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  • C.H. Booth Library Gold Fundraiser

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    Please join us! For this fundraiser, your checkbook stays home and YOU get the money. The price of gold is at a record high. Sell your broken necklaces, single earrings, […]

  • Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness

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

    3 month series, meeting twice monthly from August through October. Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program based on the science of neuroplasticity. This program is performed in […]

  • Newtown Health Fair

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    This FREE event is focused on the health and wellness of our community, and we are looking forward to seeing residents come out to this year’s Health Fair. This year […]

  • Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Fall Donation Day

    An abbreviated Fall Book Donation Day is set for Sunday, October 19 —rain or shine—from noon to 2 pm at the Blue Building, the Friends’ temporary donation site at 17 […]

  • FONS Oktoberfest!

    NewSylum Brewing Company 36 Keating Farms Avenue, Newtown, CT

    ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET - Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Pizza, Pretzels, Rolls, Dessert and One Beverage of Choice $38 per person. Music by Solid Gold Times […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Newtown, CT

    Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Enter 5320. When you pop in to give blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma you’ll receive a $10 e-merchant card […]

  • Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness

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

    3 month series, meeting twice monthly from August through October. Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program based on the science of neuroplasticity. This program is performed in […]

  • 2025 Nutmeg Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament

    Tournament will be held October 25 - 26 at the Lyme Shores Tennis & Conditioning Center in East Lyme, CT. For more information, click here.

  • Lions Club Model Train Show

    Newtown Community Center 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

    The Newtown Lions Club is having a Model Train Show Event to benefit Childhood Cancer Research onThis event is fun for all ages from 1 to 101. Come see what […]

  • Newtown Historical Society’s October Open House

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    18th Century Barn Tour at the Matthew Curtis House. Join us as Tom Evans, archaeologist and long-time Society member and volunteer, guides us through the Curtis House barn and its […]

  • FONS October Roundtable

    Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend.  This month's session is the second of two on the topic: What Are We Voting For? For more […]

  • FONS October Social 

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot. Wednesday, October 29, at 5 pm The Ranch Pub 160 S. Main […]

  • Never Home: Remembering The Military Heroes Who Never Returned

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

    Join us for this moving presentation by Richard Sherman, author and full-time professional photographer. Sherman honors the stories of the 207,000 individuals interred in America’s 23 overseas WWI and WWII […]

  • Drumming for Wellness

    Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join us for this fantastic and interactive program, hosted by Craig Norton! Since the dawn of time, drumming has been associated with bringing about positive physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    For an appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), enter 5320. Come to give blood by Nov.16 and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win one of […]

  • FONS 2025 Annual Donation Appeal

    The FONS Annual Donation Appeal is under way through December 15. As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, we rely on funding through grants, fundraisers, and donations in order to serve our […]

  • FONS Holiday Volunteer Planning Session

    My Place Restaurant 8 Queen Street, Newtown, CT

    FONS has some volunteer opportunities available during the upcoming holiday season – help us spread holiday joy to lonely or isolated seniors in our community! If you are able to […]

  • Invitation to the Newtown High School Fall Production

    Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United States

    The Dress Rehearsal for the Newtown High School fall drama production of Clue: High School Edition will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 6 pm at Newtown High School. All […]