Saturday, October 11

3rd SNAN Columbus Day Bake Sale, 10 am–2 pm, Lexington Gardens, Church Hill Road, baked goods, homemade jellies and preserves, and homemade dog biscuits presented by Spay and Neuter Association of Newtown.

Fishing Derby, 12–3 pm, 28 Washbrook Road, Newtown Republican Town Committee invites kids to bring rods and bait, enjoy soft drinks and fishing, parents can meet Newtown’s GOP candidates.

Sunday, October 12

NUMC Youth Group Clothing Drive, 9 am–1 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, used clothing for men, women, and children, also shoes, bedding, and towels will be collected by members of church’s youth group.

Living History Demonstration: Blacksmithing, 1–4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, public invited to ongoing blacksmithing demonstration by Joseph Magnarella, also tours of Curtiss House by costumed docents; 426-5937.

Monday, October 13

COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVED

Tuesday, October 14

Sandy Hook Organic Farmer’s Market, 9 am–1 pm, parking area between St John’s Church and The Villa Restaurant, Washington Avenue, locally grown organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, breads, coffee, sandwich café, also pony rides, live entertainment, Tuesdays until October 21; 426-9938, 270-1820.

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

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Canaan House at Fairfield Hills.

Board of Finance, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Booth Library Board of Trustees, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Borough Board of Burgesses, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

“Robert Olsen Presents Richard Potter,” 7:30 pm, The Meeting House at the Flagpole,  Main Street, free, presentation will have Mr Olsen in costume as the 19th Century magician for monthly program sponsored by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Wednesday, October 15

Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, 7 pm, Newtown CL&P Service Center, Barnabas Road, free and open to anyone interested in kayaking and canoeing, guest speaker Shelly Johnson will discuss ocean kayaking; 263-3281.

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

Thursday, October 16

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House at Fairfield Hills.

 

Friday, October 17

33rd Annual SCAN Fall Show & Sale opening, 10 am–5 pm (also opening reception 6–8 pm), Newtown Meeting House lower room, 31 Main Street, free admission, show and sale of works by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown continues to October 19, framed and portfolio works available; 268-4757 (show chairman Ralph Schwartz).

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

 “It’s A Grand Night for Singing,” 7:30 pm, St Rose of Lima Church Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, cabaret show featuring local singers and dancers, repeats October 18; 426-1014.

 

Saturday, October 18

3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck and Fall Fair, Merryhill Child Care Center, Queen Street, 10 am–4 pm, rain or shine, lots of activities for children, ID kits and booster seat information, two free wildlife shows, noon and 2 pm; raffle.

Head O ’Meadow Fall Fair, 11 am–4 pm, Head O’ Meadow Elementary School, 94 Boggs Hill Road, fun for all ages including games, crafts, refreshments, raffle, cake walk, face painting, kids’ rock climbing wall and obstacle course, dunking booth, more; 426-8613.

33rd Annual SCAN Fall Show & Sale continues, 10 am–5 pm, Newtown Meeting House, see details October 17.

“It’s A Grand Night for Singing,” 7:30 pm, St Rose of Lima Church Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, cabaret show featuring local singers and dancers; 426-1014.

John Hoban in concert, 8 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, tickets $10 adults, $5 children, performance by singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist will feature traditional Irish music and song; 203-256-8453.

 

Sunday, October 19

Jenny Lind Doll Club 16th Annual Newtown Antique & Collectible Doll Show & Sale, 10 am–4 pm, Fireside Inn, 123 Main Street South, admission $4.50 adults, $1 children; 860-628-8896.

Final day of 33rd Annual SCAN Fall Show & Sale, 10 am–5 pm, Newtown Meeting House, see details October 17.

“Hearts Turnings: Songs of Love and Remembering,” 4 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, admission by donation, performance by auditioned ensemble Charis Chamber Voice will offer madrigals and songs spanning four centuries of English and American vocal repertoire; 426-9070.