.
All of the evening’s proceeds will go to The Center for Family Justice (CFJ). Those who cannot make it, but want to help are encouraged to consider making a donation directly to the center.
CFJ, 753 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport, provides free and confidential trauma-informed services and care coordination for any victim or survivor of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking and child abuse.
For information, send an email to monroelionsclub8985@gmail.com.
Democracy and the Constitution
State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the legislature’s deputy majority leader, will lead a presentation on Democracy and the Constitution in the Ehler’s Room of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, on Thursday, March 12, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Members of the public are welcome join in the conversation of how the U.S. Constitution has balanced power and has promoted the public interest since its founding.
Registration is required. To register, click here or call the Reference Desk at 203-452-2852.
Foster families needed
The Annie C. Courtney Foundation is reaching out to compassionate individuals willing to open their hearts and homes to children and teenagers in foster care across Connecticut. By becoming a caregiver, you can play a vital role in helping a child and their family heal. With over 3,500 children-teens in care (newborn to age 18) the need is urgent for individuals and families to consider fostering.
The decision to foster is a significant commitment, but there is an urgent need for caring individuals for children of all ages, especially those on the autism spectrum, as well as teenagers and sibling groups who long for a stable and loving environment.
As a foster caregiver, you’ll be supported every step of the way and have access to a wide range of resources. Foster families receive assistance with medical and dental care, along with a daily stipend to help cover the costs of raising a child. Regular visits from social workers ensure you have ongoing support for both you and the child in your care. Additional services are available for those children who may need extra help.
To learn more or to attend a free two hour Zoom information meeting ( available twice a week throughout the year), call Annie C. at 475-235-2184 or visit AnnieC.org.
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