Anyone in Newtown looking for an authentic, Creole-flavored Mardi Gras party without having to travel further than Fairfield Hills should grab their tickets now to be part of the local Chamber of Commerce premier event: "The French Quarter," a celebration being planned for February 20 at Newtown Community Center.

The Town of Newtown Bike & Trails Committee, in conjunction with Newtown Parks & Recreation, is planning its largest public event to date: an open house/symposium in March.

Newtown Woman’s Club will host its Fifth Annual Tea/Author Book Signing on Saturday, February 8, at Newtown Country Club. Hannah McKinnon will be this year’s guest author.

Newtown Hearts of Hope has begun the new year, having already hosted its first regular painting party and scheduled a special event.

The next meeting of The Garden Club of Newtown will feature a presentation entitled “Decorate a Tote Bag.” This program is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, at 1 pm, at C.H. Booth Library.

The Flagpole Radio Café (FRC) will return to Edmond Town Hall on Saturday, February 8, with guest artist John Forster.

Friends of Newtown Seniors is planning a social get-together for all local senior citizens.

Western CT Community TV is taking reservations for its Video Production Training Program. The next eight-session class starts Tuesday, January 21.

Newtown Hikers has announced its plans for weekly hikes through March 28, 2020.

A group of men who formed a musical group at the Ability Beyond Day Program in Bethel are preparing to share their latest artistic creations. The public is invited to an opening reception on January 17, or view the collection while it's on view at A Common Ground for the next five weeks.