One of the things I like doing most for our community here at Newtown Moms is updating and perfecting the monthly calendar. The Weekend Round-Up is my favorite post to create each week because weekends should always equal fun, family time, and some relaxation. As a major type A, who loves detail, the calendar is something I take a lot of pride in and I know it’s something that you all use regularly. Without a doubt, it is the #1 visited page on newtownmoms.com since the site launched last year. With that being said, I wanted to share some updates with you in light of what’s happening with COVID-19. I will continue to do my best to keep our calendar updated and inform you of cancellations, postponements, and changes. But as always, I encourage you to heed the advice of the experts and be mindful with your decisions & take precautions in public places. I am cancelling the weekend round-up for the time being as social distance continues to prove itself to be the best way to contain this virus. I will however, work to bring you additional content for easy ideas to do at home with kids.
Here is what will happen with our calendar for the near future:
- I will be deleting (or moving) any events that have changed.
- Anything I find will be shared in my Instagram and Facebook stories. And I’ll do my best to do it as real-time as possible. Well as real-time as a mom with a toddler & baby can do!
- Anything that happens on a regular weekly basis (examples: library story times, toddler times, open skates, etc) will remain on the calendar. The reason behind this is because I can’t delete just one week. If I delete one week, the entire year deletes and I don’t want to do that!
- If you decide to venture out, please, please, please check with the location running the event before you go.
Secondly, as you know, Newtown Moms & The Local Moms Network are all about resources and easing parents’ burden by providing you with the information you need. Below, you’ll find some helpful links. I will update this post regularly with information as I find it.
School Closures
Local news stations have running list of what is happening by district. I’ve been referring to either WTNH or NBC 30. Information by towns represented in the Newtown Moms community:
Newtown: As of right now, Newtown Public Schools are closed on Friday for professional development.
Danbury: Closed until further notice.
Bethel: Closed Friday
Brookfield: Closed through 3/27.
New Milford: Closed until further notice.
Monroe: Closed Friday.
New Fairfield, Southbury, & Easton/Redding: No information available at this point.
Libraries
Danbury & New Milford Libraries are both closed until further notice.
Brookfield Library has suspended all programming for the remainder of the month.
Additional Closures & Information
Newtown Parks & Rec has suspended all programs in the schools & NYA until further notice.
Business such as Charmios & the Giggling Pig are closed in order to take precautionary measures.
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