Friday, October 3

Hand Tool Event, 12–6 pm, Taunton Press, 191 South Main Street, free (reservations requested), ongoing demonstrations at interactive stations, information, guest demonstrators and more, continues October 4; 800-327-2520.

Survivors’ Bonfire, 7 pm, Paproski’s Castle Hill Farm, 40 Sugar Lane, free event for all cancer survivors, friends and families, bring chair and roasting stick, organizers will provide marshmallows, refreshments, and hayride; 270-6265.

Saturday, October 4

Absentee Ballot Voting, 9 am–noon, Town Clerk’s office at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, voting open for qualified persons who will be unable to vote during town referendum on October 7, voter registration also being accepted for November elections; 270-4210.

Benefit Tag Sale-Bake Sale-Silent Auction-Touch-A-Fire Truck event, 9 am–2 pm, Quarry Ridge Road (watch for signs and fire truck), special fundraiser will benefit resident and cancer patient Kenny Ayles, event to continue October 5; 426-5079.

Blessing of the Animals, 9 am, St Rose School (near stable), 46 Church Hill Road, all animals welcome (must be on leash or in carrier) to celebrate the feast of St Francis; 426-1014.

7th Annual Newtown Hooked Rug Show, 9:30 am–3 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, admission $10, fiber art displays (juried and open), vendors, guest speaker June Myles, workshop leader Trish Becker, food and more; 270-8293.

Flu Shot Clinic, 10 am–noon, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, free with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, ConnectiCare, Health Net, Medicare Part B or Oxford (bring proof of insurance), otherwise $35, shots available for all ages (6 months and up), presented by Newtown & Danbury VNAs; 730-4120.

Hand Tool Event, 10 am–5 pm, Taunton Press, 191 South Main Street, free (reservations requested), see October 3 details; 800-327-2520.

Head O’ Meadow Fall Fair, 12–5 pm, Head O’ Meadow School, 94 Boggs Hill Road, PTA-sponsored event will include games, food, crafts and more, including raffle for $500 Mobil gas card; 426-7670.

Opening reception for “Carol Gibson, Photographic Designer,” 2–4 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, public invited to meet Ms Gibson and view her collection of photos, on view until October 29; 426-4533.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5–7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner with salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows; 426-9998.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see listing above), $5 otherwise, live bluegrass and folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

Sunday, October 5

Benefit Tag Sale-Bake Sale-Silent Auction-Touch-A-Fire Truck event continues, 9 am–noon, Quarry Ridge Road, see October 4 details; 426-5079.

Sandy Hook Village Farmers Market, 9 am–1 pm, 3-5 Glen Road, flowers, fruits and vegetables from local farmers, baked goods, nutritional seminars, monthly family activities, runs weekly until October 26; 426-2427.

 

Monday, October 6

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

Tuesday, October 7

Flu Shot Clinic, 9 am–noon, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, free with Aetna, Anthem BC/BC, ConnectiCare, Oxford and Medicare Part B (bring proof of insurance), otherwise $35, pneumonia shots $52, presented by Newtown & Bethel VNAs; 792-0864.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 2–6 pm, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, Washington Avenue, local veggies and fruit, fresh baked goods, jams and handcrafted items; 313-9908.

Lake Zoar Authority, 7 pm, Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.

Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Police Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Wednesday, October 8

YOM KIPPUR

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

NHS PTA meeting, 7 am, Newtown High School lecture hall, 12 Berkshire Road, first meeting of the school year will feature school principal Chip Dumais as guest speaker; 426-7646.

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

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

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

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, guest artist Vince Giarrano will discuss and demonstrate oil still life painting; 426-6654.

Saturday, October 11

Voter Registration, 9 am–noon, Registrar’s office at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, will need proof of Newtown residency, be at least 18 by November 4, call for additional information; 270-4250.

SNAN Bake Sale, 10 am–2 pm, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, fresh baked goodies for canines and humans, presented by and benefit for Spay and Neuter Association of Newtown (SNAN); 426-0253, 263-1933.

Sunday, October 12

Sandy Hook Village Farmers Market, 9 am–1 pm, 3-5 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, flowers, fruits and vegetables from local farmers, baked goods, nutritional seminars, monthly family activities, runs weekly until October 26; 426-2427.