Here are the events happening in Monroe this week, Dec. 2 – 8, 2019:
Monday, Dec. 2
10 – 11 a.m.
Adult Book Discussion at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Join us in our new Monroe Lions Co-op & Cafe Space. This month’s selection is A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult.
5 – 8 p.m.
Stargazing at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
All ages. Join us in the upper parking lot for an evening of stargazing through our new library telescope. Weather permitting, we will be able to view the Moon, Saturn and other night-sky objects. No registration required.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
10:30 – 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 – 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.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Lego Club at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Ages 6-12. Do you like to build with Lego® bricks? Come join other kids who do and see what you can create with the library’s collection of Lego® bricks. Registration is not required. Location: Children’s Craft Room
6:45 – 8 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
This month’s selection is A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult. Location: Rotary Room
7 – 9 p.m.
Adult Movie at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Come and see “Angel Has Fallen,” a new release on the big screen. Popcorn will be served. From IMDB: Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat. Location: Ehlers Meeting Room
Wednesday, Dec.
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Play Cafe at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Ages birth through 6 with a caregiver. 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. Spontaneous storytimes, bubbles, musical instrument fun, and other activities will vary from week to week. Be sure to check out books and other library materials to take home to enhance this early learning experience. Registration is not required.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Masuk Band Concert
Masuk HS, 1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Marcia Fitzgibbons’ Beautiful Beasties and Happy Places at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Marcia Fitzgibbons is a Monroe resident who began her artistic pursuits four years ago. Her landscapes, seascapes and animals reflect her love of Connecticut and Africa. Location: Ehlers Meeting Room
Thursday, Dec. 5
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Sing-Along Stories at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Walkers – age 5 with a caregiver. Stop by to sing songs, hear stories, and have some fun with Ms. Michelle. Registration is not required. Location: Ehlers Meeting Room
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Preschool Lab at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Ages 3 – 5. Stop by for a program of learning and exploration. We’ll practice the skills needed for Kindergarten while learning about a variety of topics through stories, socializing, exploring, creating, and having fun. Registration is not required. Location: Children’s Story Room
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Masuk High School 8th Grade Open House
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
7 p.m.
Monroe Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Town Hall Council Chambers
7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe
Friday, Dec. 6
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monroe Historical Society Christmas Fair
East Village Methodist Meeting House, 433 Barn Hill Road, Monroe
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Preschool Lab at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Ages 3 – 5. Stop by for a program of learning and exploration. We’ll practice the skills needed for Kindergarten while learning about a variety of topics through stories, socializing, exploring, creating, and having fun. Registration is not required. Location: Children’s Story Room
3 – 6 p.m.
Scout It Out for Pack 162 at Clock Tower Square
477 Main Street, Monroe
Take care of some holiday shopping at some of your favorite shops in Clock Tower Square and raise money for Monroe’s Cub Scout Pack 162. Participating Businesses: Turning The Page; Lakeside Nutrition; Natural Pet Outlet & Lorraine K Boutique
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Supper with Santa at the Monroe Fire Dept. Station #1
18 Shelton Road (Route 110), Monroe
All you can eat pasta dinner
Advanced tickets: $9/adult; $4/child (ages 3-10); children under 3 free
Tickets at the door: $10/adult; $5/child (ages 3-10); children under 3 free
8 p.m.
Live Music Featuring No Strings Attached at Carl Anthony’s Trattoria
477 Main St, Monroe
8 p.m.
Trivia Night at Monroe Social
494 Main Street, Monroe
Saturday, Dec. 7th
Masuk High School Robotics Competition
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
8 – 11:45 a.m.
Fawn Hollow Elementary PTO Holiday Breakfast
345 Fan Hill Road, Monroe
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monroe Historical Society Christmas Fair
East Village Methodist Meeting House, 433 Barn Hill Road, Monroe
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
St. Jude’s Christmas Fair
707 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Yoga for Adults at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Learn the basics of yoga. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Wear appropriate workout wear (comfortable but not restricting). Class is limited to 25 people. Attendance is first come, first served. Location: Ehlers Meeting Room
5 p.m.
Annual Tree Lighting at Town Hall Gazebo
Sponsored by the Monroe Women’s Club
Masuk Band and Chorus will be performing. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available. Santa will be making an appearance. Rain date is Sunday, Dec. 8
7 p.m.
Annual Tree Lighting on the Stepney Green
The Green will be illuminated with over 300 luminary, with Frosty arriving on a Stepney Volunteer Fire truck to help flip the switch to light up the 30 foot tree. Musical entertainment is provided by Monroe’s own “Just Voices” a cappella choir, with hot cider and donuts served up by the Monroe Boy Scouts. Bring home your piece of the tree lighting with specially minted pewter tree ornament for $10. All proceeds go to the Stepney Task Force to help fund this annual event. After the tree illumination, join us across the street at the Stepney Baptist Church for candlelight caroling with home baked goodies for all.
Sunday, Dec. 8
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monroe Historical Society Christmas Fair
East Village Methodist Meeting House, 433 Barn Hill Road, Monroe
1 – 5 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Second Annual Festival of Trees
466 Elm St, Monroe
Donation box for new toys for the Salvation Army. Featuring gift table, refreshments, children’s crafts, musical performances, meeting with Saint Nicholas, handmade Christmas quilt raffle
