The Newtown Bee continues to receive word of cancellations and postponements in light of COVD-19. Organizers are encouraged to contact Associate Editor Shannon Hicks at shannon@thebee.com to be added to this list.

Organizations, businesses and general announcements are listed first, following by special events by date.

BIG Y WORLD CLASS MARKET

Big Y World Class Market, at 6 Queen Street, is opening at 7 am for senior citizens, 8 am for everyone else, and remaining open until 8 pm daily, until further notice.

Read more here: Supermarkets Curtail Hours, Offer Early Shopping For Some Groups

BOOTH LIBRARY

C.H. Booth Library is closed for a tentative period of two weeks.

It is anticipated that the library will reopen on March 30 at 9:30 am.

Library staff will report to work, to answer phones and return emails. The building itself will not be open to the public, however.

Materials that were borrowed from the library should be kept at home. according to Library Director Douglas Lord.

"There will be no fines or overdues, and the library has a massive amount of digital and streaming materials available for free," Lord told The Newtown Bee on March 16.

Friends of Booth Library have announced they cannot accept donations of books, CDs, DVDs, or any other materials until the library reopens.

Toni Earnshaw, speaking for the group, said the Friends “thank you for your patience and your generosity.”

CARALUZZI'S NEWTOWN MARKET

Caraluzzi's Newtown Market is open from 6:30 until 7:30 am daily for shoppers age 65 and over, and then from 7:30 until 8 pm for all, until further notice.

Read more here: Supermarkets Curtail Hours, Offer Early Shopping For Some Groups

CORNERSTONE MINISTRY at Newtown Congregational Church

Cornerstone is closed until further notice.

EDMOND TOWN HALL

The Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers announced on March 17 that they "have made the difficult decision to shutter Edmond Town Hall entirely, effective 5 pm March 17, until further notice."

EVERWONDER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

EverWonder Children’s Museum is closed until further notice.

FAITH FOOD PANTRY

FAITH Food Pantry is operating by appointment only.

Read more here: Effective Immediately, FAITH Food Pantry Operating By Appointment Only

GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT including Girl Scouts of Newtown

Heather Smith, co-service unit manager for Girl Scouts of Newtown, has informed The Newtown Bee that Girl Scouts of Connecticut suspended all activity and meetings beginning March 16.

NEWTOWN BRIDGE CLUB

Newtown Bridge Club activities are canceled until at least April 2, the club announced.

NEWTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER

Newtown Community Center is closed until further notice.

Community Center staff will be available to answer the phones (203-270-4349) between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

NEWTOWN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Newtown Congregational Church is closed, including the office and worship services. The church will offer a live streamed worship service on Sunday, March 22.

All events and activities are canceled until further notice.

The office phone (203-426-9024) and email (newcong@sbcglobal.net) will be monitored.

Read more here: Faith Communities Responding To COVID-19 With Streaming Services, Expanded Online Presence; Some Still Meeting

NEWTOWN CONTINUING EDUCATION

All Newtown Continuing Education Programs have been postponed.

In a note to The Newtown Bee, NCE Director Jennifer Arnold said "We hope to offer make ups and to reschedule classes. Registrants will be advised via email/phone about their classes when make up dates become available, or if a class is cancelled.

"Please feel free to contact continuinged@newtown.k12.ct.us with questions."

NEWTOWN MUNICIPAL CENTER, TOWN OFFICES

Newtown Municipal Center is open by appointment only.

Residents and other potential visitors should contact a department they wish to do business with before going to 3 Primrose Street. Contact information for each department is available at the Town website (newtown-ct.gov).

In addition to those based at 3 Primrose Street, Town offices include Newtown Community Center, Parks & Recreation and Newtown Senior Center, at 8 Simpson Street.

Newtown Public Works & Engineering departments, at 4 Turkey Hill Road, are also open by appointment only. Call 203-270-4300 to schedule an appointment, including arrangements for compost bags or recycling bins.

NEWTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Town’s police force has adopted its own social distancing protocols, including asking residents and others to not visit 3 Main Street unless it is an emergency. The public should continue to call 911 in the event of an emergency, but should use the department’s routine phone line (203-426-5841) for all other calls.

Those who do go to the station will be directed to an internal phone in the lobby, from which they will be connected to an officer.

The Records Window is closed until further notice; requests can be done over the phone, via email, and via snail mail. Fingerprinting and Car Seat Installation services are suspended until further notice.

The department is also asking that the public also hold off on visiting with gifts and/or treats until further notice.

Read more here: Police Adopt New Protocols In Response To Pandemic

NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Newtown Public Schools are closed until further notice.

NEWTOWN SENIOR CENTER

Newtown Senior Center has also closed until further notice.

Through CW Resources, the senior center’s meal provider, prepackaged lunches for senior citizens will be available beginning Tuesday March 24. Suggested donation is $3, cash only.

Read more here, including the ordering schedule for March 23-26: CW Resources To Provide Senior Center With Meals For Curbside Pickup

NEWTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Newtown United Methodist Church Pastor Lori Miller announced March 13 that the Church Hill Road sanctuary will be closed for the next three weekends.

Services on March 15, 22 and 29 will be streamed, the church office confirmed; visit numc.us for details.

Read more here: Faith Communities Responding To COVID-19 With Streaming Services, Expanded Online Presence; Some Still Meeting

NEWTOWN YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

Newtown Youth & Family Services has closed its offices, but staff remains available for non-emergency calls.

Contact NYFS's answering service at 203-791-7332. Call 911 in the event of an emergency.

NYFS has begun offering virtual and tele-health appointments, according to NYFS Executive Director Candice Bohr.

NYA SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER

NYA “is following the mandate issued by the State of CT to suspend business operations in response to the COVID-19 virus.” The center closed at 8 pm March 16 and will remain closed until further notice, according to its website.

Contact the center at info@NYASportsFitnessCenter.com for additional information.

PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Newtown Parks & Recreation programs and activities have been canceled until further notice.

All organized sporting activities are postponed indefinitely. Scheduled field use will resume when schools reopen.

“As long as the schools remain closed fields are closed to organized activities. Spring sports will continue as planned, once schools reopen,” the department said via email blast Friday, March 13.

Playgrounds at parks are closed and pavilion rentals are now suspended, the notice added.

The Town on March 17 reminded residents that all parks, including Newtown Park & Bark, are closed apart from Pole Bridge and Orchard Hill preserves. Those two locations remain open for hiking.

In his update with The Newtown Bee on March 21, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal addressed a concern of his: seeing large groups still congregating at fields around town.

"We don't need to be walking in a big mass, or playing soccer in a large group — that really conflicts with guidance we're getting from virtually all health officials," the first selectman said. He also reminds residents that local parks, playgrounds and facilities like the skate park are closed and being patrolled, and those seen in those facilities are trespassing and may be subject to police intervention.

"If a few friends take a walk together spaced six feet away, that's fine — or doing some soccer drills," he said. "But we have seen the police respond to several parks facilities asking people to leave."

THE RESILIENCY CENTER OF NEWTOWN

The Resiliency Center of Newtown is open by appointment only; call 203-364-9750.

STOP & SHOP

Stop & Shop stores, including the one in Sand Hill Plaza, 228 South Main Street, have special and curtailed hours.

The store is open from Stores are open 7:30 am until 8 pm. Online pick-up will also be suspended.

On Monday, March 16, Stop & Shop announced special hours for customers age 60 and older, to begin Thursday, March 19. The supermarkets will open from 6 am until 7:30 am only for customers over the age of 60, who the CDC and local health officials say are most vulnerable during the current pandemic.

"Although Stop & Shop will not be requesting ID for entry, they request that we all respect the purpose of the early opening — and do the right thing for our older neighbors. Stop & Shop will reserve the right to ask customers to leave if they are not a member of this age group," the supermarket chain announced via a press release.

Read more here: Supermarkets Curtail Hours, Offer Early Shopping For Some Groups

TRINITY DAY SCHOOL

Trinity Day School is closed until further notice.

VNA THRIFT SHOP

The VNA Thrift Shop at Edmond Town Hall is closed until further notice.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

The March 27 Friday Knight Fish Fry at St Rose has been canceled.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27-SUNDAY, MARCH 29

The Newtown Middle School production of Willy Wonka Jr, scheduled for the weekend of March 27-29, has been postponed to the weekend of April 24-26.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

The Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers on March 11 announced the Brothers Revival concert has been postponed. A new date will be scheduled, according to the release issued by the board, but those who have purchased tickets can receive a full refund.

Today's Newtown Hikers hike has been canceled.

The 50th Annual SCAN Spring Juried Show & Sale, including tonight's opening reception and award ceremony, has been postponed. Planned for March 28-May 15, new dates will be announced.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Newtown United Methodist Church will present its third live streamed service from its Sanctuary, as will Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Read more here: Faith Communities Responding To COVID-19 With Streaming Services, Expanded Online Presence; Some Still Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 30

Senior Indoor Drop-In Pickleball at Edmond Town Hall has been canceled.

Newtown Bridge Club games have been canceled.

“Conversation with Storyteller & Author Carl Wilkens,” an NHS PTSA event, has been canceled.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

The March 31 Newtown Youth Football & Cheer Open House has been canceled. Organizers are also delaying the opening of registration for the upcoming season until further notice.

Newtown Bridge Club games have been canceled.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

Newtown Bridge Club games have been canceled.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Newtown Bridge Club games have been canceled.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

The SCAN Spring Workshop: Pastels with Karen Israel has been canceled.

MONDAY, APRIL 6

The Girl Scouts of Newtown All-Girl Meeting scheduled for today has been postponed, according to Girl Scouts of Newtown Co-Service Unit Manager Heather Smith.

Senior Indoor Drop-In Pickleball at Edmond Town Hall has been canceled.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

The Annual Egg Scramble at EverWonder Children’s Museum will be rescheduled to a later date.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

The 13th Annual Newtown Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25, has been canceled.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

The 3rd Annual Run4Hunger, originally planned for May 10, has been postponed to September 12.