Friday, November 10

VETERANS’ DAY OBSERVED

Colonial Workshop for Kids, 11 am (no school, Veterans’ Day observed), Matthew Curtiss House-Museum, 44 Main Street, free (reservations necessary), one-hour hands-on program offers children a look at everyday life during 18th century of school-age children, best suited for ages 6-10; 426-5937.

St Rose School Christmas Craft Fair begins, 6-10 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, Church Hill Road, professional craft vendors, baked goods and hot food, children’s grab bag, raffles for vacation getaway, Sony DVD player, other items, fair continues through Sunday.

13th Annual Northeast Music, Arts and Dance Festival (NOMAD) opens, 7:30-10:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, admission $8, $6 seniors and students, $2 children ages 2-12, contra dance party will kick off weekend-long all-music and arts event that continues all day Saturday and Sunday; 372-3890, 226-6681.

Saturday, November 11

VETERANS’ DAY

St Rose School Christmas Craft Fair continues, 10 am-4 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, Church Hill Road, professional craft vendors, baked goods and hot food, children’s grab bag, raffles for vacation getaway, Sony DVD player, other items, fair continues through Sunday.

13th Annual Northeast Music, Arts and Dance Festival continues, 10 am-11 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, admission varies, $8-$35, discounts for seniors, students and children, festival of traditional folk music with 100+ singers, dancers, and musicians presenting workshops, dance performances and lessons, concerts, Family Area (special events for children and parents), crafts area/bazaar, refreshments; 372-3890, 226-6681.

Casino Night, 6:30 pm-midnight, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main Street South, admission $45 (includes $10 in playing chips), games of chance, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, fundraiser for Treadwell Park playground, tickets available at C.H. Booth Library, Newtown Health & Fitness, Parks & Rec office, or at door.

Sunday, November 12

St Rose School Christmas Craft Fair continues, 8 am-2 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, Church Hill Road, professional craft vendors, baked goods and hot food, children’s grab bag, raffles for vacation getaway, Sony DVD player, other items.

13th Annual Northeast Music, Arts and Dance Festival continues, 11 am-5 pm, Newtown High School, see details in November 11 listing.

Monday, November 13

Free CPR and Heimlich training for staffs of local food service establishments, sponsored by Newtown Volunteer Ambulance at the ambulance garage, classes at 2, 4, and 6 pm; 270-8315 or 426-6874.

Newtown Property Owners Association, 7 pm, lecture hall, Newtown High School, Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook.

 “Underwater Archaeology of Connecticut,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program presented by state archaeologist Dr Nicholas Bellantoni will present slide lecture concerning current underwater digs in the state, sponsored by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Tuesday, November 14

Newtown Newcomers Club Hospitality Coffee, 10 am, Newtown Meeting House lower level; 270-8065.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, school board conference room, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street.

Parks and Recreation Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

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

Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Bridgewater Town Hall, Route 133, Bridgewater.

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

Booth Library Board of Trustees, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Wednesday, November 15

Conservation Commission, 7:30 pm, town land use office, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Legislative Council, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, November 16

Charter Revision Commission, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Water Pollution Control Authority, 7:30 pm, sewage treatment plant, Commerce Road.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, town land use office, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Million Mom March, Northern Fairfield County Chapter, 7:30 to 9 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Friday, November 17

Opening night and artists’ reception for SCAN Holiday Art Show and Sale, 6-8 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free and open to the public, opening night for weekend-long event presented by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 264-3414.

The Taming of The Shrew, curtain 8 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, fall production of NHS Drama Club, tickets available at door, continues with matinee and evening performance on Saturday.