Community Corner
There's Always Weekend Fun in Fairfield County & Beyond
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.
Where: Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Rd.
When: Saturday, March 23, 6 p.m.
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Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children 12 and under.
Description: Citizens of the Year Guy and Judy Yale will be honored. Wine and cheese is served at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. There will be both a silent and a live auction.
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Bethel: 2nd Annual Bethel Blooms
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
When: Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: An Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny and a community marketplace will take place.
Bethel: Drumming Circle
Where: Soul Focus, 145 Grassy Plain St.
When: Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: Soul Focus is a full-service wellness and awareness center a wide variety of spiritual health services for all ages in Bethel.
Bethel: Ecumenical Blessing of the Palms
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
When: Sunday, March 24, 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: All members of the Bethel community are invited to join the First Congregational Church of Bethel, United Methodist Church and St. Thomas Episcopla churches as they gather for a brief service celebrating Palm Sunday.
Fairfield: 4th Annual Hair of the Dog Extravaganza
Where: Gaelic-American Club, 74 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT
When: Saturday, March 23, two shows - 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Cost: $22
Description: "Essentially a variety show with diversity that gives it a uniqueness that is hard to describe."
Fairfield: Irish Band Black 47 at Fairfield Theatre Company
Where: Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield, CT
When: Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Cost: $32
Description: "This band of Irish rockers blows up yesterday's reedy, tweedy, Irish Spring image and grinds it into your face."
Newtown: 'How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
When: Tomorrow, March 21, 2013, 7:00 pm
Where: Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, CT |
Cost: $16
Description: Newtown High School presents their spring musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. This is a family friendly musical with lots of singing and dancing.
Norwalk: Easter Egg Scramble
Where: SoNo MarketPlace, 314 Wilson Ave.
When: Sunday, March 24, 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Calling all children. Come meet the Easter Bunny and bring a basket to gather the eggs. Each one has a treat inside. This event will take place rain or shine. A brunch/lunch menu will be served all day and jazz music will be played from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Orange: Parents' Night Out
When: Friday, March 22, 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 for the first child, $10 per sibling
Description: Non-members welcome. This is a 3 hour fun-filled drop off for children of potty-trained age to age 9. Staff handles everything while you go enjoy a well-deserved evening off. Children will wear white to experience black light excitement, glow sticks and other glow-in-the dark themed activities.
Orange: Easter Egg Hunt
Where: High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road
When: Saturday, March 23, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Easter Bunny will arrive at 12:30 p.m. one half-hour before the start of the Easter Egg Hunt itself. There will be face painting for the children, and hot coffee for the adults. In case of inclement weather, a rain or snow date is set for Saturday, March 30.
Rowayton: Moving Sale
Where: 26 Flicker Lane
When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Moving sale: Everything must go as the owner is moving overseas. Also a neighborhood and tag sale. Items: clothes, furniture, electronics, computer, office furniture, toys and tools.
Southbury: PHS Lacrosse Fundraiser
Where: United Church of Christ, Southbury
When: Friday, March 22, 7 p.m.
Cost: $5
Description: PHS Lacrosse is holding a Fundraiser Dance open to all PHS students.
Stamford: The Loft Artists Associaton Presents "Another View"
Where: Loft Artist Associates, 845 Canal St, Stamford, CT | Get Directions »
When: Friday, March 22, 2013, 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Description: This collection of fifteen recent paintings features subject matter ranging from solitary and multiple figures in stylized settings, to completely free-flowing abstract landscapes of the mind.
Woodbridge: Fire Safety & Prevention Day In Memory of Eva Ryan Block
Where: Woodbridge Fire Department, 100 Center Rd.
When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Learn fire safety and prevention, proper installation and placement of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and how and when to use fire extinguishers. Other activities: Touch a fire truck, try on firefighting gear, free child finder stickers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors while supplies last.
Woodbridge: Beekeeping Workshop
Where: Massaro Community Farm, 41 Ford Rd.
When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.
Cost: $10
Description: This first workshop will focus on hive assembly and spring preparation. See the Massaro Community Farm blog for more info on upcoming workshops.
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