Saturday, August 25

Richard III, 4 pm, McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Alberts Hill Road, $15, $10 ages 12 and under, $40/family of four, performance by Waterbury-based Shakesperience Productions theater company on its Vintage Shakesperience 2012 tour, call if questionable weather; rain date August 26; 203-754-2531.

Sunday, August 26

Absolut Gallery grand opening, 2–4 pm, The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, grand opening of new gallery within restaurant, and inaugural show “Both Sides Now!” featuring works by exhibit by Tony Woolner and Gayle Gleckler, special hors d’oeuvres and cocktails; 203-270-1876.

Monday, August 27

Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, 7 pm, Hawleyville Firehouse, 34 Hawleyville Road.

Tuesday, August 28

The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills, 2–6 pm, Washington Square, Keating Farms Avenue, Connecticut-grown heirloom and organic fruits and vegetables, also flowers, baked goods, jams, handcrafts, live music and more, tenth anniversary season continues weekly until mid-October; 203-313-9908.

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

Public Building and Site Commission meeting, 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.

Cultural Arts Commission meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Wednesday, August 29

Annie’s Clean Eating Cooking Class, 6:30–8:30 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, $45, Chef & Holistic Coach Annie Stiefel will discuss underlying causes of common diseases and obesity, explain how to stop sugar cravings, and more, reservations required; 203-270-8820.

Thursday, August 30

Healthy Potluck Supper, 6–9 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, bring a healthy dish to share with others interested in eating healthy foods (label ingredients), BYO dinnerware, cup, etc, woodland hike and walking labyrinth before dinner also available (arrive early), reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

My Dad’s Truck in concert, 6:30–8 pm, Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, free performance of acoustic music by performers with diverse backgrounds will conclude Newtown Parks & Rec 2012 Concert Series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Author Program: Daniel Gasteiger, 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, author of Yes, You Can! And Freeze and Dry It, Too (The Modern Step-By-Step Guide To Preserving Food) will discuss canning, freezing, dehydrating, pickling and fermenting foods, registration requested; 203-426-4533, www.CHBoothLibrary.org.

Friday, August 31

Caucus, 6:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, registered Newtown Independent Party Town Committee members invited to nominate and endorse party’s candidate for 106th District State House of Representatives.

Saturday, September 1

Newtown Hikers open hike, 9 am, meet at Edmond Town Hall lower rear parking lot, 45 Main Street, free, meet group if interested in local hike (no formal plan for Labor Day weekend), children welcome accompanied by adults, bring lunch and beverage, sturdy shoes or boots recommended, call hike leader if weather is questionable; 203-788-1398 (Esther Nichols).

7th Annual Newtown Road Race & Newtown Prevention Council Kids Runs, 9 am rain or shine (5K registration opens 7:30), start from and return to Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, 5K run ($20/adv, $25/day of) sanctioned by USTFA, runners & walkers welcome, Kids Runs (75 yards, 150 yards & quarter-mile) to begin approx 10:15 ($5/child, $10/family max), proceeds to benefit Newtown Youth & Family Services; www.newtownroadrace.com.

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.

Sunday, September 2

Hunt For American Chestnuts, 2:30 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, $25 adults, $10 ages 12 and under, join “Wildman” Steve Brill for 30-minute talk and 90-minute tour of farm to look for American chestnuts, as well as in-season autumn fruits, herbs, greens, etc, reservations requested by September 1; 203-270-8820.

Monday, September 3

LABOR DAY

Pancakes & Parking, breakfast served 9:30–11:30 am, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, $6, $20/family, fundraising event prior to Labor Day parade (at noon), attendees can then leave their vehicles parked at the church parking lot during the parade; 203-426-9024.

51st Annual Newtown Labor Day Parade: “Ten Years of Caring For Newtown,” steps off at noon *(note new start time)* from Main Street at Hanover Road, Grand Marshals Dr Z. Michael and Jocelyn Taweh will lead fire companies, marching bands, schools and local groups and clubs, dancers, floats, military vehicles, politicians, et al, parade route follows Main Street to Glover Avenue, then northwest onto Queen Street, ending at Church Hill Road.

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