Friday, December 2

“Small Works” opening reception, 6–9 pm, Koenig FrameWorks, 97 Main Street South, affordable art for small spaces by regional artists, collection on view until December 24; 203-270-1887.

Performance of Buried Child, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, Town Players are performing Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama weekends until December 4, note show has adult themes and is recommended for mature audiences; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, December 3

Toys For Tots toy collection, 10 am–1 pm, in front of TJ Maxx in Sand Hill Plaza, 228 South Main Street, gifts of unwrapped new toys will be accepted by the Newtown Police Union for distribution to needy children.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner , 5–7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children; 203-426-9998.

Patty Larkin at Flagpole Radio Café, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, $25, $20 students and seniors, guitar driven singer-songwriter will be featured performer during performance to also include The Flagpole Radio Café Orchestra and radio style comedy by Flagpole Shakespeare Repertory Theatre, also preshow wine and cheese reception for ticket-holders (5:30, in Alexandria Room); 203-364-0898, www.FlagpoleProductions.org.

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, bluegrass and folk music, refreshments; 203-426-9998.

Performance of Buried Child, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see December 2 details.

Sunday, December 4

Open House and Living History Demonstration, 12–5 pm, The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.

Matinee performance of Buried Child, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, final performance, see December 2 details.

Advent Lessons and Carols, 2 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, annual service of Advent scripture readings by members of Trinity, interspersed with carols by Choir of Men & Women and Trinity Choristers; 203-426-9070.

Final performance of Buried Child, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see December 2 details.

Lindsey Jones & Friends: Concert To Help Haiti, 4 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, donations accepted, Miss Jones (on violin) will be joined by friends in performing works of Mozart, Bach, Massenet, Yon, and Strauss, fundraiser for Mountains Of Hope For Haiti mission trip, informal reception to follow, also seeking musical instruments for Haitian students; 203-426-9998.

Monday, December 5

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

Tuesday, December 6

Public Safety Committee for Garner Correctional Institution, 5 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Booth Library Board of Trustees, 7 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, December 7

PEARL HARBOR

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Town Employee Safety Committee, 10 am, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7 pm, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main Street, newcomers and guests welcome; 203-313-5507.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Thursday, December 8

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

Trails Committee, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

 

Friday, December 9

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Holiday Market, 6–9 pm (adult night), 1 Jacklin Road, wine & artisanal cheese tastings, shopping opportunities, event continues December 10 with family friendly events; 203-364-1113.

 

Saturday, December 10

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Holiday Market, 10 am–3 pm, 1 Jacklin Road, free admission, handcrafted gifts, refreshments, nature-inspired gifts, puppet show, jump rope making, Pocket Man & Bittersweet Café; 203-364-1113.

Living Nativity, 6:30 pm, St Rose of Lima stable (near Religious Education office), 38 Church Hill Road, public invited to view reenactment of night when Jesus was born, with live animals, shepherds, kings, Mary, Joseph, et al, refreshments follow indoors, snow date December 11; 203-426-1014.

Sunday, December 11

Newtown Holiday Craft Festival, 11 am–5 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, free admission, regional vendors participating, presented by Artisans Alliance; 203-261-2414.

“Art About Town” champagne reception, 2–5 pm, Avancé Esthétiques, 228 Main Street South, opening celebration for Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) exhibition featuring works by Betty Christensen, Theresa Caputo, Lisa Greto, Ginger Kleinbart, MaryKaren Merrill, Ruth Newquist, Paula Renee, Susan Sagona, Pam Wilson & Virginia Zic, collection in view until January 9.