Friday, August 13

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs in concert, 7 pm, The Pleasance, 1 Main Street, free concert by Hartford-based band that “cooks up spicy musical gumbo that combines traditional sounds of button accordion and washboard with driving, syncopated beat” will conclude Booth Library’s Summer Concert Series; 426-4533.

 

Saturday, August 14

St John’s Donut Drive-Thru, 9 am–1 pm, St John’s Church, Washington Avenue, homemade donuts, New Orleans beignets and gourmet coffee available.

3rd Annual Antique & Muscle Car Show, 11 am-2 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, admission $5, cars of many eras on view, music of 1940s-50s by DJ/emcee Vince Lamenza, art show by members of Brush & Pencil Club, refreshments; 426-8118.

Sunday, August 15

ASSUMPTION

Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 9 am–1 pm, 1 Glen Road, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, Sundays through October.

Monday, August 16

Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Tuesday, August 17

Organic Farmers’ Market, 9 am–2 pm, Sandy Hook Center (behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Washington Avenue, organic farm produce, baked goods, crafts, pony rides, café, continues Tuesdays through October.

“An Evening of Celebration: Christian Music Artist Martin Doman,” 6 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane tickets $10, performance by energetic musician, songwriter, speaker, worship leader and proponent of Catholic renewal presented by St Rose of Lima Youth Group; 426-2572 ext 17.

The Frank Porto Band in concert, 7 pm, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free performance of music from the 1930s–40s concludes 18th Annual Summer Sounds concert series, all welcome, bring blankets/seating; 426-5847.

Double Play in concert, 7 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free performance by husband and wife tuba-flute duo Amy Ridings and Patrick Scianella will offer works from Bach to Broadway with humorous and historical anecdotes, refreshments and seating provided, RSVP requested; 426-8118.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Reed Intermediate School at Fairfield Hills.

Economic Development Commission, 7:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, Riverside Road.

Wednesday, August 18

Legislative Council, ordinance subcommittee, 6:45 pm, public hearings on proposed ordinances, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Legislative Council, regular meeting, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, August 19

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House at Fairfield Hills.

Saturday, August 21

Newtown Community Flea Market, 9 am–4 pm, Fairfield Hills campus, Wassermann Way, free admission, tag sales, artists and crafters, vendors, refreshments, proceeds benefit Newtown Congregational Church; 426-4174.

Sunday, August 22

Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 9 am–1 pm, 1 Glen Road, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, Sundays through October.

Newtown Community Flea Market continues, 9 am-4 pm, Fairfield Hills campus, see details under August 21.