Art Exhibits ___________________

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Apr 20, 2012 12:00 am

AvancÃ© EsthÃ©tiques Day Spa, Sand Hill Plaza, 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-8911.

Through May 31: âArt About Town: AvancÃ© EsthÃ©tiques 2012,â works by members of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN).

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room): Through April 30: âAnnual Flagpole Photographers Photography Competition & Exhibition,â favorite photographs by members of Newtown-based club.

Koenig FrameWorks, 97 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

Through April 28: âAtmospheres,â very detailed line illustrations by DeAnn L. Prosia & oil paintings by Joanne Conant, galleryâs latest exhibition to be produced in partnership w/ Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance.

Auditions, Juried EventsÂ ________

Independent Living Day 2012, c/o Newtown Youth & Family Services, 15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-270-4335.

April 28: Volunteers sought for Independent Living Day 2012, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, sign up for 1 or both shifts (9:30-11:30 am and 12:30-2:30 pm; lunch break at 11:30) to help low to moderate income senior citizens & disabled residents w/ variety of chores incl light yardwork, errands, organizing closets & garages, etc, contact Kaitlyn Johnson at NYFS, at above phone, to volunteer or for details.

Newbury Musical Theatre Company, at Main Street Ballet, 124 South Pomperaug Ave, Woodbury; 203-264-1009.

April 25-26: Auditions for Oklahoma!, 7:30-9 pm each night, all roles available for production to be staged July 27-29 at Pomperaug High School, Southbury, artistic directors Jim Tornatore & Cynthia Servetas have openings for performers entering grade 7 to adult, seasoned & novices all welcome, college students encouraged to call for appt if not home on break, rehearsals to run Mon-Thurs 6:30-9:30 in Woodbury, scenes rehearsed Fri eves, visit website for breakdown of roles & addtâl info.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; www.NewtownPlayers.org.

April 21-22: Open auditions for Neil Simonâs Brighton Beach Memoirs, 7-9 pm, director Lester Colodny has openings for 3 men & 4 women, ages 13-40, no appt needed, auditions will be readings from script, rehearsals to begin in early May, performances to be weekends July 6-28 incl Sun mats July 15 & 22, contact theater for addtâl info.

Concerts, Musical Events ______

April 22: Manhattan Lyric Opera at Heritage Village Sarah Cooke Hall, Hill House Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, $15, MLO members Anna Tormela, lyric coloratura Anne Tormela, tenor Rinaldo Toglia & pianist Richard Gordon will usher in spring w/ favorite operas from La Traviata, La BohÃ¨me, Rigoletto, Turandot, etc, plus popular tunes by Sullivan, Gershwin, Lehar & Romberg, reception w/ performers to follow, sponsored by Concert Society of Heritage Village; 203-405-1910.

April 22: âEaster, Love and new life in Springâ by Kent Singers, St Markâs Church, 5 Main St South/Rte 133, Bridgewater, 3 pm, program to incl J.S. Bachâs motet Jesu, meine Freude, plus other shorter works; 860-619-8110.

April 22: âAn American Tapestryâ by The Waterbury Chorale, at First Congregational Church of Waterbury, 222 West Main St, Waterbury, 4 pm, $20/adv, $25/door, performance to feature works com-posed by some of nationâs musical giants incl Gershwin, Bernstein, Copland, et al, w/ special guest Waterbury soprano Marissa Famiglietti; 203-206-8069.

April 24: The Edukated Fleas at Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 7 pm, free performance by ukulele duo Wendy Matthews & Greg Doyle will incl commentary on history of the instrument & background on songs being performed (preceded by Friends of Bethel Library & reception at 6:30), reservations requested; 203-794-8756 x4.

April 28: (new date, originally scheduled for April 21) The Yale Alley Cats at Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free (freewill offering to be collected) performance by 17-member all-male a cappella ensemble with diverse repertoire, prelude to be offered by Trinity Choristers; 203-426-9070.

April 28: âPhobias, the Music,â Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, $10 adults, $8 students & seniors, Newtown Choral Societyâs spring concert will offer musical exploration of the world of phobias through music that enhances each fear, program to include âBridge Over Troubled Water,â âSend In The Clowns,â âDancing Queenâ and more; 203-426-3769.

For Kids & Families _____________

April 21: Kidsâ Craft Table, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd/Rte 6, Sandy Hook, 3-5 pm, children ages 5-10 invited to create a floral craft for Motherâs Day, program being offered Saturdays until May 26; 203-903-7277.

April 21: Junior Ranger Day, Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, 10 am-4 pm, ongoing programs for children to try letterboxing (following clues to find 5 containers hidden at various locations) & nature walks w/ art & nature-oriented activities; 203-834-1896.

April 24: Week of the Young Child: Naugatuck Discovery, Naugatuck Historical Society, 195 Water St, Naugatuck, 6:30 pm, free, meet at museum for architectural tour of history buildings, scavenger hunt, call if weather questionable; 203-7269-9039.

April 28: Newtownâs Fifth Annual Earth Day Festival, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, annual event for all ages w/ kidsâ activities, live music, refreshments, Lose The Litter, The Environmental Maze, silent auction, vendors & much more; www.NewtownEarthDay.org.

Miscellaneous __________________

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

April 21: 6th Annual Newtown Womanâs Club Food Drive, Stop & Shop, 228 South Main Street (Sand Hill Plaza), Newtown, 9 am-3 pm, members of local GFWC-affiliated club will be outside entrances of supermarket to receive donations of food, to be divided between Salvation Army Food Cupboard & FAITH Food Pantry, financial donations also welcomed.

April 22: Earth Day Pootatuck River Clean-Up, meet at St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook Center, 11:30 am-2 pm, volunteers needed to help clean up garbage & debris along 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.

April 22: âHistory Meets Natural History Stone Wall Walk,â Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, 1 pm, free 90-min program led by Dr Mitch Wagener will explore natural & cultural history of stone walls, registration required; 203-834-1896.

April 24-26: âUnderstanding & Fundamental Use of Charts, Navigation & GPSâ at Flotilla Training Center, David S. Miles Post 174 â American Legion, 43 Oxford Rd, Oxford, 7-9 pm, $60, 3-night course taught by members of US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 24-12, registration suggested, course also being offered July 24-26 (see website for details); 203-264-2719..

April 27-28: âWith The Master â¦ In View of His Returnâ conference at Newtown Bible Church, 35 Sugar St/Rte 302, Newtown, Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, $20 incl light supper on Fri, refreshments on Sat (& optional $10 box lunch available for Sat), longtime womenâs ministries leader, counselor & author Susan Heck will lead 2-day event to focus on 1 Thessalonians; 203-426-6484.

April 28: Annual Drug Take-Back Day, Newtown Police Station, 3 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, public invited to drop off outdated & unneeded prescription medications for proper disposal (rather than flushing or throwing into garbage), co-hosted by Newtown PD & Newtown Prevention Council; 203-270-4225, 203-426-2798.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown;

203-426-2475.

FILM: April 20-25: Big Miracle PG), Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Wed 7 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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Here is how Wilton's elected officials supported their budget, From the Wilton Paper: Please join us at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Tuesday, May 6 and cast your vote on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education budgets, as well as the mill rate and bonding referendums — collectively known as the ‘ATM Recommendations’. These recommendations reflect our community’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, outstanding education, and effective town services.

Says Referendum Process ‘Lacking Leadership’

The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

The Voters Chose Newtown

The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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