A debate between Rep. Anne Hughes (D) and Darrell Harris (R), candidates for the 135th district of the State House of Representatives. Hosted by the Leagues of Women Voters of Redding and Weston. In-person but also available on Zoom, a link will be provided after registering here.

A debate between candidates for the 26th State Senate District: Sam Nestor (D) and Alma Sarelli (R). Also debates between Lee Goldstein (D) and Douglas Ouellette (R), candidates for State Representative District 136, and Dominique Johnson (D) and Greg Helms (R), candidates for State Representative District 143. Hosted by Sustainable Westport, the Westport League of Women Voters, and Earthplace. Please register in advance.

The public is invited as Town of Weston officials proclaim October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Weston with the Domestic Violence Crisis Center.

A celebration at Town Hall of Weston's founding, recognition of the Weston Celebrates America250 Advisory Group, and the dedication of a town time capsule.

The village of Georgetown holds its first “Georgetown After Dark” event, an evening of shopping, dining, live music, community and local discovery from 5:00 to 8:00. Organized by Georgetown Village Restoration, more than 20 Georgetown businesses and community organizations participate. More in our story.

Join the Women’s Club of Weston for a guided tour of the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, followed by a picnic lunch on its beautiful grounds. The Aldrich is the only museum in the state completely dedicated to contemporary art and is one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the U.S., dating back to 1964. To attend, please send a check for $37 made out to WCW, Inc., to Kathy Melrod, 10 Sasqua Trail, Weston, CT, 06883 by October 9.

The annual party under the stars is an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and a cozy campfire. The festivities kick off with a cocktail hour celebration featuring axe-throwing, signature drinks, live music and surprises. Only for adults 21 and above. Tickets, $150, are available here.

Author Nona Footz talks about her book, “A Mansion of Her Own: The Mysterious Life of Heiress Alice DeLamar,” the story of a legendary figure in the history of Weston and the arts, a New York socialite who brought her refined taste and wealth to Weston in the 1930s, built a historic estate, bought properties that were leased to artists, donated land, and transformed the Cobbs Mill Inn into an upscale restaurant and bar. Registration is recommended. See our story for more.

The Lower Fairfield County Leagues of Women Voters host a debate between Rep. Jim Himes (D), Dr. Michael Ted Goldstein (R), and Benjamin Wesley (I), candidates for U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District. The event is free, but registration is required. The debate will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

Beginning a new Backstories & Breakfast speaker series, WHCC presents Rebecca Gavin, who will share stories of Colonial women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and discuss how Connecticut ultimately controlled the spread of accusations. A light, seasonal breakfast will be provided. $10 for WHCC members, $15 for non-members. Register here.