Saturday, April 30
Saturday, April 30
41st Annual SCAN Spring Juried Art Show opens, 9:30 am-5 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, traditional and contemporary works in oil, pastel, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, graphics and sculpture by regional artists, exhibition continues daily to May 8; 203-270-1663.
Gardening & Bulb Swap, registration 9:45 am, program to begin at 10, Farmersâ Market location, Keating Farms Road (within Fairfield Hills campus), $5 and at least one item to swap, annual or perennial seeds or plants in good health, also new or used gardening tools, books or related items in good condition for swap event hosted by Trinity Production; 203-426-9448.
Prescription Drug Disposal Project, 10 am-2 pm, Newtown Police Department, 3 Main Street, public invited to dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and/or unwanted prescription drugs, no questions asked.
Fourth Annual Newtown Earth Day Festival, 10 am-4 pm, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, Newtown, family fun and learning designed to highlight townâs abundant natural resources and help community become greener, including activities for kids (return of The Environmental Maze), 70+ local businesses and vendors, live music and performances, refreshments, Lions Club Lose The Litter, Recycled Art Show, ecumenical sunrise service and much more, rain date May 7.
New York Polyphony in concert, 8 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, free performance by renowned choral ensemble celebrated for its wide ranging styles, wine and cheese reception to follow, freewill offering will be taken, hosted by Music @ Trinity; 203-426-9070.
Sunday, May 1
SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 12-5 pm (opening reception and awards ceremony 2-4 pm), C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, see April 30 details.
âThe Cure Is Only A Sip Away,â 1-4 pm, McLaughlin Vineyards, Albertâs Hill Road, $25/advance, $30/day of, fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will offer wine tastings, catered hors dâoeuvres and live music; 203-665-1400.
Monday, May 2
Borough of Newtown Elections, 6 am-8 pm, Registrars of Voters office at Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 9:30 am-8 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, see April 30 details.
Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 6 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Tuesday, May 3
SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 9:30 am-8 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, see April 30 details.
NMS Celebration of the Arts, 6-8 pm, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, annual event offers huge exhibition of art by students in all NMS grades, live music and refreshments.
Lake Zoar Authority, 7 pm, Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.
Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.
Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Police Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.
Wednesday, May 4
SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 9:30 am-8 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, see April 30 details.
Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7 pm, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main Street, newcomers and guests welcome; 203-313-5507.
Thursday, May 5
SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 9:30 am-8 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, see April 30 details.
Regional Recycling Task Force, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.
National Day of Prayer event, 6 pm, The Alexandria Room at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, free, prayers for seven areas of life, also Scripture readings and hymns, following 2011 theme of âA Mighty Fortress Is Our Godâ; 203-268-9555.
Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.
Friday, May 6
SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 11 am-5 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 41st annual presentation by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, traditional and contemporary works in oil, pastel, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, graphics and sculpture by regional artists, exhibition continues daily to May 8; 203-270-1663.
Our Lady of Allapattah, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $25, staged reading by members of The Stray Kats Theatre Company, Q&A and reception follows, for mature audiences; 203-514-2221.
Opening night for Cash On Delivery!, reception 7:30 pm, curtain at 8, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $25 (tonight only, all other shows $20), $10 age 10 and under, production of Michael Cooneyâs British farce continues weekends to May 22 (note: play contains adult themes not suitable for all ages); 203-270-9144.
Saturday, May 7
SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 9:30 am-5 pm, C.H. Booth Library, see May 6 details.
Every Day Is Earth Day: Annual Nettleton Preserve Restoration, begins 10 am, Old Castle Drive, residents of all ages invited to join Newtown Forest Association members for annual clean-up of property, some water and hand tools available, volunteers should also bring their own when possible; 203-270-3650.
NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner , 5-7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children; 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, refreshments; 203-426-9998.
Cash on Delivery!, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, production by The Town Players of British farce continues weekends to May 22; 203-270-9144.
Sunday, May 8
MOTHERâS DAY
Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown Annual Plant Sale, The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, flowering shrubs, member grown perennials, hanging baskets and more.
Final day of 41st SCAN Spring Juried Art Show, 12-4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, see May 6 details.
Cash on Delivery! matinee performance, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see May 7 details.
Newtown Choral Society Spring Concert, 3 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, $10, $8 senior citizens and ages 12 & under, choir of non-auditioned singers from area towns will be joined by Candlewood Childrenâs Chorus for major opera choruses of 19th Century and iconic American music of 20th Century; 203-326-3769.
Monday, May 9
Auditions for She Stoops To Conquer, 7-9:30 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, director Ruth Baumgartner has roles for 9 men and 4 women for production of Oliver Goldsmithâs comedy of manners (visit www.NewtownPlayers.org for character breakdowns) to be staged by Town Players in July, auditions continue May 11; 203-270-9144.
âOutlaws, Villains and Rogues,â 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program by musician and storyteller Rick Spencer will include stories and music from the 1700s to mid-20th Century, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.