Here’s what’s happening in Monroe this week, Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, 2019:
Monday, Nov. 25
7 p.m.
Inauguration Ceremony in Town Council Chambers
7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe
8 p.m.
Town Council Meeting in Town Council Chambers
7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe
Tuesday, Nov. 26
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Stay & Play at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
All ages with a caregiver. Join us for a brief storytime, followed by playtime, socializing, and refreshments. Early literacy fun for the kids and a meet-up for the grownups. Registration is not required. Location: Children’s Story Room
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Creative Kids at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
All ages. Drop by to unleash your creative side. We'll have all the materials to make a beautiful craft.
Please note: caregiver assistance may be needed. Registration is not required. Location: Children’s Room
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Story Time at Turning The Page Bookstore
477 Main Street, Monroe
Join Ms. Ledina and Oscar (the cutest bookstore dog) for Story Time. Selected stories will be most appropriate for children (ages 3-5) and their accompanying adults.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Bass Fishing in CT Presentation at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Dylan Napoleone, an experienced bass fisherman from CT, will be coming to present “Bass Fishing in CT.” This presentation will be informational and beneficial to people of all ages. The event is free and you’re guaranteed to leave the seminar feeling confident about catch bass in Connecticut lakes, ponds, and rivers. Learn how to fish for bass, what bait to use, and more. Register for this event online. Drop-ins are
welcome. Location: Ehlers Meeting Room
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Monroe Public Schools will be on a half day schedule
The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will close at 4:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Play Cafe Dinovember at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Ages birth through 6 with a caregiver. This week we will be showing the film The Land Before Time in the Ehlers Meeting Room at 10:45 a.m. There will be no stories this week. Kids can enjoy our train table, Duplo table, play house, puzzles, puppets, and other toys while caregivers get to know other adults in our community. We’ll have a fun activity set up in our Craft/Storyhour Rooms. Be sure to check out
books and other library materials to take home to enhance this early learning experience. Registration is not required.
3 – 9 p.m.
Proof Pizza at Veracious Brewing Company
246 Main Street, Monroe
6 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Football (Senior Night) vs. Newtown at Masuk Turf Field
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Live Music Featuring the Thirsty Band at Veracious Brewing Company
246 Main Street, Monroe
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Party at The Republic Kitchen & Bar
262 Main Street, Monroe
Monroe’s own DJ Xlr8
Thursday, Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving Day
The Monroe Town Hall Offices, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe Highway Department, Monroe Senior Center, Monroe Food Pantry, Garder Road Landfill and Spring Hill Road Transfer Station will be closed today.
Recycling normally scheduled for pick-up today will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 29.
Big Y will be closed, reopening at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.
Stop & Shop will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m, re-opening at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.
CVS will be open from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Pharmacy hours will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Rite-Aid will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pharmacy hours will be 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Walgreens will be open from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Pharmacy will be closed.
McDonald’s will be open today from 5 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 29, – Black Friday
The Monroe Town Hall Offices, Monroe Senior Center, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe Food Pantry and the Monroe Highway Department will remain closed.
The Garder Road Landfill and the Spring Hill Road Transfer Station will be open at its normal business hours. No tickets will be sold today for either the Garder Road or Spring Hill location.
8 p.m.
Karaoke Night at Monroe Social
494 Main Street, Monroe
Saturday, Nov. 30, – Small Business Saturday
The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will be OPEN today at their normal Saturday hours.
The Garder Road Landfill and the Spring Hill Road Transfer Station will be open at normal business hours.
Today is Small Business Saturday. Do your holiday shopping in town. Many stores will offer specials. Buy gift cards at local restaurants; buy some bottles of wine or spirits as gifts at your local liquor stores; browse the gift shops, jewelry stores, the nurseries and garden centers, the book shop, don’t forget
something for your pets!
2 – 8 p.m.
Pizza Proof Food Truck at Veracious Brewing Company
246 Main Street, Monroe
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Live Music Featuring Fred and Ethel at Veracious Brewing Company, 246 Main Street, Monroe
