Most local offices and businesses will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday, on Thursday, November 11. The November 12, 2021 issue of The Newtown Bee will have early deadlines next week as well.

The Choose Love Book Club, a free virtual monthly book discussion where guests join together to connect, learn, and share insights after reading interesting and engaging books, has selected its guest author and book for this month’s program.

Two of Newtown’s fire companies this season are planning Santa Gift Deliveries. Registration opens Monday, November 1, and space is limited.

EverWonder Children’s Museum invites the public to the museum’s seventh annual fall fundraiser, The Science of Mixology.

Learn how the upcoming A Brother's Revival concert at Edmond Town Hall is shaping up to be a cool reunion for two Newtown high school band mates turned music industry pros.

A virtual information session is set for October 26 for a National Diabetes Prevention Program. Find out more here.

Local musician friends and a Newtown brewing company are planning a fundraiser for Sunday afternoon to help a fellow musician who has become a fixture on the western Connecticut music scene.

Samanta Liza announced that her first collaboration EP, Surroundings, with artists Gaspa and Aezon, was released October 19.

Community members are invited to view scarecrows and painted pumpkins that will be on display at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, October 23 and 24.