Local poets — and those who appreciate the art form — celebrated Poetry Month on April 6, when C.H. Booth Library hosted a reading and reception.

Families United in Newtown recently hosted its latest fundraiser, a “Back to the 90s: Rockin’ for Autism” benefit concert and dinner.

An April 1 Timeless Newtown panel discussion offered experts representing age 20-80s, who agreed that perspectives on aging vary widely but thhat a positive attitude mades a big impact on how one can just survive or better, thrive. Two related events will follow in as many weeks.

Children and families of Christ the King Lutheran Church recently collected items for a donation drive to benefit Newtown Animal Control Shelter.

Each month Newtown Allies For Change shines a spotlight on a local person, business, or organization that has demonstrated exemplary behavior of allyship of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). This month, the grassroots advocacy group has chosen a national figure.

C.H. Booth Library has recently announced the winner for their 2025 Adult Winter Reading Bingo Challenge.

Newtown news of 25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 years ago, from the archives of The Newtown Bee.

Newtown residents have joined a growing number of people planning events to commemorate the approaching 250th anniversrary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. All are invited to join an observance on April 18 that will commemorate Paul Revere's historic ride ahead of the American Revolution.

Newtown news and notes as told from the point of view of a cat named Mountain.

Donald Margulies’ 2000 Pulitzer-Prize-winning Dinner with Friends is being given a fantastic treatment at The Sherman Playhouse.