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🌱 Patch AM: Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackbird's Nest! and 11 more events
And check out Technology Investing: Is A.I. opportunity or hype? on the Monroe Patch calendar

Hello Monroe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Technology Investing: Is A.I. opportunity or hype?
- Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackbird's Nest!
- Brunch with Santa at Marcello's Italian Eatery in Monroe, CT
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 22 degrees.
- Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 39, low: 28.
- Tuesday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe
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★ Featured events ★
- Technology Investing: Is A.I. opportunity or hype?
3 Corporate Dr, Shelton
12:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
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Other local events
- Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackbird's Nest!
577 Hawley Ln , Stratford
9:00 am - Brunch with Santa at Marcello's Italian Eatery in Monroe, CT
477 Main St , Monroe
11:30 am - Andy Cooney
Edmond Town Hall , 45 Main St , Newtown
7:00 pm - MadHouse Party Band: Madhouse I Pub 67 Holiday Jam I Seymour CT
Pub 67 , 225 West St , Seymour
7:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
371 Old Zoar Rd , Monroe
4:00 pm - Mahjongg Club
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library , 733 Monroe Turnpike , Monroe
5:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Monday December 29
📣 Monroe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pequonnock River Valley in Trumbull
7Q3V+W5 Pequonnock River Valley Park , Trumbull
11:00 am - Elf Dance Party
Newtown Community Center , 8 Simpson St , Newtown
1:00 pm - Winter Solstice Afternoon with Beth Leas
Sticks and Stones Farm , 201 Huntingtown Rd , Newtown
1:30 pm - El Boricua Está De Fiesta
SHU Community Theatre , 1420 Post Rd , Fairfield
5:00 pm - Rustic Nordic Winter Solstice Gathering
197 Huntingtown Rd , Newtown
9:30 pm - George Lesiw & Lee-Ann Lovelace Duo
Uptown Bar & Eatery , 102 Main St , Ansonia
6:30 pm
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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- Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare — (203) 633-8393
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Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home - Dogtopia of Shelton — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness - Rural Fuels — (203) 364-5816
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you lose electrical power during today’s storm, power outages can be reported to Eversource online, via your mobile device, at:
https://outage.eversource.com If you cannot report the outage via your mobile device’s web browser, you can call Eversource to report the power… (Nextdoor ) - We are looking to add windows to fully enclosed screened porch.
Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated. (Nextdoor Hills of Monroe/ Rte 25)
- Bartlett Tree Experts posted a job opening for Arborist Sales Representative in Monroe. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Easton
- ZBA Denies Resident's Appeal to Revoke Greiser's Coffee & Market Permit (eastoncourier.news)
- Contractor Again Exposed Workers to Cave-In, Excavation Hazards: OSHA (insurancejournal.com)
Newtown
- Local Animal Hospital Recognized: Best Of 2025 (patch.com)
- Everything You Need to Know About I-95 Morning Show After Dark Coming to Newtown (i95rock.com)
Ok Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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