.
Feedback

Get Out for Singing, Dancing and a Reunion

Five fun events this weekend to help forget about Irene.

When/Where: Friday, September 2, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Widow Brown's, 128 Federal Road, Danbury

Why Go: Informal gathering Friday night at Widow Browns for fellow classmates of 1976 and also welcome classes from 1973-1977.  Saturday night — informal meeting at Poncho Gringos on Federal Road, Brookfield, at 7 p.m. Sunday — picnic at Cadigan Field Pavilion from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Price: Picnic is $15 per person

When/Where: Friday, September 2, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Coyote Maverick, 48 Newtown Road, Danbury

Why Go: Country Dance party hosted by DJ Alan Kohn.

Price: $5 per dancer

When/Where: Friday, September 2, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. , 182 Whisconier Road, Brookfield

Why Go: Catch at The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts. The show is running through September 10. Check the link above for information about the show.

Price: $20 general admission; $15 students with ID

When/Where: Friday, September 2, 8 p.m. 11 p.m. Hideaway Cafe, 127 South Main Street, Newtown

Why Go: V.J. Rave-N continues his summer Music/Dance series showcasing artist videos and spinning the latest dance favorites and the best old school on the 1s and 2s. Music, Karaoke, and internet/LAN gaming competitions provide an engaging experience.

Price: Free

When/Where: Saturday, September 3, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ski Sundown, 126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford

Why Go: A Taste of Litchfield Hills Connecticut's Oldest Food & Wine Festival will be held at Ski Sundown on Labor Day Weekend. From comfort food to gourmet dishes from live entertainment to a shopping bazaar, friends and families will enjoy a menu of fine fare and fun at the 26th Annual Taste of The Litchfield Hills. Click the link above for more information

Price: $10 on-site or $8 advance purchase

Newsletter & Alerts

Get the best stories each day and important breaking news

Subscribe

Not from Brookfield Patch? Find your Local Patch »

Loading comments ...
Note Article
Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
Olga Konyukhova May 20, 2013 at 01:03 pm
Thank you, I will! We all miss him and hope he'll find his way home.
Jaimie Cura (Editor) May 20, 2013 at 11:28 am
Sending all the best vibes your way. I shared your post on Facebook and Twitter. Keep us posted,Read More Olga!
BuckWheat May 19, 2013 at 04:28 pm
Oh dont you worry, were gonna vote, but not going to vote to increase taxes thats for sure. Do withRead More what you have.
Steven DeVaux May 19, 2013 at 08:16 am
I would recommend supporting an increase similar to Ridgefield's which was under 2% (1.97%). If aRead More community like Ridgefield can perform at high levels with an increase under 2%, the Board of Education, in asking for almost twice that is openly admitting that they have installed inefficient management in school administration. Further, the sewer system on the referendum will require municipal funding since it is backed by the full faith and credit of the town of Brookfield and reduces the town's borrowing ability - the advertisement for which indicated it would not impact municipal funding.
Steven DeVaux May 19, 2013 at 06:52 am
So Mandarin Chinese won't be a requirement? Perhaps Manchurin Chinese? Cantonese Chinese? MongolianRead More Chinese? Which Chinese are the British speaking these days? Their empire stretched in the Hindu speaking parts of Asia but they aren't teaching Hindu. A quandry indeed.
Steven DeVaux May 17, 2013 at 05:23 pm
The board of education's policy should pertain to all employees of the Brookfield Board ofRead More Education.
Steven DeVaux May 17, 2013 at 05:22 pm
The short answer is because they want to. If you spent twice at much they still would. EducationRead More personnel need to be monitored on social media like Patch.
Laura Orban May 17, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I will lend a hand by voting yes for the school budget this Tuesday, May 21st. Teachers should notRead More have to pay out of pocket for school supplies.
Steven DeVaux May 18, 2013 at 11:58 am
Interesting that representative Scribner fails to represent Brookfield's businesses choosing insteadRead More to focus on Ridgefields.