Community Corner
Newtown Weekend Planner: Tree Lighting, Open Mic and More
Here are some events taking place in and around town this weekend.

Check out what’s going on this weekend in and around Newtown. Click the links for details.
- FRIDAY: 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ram Pasture, music at 6:30 pm, tree lighting at 7, followed by caroling, hot chocolate, and visits with Santa and Mrs Claus.
- FRIDAY: Open Mic is Friday in Sandy Hook!
- SATURDAY: Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Newtown Middle School Café, 11 Queen Street, registration requested 203-270- 4340.
- SATURDAY: St. Rose Christmas Boutique 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
- SATURDAY: Sandy Hook Village Tree Lighting is Saturday, Dec. 6
- SATURDAY: Nighthawks Win SWC Championship in Football, Game is Sat. Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
- SUNDAY: Hawleyville Community Tree Lighting and Toy Drive is Sunday, Dec. 7 and Benefits Newtown Fund
- ALL WEEKEND: Artists’ Holiday Sale and Open House Dec. 5, 6, & 7 in Newtown
Future Events:
- Local Firefighters’ Toy and Food Drive in Newtown to Help Area Children
- Newtown Youth and Family Offers Community Support for 2nd Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting
- Advent and Christmas Eve Worship at Newtown Congregational Church
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