Friday, October 14

Annual Harvest Bazaar, 9 am–4 pm, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, baked goods, afghans, quilts, holiday items (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas), clothing, wall hangings, table runners and other home decorations and more, created by members of the senior center, event continues daily to October 16; 203-270-4310.

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.

Live music by Damon Wade, 7–9 pm, Heaven Ice Cream & Coffee Parlor, 10 Glen Road, free, live music, family appropriate; 203-426-3560

Saturday, October 15

Compost Drive, 9 am–noon, Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard headquarters, 4 Wildlife Drive, residents invited to bring a bucket or a truck to take home compost, donations accepted for horse guard; 203-426-9046.

Annual Harvest Bazaar continues, 9 am–4 pm, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, see October 14 details.

NUMC Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 am–4 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, juried arts and crafts, silent auction, baked goods, theme baskets, luncheon items and much more, presented by Newtown United Methodist Church; 203-426-2336, 203-426-9998.

Open House, 10 am–3 pm, Hiram Lodge #18, 3 Washington Avenue, public invited to visit lodge and meet members, learn about Freemasonry and membership opportunities.

5th Annual Newtown Scholarship Association Wine Tasting, 4–7 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, $35, fundraiser for NSA will offer 50-plus wines from around the world, passed hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent and live auctions, and raffle, proceeds to benefit association that awards scholarships to Newtown students; 203-426-7713.

Sunday, October 16

Final day of Annual Harvest Bazaar, 9 am–noon, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, see October 14 details.

Open House & Furniture Making Demos, 11 am–4 pm, The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free (donations welcome), public invited to visit headquarters of Newtown Historical Society, docent-led tours available, ongoing demos of furniture making by David Osborne; 203-426-5937.

Book Donation Day, 12–5 pm rain or shine, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street (rear parking lot), Friends of Booth Library will be accepting gently used books, DVDs, CDs and LPs for 2012 book sale, easy drop-off and tax receipts available; 203-270-4537.

Harvest Walkathon & 5K Run, registration opens at noon, event to run 1–4 pm, Fairfield Hills campus, Wasserman Way, $20/advance, $25/day of, all ages invited to walk or run 5K course, also scavenger hunt for kids along walking course, snacks, bounce house, face painting, DJ, kids raffle, silent auction and more, presented by St Rose of Lima Home School Association, proceeds to benefit St Rose School.

Monday, October 17

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

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7 pm Hawleyville Firehouse, 34 Hawleyville Road.

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

Tuesday, October 18

Flu Shot Clinic, 9 am–noon, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, shots administered by Bethel VNA, bring proof of insurance, otherwise $35 (FluMist available for ages 2–49, $40); 203-792-0864, www.BethelVNA.org/community.

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

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.

Wednesday, October 19

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

Annual Freshman Forum on Underage Drinking, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, free event for NHS freshmen and parents, five speakers — including an emergency room physician, someone who has struggling with drinking and someone who lost a loved one to underage drinking — will discuss underage drinking from their perspectives; 203-270-1600.

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

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

Thursday, October 20

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

“An Overview of Medicare,” 5–7:30 pm, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free program (reservations requested by Monday) conducted by members of Western CT Seniors Alliance will continue workshops highlighting legal and other topics of importance to senior citizens, adult children, caregivers, and family members, Q&A to follow presentation, light dinner included; 888-679-9997.

Sustainable Energy Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

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

Friday, October 21

Swap Night, 7 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, bring up to five unwanted items in good condition (jewelry, clothing, art, etc) to swap with others, also entertainment, raffles, refreshments, donations and proceeds to benefit Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut; 203-426-9024, 203-788-1398.

Saturday, October 22

United Nations Day and Roots & Shoots Kick-Off, 9:30 am–2 pm, The Graceful Planet, 7 Berkshire Road, free programs including yoga classes, “Nutritional Snacking” program, also kick-off meeting for Newtown-Southbury Roots & Shoots program; 203-426-8215.

Voter Registration Session, 10 am–2 pm, Registrar of Voters Office at Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, special registration session in advance of November 8 elections; 203-270-4250.

Taunton Lake Studio Open House, 12–4 pm, 51 Taunton Lake Road, public invited to meet artist Dick McEvoy in his home studio, filled with original oil and pastel works, refreshments, event continues October 23; 203-426-8308.

NFA Hike At Holcombe Hill, 1 pm, Holcombe Hill Wildlife Preserve, 55 Great Hill Road, Newtown Forest Association members will lead hike through property, leading to peak at highest point in town, bring proper footwear and clothing, sun and bug spray, and water; 203-426-3650.

Bingo, doors open at 6, games begin at 7, St Rose Gathering Hall, 40 Church Hill Road, $10 admission, cash prizes (and special games, $1 each), refreshments, all ages welcome, presented by St Rose of Lima Women’s Club.

Sunday, October 23

Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Annual Open House, 11 am–2 pm rain or shine, 2GHG headquarters, 4 Wildlife Drive, meet the members and horses of the horse guard, tour buildings and property, riding demos at 1 pm, donations to benefit the company’s horses, annual event rescheduled from September; 203-426-9046.

Taunton Lake Studio Open House, 12–4 pm, 51 Taunton Lake Road, see October 22 details; 203-426-8308.

Pianist Christopher O’Riley & Cellist Carter Brey in concert, 2 pm (earlier than usual start time for NFoM sponsored concerts), Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, $20 (season tickets available), free ages 5–14 with ticket-holding adult, performance sponsored by Newtown Friends of Music will include works of Chopin and Schumann; 203-426-6470.