The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown will host a barn raising next Tuesday, December 10 for its first educational facility, Catherine’s Learning Barn. Named for one of the 20 children lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy, the barn will expand the sanctuary’s programs, which have already served over 150,000 participants. The barn will provide space for workshops, field trips, and community events while continuing to promote empathy and care for animals. The event comes days before the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting.