Saturday, September 22

AUTUMN BEGINS

“Make A Hypertufa Planter” workshop, 9 am–1 pm, 126 Hanover Road, $25, bring container to be covered with artificial stone (cardboard box, Styrofoam ice chest, plastic container or pan, etc) to create planter, approximately 12 by 14 by 6 inches, that will not freeze, crack or break from cold, workshop led by Cindy Miller and John Passander, also bring plastic gloves, box lunch and snack to share; 203-426-9448.

Trout Unlimited (Candlewood Valley chapter/CVTU) Autumn Sampling, 9 am–1 pm, meet at St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue, all ages invited to join CVTU members to do water sampling (will carpool to sites, then return to church with samples), training available, volunteers will work in teams, ages 18 & under must be accompanied, part of statewide CT DEEP effort for Clean Water Act, wear layers, bring waders or water-proof boots, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Curbside Baby Shower, 3:30–7 pm, St Rose of Lima parking lot, 46 Church Hill Road, Girl Scouts Christina DeBartolomeo and Marina Renzi will be accepting donations of new and gently used baby and toddler clothing and equipment, also personal hygiene items for same age group, to be donated to Make A Home Foundation to help those in Newtown area, continues September 23.

The Retreat From Moscow, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see September 21 details.

Sunday, September 23

Curbside Baby Shower, 7:30 am–2 pm, St Rose of Lima parking lot, 46 Church Hill Road, see September 22 details.

2012 Firehouse Ride, registration opens 9 am, ride begins 11 am, depart from and return to The One-Eyed Pig, 71 South Main Street, $30 per bike, $15 per passenger (or general admission), 40-mile ride to support Newtown Hook & Ladder Firehouse Fund, also pig roast/BBQ lunch, live music by Crystal Pyramid, refreshments, raffles and more; 203-482-6141.

Annual Ukrainian Festival, begins 11 am, Paproski’s Castle Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, 40 Sugar Lane, event to begin with Celebration of Divine Liturgy, ongoing singing and dancing, pyrogy eating contest, hay rides, pony rides, corn maze, ethnic and picnic foods for purchase and more, suitable for all ages; 203-269-5909, 203-426-5487.

Matinee performance of The Retreat From Moscow, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $15, $10 ages 10 and under, see September 21 details.

2nd Annual Victory Garden Fall Harvest Festival, 1–4 pm, Fairfield Hills old tennis courts (Washington Square, near garden), Keating Farms Avenue, celebration of garden’s harvest will include common table for sharing food (bring something to share), live music by John Voket, The Impromptu Trio, information about garden, all welcome, bring seating; 203-241-0301.

“Art About Town” opening reception, 2–4 pm, Avancé Esthétiques Day Spa, 228 Main Street South, works by painter Virginia Zic will remain on view until October 29; 203-270-8911.

Monday, September 24

Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) board of directors meeting, 6:30 pm, NYFS offices, 15-A Berkshire Road.

Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, 7 pm, Sandy Hook Main Firehouse, 18 Riverside Road. 

Tuesday, September 25

The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills, 2–6 pm, Washington Square, Keating Farms Avenue, Connecticut grown heirloom and organic fruits and vegetables, also flowers, baked goods, jams, handcrafts, live music and more, tenth anniversary season continues weekly until mid-October; 203-313-9908.

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

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

Cultural Arts Commission meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Wednesday, September 26

YOM KIPPUR

SCAN Artist’s Program: Laura Wilk, 1:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, demonstration by Ms Wilk on painting a highly detailed realistic watercolor still life, all welcome, hosted by the Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 203-426-6654.

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

Thursday, September 27

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

Friday, September 28

The Retreat From Moscow, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, final weekend of William Nicholson drama performed by The Town Players of Newtown; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, September 29

Annual Nunnawauk Meadows Giant Tag Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, 3 Nunnawauk Road, jewelry, household items, linens and more, also baked goods, continues September 30.

2012 Newtown Light The Night Walk, registration opens 5 pm, formalities begin 6:30, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street (outdoors unless rain), food, festivities and fun, including remarks by 2012 Honored Hero Christina Ercole, Ceremony of Remembrance and more, all welcome; 203-427-2062.

Project Newtown Troops & Veterans fundraiser, 6–8:30 pm, Newtown Country Club, 2 Country Club, Taste of Newtown dinner certificates and other raffle items, food and refreshments (cash bar), meet David Merrill (artist creating mural honoring current and former Newtown soldiers and veterans for Newtown Municipal Center), live music and more, reservations requested; LaurieM30@sbcglobal.net, NewtownTroopsVets@yahoo.com.

Comedy Night, doors open 7 pm, Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Road, $15 (reservations required), Johnny Rizzo to headline, with Tony Liberati featured and Rick Roberts hosting; 203-270-1200.

Final performance of The Retreat From Moscow, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see September 28 details.

Sunday, September 30

Nunnawauk Meadows Giant Tag Sale continues, 9 am-3 pm, Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, 3 Nunnawauk Road, see September 29 details.

Annual Newtown Historical Society Children’s Day, noon–2 pm, at The Little Red School House (in front of Middle Gate School), 7 Cold Spring Road, free, costumed docents will conduct “class” inside historic building for ages 5–10, also recess activities including Graces, Trundling Hoop, Sack Races (outdoor events cancelled if rain; indoor sessions rain or shine); 203-426-8538.

“Can We Talk? Discussing Religion and Politics with One Another,” 7–8:30 pm, Newtown Congregational Church Great Room, 14 West Street, free, clergy and religious leaders from Newtown’s faith communities will discuss relationship between church and state, competing values in decisionmaking re: politics, economics and community life, and more, sponsored by Newtown Clergy Association; 203-426-9024.

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