If you're an early bird who loves a good breakfast, and loves to support a good cause, it's not too late to plan to attend the 27th Annual Newtown Chapter Regional Hospice and Home Care Breakfast Fundraiser. It takes place at the Waterview in Monroe (just over the line on Route 34), June 15, from 8 to 9 am. If you can't find seven friends to sponsor a whole table with you, for $150, walk-ins are welcome and a seat will be found for you, at a single's price. (Guests are encouraged to tip the servers -all tips go to Hospice.) Plan to arrive a few minutes early, as there will be raffle tickets available for great items donated by local businesses and organizations. This year, Attorney Larry Reifberg from Danbury will be the keynote speaker. Not to worry - you will be out the door at 9 am, in plenty of time to get back to work. For more information, contact Marg Studley at 203-426-3651 or Marie Sturdevant at 203-740-2733.Newtown Bee and seeing a photo of herself in her second grade bus safety picture that ran in "The Way We Were" column, Ms Burch, now 53, said, "I nearly died." She is the last on the right in the plaid skirt. Ms Burch said, "I couldn't believe I made the paper." Explaining the project of nearly 47 years ago, she said, "We all had to draw ourselves" inside school bus number 5. The photo is of Mrs Betsy Roper's second grade class at Hawley School, and she identified her classmates: Joan Horn Burke, Lynne Rawlinson Farrah, Wayne Ferris, David Barrett, Peter Karpacz, Amy Schwerdtle Bingham, andLeesa Miller LaBombard, Karen Gloria, Don Troiano (sp?), Doug Alexander ( I think), Bobby Meehan, Brian Teller, Christa ?, Mike Real (I think), Lewis Yacko, Sheila McDonnell, Jennifer Fox Montgomery, and Lisa Nacinovich Burch. "I can't remember what I had for dinner two nights ago," Lisa says, but she recalls her second grade classmates and the bus project.The Bee, and she is grateful for the opportunity to have served as head coach here in town. Best of luck to her as she tosses the ball forward in her life.

My ears twitched with curiosity recently when Sandy Hook resident Lisa Burch told her story: Opening the June 3

It's a busy weekend in Newtown. Bright and early Saturday, NHS seniors will make their ways to the WestConn O'Neill Center for graduation ceremonies. Congratulations to each and every one of them.

The fruit trail planting at Fairfield Hills gets underway on Saturday, and the NYA/Parks & Rec Mad Dash Adventure scrambles through the obstacle courses (and muddy finish, of course), that morning, as well. There's a race for all ages and skill levels, from Superheroes to the Mini-Dash for tykes. Teams or solo entrants take par in this messy fun at Fairfield Hills. Hurry - online registration at parks.newtown-ct.gov or nyasportsfitness.com ends on Friday, June 10; but there is still same day registration, by 8:30 am.

Later, Ben's Bells is presenting a Celebration of Kindness at Treadwell Park on Philo Curtis Road. The free, family event runs from 3 to 7 pm.

Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet & Voice will give a free student performance at Edmond Town Hall, Sunday, at noon, if a quieter activity appeals, with a second performance at 3 pm. Or, join Town Historian Dan Cruson for a 45-minute walking tour of Main Street, beginning at 1 pm, on Sunday. The walk starts and ends at the Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street.

I'm dreaming of licking the butter from my whiskers already. Friday and Saturday night, June 10 and 11, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue holds its annual LobsterFest, a steak and lobster dinner extravaganza. Dine under the tents at the fire station, Friday evening, from 5 to 9 pm, or on Saturday, between 4 and 9 pm. Burgers and hot dogs are also on the menu for $5. There's a raw bar to whet your appetite, and live music, too. Tickets in advance are $25 per person from company members and at the main 18-20 Riverside Road station, at the fire marshal's office at the Newtown Municipal Center, or at The Bee office, 5 Church Hill road; $27 per person at the door. Call 203-426-4392 if you have questions, or go to sandyhookfire.com.

Whew. How am I ever going to make a decision where to be, and when?

Are you ready for a hike? Aaron Coopersmith of the Newtown Forest Association is leading a sunset/full moon hike, June 20, at Holcombe Hill, 65 Great Hill Road. All ages are welcome. Please dress accordingly, and bring a flashlight. (I would suggest a spritz of bug spray, as well.) Leashed dogs are welcome to come along. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult guardian. RSVP to aaroncoop@gmail.com.

Amanda Mastera, who coached the Newtown High School girls' lacrosse team the past two seasons, and led the Nighthawks to the South-West Conference and state tournaments this spring - during which the Nighthawks doubled their win total from a year ago - is stepping down. Prior to coming to Newtown, Mastera's teams won two Connecticut state championships and a Colorado state championship. No doubt, her leadership will be missed by many of the team members and families. It was an emotional decision to move on, Amanda shares with

Woo hoo! We're number one! We're number one! In traffic stops, that is. A resident stopped by the office to share with us that the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at Central Connecticut State University's Traffic Stop Data Analysis and Findings for 2014-15 says Newtown had the highest rate of traffic stops in the state, with 494 stops per 1,000 residents. That should make you think twice before whizzing through town.

I hope you don't whiz past this column next week. Be sure to… Read me again.