Friday, September 8

Golden Angels Jazz Band in concert, 7 pm, The Pleasance, Main Street at Sugar Street, free concert will conclude Booth Library’s Summer Concert Series, bring chairs or blankets for seating, at library (25 Main Street) if rain; 426-4533.

Opening night of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, weekend performances by The Town Players continue until September 29 (special benefit tomorrow night); 270-9144.

Saturday, September 9

Board of Assessment Appeals (motor vehicles), 9 to 11 am, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Benefit performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $20, special performance by The Town Players and preshow cocktails (begin 7:15 pm) will raise funds for Canine Advocates of Newtown; 270-9144.

Sunday, September 10

Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 9 am–1 pm, Glen Road, fresh produce, also crafts and tag sale, weekly through September 15; 426-2427.

“A Concert of Remembrance,” 4 pm, St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, free (donations accepted), sixth annual choral festival by Music Ministry of St Rose will celebrate the legacy of W.A. Mozart and commemorate fifth anniversary of 9/11 events, soloists to include organist Joseph Jacovino, vocalists Sharon Goodkowsky and Bob Boncoddo, performance also offered Monday evening in Waterbury; 426-1014.

Monday, September 11

PATRIOTS’ DAY

Board of Finance, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

“Tales of Old Newgate Prison,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program sponsored by Newtown Historical Society will have Christopher Riley offering history of historic East Granby copper mine, light refreshments to follow; 426-5937.

Tuesday, September 12

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market, 2–6 pm, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Avenue, organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers and other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through October 3; 270-1820.

Conservation Commission, 6 pm, town offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Parks and Recreation Commission, 6 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Charter Communications Cable Television Advisory Committee, 7 pm, Charter Communications, Commerce Road.

Charter Revision Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

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

Borough Board of Burgesses, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

 

Wednesday, September 13

Newtown Choral Society first rehearsal of season, 7 pm, Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, walk-ins welcome, openings for all voices, a love of singing and a desire to learn is all that is required for nonauditioned group directed by Mary Andreotta; 426-3769.

“The Long Road to Charlemagne and Beyond To The Merovingians,” 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main Street, free program by Timothy Beard will be part of Genealogy Club of Newtown meeting, newcomers welcome; 426-3889.

Borough Zoning Commission, 7:15 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, town offices, 31 Peck’s Ln.

“Designing Your Own Garden Landscape,” 7:30 pm, Newtown Senior Center (multipurpose building), Riverside Road, free program hosted by Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown will have Suzanne Knutson (owner, Lavish Landscapes & Garden Design) sharing tips to transform a home garden using landscape designers’ techniques; 426-5359.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, presentation on “Techniques of Watercolor” by Marija Pavlovich McCarthy, non-SCAN members welcome; 426-6654.

Thursday, September 14

Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 pm, sewage treatment plant offices, Commerce Road.

“The Romantic Garden — How Harmony and Beauty Can Elevate Your Garden to An Art Form,” 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free program by widely published writer and garden photographer Irene Jeruss will cover what a romantic garden is, sponsored by The Horticulture Club of Newtown; 426-6492.

Friday, September 15

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Family Fun Night, 6–9:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, admission $5/family (ages 12 and under free), pasta dinner, sundaes and other treats, also DJ, magician, Baro the police dog, face painting, silent auction for an Xbox 360, event presented by Newtown Parent Connection hopes to remind parents and children of importance of family time; 426-6424, 426-9280.

Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Annual Kick-Off Meeting, 7–9 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, public invited to meet members of club and learn about programs it offers for new residents and those interested in meeting more Newtowners, also representations from local clubs and organizations; 426-0783, 426-7815.

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, weekend performances by The Town Players continue until September 29; 270-9144.

Saturday, September 16

Newtown Forest Association hike, 10 am, Holcombe Memorial Trail, Castle Hill at Birch Hill Roads, free and open to all ages, approximately one hour hike led by NFA member(s) will follow trail of “easy-plus” difficulty level, dress appropriately and use appropriate sun and tick protection, rain date is September 17; 270-3650.

The Great American Health Fair, 10 am–2 pm, Newtown Middle School, 8 Queen Street, free admission, 45-plus exhibitors including Newtown emergency services and Danbury Hospital, plus demos and lectures, also health screenings for skin cancer, cholesterol, blood pressure and others, family-friendly big top on school’s lawn, more; 270-4291.

Vintage Base Ball Game, 2 pm, game field TBA, free, Newtown Sandy Hook Vintage Base Ball Team will host The Providence Game Hens, playing by 1861 and 1886 rules; 270-0596.

3rd Annual Kevin’s Community Center Fall Fundraiser: Napa in Newtown, 6–9 pm, McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Alberts Hill Road, tickets $150, wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet desserts, garden attire suggested; 426-0496.

Performance of Laura by Town Players, 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see September 15 details.

Sunday, September 17

Winterset Ski Club Picnic, 1-5 pm, Dickinson Park pavilion, Elm Drive, free and open to current members and anyone interested in learning about club, refreshments, ski trip information and more; 426-0490.

Amelia Piano Trio concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main Street, tickets $18 adults, $16 seniors, free ages 5–14 with ticket-holding adult, works of Beethoven, Dvorak and Mendelssohn, postperformance reception with musicians, presented by Newtown Friends of Music; 426-6470.