Saturday, May 5

NJWC Spring Flower Sale, 8 am–2 pm, rain or shine, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, hanging baskets in vibrant colors, various plant combinations, presented by and fundraiser for Newtown Junior Women’s Club.

Earth Day Clean Up at Nettleton Preserve, 8:30 am–noon, park on Old Castle Drive, residents of all ages invited to join Newtown Forest Association members to clean up one of NFA’s properties, bring gloves and hand tools if possible (limited supplies available), water provided, dress for outdoor work, children must be accompanied; 203-270-3650.

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers special meeting, 9 am, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Veterans Honor Garden Community Planting Day, begins 9 am, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, local gardeners and supporters of US military branches invited to plant smaller plants, perennials and annuals for garden that will honor all branches and those who have or are currently serving; bring shovels and hand tools; 203-426-0088.

Shredding Services Day, 9 am–noon, Fairfield Hills, Keating Farms Ave (near Victory Garden), free shredding by On-Site Shredding, residents invited to bring up to five boxes of materials, nonperishable items for FAITH Food Pantry requested, raffles and refreshments available, sponsored by Ameriprise Financial; 203-426-8294.

Newtown Veterinary Specialists Grand Opening, 10 am–2 pm, 52 Church Hill Road, tours of brand-new facility for surgical, medical and specialty care (including 24-7-365 emergency center), also educational seminars, refreshments, raffles, family friendly event (but leave pets home); 203-790-6383.

Free Comic Book Day, 11 am–7 pm, Cave Comics, 57 Church Hill Road, annual event offers free comic books, also meet special guest Michael Mongillo (creator and writer of The Lost Girl, will be at store until 2 pm); 203-426-4346.

 Kids’ Craft Table, 3–5 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, children ages 5-10 invited to create a floral craft for Mother’s Day, program being offered Saturdays until May 26; 203-903-7277.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5–7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, full pasta dinner with beverages and homemade desserts, take-out available; 203-426-9998.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see listing above), $5 otherwise, bluegrass, country and folk music by Roger Sprung & Friends, refreshments available; 203-426-9998.

Dial M For Murder, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see May 4 details.

Sunday, May 6

Newtown Juggling Club gathering, 1 pm, The Pleasance, 1 Main Street, residents interested in learning how to juggle or improve skills they already possess are invited to join John Wisnieff and others for practice; call if weather is questionable; 203-511-7434.

CWU May Friendship Day Celebration, 1:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, all invited to join members of Church Women United-Newtown for annual celebration following “The Sounds and Sights of Harmony,” with keynote speaker Peg Forbell; 203-426-5192, 203-426-3496.

Matinee performance of Dial M For Murder, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $15, $10 ages 10 and under, see May 4.

5th Annual Nature Walk, 2–4 pm, Orchard Hill Nature Center, Huntingtown Road, free, guided tours by members of Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown at 2 and 3:30 pm, all ages welcome; 203-405-3171.

WMNR Fine Arts Radio 30th Anniversary Celebratory Concert & Reception, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main Street, $10, performances by WMNR broadcasters offering the music of Chopin, Gershwin, Debussy, Satie, Cole Porter and Leroy Anderson, also special guest performances by violinist Alexander Markov, and Connecticut Choral Society Chamber Singers, tribute video, sparkling cider toast at intermission; 203-268-9667.

Monday, May 7

Budget Forum, 6:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center Council Chambers, 3 Primrose Street, a one-hour forum moderated by Newtown Bee Editor Curtiss Clark will have Council Chair, Finance Board Chair, School Board Chair and First Selectman fielding questions from public about town’s proposed $106 million budget, public invited to submit questions (editor@thebee.com) by noon Monday for consideration; 203-426-3141.

Board of Selectmen meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Tuesday, May 8

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

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

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

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

Borough Board of Burgesses meeting, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Wednesday, May 9

“The Merry, Merry Month of May,” 7 pm, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, free, presentation by gardener, writer and teacher Colleen Plimpton on creating the best garden for May, hosted by The Town & Country Garden Club; 203-426-5359.

Newtown Arts Festival Committee meeting, 7:30 pm, My Place Restaurant, 8 Queen Street.

Inland Wetlands Commission meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Thursday, May 10

“Adolescent Mental Health,” 7 pm, Newtown High School Lecture Hall, 12 Berkshire Road, free, presentation for parents by NHS pupil personnel staff to cover typical adolescent development, depression, anxiety, academic motivation and resiliency; take-home information and refreshments provided; 203-426-7646.

Friday, May 11

Doggie Fun Zone, 10 am–dusk (weather permitting), Cassio Pet Resort-Training Center, 173 Mt Pleasant Road, $12, timed event for dogs of all ages and breeds with straight-aways, soft corners, jumps, crawling and agility obstacles, daily prizes, call if weather questionable, proceeds to benefit Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown and Danbury Animal Welfare Society; 203-426-2881.

2nd Annual Hoops For Troops, 6 pm, Newtown High School gymnasium, 12 Berkshire Road, $2, NHS student vs faculty basketball game will raise funds for Wounded Warriors Project, baked goods for sale, hosted by NHS Peer Leadership.

Dial M For Murder, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $25 (higher ticket prices for this performance only: benefit performance hosted by Newtown Congregational Church; call 203-426-9024), season opener for Town Players of Newtown, performances continue weekends to May 26.

 

Saturday, May 12

Town & Country Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, 9 am–3 pm, The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, sale of member-grown perennials, bushes, shrubs and planted concrete troughs by members of Newtown garden club.

Doggie Fun Zone, 10 am–dusk (weather permitting), Cassio Pet Resort-Training Center, see May 11 details.

Kids’ Craft Table, 3–5 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, children ages 5-10 invited to create a floral craft for Mother’s Day, program being offered Saturdays until May 26; 203-903-7277.

The Subject Was Roses staged reading by The Stray Kats Theatre Company, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $25/advance, $30/door, reading of Frank D. Gilroy’s award-winning work by Newtown-based professional company will serve as 2011–12 season finale, also post-play discussion, light refreshments; 203-514-2221.

Dial M For Murder, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see May 11 details.

Sunday, May 13

MOTHER’S DAY

Doggie Fun Zone, 10 am–dusk (weather permitting), Cassio Pet Resort-Training Center, see May 11 details.

Matinee performance of Dial M For Murder, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, $15, $10 ages 10 and under, see May 11 details.