Sunday, August 29

Annual Ukrainian Festival, begins 11 am, Paproski’s Christmas Tree Farm, 5 Hattertown Road, $2, divine liturgy at 11, followed by afternoon of Ukrainian and picnic foods, dance and songs, games, pony and hay rides, volleyball, horseshoes, etc, rain or shine; 203-426-5487, 203-269-5909.

Always Have Hope: A Family Sports Extravaganza, 12–4 pm, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose Street, $10 donation/competition fee allows entry in five games, also inflatable obstacle course, raffles and prizes, all ages welcome, all proceeds to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; 203-426-1002.

American Hero Fundraiser, 12–6 pm, Hot Shots Grille, 130 Mt Pleasant Road, $20, $10 ages 12 and under, fundraiser for Brendan Marrocco (Army SPC, reportedly first quadruple amputee to survive the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan) to include pig roast, live music, refreshments; 203-270-3373.

Tuesday, August 31

Public Building and Site Commission, 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.

Wednesday, September 1

Newtown Toastmasters, 7 pm, Town Hall South (Parks & Rec conference room), 3 Main Street, newcomers always welcome; 203-313-5507.

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

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street. 

Ad Hoc Tick-Borne Disease Action Committee, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, September 2

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

 

Saturday, September 4

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.

Monday, September 6

LABOR DAY

49th Newtown Labor Day Parade, steps off 10 am, route follows Main Street to Glover Avenue, then across Queen Street (ending at Church Hill Road), marching bands, local groups and organizations will join Parade Marshal Marge Rogers in celebrating theme of “On Stage in Newtown.”