Community Corner
Jazz, Egg Hunts, Theater—There's Plenty to Do This Weekend
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 to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline for more information of each event that's listed alphabetically by town.
Where: Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Rd.
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When: Saturday, March 23, 6 p.m.
Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children 12 and under.
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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.
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."
Georgetown: A Mindful Oasis in Turbulent Times
Where: Blackbird Yoga & Healing Arts Center, 28 Main St.
When: Saturday, March 23, 2 p.m.
Cost: Donations gratefully accepted
Description: Join Buddhist monk Bhante Wimala for an afternoon of meditation and insightful discussion about transmuting pain and suffering and manifesting positive changes in your life.
Greenwich: Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Arch Street.
When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.
Cost: $10.
Description: Easter egg hunt and family activities.
Greenwich: Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival
Where: Greenwich High School, 10 Hillside Rd.
When: Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: Greenwich High School hosts the annual Essentially Ellington Regional Festival (sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center), that will feature 10 talented high school jazz ensembles, as well as an exhibition performance by world class jazz musicians and clinicians who serve as the adjudicators.
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
Where: My Gym Orange, 391 Boston Post Road
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.
Trumbull Book Discussion: It Could Never Happen To Us
Where: The Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St, Trumbull, CT | Get Directions »
When: Sunday, March 24 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Description: Sarah Darer Litmann, author of Want To Go Private?, a story about a ninth-grade girl whose random Internet chat led her to a sad, unfortunate and unhappy meeting with a predator.
Ms. Litman's book is a quick - though alarming - read. It is a case study for parents and teens unaware of what can happen to unsuspecting and overtrusting young people on today's essential communication medium.
She will discuss the book, explain the how and the why of Internet predators, and tell parents what they can do to assure that their children use today's social media appropriately.
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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