Saturday, September 15

Grand opening of new Housatonic Valley Waldorf School facility, 3 pm, 40 Dodgingtown Road, dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting will be followed by tours, live music, dancing and refreshments, all invited.

Benefit performance of Dinner With Friends, reception 7:30, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $25, special performance by Town Players of Donald Margulies story will benefit Build A New Pound Fund for Canine Advocates of Newtown, evening also includes refreshments at intermission and drawing for gift basket; 270-9144.

Sunday, September 16

Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 9 am–noon, 5 Glen Road, local and regional farmers and vendors, weekly event continues until October 28; 426-2427.

Newtown Historical Society Open House, 12–4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, special display of historical society’s cutter (antique sleigh), carriage, wagon and antique farm tools, also tours of Matthew Curtiss House by costumed docents; 426-5937.

Work Camp 2008 Kick-Off Meeting, 1 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, teens in grades 9–12 interested in learning about July 2008 community service/construction trip to Wilmington, N.C., invited to information session, sponsored by Newtown Congregational and St Rose churches; 426-1362.

Matinee performance of Dinner With Friends, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see September 14 details.

Pianist Richard Goode in concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, tickets $18, season-opening concert sponsored by Newtown Friends of Music will include works of Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin; 426-6470.

Monday, September 17

Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Multipurpose Building, 14 Riverside Road.

Board of Selectmen, 5:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Auditions for Tales of Love, Marriage and More: An Evening of One-Acts, 7–9 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, collection of short stories on theme of love and marriage has openings for ensemble group ranging in age from 20–70, performances will be weekends November 18–25 incl 2 matinees, auditions also running on September 18; 270-9144.

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

Newtown Pension Committee, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Tuesday, September 18

Blood pressure screenings, 10 am–noon, Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free screenings by licensed nurse, who will also have related information available; 426-5847 (Ashlar).

“Lunch & Learn: Get Moving with Arthritis,” 12–1:30 pm, Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free (reservations required), lunch served, then program by Sue Nesci, MS, MA, will offer comprehensive overview about arthritis and treatments; 364-3109.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 9 am–1 pm (early hours through end of season), behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue, organically grown fruits and vegetables, also vendors with jewelry, apparel, flowers, baked goods, nuts, breads and much more; 270-1820.

Design Advisory Board, 6:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Auditions for Tales of Love, Marriage and More: An Evening of One-Acts, 7–9 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see September 17 details; 270-9144.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.

Economic Development Commission, 7:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Wednesday, September 19

Flautist & vocalist Donna Gollenberg in concert, 3 pm, Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, 3 Nunnawauk Road, free performance by trained musician and flute teacher who performs oldies, show tunes, folk, spiritual, international and classical flute works, all welcome; 426-0877.

Cub Scout Pack 270 New Recruitment Night, 6 pm, Middle Gate School cafeteria, 12 Cold Spring Road, boys in grades 1–4 and parents invited to learn about the fun and adventure of Cub Scouting; 203-667-0471.

Borough Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

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

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

“Parenthood: How To Maintain Your Sanity Despite Your Children,” 7 pm, Newtown Middle School auditorium, Queen Street, free presentation by motivational speaker and author Norm Bossio, who uses humor to approach parenting, will kick off Parent Connection’s 2007-08 series of programs; 426-9280, 994-5394.

Thursday, September 20

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

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

Friday, September 21

YOM KIPPUR

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Healthy Breakfast, 9–10:30 am, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, fresh breakfast prepared by a local chef, call for reservation; 270-4310.

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

Dinner With Friends, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18, Town Players of Newtown production of Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer Prize-winning work continues weekends until September 29; 270-9144.

Saturday, September 22

Dinner With Friends, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18, see September 21 details; 270-9144.

 

Sunday, September 23

FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 9 am–noon, 5 Glen Road, local and regional farmers and vendors, weekly event continues until October 28; 426-2427.

Matinee performance of Dinner With Friends, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see September 21 details.