I’m already starting to feel a little “lune-y,” and here’s why: the full moon rises this coming Sunday evening. Luckily, the Newtown Forest Association has let us know they have something in mind. “Join Terri Garneau at Newtown Forest Association’s Holcombe Hill Preserve, 55 Great Hill Road, Sunday, October 13, from 5-6:30 pm, for a free Full Moon Mindful Outdoor Experience. Commune with the element of space and meditate on the full moon. Move in a modified moon salutation, and experience a Qi Gong energy shower. These monthly experiences are held at Newtown Forest Association properties and include gentle warm-ups, breathing, centering, walking with awareness, nature meditation, and a sharing circle. Bring a blanket, water, and food. Stay afterwards to contemplate the starry sky. Dress appropriate to weather and environment and wear bug repellent. Terri Garneau is a Kripalu trained 1000-RYT, yoga therapist, and Ayurvedic health counselor. For more information, contact terrigarneau.com or garneautg@gmail.com, or newtownforestassociation.org.”

Longtime Newtown resident Joan Crick, now living in Southbury, tells me that the October 4 article on page A-1 of The Newtown Bee, “‘Traffic Island Two’ Makeover Conjures A Miniature Woodland Scene,” brought back a lot of memories. “The Glover [Avenue] and Queen [Street] garden was our ‘safe place,’” says Joan, for crossing those streets as kids — “We used to have to walk to Hawley School,” she recalls of the years growing up in the house on the corner of those roads. “My grandfather built it in 1905,” Joan says of the house pictured in the background of an A-8 photo. Hopping through the island — “It was nothing then and the road was dirt” — the kids would sometimes make a stop at the Beardsley Farm at the top of Glover Avenue to visit “Aunt ‘My’ Warner. She always had time for us. She was a wonderful lady and loved the kids.” Joan remembers that intersection as being not built up at all, “Nostop signs or anything. Where the Middle School is now, was a great big blueberry patch.” While the memories are wonderful, Joan adds, “I think it’s nice what they are doing with it.” And whether you’ve lived here five years or 50 years, I’m sure that you agree how very nice the improvements are to the intersection.

Looking for a kitten or cat? (And who isn’t?) Kitten Associates needs your help in order to assist more felines in need. Kitten Associates Founder and Owner Robin Olson of Sandy Hook said the program is maxed out with 11 kittens and cats, and homes are needed for some of them before any more are brought into the program. “We can’t rescue any more cats or kittens until some of our current rescues get adopted,” Ms Olson said. For details on some of the adoptable cats, see the Horse & Pet column in this week’s Sports section or contact Robin at kittenassociates.org or 203-744-9228.

Robin also shares that special needs kitty, Flapjack Shortstack (you may recall our story about him this summer), will be at the Your Healthy Pet open house on October 20, from 11 am to 3 pm. New YHP owner, Dianne Bromley, will be showcasing Kitten Associates’ rescues. Since Flapjack likes to travel and meet new people, he’ll be on hand to greet you.

The Newtown Bee was pleased to host a Candidates’ Meet & Greet this past Monday evening, and Reverie Brewing on Church Hill Road was kind enough to accommodate us. Many thanks as well to Pizza Palace; My Place Restaurant; Red Rooster Pub; Carminuccio’s Pizza; Franco’s Pizza; and Papa Al’s for their donations of delicious pizzas, which all enjoyed immensely — what better to go with a pilsner of craft beer? The big crowd in attendance seemed to agree with me!

The Registrar of Voters Association of CT reminds us that “Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 9-19b(d), all Registrars of Voters’ offices in Connecticut will hold a statewide voter registration session on [Tuesday], October 29, 2019, from 9 am to 8 pm. Please call your local Registrars’ office for details.” That would be 203-270-4250 in Newtown.

Everyone is more curious than a cat about the future of the former Inn at Newtown... 19 Main Street LLC, has scheduled a public informational session on the proposed 19 On Main Street Apartments project for 10 am to noon on Saturday, October 12, at the Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street. Just in case you need something a little meatier than voting or kitten adoption to chew on this weekend.

I haven’t had a chance to sneak a peek at the Town Players’ performance of Is There Life After High School yet, the local actors’ very first musical, but I see that performances continue at the Little Theatre on Orchard Hill this weekend, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. Call 203-270-9144 for ticket information or visit newtownplayers.org.

Parlez-vous français? Don’t forget the Lunch and Learn Series at the C.H. Booth Library offers a touch of Paris this coming Tuesday, October 15, from noon to 1 pm. Call 203-426-4533 for registration information for this BYO lunch event, where you’ll learn some simple French and maybe a song or two, as well.

There’s nothing a cat finds more fun than chasing falling leaves, and Weir Farm National Historic Site, 745 Nod Hill Road in Wilton, is a beautiful spot to do just that — and admire art and the flora of the area. Tour Guide Linsey Hughes will host hikes Saturday, October 12 and 19, and Sunday, October 20, from noon to 1 pm to explore the autumn landscape, leaf coloring, and the history of art inspired by their beauty. The walk will consist of short periods of walking and standing. Bringing a water bottle and wearing appropriate footwear is recommended, and dogs on leash are welcome. (Better ask about cats...) Registration is free, but space is limited, so give a call to 203-834-1896 extension 28 — you don’t want to miss out.

They’re off! It’s the Great Pumpkin Race, hosted by our Newtown Lions Club, next Saturday, October 19, from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Show up behind Edmond Town Hall with your racing pumpkin (two axles, four wheels please) or decorated pumpkins to be judged as funniest, best decorated, or scariest, for all age groups — $5 for each entry. Lots more is fun will be found at this event, as well as refreshments. (Rain date is Sunday, October 20.) Find out more at newtownlions.org.

Start your Halloween celebrating a few days early at our local Stop & Shop in Sand Hill Plaza. An e-mail from Stop & Shop corporate states, “Children of all ages are invited to tag along on your weekend grocery trip to enjoy the fun of Halloween at all Stop & Shop locations throughout Connecticut. The festivities will take place on Saturday, October 26th. Little witches, pirates, and everything in between are invited to trick-or-treat around the stores in their costumes from 10 am to 2 pm.” There’s more in store that day, with children also invited “to decorate their own clementine ‘pumpkins’” with markers, stickers, glitter, and even googly eyes. That’s enough to tempt me!

The excursion to Stop & Shop still leaves you time to get to the Trick Or Treat Magic Show at C.H. Booth Library that afternoon, at 2 pm. “Magician Debbie O’Carroll combines mystifying stage magic with delightful physical comedy and lots of audience participation in her ‘Trick or Treat Magic Show’ for ages 4 and up,” according to information at chboothlibrary.org, where you can also register for the program. I like that the library also notes “Adults without children are welcome to attend.”

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