Friday, November 11
Friday, November 11
VETERANS DAY
Town offices closed. No mail delivery.
Veterans Day Assembly, 11:30 am, Newtown High School auditorium, 12 Berkshire Road, luncheon to be followed by program, all Newtown veterans invited to join annual assembly that recognizes and thanks men and women who have served or are presently serving our country; 203-426-7648.
Friday Bingo Night, doors open 5:45 pm, games begin 6:30, $17 incl all regular and most special games, baked goods and dinner items available for purchase, sponsored by St Rose of Lima Home School Association; 203-426-5102.
Saturday, November 12
Annual Girl Scout Used Book Sale, 9 amânoon, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, books ranging from 25 cents to $1, also Girl Scout Cookies, collection of gently used winter coats; 203-848-5894.
Three Choirs Festival, 9 amâ4 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Trinity Choristers, with other local choirs, hosting festival under guest director Vince Edwards; 203-426-9070.
Tenth Annual Folk Art Santas Open House, 10 amâ5 pm, Navone Studios, 165 Hanover Road, carved and hand painted woodland Santa figures, also ornaments, refreshments, continues November 13; 203-426-2927.
âQuiet Momentsâ opening reception, 4-6 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, public invited to meet her Maria Eugenia Chavez and enjoy her vibrant paintings, which will remain on view until December 4; 203-426-4533.
Mediterranean Magic, dinner at 6, entertainment at 7:15, Congregation Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Road, $35/person single, $65/couple for full dinner, or $25/person, $45/couple for hors dâoeuvres only, evening of Mediterranean-themed foods and entertainment including belly dancing performance, also silent auction with 40-plus items; 203-459-0089, 203-426-7801.
Open Mic Coffeehouse, 7:30 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, singers, dancers, poets, et al all invited to share their talents, homemade desserts and baked goods and fresh coffee available, attendees asked to bring donation(s) for FAITH Food Pantry; 203-426-9024.
Sunday, November 13
Tenth Annual Folk Art Santas Open House, 10 amâ5 pm, Navone Studios, 165 Hanover Road, see November 12 details.
Silhouette Sessions, 12â4 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, $30 ($15 second copy), silhouette artist Deborah OâConnor will create a hand cut silhouette of family members and/or pets, hosted by and fundraiser for Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.
Open Hearth Cooking Demos, 12â4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, historical society members Mary Jo and Bill Brett will offer demos and samples of cooking in houseâs large keeping room fireplace; 203-426-5937.
Annual NHS Singers Madrigal Feaste, 5â8 pm, Rock Ridge Country Club, 214 Sugar Street, $25, annual event by Newtown High School Singers will follow theme of âJesterâs Got Talent,â with dinner, entertainment, silent auction and more, proceeds to benefit NHS Choral Parents Scholarship Fund; 203-364-9592.
Monday, November 14
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 amâ6:15 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, donors need to be at least age 18, in generally good health and weigh at least 110 pounds, appointments available, walk-ins welcome; 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
Town Employees Medical Benefits Board special meeting, 6:15 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Board of Finance, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
âConnecticutâs Role in The Civil War,â 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, free program by author Susan Smith (Connecticutâs Civil War: A Guide For Travelers), hosted by Newtown Historical Society, refreshments to follow; 203-426-5937.
Tuesday, November 15
Blood pressure screenings, 10 amânoon, Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free screenings by licensed nurse, related information also available; 203-426-5847.
Dog Park Committee, 6:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Economic Development Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Flagpole Photographers Camera Club meeting, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free, photo enthusiasts invited to view works by members of local camera club in three categories (Cloud Pattern, open color, open black & white), which will be judged and critiqued by neighboring camera club judge; 203-270-0483.
Wednesday, November 16
Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HART) board of directors, 4 pm, HART business office, 62 Federal Road (Route 7), Danbury.
Borough Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.
Legislative Council public hearings, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, first meeting will be on proposal on property tax benefits concerning volunteers serving in the areas of fire protection, ambulance service, and underwater search and rescue; second meeting, at 7:15 pm, to concern proposed town strategic plan for economic development.
Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7 pm, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main Street, newcomers and guests welcome; 203-313-5507.
Legislative Council meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.
Thursday, November 17
Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.
âPodiatry: Everything You Wanted To Know About Your Feet â Without Paying A Co-Pay,â 5â7:30 pm, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free (reservations requested by Monday), final program conducted by members of Western CT Seniors Alliance citizens, adult children, caregivers and family members, Q&A to follow presentation, light dinner included; 888-679-9997.
Cultural Arts Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Sustainable Energy Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Friday, November 18
Xtreme Impact, 7 pm, Grace Christian Fellowship, 174 Mt Pleasant Road, free, former body builders and world class athletes will offer demonstrations of their strength, followed by stories of faith, all welcome, programs also November 19â20 (rescheduled from weekend of November 4â6); 203-270-1005.
Performance of Pygmalion, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, $10, Newtown High School Drama Club will perform George Bernard Shawâs most popular play this weekend.
Opening night of Buried Child, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, Town Players are performing Sam Shepardâs Pulitzer Prize-winning drama weekends until December 4 (second change of opening night and run dates due to Winter Storm Alfred), note show has adult themes and is recommended for mature audiences; 203-270-9144.
Saturday, November 19
Annual Fill The Fire Truck Food Drive, 9 amâ1:45 pm, Stop & Shop, 228 South Main Street, members of Botsford and Dodgingtown fire companies will be collecting nonperishable food items and cash donations, all to be delivered to FAITH Food Pantry that afternoon.
Annual Fill The Fire Truck Food Drive, 9 amâ1:45 pm, The Big Y, 6 Queen Street, members of Hawleyville, Hook & Ladder, and Sandy Hook fire companies will be collecting nonperishable food items and cash donations, all to be delivered to FAITH Food Pantry that afternoon.
2nd Village Boutique on Main, 10 amâ2 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, goods and services offered by local merchants, crafters, and artisans, also baked goods and other refreshments, gift wrapping, proceeds benefit Trinity J2A Pilgrimage; 203-426-9070.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 amâ3 pm, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, area vendors will have crafts, jewelry, and gift items, also crafts by residents of Masonicare and Lockwood Lodge, homemade baked goods, lunch available; 203-364-3128.
Xtreme Impact, 7 pm, Grace Christian Fellowship, 174 Mt Pleasant Road, see November 18 details.
Performance of Pygmalion, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see November 18 details.
Holiday Memories by The Stray Kats Theatre Company, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $25 (season subscriptions available), season opening staged reading of Truman Capote work by Newtown-based professional company, also postplay discussion, light refreshments; 203-514-2221.
Performance of Buried Child, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see November 18 details.
Sunday, November 20
Matinee performance of Buried Child, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see November 17 details.
Matinee performance of Pygmalion, curtain 2:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, $10, final performance of George Bernard Shawâs most popular play by NHS Drama Club.
Connecticut Master Chorale Holiday Prelude Concert, 3 pm, St Rose of Lima Church, 40 Church Hill Road, $20 advance, $25 at the door, performance by 55-voice professional caliber group will include holiday music with brass ensemble, multicultural works, New Orleans jazz, lullabies, and other seasonal selections; 203-743-0473.
Young Writersâ Salon, 3 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free, public invited to hear original works of poetry and short stories by young adult writers in coffee house setting; 203-426-4533.
Xtreme Impact, 7 pm, Grace Christian Fellowship, 174 Mt Pleasant Road, see November 18 details.
Interfaith Thanksgiving worship service, 7 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, interfaith celebration of upcoming Thanksgiving holiday will be presented by members of Newtown Clergy Association, choir to be made up of singers from all houses of worship, reception to follow, attendees asked to bring nonperishable food donation for FAITH Food Pantry; 203-426-9024.