Saturday, September 1

7th Annual Newtown Road Race & Newtown Prevention Council Kids Runs, 9 am rain or shine (5K registration opens 7:30), start from and return to Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, 5K run ($20/adv, $25/day of) sanctioned by USTFA, runners & walkers welcome, Kids Runs (75 yards, 150 yards & quarter-mile) to begin approx 10:15 ($5/child, $10/family max), proceeds to benefit Newtown Youth & Family Services; www.newtownroadrace.com.

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

Sunday, September 2

Hunt For American Chestnuts, 2:30 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, $25 adults, $10 ages 12 and under, join “Wildman” Steve Brill for 30-minute talk and 90-minute tour of farm to look for American chestnuts, as well as in-season autumn fruits, herbs, greens, etc, reservations requested by September 1; 203-270-8820.

Monday, September 3

LABOR DAY

Pancakes & Parking, breakfast served 9:30–11:30 am, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, $6, $20/family, fundraising event prior to Labor Day parade (at noon), attendees can then leave their vehicles parked at the church parking lot during the parade; 203-426-9024.

Trinity Youth Fundraiser, 10–11:30 am, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, those attending Labor Day Parade invited to park in church’s parking lot in exchange for donation, proceeds to benefit workcamp program; 203-426-9070.

51st Annual Newtown Labor Day Parade: “Ten Years of Caring For Newtown,” steps off at noon *(note new start time)* from Main Street at Hanover Road, Grand Marshals Dr Z. Michael and Jocelyn Taweh will lead fire companies, marching bands, schools and local groups and clubs, dancers, floats, military vehicles, politicians, et al, parade route follows Main Street to Glover Avenue, then northwest onto Queen Street, ending at Church Hill Road.

Tuesday, September 4

The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills, 2–6 pm, Washington Square, Keating Farms Avenue, Connecticut-grown heirloom and organic fruits and vegetables, also flowers, baked goods, and more; 203-313-9908.

Public Safety Committee for Garner Correctional Institution meeting, 5 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Lake Zoar Authority meeting, 7 pm, Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.

Board of Education meeting, 7:30 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.

Board of Police Commissioners meeting, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Board of Selectmen meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Lake Lillinonah Authority meeting, 7:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Wednesday, September 5

Town Employee Safety Committee meeting, 10 am, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Book Signing: Todd Wood, 1–3 pm, demitasse cafe, 3 Glen Road, Newtown resident and author of the novel Currency will be available for book signing; 203-304-9600.

Legislative Council meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Thursday, September 6

Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday, September 7

Performance by Floodwood, 8 pm, Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Road, $20, ages 21 & up; 203-270-1200.

Opening night of The Retreat From Moscow, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, performances of William Nicholson drama by The Town Players of Newtown continue weekends until September 29; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, September 8

EverWonderful Family Day, 10 am–3 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, $5 per person, hands-on science & art activities, live performances & more, to offer taste of what promoters envision for future EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown; 203-304-1924.

5th Annual Mozart, Merlot & Mums, 4–7 pm (rain date September 9), The Budd House (Miller residence), 50 Main Street, $25/advance, $30/door, extensive wine tastings and catered culinary offerings, live jazz, silent auction, garden strolls and more, major fundraiser for Kevin’s Community Center; 203-733-9186.

The Retreat From Moscow, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road, see September 7 details.

Sunday, September 9

Western Connecticut Hamfest, 8:30 am–12:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, $6, free ages 10 and under, commercial vendors and tailgating, seminar on “Almost Everything … About Antennas,” talk-in on CARA W1QI Repeater, 147.300(+) PL 100.0, also door prizes, refreshments, presented by Candlewood Amateur Radio Association; 203-938-4880,.

Performance by Boplicity, 1–4 pm, McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, live jazz by Newtown-based 6-member band, wine tastings available (fee), all ages welcome, no dogs or outside alcohol; 203-426-1533.

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