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Newtown, CT, USA
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Newtown Celebrates Earth Day With Annual Festival

Published: May 05, 2024 8:00 am

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The 2024 Newtown Earth Day Festival took place on the front lawn of Newtown Middle School on Saturday, April 27.

The family friendly event again featured environmental organizations, local service groups, vendors, food/refreshments, live entertainment and more, entertaining and educating attendees of all ages for six hours.

While it was a sunny day with very comfortable temperatures, there was one small challenge for some: Newtown High School Band Director Aaron Ovsiew drew a laugh when he said the biggest challenge for his musicians was keeping their sheet music in place due to windy conditions.

The NHS Jazz Band’s performance was extraordinary, nevertheless. Many audience members commented on the outstanding quality of the music.

The students performed after the event was opened with remarks from First Selectman Jeff Capeci. Live music continued as guests arrived and explored the grounds, filled with local organizations and vendors.

Partial proceeds from the festival continue to be donated to Newtown Scholarship Association for a green studies scholarship.

The Newtown High School Jazz Band entertained early arrivals of the 2024 Newtown Earth Day Festival, which returned to the front lawn of Newtown Middle School on April 27. —Bee Photos, Glass
Newtown Forest Association representatives — from left Donna Vella, Trent McCann, Liliane Gentry, and Mike Dylag — promoted the state’s oldest private land trust during the Earth Day Festival. The group was also promoting NFA’s SpringFest at Holcombe Hill on May 4.
Kim Pearce holds Asher Wells, 1, while brother, Eli, 5, and sister, Savannah, 3, pose for a photograph as flowers.
Newtown First Selectman Jeff Capeci holds a dwarf sunflower he said he would be planting in his yard as part of the Earth Day celebration.
Members of the band Split Decision perform on April 27.
Earth Path Sanctuary owners Ian Appleby and Jessica Kurose of Sandy Hook were happy to display their wares while promoting “Herbalism, Homesteading, Mindfulness, and Environmental Stewardship.”
Newtown Lions Club again had multiple booths set up at the Earth Day Festival. Gordon Williams championed the long-standing Lose The Litter effort.
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