Friday, May 20

“Roosters: past and present” closing reception, 5:30–7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, final opportunity to view collection of works by Diane Dutchick’s Newtown High School Painting I students, as well as opportunity to meet some of the student artists..

“The Power of Purple — Creativity For A Cause,” 6–8 pm, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, art and essays by NMS and NHS students in support of 2011 Newtown Relay For Life, also live music.

Danbury Mad Hatter Chorus in concert, 7 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, $10, performance by local men’s a capella singing organization, door prize and light refreshments; 203-426-9024, 203-740-2733.

Cash on Delivery!, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, final weekend of production by The Town Players of Michael Cooney’s British farce, not suitable for all ages; 203-270-9144.

 

Saturday, May 21

ARMED FORCES DAY

Trinity Tag Sale, 9 am–3 pm rain or shine (indoor event), Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, books, clothing, furniture, baby items and more, proceeds to support church’s 2012 youth group pilgrimage; 203-270-8997, 203-426-9070.

Food Drive, 10–11 am, Caraluzzi’s Newtown Market, 5 Queen Street, monthly food drive by resident Rich Greenawalt, donations will be forwarded to FAITH Food Pantry.

Relay For Life Car Wash, 10 am–2 pm, Berkshire Motors, 25 Berkshire Road, donations accepted for car washes provided by members of Newtown Relay For Life team We Are Family, rain date May 22.

Second Annual Strutt Your Mutt, (registration opens 9:30 am) 10:30 am–1 pm, Fairfield Hills campus, Wasserman Way, $25 advance (one person and up to 2 dogs), $30 day-of, free ages 12 and under, 2K dog walk, demonstrations, contests including Best Owner-Dog Look-alike, Best Kisser, Best Dressed, etc, dogs of all breeds welcome, no other animals, bring water, dogs should be accustomed to crowds, etc, proceeds to benefit Newtown Park & Bark; 203-270-4373.

Community Safety Event, 2–4:30 pm, Extreme Fitness Martial Arts, 266 Main Street South, free, staff of martial arts studio, Newtown PD officer and members of Botsford Fire Rescue will educate parents and children on “Stranger Danger,” bullying, self defense, and fire safety and prevention; 203-304-2018.

Guy Davis at Flagpole Radio Café, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main Street, $18, $15 students and seniors, performance by acclaimed blues musician and composer, also music by Radio Café Orchestra (with special guest Stacy Phillips) and radio-style comedy sketches by The Flagpole Shakespeare Repertory Theatre; 203-364-0898.

Cash on Delivery!, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, see May 20 details.

“Around The World in 80 Minutes, Part II: The Connecticut Master Chorale’s Spring Concert,” 8 pm, St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, $20 advance, $25 door, performance by 55-member ensemble will visit 15 countries through folk songs, opera choruses, patriotic numbers and choral classics, with The Connecticut Master Chorale Orchestra and pianist Joseph Jacovino, Jr; 203-743-0473.

Sunday, May 22

Fun Day Sunday, 10 am–noon, St Rose of Lima Preschool, 42 Church Hill Road, free face painting, games and crafts for area families, also refreshments and raffle, tours available for those interested in the NEASC-accredited programs for ages 3-5; 203-426-3405.

Newtown Historical Society Open House, 12–4 pm, The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, public invited to visit historical society’s headquarters, tours offered by costumed docents, also dance Colonial demonstrations by The Reel Nutmeg Country Dancers (free lessons available 1, 2 and 3 pm); 203-426-5937.

Cash On Delivery! matinee performance, 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see May 20 details.

Fourth Annual Town & Country Nature Walk, 2–5 pm (rescheduled from May 15), Orchard Hill Nature Center, Huntingtown Road, free, guided walks within nature center, quizzes on plants and flowers, prizes and refreshments, hosted by garden club with Newtown Lions Club, Girl Scout Troop 50599 and Newtown Parks & Recreation also helping, suitable for all ages; 203-426-5426.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), 4 pm, McLaughlin Vineyard, 14 Alberts Hill Road, $35 ($65 for wine tasting, 3 pm), performance by Shakesperience, Inc; 203-754-2531.

The Master’s Chorale in concert, 6:30 pm, Newtown Bible Church, 35 Sugar Street, free performance by 54-member auditioned choir that performs sacred music from most major eras; 203-426-6484.

Monday, May 23

Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS), 6:30 pm, NYFS office, 17 Church Hill Road.

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7 pm, Hawleyville Firehouse, 34 Hawleyville Road.

Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Head O’ Meadow School Chorus Spring Concert, 7 pm, at the school, 94 Boggs Hill Road.

Tuesday, May 24

Public Building and Site Commission, 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.

Design Advisory Board, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Conservation Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

NHS Band Spring Concert, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

Wednesday, May 25

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 1:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, pastel landscape program by Rae Smith; 203-426-6654.

Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HART) board of directors, 4 pm, HART office, 62 Federal Road, Danbury. 

NHS Chorus Spring Concert, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Borough of Newtown Historic District Commission, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Tick-Borne Disease Action Committee, 8 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Thursday, May 26

Auditions for Women and Other Pre-Apocalyptic Distractions, 5–9 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, author and director Michael Sneideman seeking people to star in and help produce his original web series to be filmed in Newtown, details and character breakdowns available at www.DeadHorseProductions.com.

Cultural Arts Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

NHS Orchestra Spring Concert, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

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

Friday, May 27

Noodles! A Popcorn Comedy, 7 pm, Grace Christian Fellowship, 174 Mt Pleasant Road, $15, $10 students, performance of original two-act comedy by church’s youth group will double as fundraiser for group’s upcoming mission trip to Mexico, popcorn, candy, and soda included in admission, second performance planned for May 28; 203-270-1005.

Saturday, May 28

NUMC Super Tag Sale, 9 am–3 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, tag sale hosted by church’s Relay For Life team (The NUMC Angels) will raise funds for Relay/American Cancer Society.

11th Annual Great Pootatuck Duck Race, 10 am–3 pm, Sandy Hook Center Park, 3-5 Glen Road, Lions Club event will host booths from local vendors and businesses, live music and entertainment, refreshments and The Duck Race (2 pm, tickets $5) with top prize of $2,000, also prize this year for Best Dressed “Duck Personnage”; 203-426-1222.

Noodles! A Popcorn Comedy, 7 pm, Grace Christian Fellowship, 174 Mt Pleasant Road, $15, $10 students, see May 27 details.

Monday, May 30

MEMORIAL DAY