Saturday, March 7

“A World in Transition: Three Women’s Views” opening reception, 2–4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, public invited to meet artists Beverly Branch, Linda Dohanos, and Julia Provey, whose art will be on view in lower meeting room until March 30; 426-4533.

World Day of Prayer celebration, 4 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, Church Women United-Newtown service following theme of “In Christ, there are many members yet one body,” all welcome, optional spaghetti dinner follows ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 age 12 & under); 426-5192.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5–7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children; 426-9998.

Flagpole Radio Café: St Patrick’s Day edition, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 25 Main Street, $10, $5 ages 12 & under, traditional Irish music by The Shamrogues, also Dobro performer Stacy Phillips, Radio Café Orchestra, et al, performance of Martin Blanco’s Irish Authors Held Hostage; 364-0898.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $4 for those attending pasta dinner (see listing above), $5 otherwise, live bluegrass and folk music, refreshments; 426-9998.

Sunday, March 8

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS.

Push clocks ahead one hour at 2 am.

Second Annual Hearts For Harmon CPR Challenge, 12–4 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, free, heart-healthy refreshments, mini health expo, keynote speaker Dr Harvey Cramer, also live music, raffles, donations to American Heart Association & Harmon Scholarship Fund; 203-509-2246.

CT Master Chorale Winter Concert, 3 pm, St Rose Church, 46 Church Hill Road, $20 advance, $25 door, works of Jenkins & Wilberg, guest mezzo-soprano Wendy Gerbier and vocalist Heather Petrie, also CT Master Chorale Orchestra; 743-0473.

Monday, March 9

American Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 am–6:15 pm, Trinity Church, 36 Main Street, appointments available; 800-448-3543.

Parks and Recreation Commission, 6 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Board of Finance, review of town government budget proposal, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

“History, Lore and Legacy of The Civilian Conservation Camps in Connecticut,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free presentation by Marty Podskoch on 75th anniversary of CCC’s founding, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Tuesday, March 10

Conservation Commission, 6 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Booth Library Board of Trustees, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Borough Board of Burgesses, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Wednesday, March 11

Board of Finance, review of school system budget proposal, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

Borough Zoning Commission, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Thursday, March 12

Regional Recycling Task Force, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Board of Finance, review and possible action on overall budget proposal, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

Water & Sewer Authority, 7 pm, sewage treatment plant office building, 24 Commerce Road.

110 in The Shade, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $15, $12 seniors, production by NHS Drama based on Nash’s The Rainmaker, performances continue to March 15; 426-0678.

Friday, March 13

St Rose Annual Friday Knight Fish Fry, 5–8 pm, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $10 adults, $5 children, $30 max family (parents & children), drive-up/take-out service available; 270-3314, 426-1014.

110 in The Shade, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, tickets $17, $15 seniors & students; 426-0678.

Saturday, March 14

110 in The Shade, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, see March 13 details.

Sunday, March 15

Historical Society Open House & Program, 12–4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, docent tours, also presentation by Revolutionary War reenactor Brian W. McCoy; 426-5937.

110 in The Shade, curtain 2:30 pm, Newtown High School, see March 13 details.