Friday, March 16

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 5–8 pm, St Rose of Lima Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $8 adults, $5 children, $25 family/max, fresh fried dinners (mac and cheese available), also coleslaw, french fries, drinks, dessert and coffee, takeout available, dinner also being held March 23; 203-270-1838 (Grand Knight Tim Reilly), 203-426-1014 (parsonage office).

Sweeney Todd by NHS Drama Department, curtain 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, $16 reserved seating, $14 general admission, $12 students & seniors, performances of nongory version of Stephen Sondheim musical continue to March 18; 203-364-4534.

 

Saturday, March 17

ST PATRICK’S DAY

Sweeney Todd by NHS Drama Department, curtain 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see March 16 details.

Sunday, March 18

St Baldrick’s Event, noon–3 pm, McGuire’s Ale House, 130 Mt Pleasant Road, all ages will be shaving their heads to raise funds and show solidarity for children with cancer (shavees must register in advance), family-friendly event will also feature live music, silent auctions, proceeds to benefit St Baldrick’s Foundation; 203-917-0038.

Matinee performance of Sweeney Todd by NHS Drama Department, curtain 2 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see March 16 details.

Monday, March 19

Commission on Aging meeting, 4:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Bill Frisell with Sam Amidon in concert, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall Theater, 45 Main Street, $29.99 (includes $10 ETH Theater Restoration donation), performance of folk, country, jazz and more will continue raising funds for historic theater’s restoration; 203-270-4285.

Board of Selectmen meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Pension Committee meeting, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Tuesday, March 20

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

Board of Assessment Appeals meeting, 6 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Dog Park Committee meeting, 6:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Economic Development Commission meeting, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Borough Zoning Commission meeting, 7:15 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Board of Education, meeting 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Wednesday, March 21

Irish Dance Performance, 3:15 pm, Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, 3 Nunnawauk Road, free performance by Irene Horgan & The Star Troupe Dancers from Horgan Academy of Irish Dance; 203-426-5000.

Board of Assessment Appeals meeting, 6 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Lenten AWE (Alternative Worship Experience): “Testimonies From Those Touched By Jesus,” pre-worship dinner 6 pm, service at 7, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, weekly Lenten services will feature a biblically inspired character speaking about their encounter with Christ, all welcome for dinner and/or the service; 203-426-9024.

Fairfield Hills Authority meeting, 7 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Borough Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Legislative Council Education Committee meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Lenten Taizé service, 7:30 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, worship service of simple chants, prayers of intersession, and music by Trinity’s Taizé Choir, in candlelit-sanctuary based on tradition of ecumenical French monastic community, weekly during Lent, optional Lenten teaching at 6 pm, all welcome; 203-426-9070 extension 11.

Thursday, March 22

Board of Finance meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Screening of It Sure Is Hard Being A Man, 6:30 pm, Newtown High School Lecture Hall, 12 Berkshire Road, free screening of movie hosted by Newtown International Center for Education (NICE), introduced by NHS Student Ambassador Eric Song, light snacks available; 203-426-7646.

Friday, March 23

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 5–8 pm, St Rose of Lima Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $8 adults, $5 children, $25 family/max, fresh fried dinners (mac and cheese available), also coleslaw, french fries, drinks, dessert and coffee, takeout available; 203-270-1838 (Grand Knight Tim Reilly), 203-426-1014 (parsonage office).

 

Saturday, March 24

Parent Empowerment University, 8 am–1:45, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, $5, parents invited to attend two workshops with proactive and positive parenting strategies for children of all ages, also keynote by Bonnie Harris, breakfast and lunch included, Kids University (free, child-appropriate programs) also available, registration strongly encouraged, presented by Newtown Parent Connection, Inc, Brookfield Substance Abuse Coalition and SMART, Inc (Southbury-Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together); 203-270-1600.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 am–1 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, donors must be at least age 18, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health, appointments available, walk-ins welcome; 203-426-9024, 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2762).

Meadows Seminar, 10 am–noon, Newtown Municipal Center Council Chambers, 3 Primrose Street, speaker Dan Holmes will discuss meadows, why they are important habitats for various plant and animal species, and how to install and maintain a meadow on private property for beauty and natural diversity, sponsored by Newtown Conservation Commission and Newtown Land Use.

Flagpole Radio Café featuring Livingston Taylor, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main Street, $25, $20 students and senior citizens, performance by Mr Taylor, also performances by The Flagpole Radio Café Orchestra and Flagpole Shakespeare Repertory Theatre; 203-364-0898.

Sunday, March 25

Craft-Bake-Tag Sale, 11 am–4 pm, 82 Main Street, fundraiser for Newtown Relay For Life will be presented by Sole Savers team, with all proceeds to benefit Relay efforts.

Newtown Spring Welcome Craft Fair, 11 am–5 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, free admission, presented by Artisans Alliance; 203-261-2414.

Bubblemania 2012, performances 1 and 3 pm, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, $8, $30/four patrons, family fun by Casey Carle will offer bubble science, bubble tricks and fun, and “the art of bubbleology,” sponsored by Newtown Junior Women’s Club; 203-270-3767.

Tom Chapin in concert, 3 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, $12–$20/advance, $15–$25/door, performance by nationally acclaimed folk singer & songwriter will also feature The Fairfield County Children’s Choir, jazz violinist Sam Weiser, classical guitarist Yossi Kohrman-Glaser, et al; 203-209-4662.