Friday, May 6

SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 11 am–5 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 41st annual presentation by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, traditional and contemporary works in oil, pastel, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, graphics and sculpture by regional artists, exhibition continues daily to May 8; 203-270-1663.

“Spring Photography Show 2011: Fantasy” opening reception and awards ceremony, 6–9 pm, Koenig FrameWorks, 97 South Main Street, first opportunity to view collection of 60 images from 33 photographers who accepted challenge to create images following simple theme, refreshments, exhibition will remain on view until May 27; 203-270-1887.

Our Lady of Allapattah, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $25, staged reading by members of The Stray Kats Theatre Company, Q&A and reception follows, for mature audiences; 203-514-2221.

Opening night for Cash On Delivery!, reception 7:30 pm, curtain at 8, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $25 (tonight only, all other shows $20), $10 age 10 and under, production of Michael Cooney’s British farce continues weekends to May 22, opening night will also include wine & cheese reception hosted by Newtown Congregational Church (note: play contains adult themes not suitable for all ages); 203-270-9144.

Saturday, May 7

NJWC Spring Flower Sale, 8 am–2 pm rain or shine, Edmond Town Hall, special event by Newtown Junior Women’s Club will offer hanging baskets in various combinations, proceeds to benefit club and its townwide programs.

Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown Annual Plant Sale, 9 am–3 pm rain or shine, The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, flowering shrubs, member grown perennials, hanging baskets and more.

Mother’s Day Flower Sale, 9 am–6 pm, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, hanging baskets, annuals and more, presented by SHVF&R Ladies Auxiliary.

SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 9:30 am–5 pm, C.H. Booth Library, see May 6 details.

Every Day Is Earth Day: Annual Nettleton Preserve Restoration, begins 10 am, Old Castle Drive, residents of all ages invited to join Newtown Forest Association members for annual cleanup of property, some water and hand tools available, volunteers should also bring their own when possible; 203-270-3650.

Mother’s Day Flower Sale, 10 am–4 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, proceeds to benefit church’s youth workcamp group, sale continues on Sunday.

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.

Cash on Delivery!, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, production by The Town Players of British farce continues weekends to May 22; 203-270-9144.

Sunday, May 8

MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day Flower Sale continues, 8:30 am–noon, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street.

Final day of 41st SCAN Spring Juried Art Show, 12–4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, see May 6 details.

Cash on Delivery! matinee performance, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see May 7 details.

Newtown Choral Society Spring Concert, 3 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, $10, $8 senior citizens and ages 12 & under, choir of nonauditioned singers from area towns will be joined by Candlewood Children’s Chorus for major opera choruses of 19th Century and iconic American music of 20th Century; 203-326-3769.

Monday, May 9

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 am–6:15 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, donors must be at least age 17, weight at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health, appointments available, walk-ins welcome; 800-733-2767.

Children’s Adventure Center, Inc, annual meeting, 7 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

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

Auditions for She Stoops To Conquer, 7–9:30 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, director Ruth Baumgartner has roles for nine men and four women for production of Oliver Goldsmith’s comedy of manners (visit www.NewtownPlayers.org for character breakdowns) to be staged by Town Players in July, auditions continue May 11; 203-270-9144.

“Outlaws, Villains and Rogues,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program by musician and storyteller Rick Spencer will include stories and music from the 1700s to mid-20th Century, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.

Tuesday, May 10

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 6 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Parks and Recreation Commission, 6 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Newtown Youth & Family Services, Inc (NYFS) board of directors, 6:30 pm, NYFS office, 17 Church Hill Road.

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

Charter Communications Cable Television Advisory Council, 7 pm, Charter Communications, Commerce Road.

Conservation Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Sandy Hook School Chorus Spring Concert, 7 pm, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

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

 

Wednesday, May 11

Newtown Police Explorers Open House, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

“A Night of Jazz,” 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, performances by students of the intermediate school.

Auditions continue for She Stoops To Conquer, 7–9:30 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see May 9 details.

“Researching Colonial Dutch and German Ancestors in the Hudson Valley,” 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program by Rhinebeck Town Historian and author Nancy Kelly, hosted by The Genealogy Club of Newtown; 203-270-7887.

Borough Zoning Commission, 7:15 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Floral arranging program, 7:30 pm, Newtown Senior Center (within multipurpose building), 14 Riverside Road, free program by gardener, flower show judge and show chair Melinda Wolcott, hosted by The Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown; 203-426-5359.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, critique of members’ work by Adele Moros (members should bring up to three works for critique, public welcome to observation); 203-426-6654.

Thursday, May 12

Trails Committee, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Water & Sewer Authority, 7 pm, sewage treatment plant office building, 24 Commerce Road.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, curtain 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, spring production by NHS Black Box Theater will continue nightly to May 15.

“Raising Resilient Children,” 7 pm, Newtown High School Lecture Hall, 12 Berkshire Road, free program by national speaker LeAnn Nickelsen, MEd, will offer tips for parents and on being proactive in helping their teens and children handle life’s stress, free babysitting also available; NewtownPAC1@aol.com.

Friday, May 13

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, curtain 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, spring production by NHS Black Box Theater continues nightly to May 15.

Cash on Delivery!, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, production by The Town Players of Michael Cooney’s British farce continues weekends to May 22, not suitable for all ages; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, May 14

“Smart Growth in Newtown Through Low-Impact Development and Conservation Subdivisions,” 10 am, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, seminar sponsored by The Conservation Commission.

 

Saturday, May 14

Spring Into Summer Family Fun Day, 4–7 pm, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, $8, $6 children or $30/family of four in advance, or $10, children $8, $45/family of four day of event, elementary school age students and families invited to enjoy pasta dinner, sports activities and organized games, bounce house, obstacle course, face painting, cheerleading, raffles and auction, presented by Newtown Youth & Family Services; 203-270-4335.

Wine Tasting, 5–8 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, $35, wines and refreshments from local liquor stores and restaurants, live music, 50-50 raffle, proceeds to benefit listener-supported WPKN; 203-331-9756.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, curtain 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see May 13 details.

Cash on Delivery!, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, see May 13 details.

Sunday, May 15

Book Donation Day, 12–5 pm rain or shine, C.H. Booth Library (rear parking lot), 25 Main Street, Friends of Booth Library will collect donations of books, CDs, DVDs and LPs for Annual Book Sale, tax receipts available (call to arrange for pickup of large donations); 203-270-4537.

Cash On Delivery! matinee performance, 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see May 13 details.

4th Annual Town & Country Nature Walk, 2–5 pm, Orchard Hill Nature Center, Huntingtown Road, free, guided walks within nature center, quizzes on plants and flowers, prizes and refreshments, hosted by garden club with Newtown Lions Club and Girl Scout Troop 599 also helping, suitable for all ages; 203-426-5426.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, curtain 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see May 13 details.