Gerontologist Dr Joseph DeMayo will present “Factors that Impact the Aging Process” this month, continuing the Timeless Newtown series.

Although the official Semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence takes place a little more than a year from now, one Newtown resident is spearheading a grassroots effort to launch local events this month.

Readers are reminded that organizers are seeking nominations for the Second Annual Mary Hawley Public Service Award.

The 16th Newtown Earth Day Festival will be presented Saturday, April 26, on the front lawn of Newtown Middle School.

Newtown Youth and Family Services will host a high-energy dueling pianos fundraiser on Wednesday, May 14.

Readers will soon have an opportunity to learn from the project’s co-curator what led to the still-growing “Secondhand Sacred” collection.

Edmond Town Hall will welcome legendary guitarist Martin Barre of Jethro Tull for an unforgettable night of music on Saturday, April 13.

The Newtown Lions Club Great Pootatuck River Duck Race will return to Heritage Park in Sandy Hook on Saturday, May 31. Ticket sales officially launch tonight.

For anyone thinking about downsizing or relocating closer to family, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor Joan Alexander is preparing a Lunch & Learn program.

California native Christine Cohen will be the featured speaker at the April 9 virtual meeting of the Genealogy Club of Newtown.