Saturday, August 27

Fundraiser Car Wash, 10 am–2 pm, Berkshire Motors, 25 Berkshire Road, donations accepted in exchange for car washes by members of Newtown High School Varsity Cheer team, funds will be used to help defray costs during upcoming season, team will also be collecting nonperishable food items for FAITH Food Pantry; 203-364-0063.

Fundraiser Car Wash, 10 am–2 pm, Botsford Firehouse, 315 Main Street South, members of recently formed Newtown Police Explorers will wash cars in exchange for donations, fundraiser will help unit purchase uniforms, equipment, and teaching aids.

Sunday, August 28

Annual Ukrainian Festival, begins 11 am, Paproski’s Christmas Tree Farm, 5 Hattertown Road, $2 donation requested, rain or shine event will begin with divine liturgy at 11, afternoon continues with Ukrainian and picnic foods, Ukrainian dance and song, hay rides, pony rides, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, and more, all welcome; 203-269-5909, 203-426-5487.

Antique Car Cruise, 6–9 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, owners of antique cars and those who appreciate them all invited, weekly event until end of September; 203-426-3560.

Monday, August 29

American Red Cross blood drive, 1:45–5:45 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health, appointments available; 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Tuesday, August 30

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 2–6 pm, Washington Square at Fairfield Hills, off Primrose Street, weekly market offers locally grown veggies, fruit, preserves and other farm-raised products, also baked goods, fiber art, handmade soaps, and more; 203-313-9908.

Wednesday, August 31

Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HART) board of directors, 4 pm, HART offices, 62 Federal Road, Danbury.

Thursday, September 1

Board of Ethics, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

 

Saturday, September 3

Celebrating Unconditional Love Arts Festival & Fundraiser, 12–6 pm, McLaughlin Vineyard, 15 Alberts Hill Road, free, upbeat animal inspired art by Richard Budman, Karen Kensek, et al, also hors d’oeuvres, wine tastings, donations and proceeds of art sales to benefit The Animal Center; 203-942-4764, 203-426-1533.

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.

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.

Sunday, September 4

Antique Car Cruise, 6–9 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, owners of antique cars and those who appreciate them all invited, weekly event until end of September; 203-426-3560.

Monday, September 5

LABOR DAY

50th Newtown Labor Day Parade, steps off 10 am from Main Street at Hanover Road, Grand Marshal Lee W. Glover will return to reprise role he held for first parade, leading Newtown’s fire companies and bands, school and local groups and clubs, dancers, floats, military vehicles, politicians and much more including special appearance by Well Fargo stagecoach, debut of Newtown Police Department Honor Color Guard, and flyover by B-25 and two Texan T-6 Flyers, plus pre- and post-parade fair at Newtown Middle School with refreshments and vendors, parade route follows Main Street to Glover Avenue, then northwest onto Queen Street, ending at Church Hill Road.