5 Things To Know In Monroe: Restaurant Week, Trunk Or Treat Car Show, Town Council And More

MONROE, CT — Monroe Restaurant Week runs through Saturday at 23 local restaurants, a Trunk or Treat Car Show fills 706 Monroe Turnpike on Saturday, and the Town Council meets Tuesday.

Here are five things to know about life around Monroe this week:

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1. Monroe Restaurant Week
When: Through Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Presented by the Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road
What to know: The Economic Development Commission's Restaurant Week features 23 participating restaurants, according to the town, including Aldini's Restaurant and Pizzeria, Bill's Drive-in, El Gallo De Oro, J1 Sushi, Lake Zoar Drive-In, MacDaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar, Monroe Diner, Monroe Fish Market, Monroe Social, Osteria Romana, Takumi Ramen and Vazzy's Osteria.
More information here.

2. Trunk Or Treat Car Show
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date Oct. 24)
Where: 706 Monroe Turnpike
What to know: The car show, held in cooperation with the Monroe police and fire departments, invites kids to come in costume, with trophies for best kids' costume at 1 p.m. and best trunk, voted by kids, among the awards at 1:30 p.m., according to the flyer. Car registration is $20 plus a bowl of candy to hand out, and the first 100 cars get dash plaques. There will be goodie bags, raffles, a 50/50 and food trucks; no loud music or burnouts. Information: John Caruso, 203-673-8770.
More information here.

3. Town Council Meets Tuesday
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road
What to know: The Town Council holds a regular meeting, according to the town's meeting schedule. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday.
More information here.

4. Blood Drive At United Methodist Church
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road
What to know: The United Methodist Church of Monroe is hosting a blood drive, according to the town's community events calendar.
More information here.

5. Columbus Day Closings
When: Monday, Oct. 12
Where: Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road
What to know: Town Hall offices, the library, the Highway Department, the Senior Center and the Food Pantry are closed Monday, according to the town. Recycling is on its regular schedule.
More information here.