- April 23, 2024
Fairfield Hills walking path, Keating Farms Avenue
Self-guided tour with paved path embellished with an array of poems by local writers displayed on signs, observing National Poetry Month, presented by C.H. Booth Library, full map of path and poetry locations available online (chboothlibrary.org); 203-426-4533.
Read more here: Booth Library Invites Community To Celebrate April With Poetic Journey Through Fairfield Hills
Newtown Middle School (gymnasium), 11 Queen Street
registrar.of.voters@newtown.ct.gov, 203-270-4250, newtown-ct.gov/registrar-voters.
Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street
Presentation of more than 100 original paintings by David Merrill spanning his career of over 60 years, on view to June 27.
C.H. Booth Library (John Angel Art Alcove, third floor), 25 Main Street
Third exhibition of works by the Newtown resident and right-handed carpenter who suffered a stroke one year ago, and has since taught himself how to paint and do wood burning with his left hand, through April 29; 203-426-4533.
Read more here: ‘Doug Calderone: Symbols Of America’ On View At Library
C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street
A national traveling exhibit that focuses on exoplanets and space exploration, learn about exoplanets and NASA’s search for habitable planets through hands-on, multimedia kiosks and activities spread throughout all three floors of the library, through late May; 203-426-4533.
Read more here: NASA ‘Discover Exoplanets’ Exhibit Coming To C.H. Booth Library March 23
C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street
Young adults from the Newtown Community Partnership transition program (NCP) in collaboration with the Better Day Café at the Newtown Community Center will be selling snacks and baked goods, including homemade dog treats, on the first floor across from the meeting room; 203-426-4533.
Art & Frame Gallery, 77 Main Street
Annual exhibition hosted by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown featuring original works in watercolor, acrylic, pastel, graphics, mixed media, printmaking and sculpture, on view to May 24; scanart.org.
Read more here: SCAN Spring Show & Sale Officially On View
Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street
Free for members (nonmembers call for details)
Join Director of Public Works Fred Hurley and PW Administrator Arlene Miles to hear what the Town department does for the community, also time for Q&A over healthy breakfast snacks, registration required; 203-270-4310.
Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street
Free for members (nonmembers call for details)
Celebration for anyone with an April birthday, and anyone who enjoys birthday cake, registration required; 203-270-4310.
Edmond Town Hall (Alexandria Room), 45 Main Street
$13/person ($10 club members)
(Free lessons at 11:40)
ACBL sanctioned games played each Monday-Wednesday; 203-733-8525, director@newtownbridge.org, newtownbridge.org.
C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street
In this program presented by Kate Pratt of the Audubon Center, she will talk about birds that are native to Connecticut and what citizens can do to protect them, hosted by The Garden Club of Newtown.
Read more here: Audubon Center Educator On ‘Protecting Connecticut Birds,” April 23
C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street
Come to the children’s story hour room and enjoy books, rhymes, and flannel board activities, for children ages 3-5 that can sit independently for 30 minutes, no registration required; 203-426-4533.
C.H. Booth Library (chbMakers’ Corner), 25 Main Street
Grades 7-12 are invited to explore the captivating world of Warhammer 40k, learn how to paint miniature figures, strategize, and engage in thrilling tabletop battles from a longtime 40k player, no previous Warhammer experience necessary, all materials provided, registration required; 203-426-4533.
Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street
Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street
Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street
Newtown Police Department, 191 Main Street