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  • 2024 Nutmeg Fall Pickleball Classic

    Tournament will be held October 19 - 20 at the Lyme Shores Racquet Club in East Lyme, CT. For more information, click here.

  • “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 Roundtable – Traffic Congestion in Newtown

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

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. This month's topic is traffic congestion in Newtown. . All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at […]

  • 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

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Thursday, October 24: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Newtown Congregational Church14 West St, Newtown, CT 06470 Save lives: Give Blood. Make an appointment to donate blood via https://www.redcrossblood.org/ (enter 5320) or […]

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

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

    Newtown. Donations of books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, video games and complete jigsaw puzzles are welcome. Volunteers will be on hand to help you unload your vehicle and to provide tax […]

  • Newtown Turkey Trot

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

    The 15th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library will take place on Thursday, November 28. This event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving […]

  • FONS 2024 Annual Donation Appeal

    The FONS Annual Donation Appeal is under way through November 30. Our goal is to raise $3,000 to continue our mission of serving our Newtown seniors, through advocacy, education, programs, […]

  • FONS October Social

    Cover Two 100 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT

    Please note the new time. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, October 30 […]

  • November Open House and Chocolate Making Demonstration

    Matthew Curtiss House 44 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates will be demonstrating the life of an 18th century chocolatier. Chocolates will also be available for sale. Newtown Historical Society Sunday, November 10, at 12 […]

  • History of the Danbury Fair Zoom Meeting

    The Danbury Fair was an annual CT extravaganza that began in 1869 and captivated people from all corners of the region for over a century. Sadly, the fair came to […]

  • Letters to Sala – NHS Student Theater Production

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

    Newtown High School's Production of “Letters to Sala” - Thursday, November 14 – Sunday, November 17 Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road Sandy Hook. Performance Dates & Times 7 pm […]

  • “Rosie the Riveter” Presentation

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

    "Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic symbol of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? Connecticut Museum Educator, Mya Concepcion, will lead us through […]

  • Volunteer – Edmond Town Hall Usher Program

    Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Interested in being a volunteer usher for live events at Edmond Town Hall? Ushers check tickets, guide people to their seats, and related activities. Once the curtain is raised ushers […]

  • Gone Missing – The Theater Project Presentation

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

    The Theater Project at the Library Presents "Gone Missing" In-Person. Join us for our autumn theater offering of “Gone Missing”; a mystery about a much loved woman who has gone […]

  • FONS November Social

    Please note the new time. Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, November 20 […]

  • FONS November Roundtable

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

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. Highlights from all Roundtable meetings are available on […]

  • C.H. Booth Library’s Two Day Holiday Sale

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

    The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library’s popular Holiday Sale returns for its 20th year! The Holiday Sale will offer a huge selection of new and like-new gift-quality books for […]