Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto is coordinating a silent art auction to raise funds for a pair of scholarships to be awarded to students with non-academic responsibilities.

UPDATE: This event has been postponed to May 22. || The second of two planned "Meet the Democratic Candidates for the 106th District" events will be presented at Newtown Community Center next week.

A collaborative effort is underway to strengthen advocacy and engagement opportunities for senior residents in the community. Newtown Senior Alliance's first public program is a roundtable planned for Tuesday afternoon.

The Fairfield Hills Music Festival returns in just a few weeks and organizers shared some big news this week about a special addition to the 2026 event.

The Garden Club of Newtown has a busy week ahead.

As part of a Girl Scout Gold Award Project, “A Healthier Approach to Youth Athletics" will be presented at Newtown High School next week.

Trinity Episcopal Church will host a performance by a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs, next weekend.

The Mary Hawley Public Service Award Committee is officially seeking nominations for the 2026 Mary Hawley Public Service Award.

UPDATE (Friday, April 24): Organizers have announced this year's festival will move indoors, to the Newtown Middle School gym, ahead of potentially inclement weather tomorrow. | The 2026 Newtown Earth Day Festival will return to the front lawn of Newtown Middle School this weekend.

All are invited to join Trinity Episcopal Church this weekend for the Connecticut premiere of Communion, the true story of Connecticut native Matthew LaBanca, a gay Catholic school teacher who was fired after marrying his husband.