Newtown Congregational Church members are conducting a Royal Caribbean Cruise Raffle. One lucky winner will be treated to a seven-day cruise for two to anywhere Royal Caribbean travels, along with a $500 spending voucher.

Congregation Adath Israel will dedicate its Shabbat service on Saturday, November 3, to the memory of the 11 people who were victims of the October 27 shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn.

Newtown Congregational Church is planning the second session of its newest social group. Babies + Bagels is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, at 10 am.

Christ the King Lutheran Church is planning its annual Fall Fair, scheduled this year for Saturday, November 10, from 9 am to 3 pm. Those who want first dibs on items can take advantage of early buying at 8 am for $5.

Bobby Valentine will be the featured speaker on Sunday, October 28, when the St Rose of Lima Parish hosts a Men's Night filled with sports talk, raffles, and ballpark cuisine.

Trinity Episcopal Church will host Refugee Story Night on Friday, November 9. The special event will include a light meal, movie screening, and panel discussion.

Newtown resident and author Harmony Verna was the guest of honor recently for the St Rose of Lima Church Women’s Book Club meeting.

On Sunday, October 21, at 2 pm, people from various faith communities from Newtown will be participating in the annual CROP Hunger Walk, a 2½-mile walk to support the efforts of Church World Service to overcome hunger and poverty within local communities and around the world.

St Rose of Lima School is set to host an Open House event on Sunday, October 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.