Friday, November 16

International Community Potluck Dinner, 5–7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, residents invited to bring their favorite international dish (to serve 6–8 people), reservations with number of people attending and recipe for prepared dish requested, hosted by Newtown International Center for Education (NICE) as part of International Education Week; cambareriv@newtown.k12.ct.us.

Friday Night Bingo, doors open 5:45 pm, games to run 6:30–9:30 pm, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $17 covers most games (some special games for small additional fee), suitable for all ages, refreshments available; 203-426-5102.

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Holiday Market preview, 6–9 pm, school’s campus, 1 Jacklin Road, adult-only shopping opportunity (all ages welcome on Saturday) in market with local artisans, handcrafted gifts, knitwear, stationery, pottery and much more, continues on Saturday; 203-364-1113.

Harvey by NHS Drama, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $12, $10 students with ID, performances continue to November 18.

Opening night for The Underpants, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, call for ticket details, Steve Martin’s adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s comedy performed by Town Players of Newtown continues weekends until December 8 (note: play contains adult themes, may not be suitable for age 12 and under); 203-270-9144.

Saturday, November 17

Newtown Hikers: Bend of the River, 9 am, meet at Edmond Town Hall lower rear parking lot, 45 Main Street, free, meet group to carpool to hike site in Southbury (call hike leader if meeting elsewhere), children welcome accompanied by adults, bring lunch and beverage, sturdy shoes or boots recommended, call hike leader if weather is questionable; 617-335-9678 (Lynn Vela).

Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot, 9 am–10:45 am, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, $10, 2-person teams (one adult, one child; ages 3–6 at 9 am, ages 7-10 at 10) will compete for turkey gift certificates, proceeds to benefit Parks & Rec Camp Scholarship Fund; 203-270-4340.

Annual Fill The Fire Truck Food Drive, 9 am–2 pm, Big Y, 6 Queen Street, members of Hawleyville, Hook & Ladder, and Sandy Hook fire companies will be accepting donations for FAITH Food Pantry, which will then be delivered that afternoon.

 Annual Fill The Fire Truck Food Drive, 9 am–2 pm, Stop & Shop, 228 Main Street South, members of Botsford and Dodgingtown fire companies will be accepting donations for FAITH Food Pantry, which will then be delivered that afternoon.

Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) Recruiting Open House, 10 am, 2GHG Headquarters, 4 Wildlife Drive, 10 am, meet recruit training staff, learn about 2013 training program incl requirements & responsibilities of membership in active cavalry unit that represents State of CT, tour facility & meet horses; 203-410-7334.

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Holiday Market continues, 10 am–3 pm, school’s campus, 1 Jacklin Road, free admission, market with local artisans, hand crafted gifts, knitwear, stationery, pottery and much more; 203-364-1113.

Harvey by NHS Drama, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see November 16 details.

The Underpants, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, see November 16 details.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, 8 pm, Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $26, five actors will re-create entire cast of classic Frank Capra film based on Philip Van Doren Stern’s The Greatest Gift (rescheduled from November 3); 203-514-2221.

Sunday, November 18

Final performance of Harvey by NHS Drama, curtain 2 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see November 16 details.

Opening Reception for “Newtown and Beyond,” 2–4 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, exhibition of photos by members of The Flagpole Photographers Camera Club taken in Newtown and around the world will remain on view (Monday through Friday) until December 4; 203-270-4201.

CT Master Chorale Holiday Prelude Concert, 3 pm, St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, $20/advance, $25/door, season opening performance by CMC will include festive selections with brass ensemble and steel drums, works of Rutter, Wilberg, Copland, et al; 203-775-2602.

Bingo, doors open 3:30, bonanza starts at 4, games at 5, Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown, 115 Huntingtown Road, $2 admission, game packages $6–$12, $1 special games, food and door prizes; 203-459-0089.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service, 7 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, members of Newtown Clergy Association will present the service, offering will be given to FAITH Food Pantry, refreshments to follow; 203-426-9070.

Monday, November 19

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

Pension Committee meeting, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Tuesday, November 20

Dog Park Committee meeting, 6:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Economic Development Commission meeting, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

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

Wednesday, November 21

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

Thursday, November 22

THANKSGIVING

Friday, November 23

The Underpants, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, Steve Martin’s adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s comedy performed by Town Players of Newtown continues weekends until December 8 (note: play contains adult themes, may not be suitable for age 12 and under); 203-270-9144.

Saturday, November 24

Newtown Hikers: Thanksgiving Weekend open hike, 9 am, meet at Edmond Town Hall lower rear parking lot, 45 Main Street, free, meet group to if interesting in local hike (no formal plan for this weekend), children welcome accompanied by adults, bring lunch and beverage, sturdy shoes or boots recommended, call hike leader if weather is questionable; 203-788-1398 (Esther Nichols).

“Create A Winning Gingerbread House,” 10 am–noon, Newtown Youth & Family Services, 15 Berkshire Road, $25/two-person team, Wilton cake and design instructor will lead special class for those interested in entering NYFS Holiday Festival competition (or just want to create great gingerbread creations for home), bring materials or purchase kit for additional $10, reservations required by November 21; 203-270-4335.

The Underpants, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see November 23 details.

 

Sunday, November 25

Matinee performance of The Underpants, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $15, $10 ages 10 and under, see November 23 details.