Saturday, April 17

“Explorations Far and Wide” artists’ reception, 3–5 pm, The Fraser-Woods School, 173 South Main Street, photos by Mark W. Lyon and paintings by Johnnie Kunanele and Sonia Mejia, refreshments; 203-426-3390.

Park & Bark Benefit Dinner Party, 6–9 pm, home of Ruth and Robert Hutchinson (address with confirmed reservation), $50, dinner, wine tasting, silent auction, proceeds to benefit future Newtown dog park; 203-364-0316.

 

Sunday, April 18

Intuitive and Healers Expo, 11 am–5 pm, Santosha Yoga Center, 27 Hawleyville Road, free admission, meet intuitives (angelic, tarot, past lives, etc) and healers (holistic and heart healing), also aura photography and retail booths; 203-364-0851.

Newtown Historical Society Spring Open House, 12–4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free (donations accepted), tours by junior and senior docents, also spinning demos by Kate LaPlante (Ancient Art of Spinning, Seymour); 203-426-5937.

Monday, April 19

Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash, 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, screening of film to be followed by discussion concerning oil drilling and an economic crisis, hosted by The Housatonic Valley Group-The Sierra Club; 203-775-9644.

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

Tuesday, April 20

Blood pressure screenings, 10 am–noon, Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free screenings by licensed nurse, related info also available; 203-426-5847.

“Lunch & Learn: Migraines and Headaches — Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention,” lunch at noon, program 12:30 pm, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free lunch, then program by Dr David Marks (medical director, Masonicare-Newtown), who will also answer questions following presentation, reservations requested; 888-679-9997.

Dog Park Committee, 6:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Economic Development Commission, 7 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7 pm, Town Hall South (Parks & Rec meeting room), 3 Main Street Newtown, guests welcome; 203-313-5507.

Wednesday, April 21

Parks and Recreation Commission Trails Committee, 7 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street

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

Ad Hoc Tick-Borne Disease Action Committee, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, April 22

EARTH DAY

Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

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

Friday, April 23

Newtown Woman’s Club Fashion Show, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $15, spring and fall fashions and accessories emceed by Desiree Fontaine (WTNH-TV), refreshments; 203-426-3651, 203-426-0714.

Saturday, April 24

Third Annual Newtown Earth Day Festival, 10 am–4 pm, Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, free, exhibitions, 40-plus vendors, sunrise service, Environmental Maze, Recycled Art Show, live music and more.

Town Players Diamond Cabaret, 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30), Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $30, dessert and coffee, live music by The Bob Lasprogato Trio, comic sketches from 1930s, scenes from Noel Coward’s Brief Encounters and sing-along will celebrate beginning of local theater group’s 75th anniversary season, guests invited to bring their dinner to enjoy prior to performances, dessert provided; 203-270-9144.

Sunday, April 25

Book Donation Day, 12–5 pm rain or shine, C.H. Booth Library rear parking lot, 25 Main Street, volunteers will be accepting donations of used books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and LPs for library’s annual book sale in July, tax receipts available; 203-270-4537.