Friday, September 15

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

Family Fun Night, 6–9:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, admission $5 per family (ages 12 & under free), pasta dinner, sundaes and other treats, also DJ, magician, Baro the police dog, face painting, silent auction for an Xbox 360, event presented by Newtown Parent Connection hopes to remind parents and children of importance of family time; 426-6424, 426-9280.

Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Annual Kick-Off Meeting, 7–9 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, public invited to meet members of club and learn about programs it offers for new residents and those interested in meeting more Newtowners, also representations from local clubs and organizations; 426-0783, 426-7815.

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, weekend performances by The Town Players continue until September 29; 270-9144.

Saturday, September 16

Newtown Forest Association hike, 10 am, Holcombe Memorial Trail, Castle Hill at Birch Hill roads, free and open to all ages, approximately one hour hike led by NFA member(s) will follow trail of “easy-plus” difficulty level, dress appropriately and use appropriate sun and tick protection, rain date is September 17; 270-3650.

The Great American Health Fair, 10 am–2 pm, Newtown Middle School, 8 Queen Street, free admission, 45-plus exhibitors including Newtown emergency services and Danbury Hospital, plus demos and lectures, also health screenings for skin cancer, cholesterol, blood pressure and others, family-friendly big top on school’s lawn, more; 270-4291.

3rd Annual Kevin’s Community Center Fall Fundraiser: Napa in Newtown, 6–9 pm, McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Alberts Hill Road, tickets $150, wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet desserts, garden attire suggested; 426-0496.

Performance of Laura by Town Players, 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see September 15 details.

Sunday, September 17

Winterset Ski Club Picnic, 1–5 pm, Dickinson Park pavilion, Elm Drive, free and open to current members and anyone interested in learning about club, refreshments, ski trip information and more; 426-0490.

Amelia Piano Trio concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main Street, tickets $18 adults, $16 seniors, free ages 5–14 with ticket-holding adult, works of Beethoven, Dvorak, and Mendelssohn, postperformance reception with musicians, presented by Newtown Friends of Music; 426-6470.

Monday, September 18

Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Multipurpose Center, Riverside Road.

Board of Selectmen, 5:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Tuesday, September 19

“Lunch & Learn: Feel As Good As You Look — Healthy Eating at Any Age,” noon, Ashlar of Newtown Lodge Room, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free lunch at noon, then program at 12:30 about antioxidants, vitamins, exercise, and general tips for good health for seniors and caregivers, reservations requested; 364-3179

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 2–6 pm, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Avenue, organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers and other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through October 3; 270-1820.

Garner Correctional Institution Public Safety Committee, 5 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Charter Revision Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Reed Intermediate School, Trades Lane.

Economic Development Commission, 7:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, Riverside Road.

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

 

Wednesday, September 20

Borough Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, town offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

 

Thursday, September 21

Just Friends, 7–9 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, social group for widows and widowers (not a bereavement support group); 426-7886.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, town offices, 31 Peck’s Lane.

Friday, September 22

ROSH HASHANAH

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, weekend performances by The Town Players continue until September 29 (also matinee show this weekend); 270-9144.

Saturday, September 23

AUTUMN BEGINS

FIRST DAY OF RAMADAN

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see September 22 details.

Sunday, September 24

Newtown Historical Society’s Annual Autumn Antiques Show, 10 am–4 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, admission $5, featuring local and regional antiques dealers, proceeds to benefit historical society; 426-5937.

Open House & Living History Demonstration, 11 am–4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free admission, headquarters of Newtown Historical Society will be open for tours, also ongoing demo of making folk art dolls by Jenny O’Brien; 426-5937.

Matinee performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, see September 22 details.