Friday, October 3

Celtic Coffeehouse, 7–9 pm, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main Street, adults $10, free ages 14 and under, performance by Deirdre and Sean Murtha featuring Celtic instruments and music from around the world; 860-350-5815.

Newtown Singles Meet & Mingle event, 7–9 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street; 261-4210.

Saturday, October 4

VNA Halloween Sale, 9 am–noon, VNA Thrift Shop at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street (entry from rear parking lot), special sale of Halloween home decorations and costumes including safe hats and costumes for very young children.

Blessing of The Animals, 9 am at St Rose of Lima Church on Church Hill Road; 10 am at Trinity Church lower parking lot on Church Hill Road; 1 pm at St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue, all furry, feathered, and finned friends welcome.

10th Annual Great American Health Fair, 10 am–2 pm, Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, free admission, local organizations will offer exhibits and information on “My Favorite Healthy Habit” theme, contests/raffles, more.

Pumpkin Walk, noon, Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, held in conjunction with the Health & Safety Fair, registration until 11:30, $6 adults, $2 children.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5–7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner includes salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows; 426-0617.

8th Annual Joseph P. Grasso Invitational, begins 6 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, performance by host team NHS Marching Nighthawks, competition expected between regional high school bands, food/refreshments available; 270-7869.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see above listing), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass and folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-0617.

Sunday, October 5

YOM KIPPUR

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

1st Annual Bridal Boutique & Show, 11 am–2 pm, The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street; 270-1876.

Mariko Anraku & Friends concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main Street, tickets $15 (season subscriptions available), children ages 5–14 free when attending with ticket-holding adult, Metropolitan Opera & Avalon String Quartet harpist will be joined by friends for afternoon of chamber music selections to be narrated by guest Broadway actor in opening concert of 2003–04 Newtown Friends of Music season; 426-6470.

“Bolling You Over,” 4 pm, St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, donation $10, concert featuring the suites of composer and pianist Claude Bolling will be performed by St Rose Music Ministry with members of WCSU music faculty, proceeds benefit St Rose Choir 2005 Music Pilgrimage; 426-1014.

Monday, October 6

Annual Town Meeting, 7:15 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

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

Tuesday, October 7

Sandy Hook Organic Farmer’s Market, 9 am–1 pm, parking area between St John’s Church and The Villa Restaurant, Washington Avenue, locally grown organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, breads, coffee, sandwich café, also pony rides, live entertainment, Tuesdays until October 21; 426-9938, 270-1820.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Canaan House at Fairfield Hills.

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

Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Bridgewater Town Hall.

Lake Zoar Authority, 7:30 pm, Southbury Town Hall.

Wednesday, October 8

Conservation Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House at Fairfield Hills.

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Canaan House at Fairfield Hills.

Public meeting on 9/11 terrorism investigation, 8 pm, the Meeting House, Main Street; 270-9659.

Thursday, October 9

Hattertown Historic District Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Water Pollution Control Authority, 7:30 pm, sewage treatment plant, Commerce Road.

Saturday, October 11

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 am–1:45 pm, St Rose of Lima, 46 Church Hill Road, for appointments call 800-GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.

Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown bake sale, 10 am –2 pm, Lexington Gardens, Church Hill Road, to raise money for local services.

Fishing Derby, 12–3 pm, 28 Washbrook Road, Newtown Republican Town Committee invites kids to bring rods and bait, enjoy soft drinks and fishing, parents can meet Newtown’s GOP candidates.

 

Sunday, October 12

NUMC Youth Group Clothing Drive, 9 am–1 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, used clothing for men, women, and children, also shoes, bedding and towels will be collected by members of church’s youth group.

Monday, October 13

COLUMBUS DAY