Auditions have begun for the 35th season of Musicals at Richter. High school, college and adult performers are sought for two main station productions. Fairy Tale Theatrer, offering a theater experience for young people by young people, will also conduct auditions this weekend.
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown will present its 49th Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale at a new location this year: Art & Frame, May 4-18. Regional artists are invited to submit works for consideration on Thursday, May 2.
AIR Gallery/Art With A Heart is planning its next exhibition to double as a benefit for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. “The Art of Living” will be on view at Avance Day Spa May 1-July 31. All are invited to a benefit champagne brunch reception planned for Sunday, May 5, from 11 am until 2 pm.
The Newtown High School classes of 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1964 have scheduled a multi-class reunion for June 28, from 6 to 10 pm, at Michael’s At The Grove, 42 Vail Road, Bethel.
The Garden Club of Newtown will host “Climate Change and Hope” on Tuesday, April 23.
The public is invited to this free presentation by Jack Kozuchowski. The program will begin at 1 pm and will be hel...
Coinciding with Earth Day weekend, the Newtown Environmental Action Team is holding its next litter pickup on Saturday, April 20, from 9 to 11 am, at the Exit 9 commuter parking lot. The location is one of several litter “hot spots” it has identified following a town-wide survey.
Newtown Congregational Church will host a sew-a-thon to support Dress A Girl Around the World on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am until 3 pm. The event will be presented by Liz Skarzynski, coordinator of the Monroe Dress A Girl Around the World group.
Barnum Museum Director Kathleen Maher and her team eagerly awaited the March 29 release of Disney’s motion picture Dumbo, excited that another Hollywood blockbuster has a PT Barnum connection.
The next Hearts of Hope-Newtown Paint With A Purpose event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10. HOH-Newtown organizers had announced months ago that the April gathering would have suicide prevention awareness as its focus. They have since announced that this week’s event will be in memory of Jeremy Richman.
While I appreciate Mr. Walczak’s message of gratitude, I would be remiss not to express my concern about the tone and tactics of his campaign. The approach he took during this election is not one I would be proud of, and I hope that moving forward, he chooses to lead with the transparency and integrity he now speaks of.
Newtown deserves a leader who communicates openly and follows through on the issues that truly matter to our residents. I have been disappointed by his silence on several key matters impacting our town, and I sincerely hope that changes as he takes office.
I remain doubtful that he is up to the challenge ahead—but for the sake of our community, I truly hope time proves me wrong.
Jeff I am glad you will remain active in local politics and continues the good work of making our town a better place. Your commitment, leadership, and thoughtful approach have been a real asset to Newtown. Thank you for your service.
