What’s going on in Monroe?

Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

The following events are happening in Monroe this week, Monday, Jan. 27,2020, to Saturday, Feb. 1: 

Monday, Jan. 27 

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bullet Journal Workshop at Turning The Page Bookstore
477 Main Street, Monroe
Monroe teacher superstar Jennifer Heitzke will be sharing her tips and tricks about creating a Bullet Journal, an organizational system that allows you to be both creative and structured in one glorious notebook. Don’t have a journal?  No worries, they have a few beautiful styles in stock.

8 p.m.
Town Council Meeting in Town Council Chambers
7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe

Tuesday, Jan. 28

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

3:30 p.m.
Masuk Boys Freshmen Basketball at Joel Barlow HS Lower Gymnasium

3:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Freshmen Basketball vs. Joel Barlow HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe

4 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving vs. Brookfield HS at Masuk HS Pool
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe

5:15 p.m.
Masuk Girls JV Basketball vs. Joel Barlow HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe

5:15 p.m.
Masuk Boys JV Basketball at Joel Barlow HS Lower Gymnasium

7 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Joel Barlow HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe

7 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Basketball at Joel Barlow HS Lower Gymnasium

Wednesday, Jan. 29

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 the library’s train table, Duplo table, play house, puzzles, puppets, and other toys while caregivers get to know other adults in the community. The library will 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.

4 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Indoor Track at SWC Developmental Meet at Bethel HS Track & Field Training Center

4 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Indoor Track at SWC Developmental Meet at Bethel HS Track & Field Training Center

6 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Wrestling at Pomperaug HS Auxiliary Gym

8 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Hand-Coginchaug-Valley-Old Lyme at Northford Ice Pavilion-Red

8 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Newtown HS at Shelton Sports Center of CT Upper Rink
784 River Rd, Shelton

Thursday, Jan. 30

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. Participants will 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

Friday, Jan. 31

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 Boys Freshmen Basketball vs. New Milford HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe

3:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Freshmen Basketball at New Milford HS Gymnasium

5:15 p.m.
Masuk Boys JV Basketball vs. New Milford HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe

5:15 p.m.
Masuk Girls JV Basketball at New Milford HS Gymnasium

5:30 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Guilford at Shelton Sports Center of CT Lower Rink
784 River Rd, Shelton

7 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Basketball vs. New Milford HS at Masuk HS Gymnasium
1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe

7 p.m.
Masuk Girls Varsity Basketball at New Milford HS Gymnasium

8 p.m.
Live Music Featuring Billy G at Carl Anthony’s Trattoria
477 Main St, Monroe

8 p.m.
Trivia Night at Monroe Social
494 Main Street, Monroe

Saturday, Feb. 1

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Take Your Child to the Library Day at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe
10 am-4 pm – Scavenger Hunt

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Guess the Number of Tootsie Rolls in the Jar

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Stick Together Poster

10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. – The Amazing Andy (magician) Registration is not necessary for this event.  Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before the show and will be limited to 150 participants.

11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. – Doodle Puzzles (while supplies last)

11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. – Design Your Own Super Hero Shield (while supplies last)

5 p.m.
Masuk Boys Varsity Ice Hockey at Newington Ice Arena Blue Rink

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Live Music featuring Blonde and Grey at Veracious Brewing Company
246 Main Street, Monroe

8:40 p.m.
Masuk Girls JV Ice Hockey vs. Greenwich at Shelton Sports Center of CT Lower Rink
784 River Rd, Shelton

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