Saturday, November 10

Made in Newtown Craft Fair, 10 am–5 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, featuring artists and crafters from Newtown, presented by Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Club, proceeds to benefit club’s community service projects; 426-0783.

6th Annual Folk Art Santas Open House, 10 am–5 pm, 165 Hanover Road, free admission, show and sale of Santa and snowmen figures hand carved and painted by Frank and Sandra Navone; 426-2927.

Camerata d’Amici in concert, 4 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, freewill donations accepted, performance of 40-plus member auditioned group of choral singers will include works ranging from well-known spirituals and classical works to early 20th Century pieces.

Family Bingo Night, doors open 5:30 pm, games begin at 7, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, admission $5 includes six bingo cards for all night, refreshments available, proceeds to benefit building fund; 426-1014.

Sunday, November 11

VETERANS’ DAY

Flu vaccine clinic, 9 am–noon, St Rose Church Parish Center, 46 Church Hill Road, free for those with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Net (Commercial and Smart Choice) and Medicare Part B, remember to bring insurance card, $30 if not covered, appointments available; 426-2573.

“Raising Your Child with Care, Compassion and Common Sense,” 6 pm, Newtown Bible Church, 35 Sugar Street, parenting course open to everyone with children of any age will continue weekly until November 25; 746-8417.

Tuesday, November 13

Conservation Commission, 6 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

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

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

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

“Clarence Darrow: A One-Man Show,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, free one-man performance by actor Richard Clark, who will bring Attorney Clarence Darrow to life, sponsored by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Wednesday, November 14

“Genealogy Bank: A Powerful Online Resource,” 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, free presentation by guest speaker Thomas Jay Kemp will be program for next Genealogy Club of Newtown meeting, newcomers and new members always welcome; 426-1840.

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

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 7:30 pm (board of directors meeting 6:15), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, oil painting program by guest artist David Dunlop; 426-6654.

Thursday, November 15

3rd Annual Holiday Gathering, 6–10 pm, Wishing Well, 5A Glen Road, free admission, show and sale of fine hand-crafted gifts by 30-plus area artists will run daily to November 18; 270-9461.

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

Design Advisory Board, 7 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $10 adults, $8 students, fall production by NHS Drama Department continues through November 18; 426-7983.

Friday, November 16

3rd Annual Holiday Gathering, 10 am–8 pm, Wishing Well, 5A Glen Road, free admission, show and sale of fine hand-crafted gifts by 30-plus area artists will run daily to November 18; 270-9461.

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

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $10 adults, $8 students, fall production by NHS Drama Department continues through November 18; 426-7983.

Opening night for Love, Marriage & More: An Evening of One-Acts, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18, closing production of 2008 Town Players of Newtown season will feature five one-act plays, tickets $18, performances continue weekends until December 1; 270-9144.

Saturday, November 17

6th Annual Fill The Fire Truck Food Drive, 9 am–2 pm, Super Stop & Shop (Sand Hill Plaza) and Big Y (Queen Street Shopping Center), members of all of town’s volunteer fire companies will be collecting turkeys, vegetables, nonperishables and monetary donations, all to be given to FAITH Food Pantry.

3rd Annual Holiday Gathering, 10 am–8 pm, Wishing Well, 5A Glen Road, free admission, see November 16 details; 270-9461.

Love, Marriage & More: An Evening of One-Acts, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18, see November 16 details; 270-9144.

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 2 and 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $10 adults, $8 students, fall production by NHS Drama Department continues through November 18; 426-7983.

 

Sunday, November 18

4th Annual Winter Wonderland of Gifts Craft Fair, 10 am–3 pm, Edmond Town Hall gym, 45 Main Street, admission $1, event presented by Congregation Adath Israel will offer 38 booths of professional juried crafters, two raffles, Congregation Adath Israel cookbook (and samples), baked goods and more; 268-1342.

Final day of 3rd Annual Holiday Gathering, 10 am–3 pm, Wishing Well, 5A Glen Road, free admission, see November 16 details; 270-9461.

Matinee performance of Love, Marriage & More: An Evening of One-Acts, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see November 16 details; 270-9144.

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 2 and 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $10 adults, $8 students, see November 17 details; 426-7983.

“Raising Your Child with Care, Compassion and Common Sense,” 6 pm, Newtown Bible Church, 35 Sugar Street, parenting course open to everyone with children of any age will continue weekly until November 25; 746-8417.