Friday, May 25

Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Conservation & Development Subcommittee special meeting, 1 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday Night Bingo, doors open 5:45 pm, games begin 6:30, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $17 for regular and most special games, snacks for purchase, sponsored by St Rose of Lima Home School Association; 203-426-5102.

Dial M For Murder, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, final weekend of season opener by The Town Players of Newtown; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, May 26

5th Annual Donut Dash, registration opens 7:30 am, race at 8:30, Sandy Hook Center Park, 5 Glen Road, $25, runners will run 5K course, stopping midway to eat donuts and return to Sandy Hook Center, Kids Fun Run added this year (1 mile, ages 6–13, $15), also live music, karate demos and more, fundraiser for Newtown Youth & Family Services; 203-426-2427, 203-270-4335.

12th Annual Great Pootatuck Duck Race, 10 am–2:30 pm, park area at 5 Glen Road, dozens of local organizations and businesses will have booths set up, ongoing live entertainment, etc, 4,000 rubber ducks will be dumped into Pootatuck River at 2, ticket-holders have chance at 20 prizes including $2,000 grand prize, $5 raffle tickets available from any Lions Club member in advance and day of race if available; 203-426-1222.

NUMC Angels Tag Sale, 9 am–3 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, tag sale hosted by church’s Relay For Life team will donate its proceeds to American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

Veterans Honor Garden Dedication, 11 am–1 pm, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, formal dedication of garden that will honor all branches and those who have or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces; 203-426-0088.

Kids’ Craft Table, 3–5 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, children ages 5–10 invited to create a Father’s Day craft, program being offered Saturdays until June 16; 203-903-7277.

Glen River Open Art Studio, 4–6 pm, 43 Lakeview Terraced, Sandy Hook artist will open his studio, with focus on new portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, Grand Canyon paintings; 203-426-3553.

Dial M For Murder, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see May 25 details.

Monday, May 28

MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day Service, 11 am, VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Road, all invited to honor all veterans, past and present, with First Selectman Pat Llodra, former Post Commander Don Monckton, and other guest speakers; 203-426-9316.

Damon Wade performance, 3–5 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, free, family entertainment by singer, songwriter and guitarist, also raffle to benefit Relay For Life; 203-903-7277.

Tuesday, May 29

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

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

 

Wednesday, May 30

Newtown International Center for Education (NICE) Educational Forum, 7 pm, Newtown High School cafetorium, 12 Berkshire Road, presentations by program director Jason Hiruo, First Selectman Pat Llodra, and student ambassadors, all welcome.

Thursday, May 31

“Attic Treasures: What’s It Worth?” 5–7 pm, Masonicare at Newtown Lodge Room, 139 Toddy Hill Road, verbal appraisals by staff of Jay St Mark Antique Appraisers, limit three items per person, also light refreshments; 888-679-9997.

Simply Swing in concert, 6:15 pm, Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free performance by 10-piece swing band will kick off Maplewood’s Summer Music Series, also refreshments, reservations requested; 203-426-8118.

Soundsphere 2012, 7 pm, Newtown High School cafetorium, 12 Berkshire Road, $3 donation requested, 90-minute performance by NHS students and faculty will raise funds for Newtown International Center for Education (NICE), Global Voice, and The Norm McConnell Scholarship Fund, hosted by NICE.

Friday, June 1

“Get Started With Computers: The Basics,” 9–11 am, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free workshop for senior citizens, led by professional trainer Diane McKeever, will cover software and hardware, using a mouse, typing a letter, and what the Internet is and how to access it, reservations requested, use side entrance to gain access to class (library closed Friday mornings); 203-426-4533.

Newtown Relay For Life 2012, registration and arrivals begin at 5 pm, opening ceremony at 7, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, 12-hour noncompetitive event raises funds for American Cancer Society, public welcome until midnight for regular and special walking laps, fundraising opportunities, refreshments, music and more.

Lathrop School of Dance 60th Annual Stardust Revue, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall Theater, 45 Main Street, $14 ($9 LSoD alumni), performances by students of all ages who study at Newtown’s oldest dance studio, performances continue to June 3; 203-426-5757.

 

Saturday, June 2

Connecticut Trails Day Hike, begins 1 pm sharp rain or shine, Holcombe Wildlife Preserve & Memorial Trail, 55-65 Great Hill Road, public invited to join members of Newtown Forest Association for hike to highest point in Newtown, program approximately two hours (shortcut back to starting point available), part of statewide events being presented by Connecticut Forests & Parks Association; 203-270-3650.

Lathrop School of Dance 60th Annual Stardust Revue, performances 2 and 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall theater, $14 ($9 LSoD alumni), see June 1 details.

Kids’ Craft Table, 3–5 pm, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Road, children ages 5-10 invited to create a Father’s Day craft, program being offered Saturdays until June 16; 203-903-7277.

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 and folk music by Roger Sprung & Friends, refreshments available; 203-426-9998.

Sunday, June 3

Lathrop School of Dance 60th Annual Stardust Revue, performances 1 and 4 pm, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main Street, $14 ($9 LSoD alumni), see June 1 details.

Sustainable Film Series, 2 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free, screening of The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil hosted by Transition Newtown, reservations requested; optional potluck snacks at beginning of program; 203-426-4533.