Newtown Bee Holiday Gift Guide 2019

THE NEWTOWN BEE’S

2019

A SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEWTOWN BEE • NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In Bloom • All Seasons • All Reasons®

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

In Bloom n All Seasons n All The Reasons® Most Incredible

Christmas and Holiday Décor Displays Over and Gifts 55 Years Anywhere! and Still

Nurseries

Where Customer Service Never Expires

Growing!

Where Customer Service Never Expires

“The Largest Family Owned Nursery and Garden Center “The Largest Family Owned and GardenSince Center in Fairfield County Since 1964” in Nursery Fairfield County 1964”

The Most Incredible Christmas and Holiday Décor Displays and Gifts Anywhere!

Huge Selection of Poinsettias in a Variety of Sizes & Colors Wreaths of All Sizes • Decorative Centerpieces Fresh Christmas Trees with Ball and Burlap “A live tree will be enjoyed for many years to come.”

Custom Made Grave Blankets & Cemetery Arrangements

Every Weekend in December Fresh Cut Trees Under cover for your shopping pleasure

Visit Santa • Refreshments Horse & Carriage Rides (Dec. 21, 11-2pm)

Visit our website for details

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE SERVICES Hollandia Experts DESIGN / INSTALL / ENJOY Proud to offer products from “Made in USA”

“A Gift Certificate from Hollandia is always appreciated”

Nursery

Gift, Garden & Home

203-743-0267

203-792-0268

103 Old Hawleyville Rd, Bethel

Gift Certificate

Date: Dec. 25 To: Mom & Dad Amount:$100.00 To be applied on purchase of merchandise at:

95 Stony Hill Rd / Rt 6, Bethel

www.hollandianurseries.com

Nursery & Garden Center 95 Stony Hill Rd., Bethel, CT • 203-792-0268 Gift from: Your Kid

Discounts not valid on previous purchases. In stock merchandise only, while supplies last. Plants and products must be taken at time of purchase. Not to be combined with other offers.

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Koenig

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Ready-Made Custom Ready-Made Frames Framing* Mats Additional Promotions Available

Our Services Include

Art Framing Mirrors Needlework Shadow Boxes

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Photography Framing Canvas Stretching Wedding Invitations Diploma Framing

Complete Conservation Framing Available

We have framing for ALL budgets! | Gift Certificates Available

Sale Ends December 23rd 8 Pecks Lane, Newtown • (203) 270-1887 • www.koenigframeworks.com Across from Vasi’s Gymnastics

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Give a gift, Get a gift

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

HOLIDAY HOURS: HOLIDAY HOURS:

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10-6 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10-6 Thurs: 10-8 Thurs: 10-8 Sun: 12-4 HOLIDAY HOURS: Sun: 12-4 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10-6 Thurs: 10-8 Sun: 12-4

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

SHOP YOUR LOCAL NEWTOWN TOY & GIFT STORE!

Unique Toys, Books, & Gifts for Babies, Children & Adults Jewelry, Handbags & Accessories, Bath & Body, Journals, Candles, Room Décor and So Much More!

Official Retailer of Ben’s Bells “be kind” Merchandise Products Made in the USA & Merchandise from Local Artisans Our Personal Shoppers Can Help You Find The Perfect Gift Free Gift Wrapping

HOLIDAY SALE

November 29 - December 2 Holiday Hours starting November 23rd Monday - Wednesday 9:30-6 • Thursday - Friday 9:30-7 Saturday 9:30-6 • Sunday 10-6 Christmas Eve Hours 9:30-5

203-270-8697

14 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

THREE STAGES. ZERO OBSTACLES. 34” Pro Hydro T H R E E - STAG E P O W E R

With a patented three-stage system, the 3X® clears deep snowfall up to 50% faster than a Cub Cadet® 2X® two-stage snow blower. That means you can quickly and easily remove up to 18 inches of snow.

And when the plow leaves a wall of winter at the end of the driveway, the 3X will take it down.

STARTING AT

$

2,699*

3X 34” Pro Hydro

26” Three-stage snow thrower with four-way steel chute, 357cc Cub Cadet OHV 4-cycle engine, HD gear box and auger housing, 12" augers/ accelerators/impeller, 23" intake height, push-button start, trigger-control power steering, dual LED lights, heated hand grips and COOL BLUE™ skid shoes.

$

1,299*

28”

30” HD

Three-stage snow thrower with four-way steel chute, 357cc Cub Cadet OHV 4-cycle engine, HD gear box and auger housing, 12" augers/ accelerators/impeller, 23" intake height, push-button start, trigger-control power steering, dual LED lights, heated hand grips and COOL BLUE™ skid shoes.

$

1,399*

Three-stage snow thrower with four-way steel chute, 357cc Cub Cadet OHV 4-cycle engine, HD gear box and auger housing, 12" augers/ accelerators/impeller, 23" intake height, push-button start, trigger-control power steering, dual LED lights, heated hand grips and COOL BLUE™ skid shoes.

$

1,699*

†

*While Supplies Last

YOUR INDEPENDENT DEALER — EXPERT SERVICE. LOCALLY OWNED.

THE ADVICE, SERVICE, SELECTION AND SUPPORT YOU NEED TO FIND THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU. Newtown Power Equipment 151 Mt. Pleaseant Road Newtown, CT 06470 www.newtownpowerequipment.com (203) 426-5012

WITH OVER 40 CUB CADET SNOW BLOWERS IN STOCK, WE’RE PREPARED TO GET YOU READY FOR WINTER! Offer subject to credit approval. Some restrictions apply. See store associate for details.

Price — Actual retail prices are set by dealer and may vary. Taxes, freight, setup and handling charges may be additional and may vary. Models subject to limited availability. For full warranty details, visit cubcadet.com or see your local dealer. See your local dealer for limited warranty details and information. Certain restrictions apply.

Specifications and programs are subject to change without notice. Images may not reflect dealer inventory and/or unit specifications. † Built using the highest-quality components sourced locally and globally. © 2018 Cub Cadet SNOW_XSERIES_FULL 1

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Get Top Dollar For The Holidays YOUR UNWANTED JEWELRY & COINS ARE WORTH MORE THAN YOU THINK

NOW BUYING SPORTS MEMORABILIA

Sports Memorablia, Autographed Items, Trading Cards, Comics, Antique Toys, etc.

Not Sure if it’s Real?

STOP in for a FREE Evaluation…

Let one of our experts evaluate your entire collection — still no charge!

800-555-6741

All US and Foreign Silver and Copper Coins

Jewelry:

Gold, silver, diamond jewelry. Broken, antique or any condition.

Diamonds: All shapes and sizes, loose or set

Coins & Currency

Any year and any condition. Foreign or US.

Watches:

Rolex, Patek, Vacheron as well as no-name gold and silver watches.

Silver Certificates, Gold Certificates, Bank Notes and more

Silverware:

Sterling silver flatware, candelabras, tea sets.

Collectibles:

War & sports memorabilia, trains, antique toys, artwork, historical documents.

Designer Jewelry: Tiffany, Cartier, David Yurman, Van Cleet, Hermes, Bvlgari, John Hardy

DiamonDs • Watches • coins estate JeWelry

www.ctgoldandsilver.com

Owned by Local Residents • Friendly Relaxed Atmosphere HIGHEST PRICES • IMMEDIATE PAYMENT

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Does not apply to coin or bullion. With this coupon only. Expires 12/31/19.

441 Danbury Road

115 Main Street, Rt 25

New Milford 860-355-0191

Monroe 203-261-1115

(Directly across from New Milford HS)

(Crescent Village)

Here are just some of the things that we buy:

Gold • Silver • Platinum • Antique Jewelry Modern Jewelry • Broken Jewelry Dental Gold • Diamonds • Watches Silverware • Sterling Flatware Silver Coins • Comics

NOW 4

Convenient Locations

BBB Rating: A

15 Danbury Road

1130 E. Putnam Avenue

Wilton 203-210-7465

Greenwich 203-990-0555

(Rte 7 across from Boston Market)

(Adjoining Mavis Tire)

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

The Gift Box

Come See Our Box Full of Holiday 14 Church Hill RoadTreasures • Newtown, CT 06470 Martine Shanchuk, owNeR

Tel/fax: 203.426.5253 Unique Gifts for Men, Women and Baby

Special Hours Black Friday, November 29, 10 - 7 Small Business Saturday, November 30, 10 - 7 Sunday, December 1, 10-5 • Pura Vida, Mudlove & Luca + Danni bracelets • Spartina, Joy Susan & Scout handbags • Newtown & Sandy Hook merchandise • A wide selection of jewelry • Adorable gifts for baby • Boutique clothing & accessories Stocking Stuffers

14 Church Hill Road Newtown (203)426-5253

Teacher’s Gifts Ornaments & Decorations Greeting Cards Hostess Gifts

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

INTRODUCING OUR NEW

Freeze away your LEFTOVERS and say GOODBYE to stubborn fat forever!

Winter is coming and it’s the perfect time to restore your confidence with CoolSculpting by joining Newtown MediSpa’s CoolSculpting COOL CLUB. With significant savings on treatments PLUS special member-only COOL CLUB PERKS! Our COOL CLUB offers four levels and is only open twice a year for a two-week period.

Frosty – Buy 2 get 2 half off Frozen – Buy 4 get 4 half off and receive a $300 gift card Icicle – Buy 6 get 6 half off and receive a $500 gift card Glacial – Buy 8 get 8 half off and receive a $800 gift card Call today for your complimentary consultation to learn more.

Don’t just imagine results. See them!

Mention “The Bee” to waive the $49 club registration fee. Registration opens 12/2/19 and closes 12/19/19.

Limited registration period and consultation required.

Newtown MediSpa | 32 Church Hill Road, Suite 114, Newtown CT | 203-304-9725 Newtown MediSpa Post Road | 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT | 203-802-6334

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

5th Annual

Gift Card SALE COME EARLY AND SAVE! Wednesday, November 27th In-Office only from 9:00am to 5pm NEWTOWN: 32 Church Hill Road, Suite 114 FAIRFIELD: 1499 Post Road, Suite 4

“BEST DEALS” COME EARLY! First 10 customers – $60 for a $100 GC Next 20 customers – $75 for a $100 GC Next 25 customers – $80 for a $100 GC All the above, limit one ‘BEST DEAL” gift card per person no matter which level you land on.

Cannot combine levels.

OTHER “GREAT DEALS”! $100 GC for only $85 (limit 3 per person) $250 GC for only $210 (limit 2 per person) *GC specials can only be purchased IN-OFFICE at our Newtown and Fairfield locations between 9am and 5pm on 11/27/19, no exceptions. On “BEST DEALS”, LIMIT one gift card per person for the WHOLE “BEST DEALS” level. Cannot be combined with any other coupons. No phone or email orders will be taken. Limits and restrictions apply. No checks accepted.

Act your Age? Sometimes. Look your Age? Never. www.newtownmedispa.com

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Largest Frame Selection in Fairfield County — Custom Frame Design — All Work Done on Premises

Owned by Newtown Resident John O’Sullivan

20% OFF

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May not be combined with other offers.

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Rejuvenate Your Hair For The Holiday Season Creative color personalized to fit you and your lifestyle.

Foiling done dimensionally with multicolors for a more natural

and softer look on all lengths of hair.

Perming on all hair types and lengths, short to long with all finishes. Wavy cuts, spiral curls and bouncy curls.

Cutting done person by person, individually to suit you.

Whether it is a bob, shag, one length or spiky, it is done expertly at Thomas E. Salon.

Discover Thomas E. Salon for better styling no matter what your hair texture.

Have feel good hair for the holiday season and always at Thomas E. Salon.

Celebrating Our 32nd Anniversary!

Our Gift to You 25% Off the Face Value All Gift Certificates Sold by December 21, 2019 and All Stocking Stuffers Buy One, Get One ½ Price!

203-270-1262

HOURS Mon 9-5 Wed 9-5 Thurs & Fri 9-8 Sat 9-5 (Closed Sun & Tues)

87 South Main Street (Route 25), Newtown

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Celebrate the Season in Sandy Hook Please join us as we kick off the season beginning with the Annual Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 7

th

• Festivities begin at 4:00pm • Meet Santa Claus from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

• Karaoke - Courtesy of Graceful Planet • Live Nativity at Faith at Newtown • Tree Lighting at 6:00pm • Caroling Bring Santa a non-perishable item for the FAITH Food Pantry, and you’ll be entered in the drawing to light the tree!

The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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Introducing the 2019 Sandy Hook Holiday Ornament

Continue the family tradition and purchase this year’s holiday ornament. Crafted in pewter, these beautiful ornaments have a no-polish required finish, and will make a beautiful addition to your family’s home.

Each ornament is packaged separately and comes with a certificate and is ready to be hung by its beautiful silver ornament hook. To purchase, or for more information, visit our website.

sandyhookvillage.com

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Newtown Again Following Traditional Tree Lightings Schedule

By Shannon Hicks Newtown will once again hold three tree lightings this holiday season. All are scheduled for the weekend of December 6-8.

The 35th Annual Ram Pasture Tree Lighting is scheduled for Friday, December 6. The event will begin with musical performances at 6:30 pm and continue with the tree lighting at 7. There will also be additional caroling, refreshments, and visits with Santa and Mrs Claus at the historic pasture along Elm Drive.

In the hours leading up to this year’s event, Newtown Parks & Recreation employees will be placing luminarias around Ram Pasture and on nearby roadways leading to the historic property on Elm Drive.

Parks & Rec has taken over the coordination and fundraising for this longstanding event.

Donations of $10 each will cover one luminaria or one bulb.

Checks should be made out to Newtown Parks & Recreation, with Tree Lighting Donation on the memo line, and mailed — with Tree Lighting Form on this page filled in — to Newtown Parks & Recreation, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown CT 06470. Forms and checks can also be dropped off at the Parks & Rec office weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

The 19th Annual Sandy Hook Tree Lighting will take place the following night, on Saturday, December 7.

The event is being coordinated by Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity and will

Grayson Engelke, safely in the arms of his mother, Barbara, wasn’t sure how to respond to Santa during the 2018 Sandy Hook Tree Lighting event.

—Bee file photo

begin at 4 pm. Activities will be centered around the area of Church Hill Road, Washington Avenue, Riverside Road, and Glen Road.

Children of all ages are invited to meet Santa Claus, who will be arriving at 5 pm to begin visiting with attendees.

Those who offer Santa a nonperishable donation for FAITH Food Pantry will be entered into a drawing to have the honor of lighting the trees that night.

Karaoke will be ongoing in the area of The Glen, where one of two trees will be lit at 6 pm. The trees are on the corners of Church Hill at Washington and Washington at Riverside, opposite each other.

Caroling and more karaoke will follow after the two trees are lit.

Faith at Newtown, at 4 Riverside Road, has also hosted a Live Nativity presentation during the special event in recent years.

The Tenth Annual Hawleyville Tree Lighting and Toy Drive will then follow on Sunday, December 8.

Residents are invited to gather at Barnabas Plaza, 23 Barnabas Road, for the one-hour event scheduled to begin at 5:30.

Holiday festivities will take place, including performances by local dance students from Dance Etc. Hot chocolate, cookies, soda, and other light refreshments, including pizza from

Guests of all ages gathered around the larger of two Christmas trees at Ram Pasture last year for the 34th Annual Tree Lighting. This year’s tree lighting — the first of three nights of tree lightings in Newtown — is scheduled for Friday, December 6.

—Bee file photo

Papa Al’s, will be served, and — if everyone is well-behaved — a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus, delivered courtesy of Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Department, will also be part of the evening. John Voket will be the master of ceremonies.

Those planning to attend are asked to consider bringing with

them an unwrapped toy or gift to be collected for The Newtown Fund, which benefits local families.

This event is organized by Stony Hill Four Corners, a business association covering the Hawleyville section of Newtown and the Stony Hill section of Bethel.

Call For Volunteers: Friends Of Roxbury Library Planning Great Trains Holiday Show Annual Holiday Book Sale ROXBURY — The Friends of the Roxbury Library will have their used book store, The Next Chapter, open for extended hours on Saturday, December 7, for their second annual Holiday Book Sale.

The Next Chapter will be open that day from 10 am until 6 pm so that people have plenty of time to warm up by the fireplace while wandering through the stacks and tables of books to find the perfect holiday surprise and also be able to enjoy other holiday activities planned in Roxbury that day. The Next Chapter is within the historic Hodge Memorial Library, 4 North Street in Roxbury.

The Next Chapter has many books to choose from in the categories of fiction/mystery, biography, history, nonfiction, children’s, young adult, science, mathematics, animals, sports, gardening, foreign language, selfhelp, cookbooks, wines, religion, gardening and business. There will be tables with holiday books, author’s series, and special coffee table books that are ready to be

As in previous years, those who visit The Next Chapter’s Holiday Book Sale on December 7 will have opportunities to purchase gently used books and more while also enjoying the warmth of Hodge Library’s fireplace.

wrapped for gift-giving. There are also collections of CDs, audio books, and DVDs. This will be The Next Chapter’s final event for the year. The Friends will resume collecting books on the second Saturday and having the usual monthly sale on the third Saturday of the month in January and continue

that schedule through November 2020.

One hundred percent of the monies raised with this event go to providing books, DVDs, CDs, E-Books, audio books, museum passes, art show receptions, adult and children’s programs, copiers, and computers for the Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury.

WILTON — Wilton Historical Society is looking for model train enthusiasts.

For those who enjoy running model trains, Wilton Historical Society’s very popular Great Trains Holiday Show — which attracts thousands of visitors every year — depends on a cadre of dedicated train engineers who indulge their love of model trains while bringing magic to children and their families during the holidays.

With multiple train layouts, including G, HO, N, O, S, and Lego gauges, help is needed to staff the show. The show opens the day after Thanksgiving and runs through mid-January.

Volunteers typically spend a few hours a week ensuring that the trains are running smoothly, and talk trains with awestruck kids and fellow enthusiasts.

Those interested in learning more should contact Volunteer Coordinator Katherine Karlik at 203-762-7257 or info@wiltonhistorical.org.

The annual event is presented

at Wilton Historical Society’s headquarters, 224 Danbury Road Route 7, in Wilton. Call 203-762-7257 or visit wiltonhistorical.org for additional information.

Did You Know...

This country has relied on volunteers from its start: Colonists banded together to survive the harsh New World, forming support groups to help each other plant crops, build houses, and fight disease.

Benjamin Franklin developed the first volunteer firehouse in 1736, an idea that has become the country’s norm, as more than 70 percent of all firefighters today are volunteers.

And during the Revolutionary War, patriotic citizens volunteered to organize boycotts against British imports and raise funds for the war efforts — and of course, there were the famous “minute men,” who were a volunteer militia.

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Sensory Friendly ‘Christmas Story’ Performance Planned At Hartford Stage HARTFORD — The sensory friendly performance of A Christmas Carol — A Ghost Story of Christmas has become an important annual tradition at Hartford Stage. Now in its sixth year, the sensory friendly performance — designed to create an accessible, welcoming theater experience for children and adults with autism or other sensory-input disorders as well as their families and caregivers — will be offered Saturday, December 7, at 2 pm.

Hartford Stage staged its first sensory friendly performance of A Christmas Carol — A Ghost Story of Christmas in 2014. Since then, more than 1,000 audience members have enjoyed the show in a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere.

Jennifer Roberts, the director of education at Hartford Stage, said the company’s goal is to create an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for children with sensory sensitivity and their children.

“Caregivers don’t have to worry if their child needs to move around, make noise, or take a break during the performance,” Ms Roberts said. “We have some families that come back every year; it means a lot to us that this has become a trusted experience for them. We do everything that we can to make sure families trying it for the first time have that sense of safety and acceptance, too, so that they can relax and enjoy the performance.”

While the script for A Christ-

Rebecka Jones and The Children of A Christmas Carol, in a scene from the 2017 Hartford Stage production. The theater is planning its 22nd annual production of the Charles Dickens holiday classic, which will include a sensory friendly performance the first full weekend in December.

—T. Charles Erickson photo

mas Carol — A Ghost Story of Christmas remains the same, some of the show’s technical elements, as well as the theater environment, are modified to help make the experience safe, friendly, and comfortable for everyone.

Lighting in the theater remains lit, but dimmed, during the performance to allow safe movement for guests in and out of the theatre. Special effects, such as

haze and strobe lights, are eliminated from the performance; and the volume of abrupt, loud sound effects is been adjusted.

Theater staff, positioned on both sides of the stage, hold up green lanterns to signal audience members when potentially frightening moments are about to happen during the performance.

Complimentary sensory support tools such as blankets, stress

balls, and ear plugs are also available for audience members who need them. A designated quiet area in the lower lobby is also available.

Trained staff and volunteers are on hand throughout the performance to offer assistance.

Free, downloadable resource materials — including a social story, character guide, and performance guide — can be accessed on the Hartford Stage

website (hartfordstage.org) to help prepare audience members for the show.

United Technologies is the exclusive Presenting Sponsor.

Support for the sensory friendly performance is provided by The Pryor Foundation. Hartford Stage extends a special thank you to Theatre Development Fund’s Autism Theatre Initiative.

Tickets for the sensory friendly performance of A Christmas Carol — A Ghost Story of Christmas are 50 percent off regular ticket prices, starting at $25. The show is recommended for children ages 8 and older.

To purchase tickets, contact the Hartford Stage Box Office at 860-527-5151 or visit hartfordstage.org/sensory-friendly.

The 22nd annual production of A Christmas Carol will run November 29-December 28. In addition to the sensory friendly performance, the production will also offer Open Captioned performances on Saturday, December 14, at 2 and 7:30 pm.

The matinee that afternoon will also be Audio Described.

The show has a running time of approximately one hour, 45 minutes, with one intermission.

Smoke effects, strobes, and scary ghosts are part of the regular performances.

Tickets range from $25 to $99, with student discounts available.

Contact the theater’s box office or visit hartfordstage.org for the performance schedule and other details.

Jingle & Mingle For Litchfield Jazz Camp, First Weekend In December

LITCHFIELD — Jingle & Mingle, the Litchfield Jazz annual holiday fundraiser, is set for Saturday, December 7, at Litchfield Community Center.

The event supports Litchfield Jazz Camp need-based scholarships. In the 2019 camp summer, $50,000 in scholarships was awarded.

The evening’s featured performer this year will be the award-winning vocalist Alina Engibaryan. A Russian émigré schooled at Prince Claus Conservatory in the Netherlands, she won the coveted Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition in 2015. She now tours with the ten-time Grammy Awardwinning collective Snarky Puppy.

Back from a 24-concert tour with the group to venues like the Monterey Jazz Festival, Ms Engibaryan will be backed at Jingle & Mingle by The Albert Rivera Quartet. Ms Engibaryan and Mr Rivera are both on the Litchfield Jazz Camp faculty.

A talented student combo will open for the pros.

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Dancing has always been an integral part of Jingle & Mingle, the Litchfield Jazz annual holiday fundraiser, as evidenced by this couple during the 2017 event.

—Lindsey Victoria Photography photo

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In addition to music, students learn about and practice physical fitness, have courses in college application and scholarship acquisition, money management, self-marketing, and a host of electives including ear training, sight reading, composition and more. The goal is to prepare the student for life.

An immersive program, Litchfield Jazz Camp hosts beginning through advanced players. There is no pre-audition, and the camp is noncompetitive. The faculty includes Grammy winners, university professors, and all manner of performing and recording artists with strong educational credentials.

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Budget-Friendly Tips For Smart Holiday Gift Giving

(BPT) The holiday season is full of celebration, social activities and spreading good cheer by exchanging gifts. The problem is, gift-giving can get expensive if you’re not making a plan and monitoring spending.

A happy holiday doesn’t have to mean stressing about finances or going into debt. It is entirely possible to enjoy the holidays and save money with some smart strategies for gift giving on a budget.

Create a gift list: Feeling pressure to get gifts for everyone? Thoughtfully consider who is on your list this year.

While a gift may be appropriate for some people, others might simply prefer to spend some time together rather than exchanging gifts.

Instead of a material gift, consider inviting someone over for lunch or plan a cookie exchange with friends.

Make a budget early: Deciding on budget limits for your holiday gifts will help guide spending. Try creating an overall holiday budget and then a specific budget for each person on your list. Then, with gift list in hand and budget in mind, it’s easier to shop for appropriate and affordable gifts.

In addition, by starting early, it’s easier to take advantage of sales and other promotions that can help save even more.

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A happy holiday does not have to mean stressing about finances or going into debt. Most can enjoy the holidays and save money with some smart strategies for gift-giving on a budget.

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Ultimately, it’s the thought that counts. Whether it’s a card or small, reasonably priced gift, the recipient will be glad you took the time to show you care.

Use change to stretch your budget: Most people don’t think much about coins, but the holiday survey found that people believe they have about $71 in spare change in and around their home.

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Create a group gift exchange: For those who have a large, extended family or a group of friends they typically buy for, a gift exchange may be the answer. It’s fun and budget-friendly because the pressure of buying everyone a gift is released.

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Opt for services as gifts: Rather than giving a physical present, is there something you could do that the recipient would appreciate? Consider an act of kindness like cleaning a family member’s home or watching their children.

If you have a particular talent, consider how that can be incorporated into a gift. Know how to play the piano? Offer to give children lessons.

Own a snowblower? Offer to help clear a neighbor’s driveway after a snowstorm.

Consider charitable donations: Giving to charity on behalf of someone else can be a nice holiday gesture.

Whether it’s animal welfare, disaster relief, a children’s charity, or something else, think about what the person is passionate about and select an appropriate charity.

The Coinstar holiday survey also revealed that if there were no obligations or expectations around gift-giving, about ten percent of people would give to charity. Coinstar kiosks in supermarkets allow users to donate change to certain charities, making it easy to put change to good use and give a meaningful gift.

No matter what you choose, gift-giving can be meaningful and affordable.

Let these ideas offer inspiration to stay on budget and shop wisely this holiday season.

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The annual Coinstar Holiday Survey among 2,002 adults found that eight in ten respondents (78 percent) said their feelings toward the holidays were happy, and about one-third (35 percent) said they love shopping for holiday gifts (“can’t wait”). In contrast, half of respondents reported that they are stressed about giving the right gift even though many do not recall what gifts they received last year.

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“This year’s results show that the stress meter is high for many, but we are pleased to know that most Americans are budgeting for holiday gift purchases and that a positive attitude toward the holidays prevails,” he added.

Top Holiday Survey Findings Released in October, the top findings of the 2019 survey showed that most people find joy in gift giving, but early retail merchandising and searching for just the right gifts dampened moods. *Half (51 percent) stress about giving the

right holiday gift. Women are more likely to stress, with 56 percent reporting stress compared to men at 46 percent. *Nearly one-third (31 percent) did not remember what gifts they received last year; 38 percent of men reported not remembering last year’s gifts compared to 25 percent of women. *Two in five (38 percent) say an argument or disagreement would put someone on the “naughty list,” negatively affecting the gift they give. *Half (51 percent) are irritated by early retail holiday merchandising, a 15-point increase over the previous year (36 percent in 2018). *Nearly one in two (46 percent) are planning or considering cashing in spare change to help pay for holiday purchases ($71 on average estimated in spare change around the home).

Gift Givers Spend More on a Holiday Gift than Other Occasions Additional Findings One reason holiday shoppers may be stressed about finding the right gift is that gift givers reported that they spend the most money for someone on a holiday gift (72 percent) than other occasions including a birthday or anniversary.

Budgeting for gifts can be a stress reliever: 67 percent of those surveyed say they have a holiday gift budget. Two in five holiday shoppers (42 per-

cent) plan to spend between $100 and $400 on holiday gifts this year.

Whether stressed or not over holiday shopping, the vast majority of respondents (87 percent) say it gives them more joy to give a gift than to receive one.

Forgetting to give a gift last year does not go unnoticed by 13 percent of respondents who would add you to the naughty list. Less than ten percent of people surveyed say social media activity and political views of gift recipients negatively affect the gift they give.

If obligations and expectations were removed from the gift-giving equation, half of the survey respondents said they would give gifts to family members only. About one in ten (11 percent) said they would give to charity; ten percent would either give no gift at all or buy a gift for themselves.

Survey Methodology Coinstar commissioned Atomik Research, an independent creative market research agency, to run an online survey of 2,002 adults in the United States who give gifts to others in observance of a winter holiday.

The margin of error fell within +/- two percentage points with a confidence interval of 95 percent. The fieldwork took place September 4-6, 2019.

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Give the Gift of Books This Holiday Season!

• Fiction and nonfiction books for children, birth to 18 years old • A small but mighty selection of “grown up” titles • Toys, art & science kits, games, puzzles, unique gifts, and reading accessories • Gift Certificates

Special Event “Saturday with Santa” on November 23 1pm–1:45pm ..... Stories with Santa 2pm–4pm .......... Free (take your own) photos with Santa

Extended Holiday Shopping Hours 11/29-12/22

and Open Christmas Eve 10am–Noon for your last minute giving needs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10am–6pm Thursday 1–8pm | Sunday 12–4pm Free Gift Wrap Service

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Holidays Sparkle at the WBT A Heartwarming Musical Glistening with Christmas Magic

“Music and Songs of Family, Faith & Holiday Joy – The Soundtrack of America”

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 MATINEE & EVENING

DECEMBER 9 AND 10 MATINEE & EVENING

A WBT FAMILY HOLIDAY TRADITION

An Original Musical Conceived and Created Expressly for the WBT FEATURING FAVORITE HOLIDAY SONGS! Holly Jolly Christmas We Need A Little Christmas It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Silent Night Jingle Bells Oh, Holy Night I’ll Be Home for Christmas White Christmas

PERFECT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! NOVEMBER 28 THRU DECEMBER 23

featuring

TODD MEREDITH Santa, Mrs Claus and the Christmas Elves are all gathering together for good food and good times – including a holiday sing along!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 TWO SEATINGS: Doors open 10:00 AM and 1:45 PM. Children 13 & under $28.00 per person plus tax.

Adults $41.00 per person plus tax.

The Magic of Christmas THE NEW YORK

TENORS

MATINEES and EVENINGS

WBT IS A HOLIDAY

TOYS FOR TOTS DROP-OFF LOCATION

New, unwrapped toys will be accepted at our Box Office, to be distributed to underprivileged children by U.S. Marines.

– GOLD STAR ATTRACTION –

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Daniel Rodriquez Andy Cooney Christopher Macchio

MATINEE & EVENING

– GOLD STAR ATTRACTION –

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 MATINEE & EVENING

www.BroadwayTheatre.com INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS

(914) 592-2222

GROUP RESERVATIONS

(914) 592-2225

1 BROADWAY PLAZA, ELMSFORD, NEW YORK 10523 A Proud Sponsor of WBT

Official Bank of WBT

BUDDY HOLLY ristmas Ch

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 MATINEE & EVENING

Make the WBT your place to gather with family & friends!

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE WBT!

Low Ticket Prices Include A 3 Course Served Meal Enjoy a complete dinner or lunch featuring your choice from a selection of delicious entrees.

Show Only Tickets Are Also Available Same great shows without the served meal.

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday – Saturday Evening Performances Begin at 8 PM.

LOOKING TO MAKE AN EARLY EVENING OF IT? Sunday Evening Performances Begin at 7 PM – OUT BY 9:30 PM!

The management reserves the right to make schedule or program changes if required. All sales final. No cash or credit card refunds.

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Give the Gift That Always Gets Rave Reviews!

Gift Certificates to the Westchester Broadway Theatre SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN 2020 You Purchase the Gift Certificate and They Pick the Show!

A Live Show AND a Complete 3 Course Meal are Included!

Gift Certificates purchased during the 2019 holiday season are good for a great lineup of shows and good thru January 31, 2021!

JANUARY 30 - MARCH 1

JANUARY 3 - 26

BECAUSE EVERYONE ENJOYS A GREAT NIGHT OUT!

Everyone loves the incredible value of Gift Certificates for Two to the WBT! It’s just a short drive to a great night out, and with convenient free parking and easy access to all major highways and parkways, there is simply no better gift value around!

CHOOSE FROM TWO DIFFERENT GIFT CERTIFICATES

A Taste of Broadway and Fine Dining Awaits You at the Westchester Broadway Theatre!

$197.24

($182.00 + $15.24 tax)

Dinner & Show for Two, good for any performance including Saturday.

$153.89

($142.00 + $11.89 tax)

Lunch & Show for Two, good for any Weekday Matinee performance only.

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MARCH 5 - MAY 3

MAY 7 - JULY 5

JULY 9 - SEPTEMBER 19

SEPT. 24 – NOV. 29, 2020; DEC. 30, 2020 - JAN. 24, 2021

NOVEMBER 29th, 30th AND DEC. 1ST

Give Them So Much More – All Right Next Door!

A GREAT LINEUP OF SHOWS! LIVE ORCHESTRA! GREAT DINING WITH A 3 COURSE MEAL! Never Settle For Less When Gift Giving!

Mark Your Calendar for Huge Savings!

THIS GREAT OFFER WILL NOT BE REPEATED THIS SEASON

PURCHASE & PRINT WBT GIFT CERTIFICATES ONLINE www.BroadwayTheatre.com

VISIT OR CALL OUR BOX OFFICE

(914) 592-2222

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28)

ONLINE ONLY Same Great Discount!

CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL Monday, December 2 ONLINE ONLY Same Great Discount!

Gift Certificates purchased during the 2019 holiday season will be good thru Jan. 31, 2021.

SECOND CERTIFICATE MUST BE OF EQUAL VALUE.

PURCHASES MUST BE MADE AT SAME TIME AND AT SAME LOCATION. DISCOUNT APPLIES TO GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR TWO ONLY. DISCOUNT MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO PREVIOUS OR FUTURE PURCHASES. CANNOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS.

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS

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www.BroadwayTheatre.com

GROUP RESERVATIONS

(914) 592-2225 A Proud Sponsor of WBT Official Bank of WBT

2020 Special Entertainment Events Include

The Duprees • New York Tenors Boys of the Bronx • Rhythm of The Dance Glenn Miller Orchestra • All Hands On Deck The Drifters & The Platters • Four By Four The Edwards Twins • Adult Comedy Nights The Sixties Show • Forever Motown Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute Neil Berg’s 51 Years of Rock & Roll Tribute Concerts to The Four Seasons, The Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John & more.

The British Invasion Years • Cirque Ziva COMPLETE SHOW LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE

The management reserves the right to make schedule or program changes if required. *Gift Certificates not valid for Gold Star Events.

DOWNLOAD THE NEW WBT APP

To Receive Special “App Only” Offers Limit 1 per person. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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Make Your Homeowner Happy for the Holidays! days!

Deep Snow Has Met Its Match!

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Ariens Deluxe 28” plus Two-Stage SHO Snow Blower

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Model# 921048- 306cc Auto Turn Reg. Price $1,597.00

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Sale $1,349.00

Reg. Price $1,499.00

Sale $1,399.00

• Powerful 291cc Ariens AX254 Engine • Ariens' Exclusive Disc-O-Matic Drive System • Cast Iron Gear Case • Auto-Turn Steering Technology • Chute Rotates Up To 200 Degrees • Interlocking Controls • In-Dash Remote Chute Deflector • 16" x 4.8" Directional Tread Tires • SHO

• Premium 256CC OTV 4-cycle engine • 28” clearing width and up to 45’ throwing distance • Ideally used to clear 6+ inches of snow on a 6+ car driveway made of concrete, asphalt, or gravel

The industry’s most powerful backpack blower!

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A chainsaw designed for firewood cutting – with a great power-to-weight ratio.

Sale $599.00 • 79.9 cc 2-stroke engine • Industry-leading 44N blowing force

Bar Length (minimum) 16 in (maximum) 18 in Chain Brake • Vibration Reduction • Adjustable Oil Pump Automatic Oiler • Air Purge • Case Included • Digital Ignition System

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• Innovative, light weight carbon fiber frame and fan case reduces fatigue

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• Fan intake provides cooling air across the user’s back

Manufactures & Suppliers

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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+ tax & deposit

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1 pint cans / 4 pack available

We will match all competitors’ prices!* * Some items not applicable to price matching.

Matching prices on hard liquor and wines only.

Competitor matching not honored under state minimum.

Requires same month receipt of proof of purchase.

Not responsible for typographical errors.

• Captain Morgan – Original Spiced 1.75 L

27.99

750ml

• Bacardi Light 750ml

12.99

• Jameson Irish Whiskey 750ml

29.99

• Jameson Caskmates – Stout Edition 750ml

33.99

• Dewar’s White Label 1.75 L

Smirnoff 80 Vodka

1.75 L

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36.99

750ml

23.99

• Johnnie Walker Black – 12 years 1.75 L

61.99

750ml

31.99

• Jack Daniels Old No. 7 750ml

Ketel One Vodka

750ml

19.99

24.99

• Jim Beam Bourbon 80 750ml

19.99

• Svedka 80pf 750ml

Tito’s Vodka 750ml

19.99

13.99

• Bota Box (all varietals) 3L

19.99

• Black Box (all varietals) 3L

Three Olives Vodka – Root Beer 750ml

14.99

20.99

• Cook’s Brut Calif Champagne 750ml

8.99

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Gift Cards Available

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• Alexander Valley Cabernet

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! From Hawleyville Wine & Liquors

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

Newtown Dancer Playing Sugar Plum Fairy In Music Centre ‘Nutcracker Ballet’ DANBURY — Danbury Music Centre’s 52nd production of Nutcracker Ballet is scheduled for the weekend of December 13-15, and a Newtown dancer has one of the key roles this season.

Performances are planned for Friday, 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:30 and 7 pm; and Sunday at 3 pm. All performances are in the auditorium of Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road.

Tickets are $27-$35 and available at the box office at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main Street in Danbury. Tickets can also be purchased through etix.com or by calling the music center at 203-7481716.

Danbury Music Centre’s production began in 1967 and continues to be one of Danbury’s favorite annual traditions, anticipated by thousands of people.

Danbury Symphony Orchestra, under

the direction of Ariel Rudiakov, will perform the music of Tchaikovsky. There are approximately 200 dancers in the cast and 20 snowflake singers. The performance is on a professionally lit stage with professionally built scenery and mostly all handmade costumes.

Artistic directors are husband and wife team Arthur Fredric and Lisa Denton from Brookfield. The technical directors are Arnold Daley and Matt Ficinus from Danbury, and the lighting designer is Peter Petrino from Brewster.

Danbury’s Nutcracker showcases talented dancers from throughout the greater Danbury area. The lead role of the Sugar Plum Fairy this year will be danced by Taegen Rose Smith from Newtown. Clara will be danced by Shae McGraw from Danbury. The role of Mother Ginger is performed by Mayor Mark Boughton.

Movie With A Cop: ‘Grinch’ At ETH, November 30 Newtown Police Department will host its Second Annual Movie With A Cop on Saturday, November 30.

This year’s featured movie is The Grinch. The event will center around a 7 pm screening at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

The first 100 children between the ages of 8 and 14 who are registered will be provided with movie snacks and a special gift.

Parents and/or guardians may register children by contacting Newtown Police Officer MaryHelen McCarthy at maryhelen.mccarthy@newtown-ct.gov.

CVH Sanctuary Planning Holiday Event The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary will host an outdoor holiday event on Sunday, December 8.

From 2 to 4 that afternoon, the public is invited to share the peace of the season while giving back to nature. Guests of all ages are invited to the property, 3 Old Farm Road, for the free gathering.

There will be time to create edible

ornaments for wildlife and the lighting of the sanctuary tree.

Guests will also be invited to enjoy hot cocoa, warm up by a campfire, and enjoy story time, which will feature a reading of The Night Tree by Eve Bunting.

Registration is requested at cvhfoundation.org/event/the-giving-tree.

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35 thAnnual Tree Lighting At the Ram Pasture – 6:30 pm Friday, December 6

I wish to donate $10 for a very special: In honor of ___________________________ In honor of ___________________________ In honor of ___________________________ In honor of ___________________________  Christmas Tree Bulb(s)

 Luminaria(s)

(check one or both)

 Christmas Tree Bulb(s)

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(check one or both)

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(check one or both)

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(check one or both)

Donor: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Tel: ______________________

Make checks payable to The Park Gift Fund (Ram Pasture Tree Lighting on memo line)

Send to Newtown Parks & Recreation, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown CT 06470 Checks can also be dropped off at the Parks & Rec office, weekdays 8 am-4:30 pm

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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The Newtown Bee - November 22, 2019

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