Saturday, August 13

EMT Class Open House, 9 am–noon, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Garage, 77 Main Street, instructors of upcoming Emergency Medical Technician course will be on hand to outline course content and expectations, textbooks available for those who enroll (course will run September 1–December 15, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Newtown High School; cost is $550); 203-788-7570.

Car Wash, 9 am–2 pm, VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Road, funds raised through event will help cover the cost of recent installation by Sea Scout and Boy Scout Robert Mascher of permanent drop-off location for retired American flags.

8th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show and Sock Hop, 11 am–2 pm, Masonicare at Newtown/Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free, public invited to bring their antique or classic cars (cutoff year is 1980) and join members of Classic Nights Car Club, or just visit show to see collection, dash plaques to first 50 cars, food and beverages available for purchase, Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation members and dogs also visiting; 203-364-3177, 203-268-1111.

Antique Car Cruise, 6–9 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, owners of antique cars and those who appreciate them all invited, event will run each Saturday this month; 203-426-3560.

Tuesday, August 16

Blood pressure screenings, 10 am–noon, Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free screenings conducted by licensed nurse, related information also available, no appointment needed; 203-426-5847.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 2–6 pm, Washington Square at Fairfield Hills, off Primrose Street, weekly market offers locally grown veggies, fruit, preserves, and other farm-raised products, also baked goods, fiber art, handmade soaps, and more; 203-313-9908.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, August 17

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 6 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

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

Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7 pm, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main Street, newcomers and guests welcome; 203-313-5507.

St Luke’s Steel Band in concert, 7 pm, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free performance will be finale of 25th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring seating, rain date August 18; 203-426-5847.

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

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

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

Thursday, August 18

Shawn Taylor & Wandering Roots in concert, 6:30 pm, Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, free 90-minute concert of modern American roots-inspired music will continue Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Sustainable Energy Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Saturday, August 20

Annual Family Fun Day, 11 am–2 pm, The Learning Experience, 274 South Main Street (Plaza South), one-year anniversary of child development center will include free BBQ, bounce house, face painting, fire truck, children’s ID cards, and live music, all welcome; 203-304-9013.

Antique Car Cruise, 6–9 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, owners of antique cars and those who appreciate them all invited, event will run each Saturday this month; 203-426-3560.