Saturday, August 4

Tour De Newtown 2012 first leg, 8 am, start from and return to Treadwell Park, Philo Curtis Road, $25, riders must be at least 16 years old, riders of all levels welcome, all bikes eligible (road, mountain, hybrid, etc), four-race series ranging from 8 to 12 miles each continues August 5, 11–12, proceeds to benefit Golden Opportunities of Newtown; TourDeNewtown@yahoo.com.

Kombucha Making Workshop, 10 am, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, $20, learn how to brew ancient health elixir at home during one-hour workshop, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Sunday, August 5

Tour De Newtown 2012 second leg, 8 am, start from and return to Sandy Hook Center, Glen Road, $25, riders must be at least 16 years old, riders of all levels welcome, all bikes eligible (road, mountain, hybrid, etc), four-race series ranging from 8 to 12 miles each continues August 11–12, proceeds to benefit Golden Opportunities of Newtown; TourDeNewtown@yahoo.com.

Butterfly Workshop, 1–3 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntington Road, $5, learn about butterfly habitats, the amazing Monarch journey, host plants and life cycle, and how to collect larva to raise caterpillars while walking around farm, suitable for all ages, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Monday, August 6

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

Tuesday, August 7

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 and more, weekly until mid-October; 203-313-9908.

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

The Mighty Uke screening, 7 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, free screening of 90-minute documentary, bring uke for optional jam, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

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

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

Charter Revision Commission meeting, 7:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Wednesday, August 8

The Frank Porto Band in concert, 7 pm, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free performance of music of 1930s-40s will continue 2012 Summer Sounds Concerts, bring seating, rain date August 9; 203-364-3128.

Borough Zoning Commission meeting, 7:15 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

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

Newtown Arts Festival Committee meeting, 7:30 pm, My Place Restaurant, 8 Queen Street.

SCAN program: Joel Spector, 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, artist’s demo by Mr Spector of creating a pastel portrait, hosted by the Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 203-426-6654.

Thursday, August 9

Erica Howard & Midnight Rodeo Band in concert, 6:30–8 pm, Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, free performance of modern country music will continue Newtown Parks & Rec 2012 Concert Series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Ukulele Club, 6:30–8:30 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, jamming, singing, and making music (beginners invited for 6:30 preview/instruction, gathering for everyone begins at 7), bring uke if you have one, listeners also welcome, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Water & Sewer Authority meeting, 7 pm, sewage treatment plant office building, 24 Commerce Road.

Saturday, August 11

Tour De Newtown 2012 third leg, 8 am, start from and return to Bethel Industrial Park, $25, riders must be at least 16 years old, riders of all levels welcome, all bikes eligible (road, mountain, hybrid, etc), four-race series ranging from 8 to 12 miles each continues August 12, proceeds to benefit Golden Opportunities of Newtown; TourDeNewtown@yahoo.com.

Special hours for Absentee Ballots, 9 am–noon, Newtown Municipal Center (town clerk’s office), 3 Primrose Street, ballots available for Republican and Democratic primary to be held August 14; 203-270-4210.

Amber Alert ID Day, 10 am–2 pm, Little Explorers, 7 Berkshire Road, free, parents invited to have wallet-size cards made with child’s information for police in the event of disappearance, also visits with members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Little Explorers facility and playground open; 203-270-3490.

“Going Back in Time: 9th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show and Sock Hop,” 11 am–2 pm, Masonicare at Newtown and Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free, classic and antique cars owned by members of The Classic Nights Car Club (public invited to bring theirs; cut-off is 1980), music by DJ, food and drinks available for purchase; 203-364-3117, 203-268-1111.

Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) Commandant’s Cavalcade 2012, marketplace 11 am–5 pm, performance 6 pm (rain date August 12), at 2GHG headquarters, 4 Wildlife Drive, celebration of the history of Connecticut’s cavalry will include special performance by Tommie Turvey & His Amazing Horses (6 pm; $28, $23 seniors & ages 12 & under, $18 veterans), also marketplace (11–5, free admission) featuring 100 crafters, agriculture merchants, gift merchants, farmers & CSAs, equestrian centers, farm & regular animal breeders and more, also food, live music, proceeds to benefit 2GHG; 203-313-9908.

Wayne Keenan & Friends, 8 pm, Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $15, live contemporary jazz by former Newtown resident celebrating the release of his second album; 203-270-9525.

Sunday, August 12

Final leg Tour De Newtown 2012, 8 am, start from and return to Treadwell Park, Philo Curtis Road, $25, riders must be at least 16 years old, riders of all levels welcome, all bikes eligible (road, mountain, hybrid, etc), four-race series ranging from 8–12 miles, proceeds to benefit Golden Opportunities of Newtown; TourDeNewtown@yahoo.com.

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