Newtown Historical Society has two programs scheduled for Sunday, September 17. Thanks to the timing of the two, readers can take advantage of both events.

Local author and retired Newtown Bee Editor Nancy K. Crevier is celebrating the release of her second book of poetry.

John Boccuzzi Sr will be the featured author for the Newtown Authors Reading Series finalé next week.

NOTE: Due to impending weather, the September 23-24 outdoor presentation at Fairfield Hills has been canceled. || Newtown Arts Festival will host play readings of new works by local playwrights on Tuesday, September 19, and Thursday, September 21.

Three performers will offer live entertainment while raising funds for The Ana Grace Project and Chelsea’s Charity, Saturday night at Edmond Town Hall.

Artist Peter Seltzer will critique original works of art by members of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown tomorrow night. The pubic is invited to listen and learn.

The Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown will host Michele MacKinnon and her program on "Pollinator Perfect Garden" tomorrow night.

Actor, writer and musician Molly Ringwald will be in Newtown on Saturday, November 11, when she will the local performers on stage at Edmond Town Hall.

Members of Waterbury Symphony Orchestra will return to Edmond Town Hall this year for the next local performance in WSO’s “Music in Great Spaces” series. Friends of Newtown Seniors is working with WSO on senior discounts for those who purchase their tickets before the end of this month.

Fresh of a summer filled with fun and new honors, Newtown Troop 870 will welcome readers interested in learning about the troop during an open house next week.