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  • Summer Soiree 2024

    Aquila's Nest Vineyard 56 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown, CT

    Tuesday, August 6, from 5 - 8 pm at Aquila's Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Rd., Sandy Hook. Cost is $24 per person and includes 1 glass of wine, appetizers, […]

    $24.00
  • 2024 Nuvance Community Health Survey

    Nuvance Health is conducting its 2024 Community Health Survey. It is now open for all adult residents to complete and we hope you will be willing to provide them with […]

  • Final Picnic in the Park & Summer Concert!

    Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS to “Picnic in the Park” (bring your picnic supper and a chair to the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell) and enjoy socializing with friends and family before the free […]

  • Edmond Town Hall Weekly Drive-In Movies

    Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Back by popular demand is the Edmond Town Hall drive-in! Click here for information on the movies offered, and specific dates, $20 carload ticket $6 walk-in Gates open at 8 […]

  • Newtown Labor Day Pancakes and Parking

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Returns this year, restocked with extra food after last year's huge turnout! Park in the Newtown Congregational Church lot at 14 West Street between 7:30 and 9 am, then head […]

  • Walk with FONS in Newtown Labor Day Parade

    Please support our seniors by WALKING with FONS in the Newtown Labor Day Parade! The parade route is about 1.5 miles over a 1 ½ to 2-hour time interval (10 […]

  • Protect Our Pollinators Plant Sale

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Fall Native Plant Sale Fundraiser - Saturday, September 7, from 9 am - 12 pm, rain or shine at the C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Protect Our Pollinators […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Sign up to help needy patients. Schedule a donation via redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A single donation can help up to 3 patients. Make a difference […]

  • Tuesday Evening at the Movies (Frida)

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture) with a viewing of the film Frida. Best Actress nominee Salma Hayek stars […]

  • Visit with Therapy Dogs

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    “Paws” and relax at the library with the Exceptional Sidekick furry friends who are trained therapy dogs. They will be happy to offer you comfort and a wagging tail. All […]

  • “Sell Your Old Gold” Fundraiser

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Leave your checks at home and bring your old items to sell for cash, and your contribution will support the Adult Work Group for Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS! […]

  • Nunnawauk Meadows Annual Tag/Craft Sale

    Nunnawauk Meadows 3 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, CT

    Nunnawauk Meadows will be holding their annual Tag and Craft Sale on Saturday, September 28, from 9 am to 4 pm, at 3 Nunnawauk Rd., Newtown. Many household and garden […]

  • Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck

    Big Y Newtown Queen Street Shopping Plaza, Newtown, CT, United States

    The Third Annual Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive in cooperation with Big Y World Class Market and the US Army 411th Civil Affairs Battalion will be held on Saturday, […]

  • Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the C.H. Booth Library

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Murder Mystery Fundraiser at the C.H. Booth Library on Saturday, September 28 - "Death Of A Gangster", an immersive 1920's murder mystery. 1920's attire welcome, but not required to attend […]

    $100.00
  • Special Do-it-Yourself Book Sale

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library will hold a special sale of Do-it-Yourself books and media The sale will feature thousands of reasonably-priced books and DVDs covering a broad […]

  • FONS Shredding Event

    Newtown Savings Bank is sponsoring a Paper Shredding Event, with all proceeds to benefit FONS. Seniors pay $5 per box; all others $10 per box to securely dispose of confidential […]

  • Sunday Afternoon at the Theater

    The Little Theater Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown, CT, United States

    Rescheduled for  at the Little Theater, 18 Orchard Hill Rd., Newtown. FONS invites you to enjoy the play, “I Never Sang For My Father”. Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior […]

  • “Katharine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood”

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Newtown Historical Society presents by Christine Rewinski from the CT Historical Society. Born and raised in CT, Hepburn had a decades long, ground breaking career in stage, film and TV. […]

  • 10-Week Theater Class Series

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    The theater program is led by Beth Young, who has many years experience as a writer, actor, and director. It is a fun way to meet new people and learn […]

  • FONS Oktoberfest

    NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CT

    This is a private indoor event featuring an "All You Can Eat Buffet": Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Pizza, Giant Pretzel, and one beverage. Entertainment provided by Solid Gold Times […]

    $36.00