Friday, April 13

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Apr 13, 2012 12:00 am

Friday, April 13

PASSOVER ENDS

Friday Night Bingo, doors open 5:45 pm, games begin 6:30, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $17 incl all regular and most special games, baked goods and dinner items available for purchase, sponsored by St Rose of Lima Home School Association; 203-426-5102.

Saturday, April 14

Spring Manure Drive, 9 amânoon, Second Company Governorâs Horse Guard headquarters, 4 Wildlife Drive, public invited to BYO containers & take home well-cured horse manure for gardening, donations appreciated, also April 21; 203-426-9046.

Housatonic Model Yacht Club program, noonâ4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free, ongoing program by members of local club dedicated to running and racing radio control sailboats, all ages welcome; 203-426-4533.

Putting on the Dog VI, 6â9 pm, The Hawley Warner Room at Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Road, $35 donation includes appetizers and wine provided by Stone River Grille and World of Wine & Spirits, also silent auction, music provided by DJ, all proceeds from annual fundraiser by Canine Advocates of Newtown to help cover vet care for dogs at Newtown Animal Control; 203-426-5327.

Sunday, April 15

Open House & Living History Demonstration: Vintage Base Ball, noonâ4 pm, The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free (donations welcomed), Newtown Sandy Hook Vintage Base Ball Club members Michael Paes and Ray Shaw will discuss differences between todayâs games and those of 19th Century, Mr Paes will also demonstrate crafting vintage-style bats, docent tours of Curtiss House, all hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.

Monday, April 16

Commission on Aging meeting, 4:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Tuesday, April 17

Dog Park Committee meeting, 6:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Economic Development Commission meeting, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Wednesday, April 18

Soccer Clinic, 9â11 am, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, $20 suggested donation (all donations gratefully accepted), Newtown High School varsity girlsâ and boysâ soccer players will work with players ages 6â12 to help improve their playing skills, clinic also being run April 19, fundraiser for NHS Lacrosse Coach & English teacher Marc Kenneyâs newborn son; 203-770-8875.

Fairfield Hills Authority meeting, 7 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Legislative Council meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Thursday, April 19

Soccer Clinic, 9â11 am, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, see April 18 details.

Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority meeting, 10:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials meeting, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Sustainable Energy Commission meeting, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Flagpole Photographers meeting-program, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free, public invited to view images by members entered into âPeople Working,â Open Color and Open Black & White categories, to be judged by guest from neighboring camera club; 203-270-0483.

Friday, April 20

Basic Computer Class, 9â11 am, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street (library closed at this hour; use side or back door for entry to class only), free class for those who need to basic computer skills, repeat students welcome, registration requested; 203-426-4533.

Saturday, April 21

6th Annual Newtown Womanâs Club Food Drive, 9 amâ3 pm, Stop & Shop, 228 South Main Street, members of local GFWC-affiliated club will be outside entrances of supermarket to receive donations, which will be divided between Salvation Army Food Cupboard and FAITH Food Pantry, financial donations also welcomed.

Open auditions for Town Players production of Brighton Beach Memoirs, 7â9 pm, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, openings for three men and four women, ages 13â40, no appointment needed, auditions will be readings from script, rehearsals begin early May, performances weekends July 6â28, auditions continue April 22, contact theater for additional info; 203-270-9144.

Sunday, April 22

EARTH DAY

Earth Day Pootatuck River Cleanup, 11:30 amâ2 pm, meet at St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue, volunteers needed to help Candlewood Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited (CVTU) and Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) clean up garbage & debris along Pootatuck River banks, bring gloves, bug spray and/or sunscreen, wear clothes & boots that can get wet and/or dirty, community service credit available; Ann.Astarita@cvtu.org.

Open auditions for Town Players production of Brighton Beach Memoirs, 7-9 pm, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see April 21 details.

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