Children's Programs

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Apr 27, 2007 12:00 am

Childrenâs Programs

*Motherâs Day Craft: Children ages 6 and up can sign up in the childrenâs department to make a Motherâs Day Craft with Marie Walker on Saturday, May 5, from 2 to 3 pm.

A $3 material fee is due upon registration. No phone registrations please.

Programs For

Young Adults

*YA Book Talk: Letâs talk about The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer on Wednesday, May 9, from 4 to 5 pm, in the Story Room.

Readers in grades 5 and up please join us. Sign up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk, call 426-4533, or just drop in.

Adult Programs

*NewtownREADS 2007: One book, one communityâ¦ Everyone in Newtown has been encouraged to read and take part in any of the activities that have been planned around To Kill A Mockingbird during the past two months, and weâre just about finished.

A Mock Trial/Theatrical Performance, directed by Doug MacHugh, will be presented at 2 pm (tickets $5) and 7 pm, at Newtown Meeting House on Saturday, April 28. There are tickets remaining for the afternoon performance, but the evening show is sold out.

Donât miss this wonderful show performed by a great mix of professional and amateur actors. Tickets are available at the libraryâs main circulation desk.

Â *Non-Fiction Book Discussion: The Non-Fiction Book Group will discuss Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About the Emerging Science of Sex Differences by Leonard Sax on Tuesday, May 1, at 1 pm. Newcomers are welcome.

*Independent Film Series: On Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 pm, the Independent Film Series will offer a screening of Be With Me.

This film is a tapestry of three stories woven around the themes of love, hope, tragedy and redemption. Although the main characters come from different backgrounds and lead different lives, they are bound by one common desire: to be with their loved one. Unbeknownst to them, these different souls will share the same stage in a play written by fate.

*Author Talk â A Beautiful Blend of Romance and History: On Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 pm, author Linda Cardillo will speak about her recent novel, Dancing on Sunday Afternoons.

Ms Cardillo received an unexpected gift of love letters left to her by her formidable grandmother, Giulia Fiorillo. These letters became the seeds from which Dancing on Sunday Afternoons emerged. The Chicago Tribune called the book âa superbly nuanced, emotionally rich tale of one womanâs journey from turn-of-the-century Italy to America in which Linda Cardillo beautifully blends womenâs fiction, romance, and historical fiction into one unforgettable story.â

*Computers For Beginners: On Saturday, May 5, at 9 am, Dan Tannenbaum from Newtown Computer Center will lead a class designed for the true beginner. Learn mouse skills, shortcuts on word processing, and even an introduction to the Internet.

*Sisters in Crime Panel Discussion: On Tuesday, May 8, at 7:30 pm, the library will host a Sisters in Crime panel discussion focusing on The Modern Heroine.

No longer content to be someoneâs Gal Friday the heroines in todayâs mystery novels can stand on their own. Single mothers, cops, attorneys, journalists â todayâs heroines balance relationships and career, leap over sexist obstacles, and rescue themselves from danger. Women authors redefine the genre with strong woman characters.

The panel will consist of authors Jessica Speart, an investigative journalist whose focus is on wildlife law enforcement, endangered species and the environment; Roberta Isleib, a clinical psychologist who took up writing gold mysteries to justify time spent on the lines; and writer and editor Cindy Davis, whose latest book is Voices From The Ashes.

*Mother-Daughter Workshop: Local author CJ Golden (The Tao of The Defiant Woman) will lead a workshop on Friday, May 11, designed to celebrate and promote mothers and daughters working together to support each other as strong confident women.

The workshop will begin at 6:45 pm, and is for mothers and daughters of all ages. Come learn how to improve your relationship and make a great one even greater.

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street, can be reached by calling 426-4533.

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Snapshot: Jennifer Chaudhary

I have to say, I don’t understand how this project could be considered “morally wrong.” That kind of language feels more like obstruction than constructive dialogue. What is morally wrong is leaving seniors in our community without enough housing options. Right now, Newtown does not have adequate senior housing, and the few developments that exist, like Naunawag Meadows, already have waiting lists. As for the comment that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” that simply isn’t accurate. The system is broken when residents who’ve lived here their whole lives cannot find an affordable and appropriate place to age in town. Responsible development that balances environmental concerns, safety improvements (such as traffic calming measures and sidewalks), and the needs of our seniors is exactly the kind of planning Newtown should be doing. This isn’t about wanting or not wanting something in one’s backyard—it’s about building a community that takes care of its people. Please don't get scared away by the nimby mob.

Planning & Zoning Continues Discussion Of 12 Cold Spring Road

It seems a lot of the discussion around the flagpole focuses on vilifying drivers who pass on the right, but the real issue is being overlooked. If Chapter 248 Section 14-251 were enforced, we wouldn’t see this problem to begin with. That statute prohibits stopping in the middle of a roadway to yield to cross traffic—as so often happens with cars waiting to turn from Church Hill. When vehicles stop illegally in the travel lane, they effectively create a blockage. Other drivers then either sit through unnecessary delays or carefully pass around them on the right, which is fully permitted when the vehicle ahead is “illegally parked” in the roadway. Instead of punishing drivers reacting to the obstruction, enforcement should focus on the cause: vehicles unlawfully stopping and backing up traffic in the first place. If that behavior were addressed, the need to “go around” would largely disappear.

Borough Board of Burgesses Continues Traffic Safety Discussion

John, you raise an important point — these situations are tragic, complicated, and often far less clear-cut than the headlines make them seem. In the Fredericksburg case, the full facts still aren’t publicly known, and like so many of these stories, there’s conflicting information. It was apparently the back door at 3 a.m. — was it justified to use deadly force? We don’t know yet. What we do know is that the homeowner has been charged, and as you rightly noted, that is very serious. But this is also where perspective matters. These cases are quickly sensationalized in the news and on social media, yet when the dust settles, the outcomes are rarely publicized. People forget that in our system, you are innocent until proven guilty. Try to find much coverage of the convication in the case of the Fairfield Realtor vehicle homicide, or updates on the woman who shot her husband a couple of Christmases ago, or even the pedestrian death in Sandy Hook a year or so back. The follow-through simply isn’t there, and public opinion is often shaped only by the first round of headlines. At the end of the day, these situations remind us how split-second decisions in the middle of the night can change lives forever — which is exactly why the right to protect one’s property, home and family is so fiercely debated, and lucky constitutionally protected.

Late Night Prank Gone Wrong

First the low hanging fruit. Dave; it was a joke, please get over it. You are the only person in Newtown that thought I really wanted to build a stadium on 6 Commence Rd. Now on to Alex. You might not appreciate my writing style or my selection of words, but let's not loose sight of the fact that by responding to my letter in the manner that you did, you have removed any doubt whatsoever that you have no idea of the quantifiable benefits you are dismissing not only for the town, but also for protesters. Either you stopped listening at the word "ordinance" or you never started.. Your constitutional rights to assemble were never in question and would actually be strengthened and there would be literally no impediments. We could even title it "The Alex Villamil Ordinance" if you want. It could be your legacy and actually show Newtown your willingness to work in a bipartisan way for the betterment of the town. Businesses would be protected. Traffic wouldn't be interrupted. The town would save hundreds of thousands of dollars in police overtime. And maybe most importantly, the town could prevent another tragedy while mitigating legal risk in the event something terrible happens at a protest. Nothing bad could never happen in Newtown right? All that could be accomplished by a simple, non-intrusive ordinance unless all the detriments to our town are intentional in order to bring more attention to your cause. Alex, this was not me throwing a temper tantrum. Believe me, you will know it if that happens. I am just putting Newtown first. From that perspective, if you think critically, the regulation is necessary. It makes sense logically, rationally, and is reasonable. There is absolutely no down side. None. I would be willing to sit down with you to see if we could come to some type of compromise if you want. Let me know. You would be amazed how much you can accomplish when there is dialogue amongst neighbors.

It’s About Dialogue Amongst Neighbors — Not Regulation

A popular prank circulating on TikTok is “ding-dong-ditch” where a group of young people violently bang or kick someone’s door late at night and then “ditch” or run. On May 3 three high schoolers here in Fredericksburg Va. were participating in such a prank. One homeowner assumed, as in this case, an attempted break in and also took measures to defend his family and property. As the youths were running away he fired, striking an 18 year old graduating senior in the back killing him and seriously injuring a second youth. A wasted life, a family shattered, and the homeowner charged with murder.

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