Community Corner

July 6: Fun-Filled Weekend Ahead

Essential information about the day ahead in Newtown.

1. The high temperatures will continue today, according to weather.com. The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid 90s.

2. The Summer Wine and Music Series continues tonight at  El Mariachi Flores will be performing traditional Mariachi and Latin music beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

3. Just one day until Newtown's First Fourth celebration, which is Saturday. The event will feature a parade, fireworks and block party.

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4. Before the parade, be sure to stop by for a free ice cream tasting. John Fezzuoglio, owner of oWowCow Creamery, will be giving samples and discussing the art of ice cream making from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. No reservations needed.  

5. If you'd like to kick off the weekend with a healthy activity that benefits pancreatic cancer research, the Run Over Cancer 5K is Saturday at 9 a.m. Same-day registration begins at 8 a.m. The race will start at . The cost to participate is $40. The event benefits Fund a Cure for Pancreatic Cancer. Click here for details. 

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