Friday, September 11

Tea at Five, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $20, opening night of season opening production for Town Players of Newtown, continues weekends to September 27; 270-9144

 

Saturday, September 12

Board of Assessment Appeals (for motor vehicle assessment appeals), 8:30–10 am, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Eagle Scout Food Collection, 9 am–2 pm, Stop & Shop, 228 Main Street South, Boy Scout Ajit Singh will be collecting nonperishables for Newtown Social Services Food Bank; 364-1043, 270-4330.

Dog Days of Summer Responsible Dog Ownership Day, 1–5 pm, Fairfield Hills, Mile Hill South, all breeds welcome (on leash; leave aggressive dogs home), exhibits, prizes for Best Kisser, Cleanest Palate, Look-A-Like, Best Hot Dog Catcher, and more, presented by Parks & Rec, Mt Pleasant Hospital, Canine Training Behavior, and 4-H, proceeds to benefit Newtown Dog Park Project; 270-4373.

 “Mozart, Merlot and Mums: An Afternoon Event of Music, Fine Wines and Garden Tours,” 4–7 pm, The Budd House, 50 Main Street, fundraiser for Kevin’s Community Center with wines from around the world, live music by Richard Serbagi, cuisine from local restaurants, garden tours, silent auction and raffles; 512-2780.

Tea at Five, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, $20, see September 11 details.

Sunday, September 13

Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Open House, 11 am–2 pm, Horse Guard headquarters, 4 Wildlife Drive (opposite Reed School), riding demos, kids’ games, arts & crafts, refreshments, pony rides; 241-3461.

Tea at Five matinee, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, $20, season-opener for Town Players of Newtown will continue weekends until September 27; 270-9144.

Opening reception for “The Art of Phyllis Acuzzo,” 2–4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, public invited to view paintings and meet artist, exhibit on view until September 29; 426-4533.

Auditions for A Christmas Carol for Town Players, 6–8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see Enjoy calendar (Auditions) for specs of Christopher Schario’s adaptation to be performed late November–early December, also September 14; 270-9144.

Monday, September 14

“Downsizing For Seniors,” lunch at noon, program 12:15, Masonicare at Newtown Lodge Room, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free lunch, then program to help figure out what to keep and what to give up when considering a move into smaller quarters, reservations requested; 426-5847.

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

“Women of the Revolution,” 7:30 pm, Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, free program by Mike Asselta will focus on Abigail Adams and the ideal of The Republican Mother, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Auditions for A Christmas Carol for Town Players, 7:30–9 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see September 13 details.

Tuesday, September 15

Employee Municipal Safety Committee, 10 am, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 2–6 pm, behind St John’s Church, 3 Washington Avenue, local food and craft vendors with fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs and more, weekly until mid October; 313-9908.

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

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

Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club Open Dance Night, 7:30–9:30 pm, Masonic Hall, 5 Washington Avenue, singles and couples invited to meet members and learn about club while dancing, also September 22; 426-4817.

Wednesday, September 16

Driveway Access Management Study, public informational session on improving traffic access to driveways on Route 6, Route 25, and Church Hill Road, 10 am, town offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Borough Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.  

Thursday, September 17

Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

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

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

Clean Energy Task Force, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Flagpole Photographers Club meeting, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library conference room, 25 Main Street, photographers of all levels and interests welcome; 426-2316.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Friday, September 18

Blood pressure screenings, 10 am–noon, Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free screenings by registered nurse, walk-ins welcome; 426-5847.

Tea at Five, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, $20, season-opener for Town Players of Newtown continues weekends until September 27; 270-9144.

Saturday, September 19

Sandy Hook FD Juniors & Ladies Auxiliary Tag Sale, 8 am–3 pm, Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, tag sale items, vendors, refreshments, etc, proceeds to benefit volunteer fire company.

Second annual NVAC Clothing Drive, 8 am–4 pm, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance garage, 77 Main Street, collected clothing will be donated to Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center of Fairfield County; 426-4369.

Tea at Five, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see September 18 details.

Sunday, September 20

Children’s Day at The Little Red Schoolhouse, 12–3 pm, Middle Gate School historic school building, 7 Cold Spring Road, free, tour historic building, children invited to play Colonial-era games, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Tea at Five matinee, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see September 18 details