The following events are happening in Monroe this week, Jan. 13 through Jan. 19:
Monday, Jan. 13
3:30 p.m.
Masuk Boys Freshmen Basketball at New Fairfield HS Gymnasium
54 Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield
5:15 p.m.
Masuk Boys JV Basketball at New Fairfield HS Gymnasium
54 Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
2020 Census Information Session at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
7 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Basketball at New Fairfield HS Gymnasium
54 Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield
7 p.m.
Special Town Meeting
Council Chambers in Monroe Town Hall Offices
7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe
8 p.m.
Town Council Meeting
Council Chambers in Monroe Town Hall Offices
7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe
Tuesday, Jan. 14
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.
3:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Freshmen Basketball vs. New Fairfield HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
4 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Diving & Swimming vs. Weston HS at Weston Middle School Pool
456 Wellesley St, Weston
5:15 p.m.
Masuk Girls JV Basketball vs. New Fairfield HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
6:15 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs. West Haven-SHA at West Haven HS Edward Bennet Rink
Painter Park, 1 Circle St, West Haven
7 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Basketball vs. New Fairfield HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
Wednesday, Jan. 15
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 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.
3:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Freshmen Basketball vs. Cheshire HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
4 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs. ND Fairfield-Law-Foran-Weston-Pomperaug at Shelton Sports Center of CT Upper Rink
784 River Rd, Shelton
4 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Indoor Track at SWC Developmental Track Meet at Bethel HS Track & Field Training Center
4 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Indoor Track at SWC Developmental Track Meet at Bethel HS Track & Field Training Center
5:15 p.m.
Masuk Girls JV Basketball vs. Cheshire HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
6 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Wrestling at Joel Barlow HS Upper Gym
100 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding
7 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Cheshire HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
8 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs. BBD at Shelton Sports Center of CT Upper Rink
784 River Rd, Shelton
Thursday, Jan. 16
10:30 a.m. – 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 p.m. – 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
3:30 p.m.
Masuk Boys Freshmen Basketball vs. Weston HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
3:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Freshmen Basketball at Weston HS New Gym
15 School Rd, Weston
5:15 p.m.
Masuk Boys JV Basketball vs. Weston HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
5:15 p.m.
Masuk Girls JV Basketball at Weston HS New Gym
15 School Rd, Weston
7 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Weston HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
7 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Basketball at Weston HS New Gym
15 School Rd, Weston
Friday, Jan. 17
10:30 a.m. – 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
3:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Indoor Track Penathlon at Bethel HS Track and Field Trainingg Center
7:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Stamford-Westhill-Staples at Shelton Sports Center of CT Upper Rink
784 River Rd, Shelton
8 p.m.
Live Music featuring the Awesome Ian Biggs at Carl Anthony’s Trattoria
477 Main Street, Monroe
Saturday, Jan. 18
8:30 a.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Wrestling at New Milford Wrestling Tournament at New Milford HS Main Gym
388 Danbury Rd, New Milford
9 a.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Indoor Track at SCC Invitational Track Meet at Floyd Little Athletic Center
480 Sherman Pkwy, New Haven
9 a.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Indoor Track at SCC Invitational Track Meet at Floyd Little Athletic Center
480 Sherman Pkwy, New Haven
12 noon – 6 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 The Adults at Veracious Brewing Company
246 Main Street, Monroe
6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Comedy Night Benefitting the Monroe Playground Foundation Hosted by Monroe Rotary at Roberto’s Restaurant
505 Main Street, Monroe
$60 per person. Your ticket includes a sit-down dinner with your choice of Steak, Chicken, or Fish; salad and dessert. Cash bar with 10% of proceeds benefitting the Playground Foundation. Comedians: Jay Sutay, Howie Mason and Billy Winn. Get your tickets at www.monreplayground.ticketleap.com
