The Newtown Chamber of Commerce will host a special Business After Hours event on Tuesday, March 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road.newtown-ct.com or by calling 203-426-2695.

All local business professionals and chamber members are invited to expand their network and build new connections through this gathering. In addition to the customary networking, there will be two guest speakers.

Dr Joseph Erardi, the superintendent of Newtown Public Schools, will be discussing the Newtown schools' budget, and Elyse Dent, Newtown administrator at Masonicare at Newtown, will be speaking about the facility.

There is no charge to attend this event but guests are encouraged to donate $5 to the Masonicare at Newtown Resident Quality of Life Fund. Guests can enjoy an assortment of appetizers and two free beverages.

Those interested in attending the event may register online at