Claris Construction Inc President and Newtown resident Phil Clark wants to tear down and rebuild Woodbury Hall into office and retail space "as soon as possible." ...Read More
This is the second in a three-part series about improving and maintaining cardiovascular health during American Heart Month.
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Singer and songwriter Darryl Gregory is well known for the may gigs he has played in Newtown, and his popularity as a compelling performer who draws diverse audiences to concert stages and coffeehouses throughout Connecticut and occasionally New York. His latest effort, however, conjures up images of hardscrabble lives, colorful characters and wide open spaces. His new CD is in hand, and will be available for the first time Saturday, February 25, when Gregory plays a 7 pm coffeehouse concert at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Touring together for the first time as a trio, Orla Harrington, Ged Foley and Andrew MacNamara are bringing their US tour to Newtown this week.
After two seasons of runner-up finishes, Newtown High School wrestler Cory Fisher earned the top spot in the South-West Conference championships. Fisher earned a 7-3 decision over Immaculate/Joel Barlow’s Chris Deisenroth in the 170-pound weight division pinnacle match in New Milford on February 12....Read More
DANBURY — It’s one thing to win three games in as many chances. It’s something else to win three in as many days. Newtown High School’s hockey team proved that good things do, in fact, come in threes by churning out a trio of wins in back-to-back-to-back days February 8-10....Read More
Newtown’s struggle with traffic problems in the center of town sometimes seems like a journey of a thousand miles undertaken entirely during the morning and afternoon rush on Queen Street. It is always a slow-moving, frustrating experience, low in satisfaction and high in blood pressure. That may account for why some people use the southern end of Queen Street as if it were their own personal escape valve, pushing both the pedal to the metal and the limits of responsibility as they career through what is perhaps Newtown’s most hazardous residential neighborhood....Read More
February 18-23: Puss in Boots
February 24-March 1: Jack and Jill
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ASH WEDNESDAY | Art Exhibit at Maplewood: The Works of Everett Hoffman (special one-day show) | Painting Demonstration by Clayton Buchanan | Build A Bird Feeder workshop| Lenten AWE (Alternative Worship Experience): “Testimonies From Those Touched By Jesus” | Lake Zoar Authority special meeting | "An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and Research" | Board of Education meeting | Inland/Wetlands Commission meeting | Connecticut Fifth District Congressional Forum
Board of Finance public hearing
Traditional Irish Music: Andrew Mac Namara, Orla Harrington & Ged Foley in concert
“Darryl Gregory: An Evening of Song and Stories” | Newcomers & Neighbors Club Comedy Night | Seascape staged reading by The Stray Kats Theatre Company
(no public events announced)
“A New Awakening: God’s Love” Lenten program |My Life Check, Living Better with Life’s Simple 7: Heart Health Month event | Commission on Aging meeting | Newtown Youth & Family Services Board of Directors special meeting | Board of Fire Commissioners meeting | “A New Awakening: Salvation” Lenten program | Board of Finance meeting
"A New Awakening: New Life" Lenten program | "Hellebores To Know And Grow" | Conservation Commission meeting | Newtown Design Review Board meeting | Public Buildling & Site Commission meeting | "A New Awakening: Receiving God’s Gift" Lenten program | "How To Use Social Media in The Job Hunt" | Newtown Cultural Arts Commission meeting | Coffee & Dessert with The Board of Education
"A New Awakening: Empowerment" Lenten program | Independent Film Series: screening of The Colors of the Mountains | Victory Garden 2012 Kick-Off meeting | "Family Dynamics: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy | "How To Prepare For The Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Process" workshop | Lenten AWE (Alternative Worship Experience): "Testimonies From Those Touched By Jesus" | "A New Awakening: Singing in the Reign" Lenten program | Board of Finance meeting | Lenten Taizé service
“A New Awakening: Transformation in Christ” Lenten program | “A New Awakening: God’s Healing Love — The Mass” Lenten program | Planning & Zoning Commission meeting | Still Life Photography Workshop
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry | Play With Your Food: Stray Kats Theatre Company
Free Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Sample Class | NUMC Pasta Dinner | NUMC Coffee House
"Flagpole Photographers Camera Club: Members’ Works" opening reception | "The Last Supper" Enactment | "Eyes of March!" opening reception
Employee Medical Benefits Board meeting | Board of Selectmen meeting | Deadline to sign up for Battle of the Books 2012
Non-Fiction Book Group meeting | Public Safety Committee meeting | Lake Zoar Authority meeting | Board of Education meeting | Board of Finance meeting | Board of Police Commissioners meeting | Lake Lillinonah Authority meeting
Public Safety Committee meeting | Independent Film Series: screening of Protekor | "Think Big: Building Bridges" children's workshop | "Memory Loss: Communication Techniques & Identification of Behavioral Challenges" | Lenten AWE (Alternative Worship Experience): “Testimonies From Those Touched By Jesus” | Legislative Council meeting | Zoning Board of Appeals meeting | Good Reads For Cold Nights: Samaritan | Lenten Taizé service
Regional Recycling Task Force meeting | "Picasso: His Life and Work" children's workshop| Water & Sewer Authority meeting
Friday Night Bingo | "Choral Favorites" by The Genevans
Turn Nickels Into Gold: NHS Varsity Winter Guard Fundraiser | Open House: "Before & After" at TLE | By the Heirs of St Patrick staged reading by The Stray Kats Theatre Company | St Rose Irish Cabaret
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS (set clocks forward one hour at 2 am)
Church Women United CWU Human Rights Day Celebration | Pianist Ann Schein in concert | Connecticut Master Chorale concert | Lenten Organ Recital by Dr Robert Kwan
"The Wonderful 50s -- Change, Change, Change"
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting | ETH Board of Managers meeting | Conservation Commission meeting | Library Board of Trustees meeting | Borough Board of Burgesses meeting
"Think Big: Building Bridges" children's worshop | “Memory Loss: Legal and Financial Issues” | Working Women’s Forum: program on "Women and Money Magic"| Lenten AWE (Alternative Worship Experience): “Testimonies From Those Touched By Jesus” | Newtown Arts Festival Committee meeting | Inland-Wetlands Commission meeting | Legislative Council meeting | Lenten Taizé service
Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials (HVCEO) meeting | Sustainable Energy Commission meeting | Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry
ST PATRICK’S DAY
St Baldrick’s Event
Commission on Aging meeting | Live At Edmond Town Hall: Bill Frisell with Sam Amidon in concert | Board of Selectmen meeting | Pension Committee meeting
Parks & Rec Dog Park Subcommittee meeting | Economic Development Commission meeting | Board of Education meeting
"Think Big: Building Domes" chidren's workshop | Lenten AWE (Alternative Worship Experience): “Testimonies From Those Touched By Jesus” | Borough Zoning Board of Appeals meeting | Fairfield Hills Authority meeting | Legislative Council meeting | Good Reads For Cold Nights: Digging for America book discussion | Lenten Taizé service
Screening of It Sure Is Hard Being A Man | Board of Finance meeting �
Battle of the Books 2012 | Flagpole Radio Cafe featuring Livingston Taylor
Tom Chapin & Friends in concert