Newtown Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Newtown CT

08 May, 2022

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NEWTOWN, CT — Want for a family outing? See what's new on your Newtown Patch community calendar. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Newtown area: Hemant Mehta on 'Is Atheism Still A Taboo In Politics?' May 9 When: Monday, May 9th at 6:45 p.m. Where: HFFC Online What: Hemant Mehta on 'Is Atheism Still A Taboo In Politics?' May 9 Event: Monday, May 9, 2022; 6:45 PM check-in. 7 PM program. Virtual meeting registration at bit.ly/hffcTaboo Hemant Mehta, the founder and author of "the Friendly Atheist", is a widely known commentator, podcaster, ... Learn More Featured Event: Financial Planning Boot Camp: Strengthen Your Financial Fitness through Investing When: Tuesday, May 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Webinar Online What: Ready to take your financial health up to the next level of wellness? Tune into this Financial Planning Bootcamp series hosted by the New Haven Public Library and Ives Squared and offered by Caroline Wetzel CFP Over four training webinars and Caroline coaches you on personal fina... Learn More Featured Event: Financial Planning Boot Camp: Strengthen Your Financial Fitness through Investing (Caroline Wetzel) River Cruise Travel Talk When: Tuesday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Aquila's Nest Vineyards What: Join us at Aquila's Nest Vineyards in Sandy Hook and CT with special guest Stephen Batjaka from AmaWaterways to learn about European River Cruising. Hear about the different itineraries AmaWaterways has to offer and what it is like to experience Europe by river. Stephen will also... Learn More Social Security Planning: Do You Know What Strategy is Best For You? When: Wednesday, May 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual What: When should your take your SS? How do you apply? What impact does your spouse's SS have on what you collect? This class covers not only the basics of SS but also reveals strategies for maximizing your benefits. We will discuss how to minimize taxes on SS benefits and how to c... Learn More Featured Event: Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health, Read-Along & Activities! When: Thursday, May 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Southbury Library What: https://www.southburylibrary.o...S.M.A.R.T., Inc. is hosting three Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health read-along activities at the Southbury Library in the month of May, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month 2022! The Gizmo program is a supportive, data-driven ... Learn More Featured Event: Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health, Read-Along & Activities! (SMART, Inc.) Featured Event: "Barrymore" When: Friday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Heritage Village 11 Heritage Way -Activities Building- SouthburyWhat: Heritage Village Theater Guild is proud to present Will Jeffries as 'Barrymore' This promises to be a Tour-de-force performance not to be missed. It's the story of a washed-up actor trying to remount a comeback. You need not know anything about John Barrymore to enjoy this rem... Learn More Featured Event: "Barrymore" (Pamela Voldman) Sugar Mountain Celebrating the Genius of Neil Young When: Friday, May 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Edmond Town Hall What: Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era's most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young. Neil Young's career spans five plus decades, from the seminal countr... Learn More Frog Frolic Family Festival When: Saturday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Redding Community Center What: The Mark Twain Library is excited to announce the return of the Frog Frolic! After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, this fun filled family outdoor festival is making its triumphant return on Saturday, May 14th. This extra special day of family fun is in its 25th year a... Learn More Featured Event: "Common Ground with Jane Whitney" Presents "Fury: America's Uncivil War" When: Sunday, May 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Wamogo Regional High School What: Produced by Conversations on the Green, "Common Ground with Jane Whitney" is returning to in-person events for its tenth season at Wamogo Regional High School! From what started as a local speakers' series in Northwest Connecticut, "Common Ground" has now evolved into a nation... Learn More Featured Event: "Common Ground with Jane Whitney" Presents "Fury: America's Uncivil War" (Carter Day) Garlic Festival at Notre Dame High School When: Sunday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 220 Jefferson St What: Notre Dame High School, Fairfield, CT, is proud to announce the return of the "Garlic Fest" on Friday, May 13 (5pm-10pm), Saturday, May 14 (Noon - 10 pm) and Sunday, May 15 (Noon - 5 pm) Join us for an array of food trucks, beverages, craft and food vendors, the Garlic Bites ... Learn More Newtown Historical Society Open House and 18th Century Woodworking Demo When: Sunday, May 15th at 12:00 a.m. What: SUNDAY MAY 15, 2022 NOON TO 4:00 PM On May 15, 2022, The Newtown Historical Society welcomes Matthew Curtiss House visitors to travel back in time to the 18th century and watch joiner Erik Paul demonstrate how woodworking tools were used to hand construct everything from hom... Learn More 2GHG Spring Trail Ride - Your Horse Our Trails When: Sunday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 4 Trades Ln What: SECOND COMPANY GOVERNOR'S HORSE GUARD Your Horses Our Trails Bring your horse to our beautiful trails! (Newtown, CT) The Friends of the Second Company Governor's Horse Guard is excited to announce the Spring 2022 "Your Horse - Our Trails" Trail Ride and Challenge Course Fund... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Newtown Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.