Saturday, November 13

SNAN Crafts & Collectibles Fair, 10 am–4 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 23 vendors with handmade pottery, quilting, knitting, faux painting, stamping, dolls and bears, wreaths, collectibles, and other items, sponsored by and benefit for Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown.

Martinmas: A Children’s Lantern Festival, 4–5:15 pm, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Road, $5/family donation requested, program for children ages 2–6 with parent or adult guardian will include creating of paper lantern, stories and singing, all materials provided; 364-1113.

Sunday, November 14

Western Connecticut Orienteering Club meet, registration and starts from 10 am to noon, Paugussett State Forest, off Hanover Rd, $6, participants can use orienteering map and compass to find their way across marked terrain, standard courses available (beginner to expert), instruction and compasses also available; 860-658-7963.

Newtown Historical Society Open House & Living History Demonstration, 1–4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free tours by costumed docents of historical society’s circa 1750 headquarters, also ongoing spinning wheel and drop spindle demonstrations by Jody Hyman; 426-5937.

“Made In Newtown: Newtown Crafts Show & Sale,” 1–5 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, crafts artists from Newtown participating, proceeds will benefit Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Club scholarship fund and other community service events; 270-6481.

Fraser-Woods Montessori School Open House, begins 1:30 pm, Fraser-Woods School, 173 South Main St, interested parents invited to tour the school, meet teachers and staff, learn about school’s programs; 426-3390.

The Enso Quartet with guest baritone Thomas Meglioranza in concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main St, tickets $15, free for ages 5–14 with ticket-holding adult, program to include works of Hayden, Corigliani, Barber and Brahms, postperformance reception with musicians, sponsored by Newtown Friends of Music; 426-6470.

Monday, November 15

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 am–6:45 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 30 Main Street, donors should be age 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health, appointments available, bring ID; 800-448-3543.

Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Multipurpose Ctr, Riverside Rd.

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

Tuesday, November 16

Flu Clinic, 10 am, Newtown Senior Center, Riverside Road, for the 300 persons already registered; another 300 doses will be available November 23, for those age 65 or at risk with a doctor’s note, call to register and learn about necessary paperwork; 270-4310.

“Lunch and Learn: Diagnosing Depression,” lunch at noon, program runs 12:30–1:30 pm, Lockwood Lodge at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free (registration required), guest speaker Dr Daniel Wollman will discuss symptoms and causes of depression, also how early symptoms may mask dementia, more; 364-3127.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Reed Intermediate School at Fairfield Hills.

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

“Sunset Series: Decision Making At The End of Life, Part I – Understanding the Options,” 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free, Danbury Hospital Ethics Committee members will discuss avoiding family disagreements, medical impacts, and understanding advance directives, reservations strongly suggested; 426-5436.

“The Way of The Horse,” 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House (lower meeting room), 31 Main St, presentation by equestrian Jane Strong on developing intuition, increasing mind-body awareness, and developing better emotional balance, sponsored by Newtown Bridle Lands Assoc.

Wednesday, November 17

Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HART), 4 pm, HART offices, 62 Federal Rd, Danbury.

Housatonic Valley Paddling Club meeting, 7 pm, CL&P Service Center, Barnabas Road, nonmembers welcome, photos and program by original member Susie Hackel, who spent time last summer hiking and kayaking in the West; 203-263-3281.

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

Thursday, November 18

Flagpole Photographers meeting, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, free and open to nonmembers, program on Indonesia by Bert Schmitz, members’ monthly competition is open, ; 364-1719, 426-0558.

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

Water and Sewer Authority (formerly known as Water Pollution Control Authority), 7:30 pm, sewage treatment plant, Commerce Road.

Friday, November 19

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

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs by NHS Drama Club, curtain 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, performances continue to November 21.

Saturday, November 20

“Fill A Fire Truck With Food,” 9 am–3 pm, Big Y supermarket parking lot at Newtown Shopping Village, 6 Queen Street, and Super Stop & Shop supermarket parking lot at Sand Hill Plaza at 228 South Main Street, volunteer firefighters will collect donations of food for the needy.

Fall Craft Fair & Bake Sale, 10 am–3 pm, Lockwood Lodge at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, hand painted wooden decorations, quilts, hand-sewn items, holiday decorations and gifts, baked and canned goods, White Elephant, refreshments and more, all welcome; 364-3177.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs by NHS Drama Club, performances 3:30 and 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.

Compelled in concert, 7:30 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free performance by six-member contemporary Christian music band (will also include patriotic selections), donations will help lead singer Kari Frawley with studies in music ministry; 426-8118.

Sunday, November 21

Winter Wonderland of Gifts — A Holiday Craft Fair, 10 am–3 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, $1, jewelry, ornaments, flowers, chocolates, woodworking, cookbooks (and samples), raffles and more, fundraiser for Congregation Adath Israel; 268-1342.

Antique Appraisal Day, 10 am–4 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, $5 per item (three items max), verbal appraisals by antiques expert Jay St Mark, PhD, no firearms, most other items OK, photos OK for large items, proceeds to benefit Newtown VNA; 426-8118.

Alliance Française film screening, 2 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, free screening of Les Triplets de Belleville (PG-13) sponsored by Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut; 426-4533.