Friday, October 1

Photography exhibition opening reception, 6–9 pm, The Blue Z Coffeehouse, 127 Main Street South, photographer Michael Florio will be celebrating his first exhibition, curated by Sandy Hook resident Adam Zuckerman, live music, collection on view all month; 203-364-0361.

Swap Party, 7 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, all ladies invited to bring up to five items of clothing, jewelry and accessories, also light refreshments, entertainment, raffle and door prize; 203-426-9024, 203-426-9882.

Saturday, October 2

Merryhill 20th Anniversary Harvest Fest, 4–7 pm, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, silent auction and raffle, food, music, activities and games, presented by Merryhill Child Care Center; 203-426-9847, 203-304-1830.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5–7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children; 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 and folk music, refreshments; 203-426-9998.

Kindness For Kim, 7:30–10 pm, St Rose of Lima Gathering Hall, 42 Church Hill Road, $25, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and beverages, fundraiser will raise funds to help defray costs of resident and breast cancer patient Kim D’Amico; 203-445-2908.

Monday, October 4

Charter Revision Commission, 6:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

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

“The Influence of American Indian Pathways on CT Transportation Systems & Settlements,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free slide show and lecture by Brent M. Colley hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.

Tuesday, October 5

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 2–6 pm, Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose Street, local food and craft vendors with fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more, weekly to mid-October; 203-313-9908.

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 6 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Lake Zoar Authority, 7 pm, Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.

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

Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Police Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Wednesday, October 6

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Thursday, October 7

Regional Recycling Task Force, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, 2–6 pm, Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose Street, local food and craft vendors with fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more, weekly to mid-October; 203-313-9908.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday, October 8

Opening night for Whodunnit, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, contact theater about tickets for this benefit performance, Town Players production of Anthony Shaffer’s “comic murder” continues weekends to October 24, play contains material not suitable for children; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, October 9

“We’ve Got Talent,” 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, $15, $10 students and seniors, free age 5 and under, musical concert and variety show featuring residents of all ages sponsored by Newtown Cultural Arts Commission; 203-426-9299.

SNAN Annual Fall Bake Sale, 10 am–2 pm, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, homemade cookies, pies, breads, cakes and dog biscuits, presented by & benefit for The Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown; 203-426-0253, 203-270-8927.

Sounds For Stride: A PanCAN Event, 1–5 pm, Sandy Hook Park, 5 Glen Road, $10 requested donation, live music by ZTrain, Brian Harrington Quartet, et al, refreshments available, door prizes, fundraiser for The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; 203-792-2405.

Putting on The Dog V, 6–9 pm, Newtown Country Club, Country Club Road, $35 ($25 Canine Advocates of Newtown members), wine tastings & hors d’oeuvres, also silent auction, proceeds to benefit CAN’s support and veterinary care of Newtown Pound dogs; 203-426-5327.

Spaghetti Supper Saturday, 6:30–9:30 pm, St Rose Gathering Hall, 42 Church Hill Road, $20, $5 ages 10 and under, dinner runs until 8:30, entertainment continues until 9:30, sponsored by St Rose Knights of Columbus Council 185; 203-426-1014.

Whodunnit, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, see October 8 show details.

Sunday, October 10

Whodunnit, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, see October 8 show details.

Auditions for A Child’s Christmas in Wales, 7–9 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, director Mary Poile seeking men and women with good singing voices and versatility, ages 30s–60s, for November-December production of Dylan Thomas work adapted by Ms Poile, few parts for boys ages 10–12, also seeking stage hands, tech crew and musician/musical director, auditions continue October 11; 203-270-9144.