Saturday, October 17

Stream testing for macroinvertebrates, 8 am–noon, volunteers needed to help environmental groups collect and catalog water samples in local stream beds; 270-1960.

Registrar of Voters office open, 10 am–2 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, weekend hours for those who want to register for November elections.

Annual NUMC Juried Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 am–4 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, presented by Newtown United Methodist Church, handmade arts and crafts, refreshments and more; 426-9998.

Sunday, October 18

Intuitive & Healing Expo, 10 am–4 pm, Santosha Yoga Center, 27 Hawleyville Road, free, vendors, healers and readings (fee for these two); 426-9448.

Open House & Fireboards Living History Demo, 12–4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, guest Kirkman Jackson will explain history of fireboards and process involved to make one, also docent tours; 426-5937.

Open House, 1–4 pm, Cullens Memorial, 72 Taunton Lake Road, free, public invited to explore grounds and lodge building, also camping and cooking demos, canoeing, fishing, and other activities; 426-1799.

Pianist Daria Rabotikinain concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, tickets $20, free ages 5–14 with ticket-holding adult, works of Bach, Busoni & Prokofiev, NHS Chamber Ensemble students to perform preconcert program in lobby, reception to follow, hosted by Newtown Friends of Music; 426-6470.

Monday, October 19

Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7 pm, Sandy Hook Firehouse, Riverside Road.

First Selectman Candidates’ Debate, meet & greet 7 pm, debate at 7:30, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, all four candidates for town’s top position will be on stage to answer questions, sponsored by The Bee Publishing Co., Inc; 426-3141.

Tuesday, October 20

Flu and pneumonia shots, 9 am–noon, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, flu shots $35 if no insurance, pneumonia $52 (Newtown VNA can help cover cost of either shot; or bring Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, ConnectiCare, Oxford of Medicare B card for covered shot), wear short sleeves if possible.

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

“How to Find Services, Programs and Benefits for Seniors,” lunch at noon, program 12:15, Masonicare at Newtown Lodge Room, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free (lunch and program; reservations requested) presentation by Richard Memmot, director of Masonic Community Services; 426-5847.

Pension Committee, 6:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

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

Hattertown Historic District Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall.

Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7–9 pm, Town Hall South Parks & Rec conference room, 3 Main Street, guests welcome; 313-5507.

Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

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

“Freeman For Freemont,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main Street, lecture and music by Rick E. Spencer concerning the tempestuous election season of 1856, reservations requested; 426-5937, 426-4533.

Wednesday, October 21

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

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

Ad Hoc Tick-Borne Disease Committee, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, October 22

Flu shots, 9 am–noon, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, $35 if no insurance (Newtown VNA can help cover cost; or bring Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, ConnectiCare, Oxford of Medicare B card for covered shot), wear short sleeves if possible.

Riparian Buffer maintenance, 10 am–4 pm, Al’s Trail near Deep Brook, Trades Lane, contact James Belden (JBeldenPootatuck@yahoo.com) for info on how to help maintain a restored habitat, will need hand tools and gloves to assist with clearing invasive plants and vines, training provided, also Oct 29 and Nov 5.

Cultural Arts Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

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

Friday, October 23

Flu shots, 9 am–noon, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, flu shots $35 if no insurance (Newtown VNA can help cover cost of either shot; or bring Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, ConnectiCare, Oxford of Medicare B card for covered shot), wear short sleeves if possible.

Annual Newtown Senior Center Autumn Bazaar, 9 am–4:30 pm, 14 Riverside Road, handcrafted seasonal items, baked goods and more, continues to Sunday; 270-4310.

Saturday, October 24

Landowners’ Workshop, 9 am, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, workshop for owners of ten-plus acres interested in conservation, stewardship, and wildlife enhancement techniques, presented by Fairfield County Regional Conservation Partnership, hosted by Newtown Forest Association; 203-938-8809.

Flu and pneumonia shots, 9–11 am, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, flu shots $38 if no insurance, pneumonia $60 (Newtown VNA can help cover cost of either shot; or bring Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, ConnectiCare, Oxford of Medicare B card), wear short sleeves if possible.

Annual Newtown Senior Center Autumn Bazaar, 9 am–3 pm, 14 Riverside Road, handcrafted seasonal items, baked goods and more, continues to Sunday; 270-4310.

Flu shots, 10 am–2 pm, Caraluzzi’s Market, 5 Queen Street, $35 if no insurance (Newtown VNA can help cover cost of shot; or bring Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, ConnectiCare, Oxford of Medicare B card for covered shot), wear short sleeves if possible.

Mini Light The Night Walk Celebration, registration opens 5:30, walk will run 6–8 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society co-chaired locally by Ginny Chion & Colette Ercole, all ages welcome; 426-0851, 426-9035.

Katie Wilson at Flagpole Radio Café, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main Street, $15, performance by Ms Wilson will be coupled with opening set by band Hoe, also sketches and music by The Flagpole Café Players; 364-0898.

Sunday, October 25

Senior Center Fall Bazaar, 9 am–noon, 14 Riverside Road, see October 24 description.

“Precious and Practical Profundities in The Greatest Book of the 20th Century: The Lord of the Rings,” 3:30 pm, St Rose Monsignor Conroy Room, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, 3:30 pm, program by author Prof Peter Kreeft, to include discussion of his The Philosophy of Tolkein, book signing follows; 426-1014.

Pizza & Politics 2009, 6–9 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, $10, pizza and salad followed by question and answer forum with all candidates for November election.