Easton's week runs from a Sunday afternoon concert for veterans to a Saturday afternoon award for a neighbor who has spent nearly two decades helping older residents keep their homes. In between, the Easton Garden Club's holiday greens orders close, and the Senior Center has its holiday boutique open at half price. Here is what is on, when, and how to take part.

Sunday, Nov. 15: Soldiers and Sailors Salute

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club holds its fall fundraiser, a Veterans Day program built around the music of the World War II years, at 2 p.m. at Jesse Lee United Methodist Church, 25 Flat Rock Road. The afternoon is a cavalcade of patriotic songs, with solos and choral numbers, and a reception follows.

There is no ticket price. The club takes voluntary donations, which go to its scholarships. Details are at wednesdayafternoonmusicclub.org or 203-767-0064.

Through Tuesday, Nov. 17: Garden Club wreaths and greens

The Easton Garden Club's annual Wreath and Poinsettia Sale takes orders online only, and the order window closes on Tuesday. The list covers evergreen wreaths, barn wreaths, white pine roping and poinsettias, plus live Magnolia and Colorado Blue Spruce trees sold as gifts, herbs and gift sets. Orders are placed at eastongardenclubofct.org/wreathsale.

Pickup is Monday, Nov. 30, in the Easton Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road. The money raised pays for the club's community projects, which focus on protecting the environment and on quality of life in town.

Weekdays: the Senior Center Holiday Boutique

The Easton Senior Center's Holiday Boutique is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and everything in it is half price. The tables hold Christmas lights, trees, ornaments and decorations, along with new, unopened items such as designer handbags, jewelry, kitchenware and gifts for every age. Children are welcome to come along and shop. The proceeds pay for the Senior Center's classes and programs. The town has not posted a closing date, so call the center at 203-268-1145 before making a special trip.

Saturday, Nov. 21: the Robert Lessler Citizenship Award

Easton presents its third annual Robert Lessler Citizenship Award at 2:30 p.m. in the Easton Library Community Room, and the ceremony is open to everyone.

This year's recipient is Paul Lindoerfer. He has served on the town's Tax Relief for the Elderly Committee since 2007 and has chaired it since 2011, work that helps Easton's seniors stay in their homes through property tax relief.

Coming up next

Two dates to hold for the following weeks: the Garden Club pickup on Nov. 30, and the library's Classic Film Series on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., when film historian Jon Sonneborn hosts Frank Borzage's 1934 drama Little Man, What Now?, starring Margaret Sullavan. The Easton Arts Council co-sponsors the series, and no registration is needed.

At a glance

  • Soldiers and Sailors Salute: Sun., Nov. 15, 2 p.m., Jesse Lee United Methodist Church, 25 Flat Rock Road. Donations welcome.
  • Garden Club wreath and poinsettia orders: online through Tue., Nov. 17; pickup Nov. 30 at the Easton Library.
  • Senior Center Holiday Boutique: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., everything half price.
  • Lessler Citizenship Award: Sat., Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m., Easton Library Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road.

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