Newtown Congregational Church will host An Afternoon of Music, Food & Holiday Cheer on Sunday, December 18.

More than 30 Newtown residents are part of the cast and musicians preparing for next weekend's performances of Danbury Music Centre's 55th "Nutcracker," including two female dancers in lead roles.

A Newtown High School junior is asking for help from fellow residents this season to make the holidays a little warmer for hospitalized veterans.

In this season approaching solstice, faith traditions proclaim the coming of new light, Newtown’s all-volunteer Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement is actively offering light to families fleeing darkness in other parts of the world.

Santa and some of his helpful elves will be coming to town for a “FUN” event and to greet members and guests at the Families United in Newtown annual holiday gathering.

On Sunday, December 4, readers can return to Main Street for the 37th Newtown Youth and Family Service Holiday Festival.

St Rose Parish will host a free memorial concert in honor of the tenth anniversary of 12/14 on Monday, December 12.

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown has two public events planned for the first full week of next month.