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SUMMARY:Floral Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Brenda Lamanna\, owner of Damselfly Designs at Village Market\, for a fun and informative hands on floral workshop. Brenda will guide you through the process as you create your own beautiful arrangement. \nBring a beverage of your choice\, nibbles and all materials will be provided. Cost is $85 per person. Call 203.762.7283 or visit Village Market Floral to sign up!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/floral-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 69 RIdgefield Road\, Wilton
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Workshop
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SUMMARY:​Wreaths for Wildlife at Woodcock
DESCRIPTION:Help your feathered and furry neighbors stay fed and warm during winter by giving them a source of food and nesting materials. Decorate plain balsam wreaths with natural\, safe\, animal-friendly materials\, such as dried apple and orange slices\, pine cones\, and birdseed; and nesting materials such as straw and Spanish moss. All ages are welcome. Proceeds support educational programs at Woodcock Nature Center.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/%e2%80%8bwreaths-for-wildlife-at-woodcock/
LOCATION:Woodcock Nature Center\, 56 Deer Run Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community Events,Create!,Family Event,Kids,Not for profit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T110000
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SUMMARY:Adzes\, Froes & Hammers:  Wilton Historical Society Woodworking Workshop for Kids Building a Birdhouse
DESCRIPTION:What is an adze and what might you use it for? Ever heard of a froe? These and other antique tools\, plus hammers\, saws and nails will be explored at this Wilton Historical Society woodworking workshop for kids. Participants will have an opportunity to see a remarkable collection of more than 600 antique tools in the Society’s 1860 Abbott Barn’s “Tools of the Trades” permanent exhibit. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about some of the tools in the collection\, and discuss safety and the ways that colonial children would be expected to use those tools. Then it will be time for participants to use some hand tools (and a power drill) to build their own birdhouses. They’ll also enjoy a snack of puff pastry cheese straws. \nThis program will have an additional materials fee of $5. For safety reasons\, this workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; for non-members the cost is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nAccording to Historyrocket.com:  “In colonial times\, every utility item had to be made by hand. Craftsmen made furniture\, tools\, wheels\, utensils\, glass and more. Master craftspeople owned shops in which they sold their products for money or used the barter system of trade. Craftspeople did not learn their trades by going to school. \n“Instead\, as youngsters between the ages of 10 to 15\, they learned their craft by being apprentices to master craftspeople. As apprentices\, they served their masters for 4 to 7 years and thus learnt the secrets of a trade. At the end of their contract\, apprentices had to produce a finished product called a ‘master-piece’. It was named so because the product was judged by their master. If the product passed the master’s inspection\, the apprentice passed his apprenticeship and became a journeyman. Journeymen traveled to nearby villages\, making and repairing goods until they could save enough money to open their own shop. . . . Many tools were used in colonial times such as the scuppets\, axes\, funnels\, compasses\, files\, augers\, gimlets\, braces\, chisels\, gouges\, drawknives\, hammers\, saws\, squares and bevels. Each tool had its own specified usage.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/adzes-froes-hammers-wilton-historical-society-woodworking-workshop-for-kids-building-a-birdhouse/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Warm and Wooly Knitting Workshop for Kids:  Learn to Knit a Scarf
DESCRIPTION:Knitting has evolved from Colonial times\, when it was a tedious chore for girls (and boys\, too!) to an extremely popular activity today. Knitting for beginners\, and those with some experience\, will be explored at this knitting workshop for kids. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about knitting\, and teach the basics. Each child will start on a scarf. Kids will enjoy a snack of applesauce. \nThis program will have an additional materials fee of $8 per child\, as each student will take home their knitting needles and yarn. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The fee for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; non-members $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nAccording to the knitting site FiberWild (based on information from No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting by Anne L. Macdonald)\, “Martha Washington herself was a fierce knitter and was said to never be without her knitting needles. During the Revolutionary War she spent many months in camp with General George Washington. She was called ‘Lady Washington’ and was said to be a grand lady\, America’s own version of royalty\, yet when Mrs. Troupe had the honor to visit Mrs. Washington in camp she said\, ‘We found her (Mrs. Washington) knitting and with an apron on! She received us very graciously and easily\, but after the compliments were over she resumed her knitting. There we were without a stitch of work\, and sitting in state\, but General Washington’s lady with her own hands was knitting stockings for herself and her husband.’ In fact\, there are ‘Martha Washington sewing cabinets\,’ which were particularly popular during the Depression. \n“Knitting was initially a male-only occupation. In fact\, when the very first knitting union was established in Paris in 1527\, no women were allowed.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-warm-and-wooly-knitting-workshop-for-kids-learn-to-knit-a-scarf/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T110000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society:  Stitching\, Stamping and Printer’s Devils Workshop for Kids–Making a Stitch Book and Stamp
DESCRIPTION:In the colonies\, the chore boy or youngest apprentice in the print shop was called a “printer’s devil\,” a reference to the air of mystery and magic which surrounded the early days of letterpress printing. Educated in setting type and working the handpress\, these workers sometimes became master printers\, publishers\, or writers. \n“The bookbinder took the printed pages and made them ready for sale. The binder’s work included folding\, pressing\, sewing\, and trimming the pages to construct the finished pamphlet or small book. Small inexpensive books were called ‘stitch books’ . . . The most common bound book sold by a printer was a blank book used by planters for their crop records\, tradesmen for their business records\, churches\, and courthouses.” (Colonial Williamsburg). \nWhat printer’s devils learned and more will be explored at this Wilton Historical Society workshop for kids. Museum educator Laurie Walker will teach children how to make simple books they can use for journals\, notes\, art\, and gifts. Book-making techniques will include folding and learning an easy stitch with thick cotton thread. Each child will make a blank “stitch book” with a decorative cover\, stitched and glued\, and a stamp for printing. (Includes a snack of fruit salad.) \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Wilton Historical Society members’ fee is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; non-members are $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“Mark Twain was a Printer’s Devil! “Samuel Clemens was eleven years old when his lawyer father died. In order to help the family earn money\, the young Clemens began working as a store clerk and a delivery boy. He also began working as an apprentice (working to learn a trade)\, then a compositor (a person who sets type)\, with local printers\, contributing occasional small pieces to local newspapers. At seventeen his comic sketch\, ‘The Dandy Frightening the Squatter\,’ was published by a sportsmen’s magazine in Boston\, Massachusetts. \n“In 1853 Clemens began wandering as a journeyman printer to St. Louis\, Missouri; Chicago\, Illinois; New York\, New York; and Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania; settling briefly with his brother\, Orion\, in Iowa before setting out at 22 years old to make his fortune\, he hoped\, beside the lush banks of the Amazon River in South America. Instead\, traveling down the Mississippi River\, he became a steamboat river pilot until the outbreak of the Civil War (1861–65).” – Notable Biographie
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-stitching-stamping-and-printers-devils-workshop-for-kids-making-a-stitch-book-and-stamp/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190203T120000
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SUMMARY:Valentines for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Create a Valentine to show your gratitude for the men and women who sacrificed for our country. Bring your creativity and compassion! All Ages Welcome. \nSunday\, Feb. 3\, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Wilton Congregational Church (70 Ridgefield Rd). \nValentines will be delivered to residents of Homes for the Brave and Female Soldiers\, Forgotten Heroes. Snacks and craft supplies will be provided. \nQuestions? Contact Pam via email or by calling 203.762.5591.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/valentines-for-veterans/
LOCATION:Wilton Congregational Church\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Create!,Family Event,Free,Kids,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Stenciling Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:According to Early American stenciling expert Suzanne Korn\, “The history of decorative arts in America includes a colorful chapter between the years of 1778 and 1840\, when itinerant wall stencilers roamed New England country roads\, painting their colorful folk art in homes\, inns\, and taverns along the way.” \nWilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will discuss the simple\, colorful folk art\, and how and where it appeared\, and will show participants a stenciled oil-cloth rug in the Fitch house dining room as an example. The workshop project is a painted and stenciled wooden picture frame. The children will help make their own snack of applesauce. \nThe workshop is suggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; the cost for non-members is $15/child\, with a maximum of $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“The itinerant stenciler would live with the family during the time that he was beautifying their home. Often\, his only payment for stenciling the walls in a home would be his food\, drink and lodging. We know that some of the early stencilers were farmers by trade\, so they would practice their craft during the winter months. Consequently\, they often toiled and traveled under harsh conditions. Even when the stenciler secured work\, and was safely off the cold\, snowy roads\, it was not unlikely that many of the rooms he was employed to decorate had no heat! However\, when his job was done\, and it was time to move on to the next town\, the lively and colorful folk art that he would leave behind would brighten and warm even the coldest of rooms with a cheerful and homespun glow! Beautiful flower baskets\, graceful willow trees\, wildflower sprays and simple vines plump with berries would adorn the walls in a wash of color. The lives of rural New Englanders were enhanced by this simple and quaint decoration\, and the dark interiors and plain plastered walls of their homes were made bright with the hope and promise of spring.”   –– Suzanne Korn\, Early American stenciling expert
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-stenciling-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T110000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Felting Workshop for Kids:  Making Felted Soap
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s oldest textiles\, felt is created from wool or other animal fibers that are densely matted together. It is ideal for protecting against cold and insulating against heat\, thus it has long been used for hats\, mittens\, blankets\, rugs\, yurts\, boots and clothing. At this Wilton Historical Society workshop\, museum educator Laurie Walker will discuss the origins of felting\, and lead the children in making felted soap. The kids will help make their own snack\, chocolate covered pretzels. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; non-member cost is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nMaking felted hats\, Danbury was known as “Hat City” . . . and hatters suffered “Danbury Shakes” \nAccording to ConnecticutHistory.org\, a program of CT Humanities: \n“The origins of Danbury’s hat-making industry date back to the late 18th century. It was then that Zadoc Benedict\, having stumbled upon a way to make felt by adding heat\, moisture\, and pressure to animal pelts\, began using his bedpost to mold felt into hats. He then hired a journeyman and two hat-making apprentices and started producing three hats per day. Danbury proved an ideal location for hat making thanks to its abundant populations of beavers and rabbits for pelts and thickly wooded forests for firewood. . . . In the early 1800s\, Danbury produced mostly unfinished hats. Hatters softened and dyed the felt through an 18- to 20-hour boiling process\, and molded the pieces into their proper shape. They then rolled the hats up by twos into paper and placed them in a linen bag\, and from there\, into a leather sack for shipment to New York by coach. Once in New York\, craftsmen trimmed and finished the hats.”  \nThe expression “as mad as a hatter” is believed to have its origins in the deleterious effects of mercury nitrate exposure on workers in hat factories. During the mid-19th century\, the term “hatter’s shakes” became commonplace in the United States and Europe. It referred to the tremors experienced by workers whose prolonged exposure to the toxic mercury used in making headwear had devastating effects. In Connecticut\, the physical condition was termed the “Danbury Shakes.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-felting-workshop-for-kids-making-felted-soap/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Learn the ancient craft of Ukrainian egg decorating! Made using a wax batik method\, Pysanky is a form of folk art that incorporates different symbols and shapes that are brightly and intricately colored. Decorate eggs in a traditional design or create your own. This is an adult/young adult program. Minimum age required to participate is 9-years-old (due to the use of hot wax). \nAdults should accompany child participants. Additional decorating kits will be available for purchase should you want to try your hand at home. \nCost: $20 per person. \nRegistration is now open to members and non-members. Enrollment is limited to 25 people. Visit the Ambler Farm website to register.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/pysanky-ukrainian-egg-decorating/
LOCATION:Ambler Farm\, 257 Hurlbutt Street\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Arts,Create!,Family Event,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T123000
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SUMMARY:Saws\, Hammers and Nails:  Woodworking Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Making a Keepsake Box:  The Wilton Historical Society‘s second woodworking workshop this spring features the carpenter’s most regularly used tools:  hammers\, saws and nails. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about some of the antique tools in the collection\, and the kids will see how colonial boys would use a draw knife and shaving horse to make essential items for everyday life. There will be an opportunity to work with a hand saw\, hammers and nails to make a wooden keepsake box. A keepsake box can be a special place to keep treasures\, and is also a wonderful gift for someone you love. Snack will be provided. \nThis program will have an additional materials fee of $5. For safety reasons\, this workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants. \nThe program is suggested for ages 6-12. The cost to Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; the cost for non-members is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/saws-hammers-and-nails-woodworking-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Egg (Pysanky) Decorating Workshop for Adults and Kids
DESCRIPTION:Learn the colorful and venerable craft of decorating eggs in the Ukrainian style\, known as pysanky (their name is derived from the Ukrainian verb meaning to write). Expert egg decorator Susan Clark will lead the Wilton Historical Society workshop for adults and children. This ancient craft uses symbols and motifs to create a jewel-like egg. Intricate designs can be created with geometric forms\, or with more naturalistic\, flowing patterns. Participants will be using a kistka\, a pointed implement a bit like a pen\, filled with beeswax and heated\, to draw designs on the eggs between bathing them in colored dye. Decorate eggs in a traditional design\, or create your own. \nThe workshop is for adults and children ages 9 and up. Children ages 6-8 must be accompanied by adult. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $20; for non-members is $25. Registration is required by email or calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“According to Ukrainian folklore\, the fate of the world depends on pysanky\, intricately decorated dyed Easter eggs. As long as people make pysanky\, it is said\, a monster personifying evil will remain chained to its cliff and the world will be safe.” – The New York Times\,  April 5\, 1984
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/ukrainian-egg-pysanky-decorating-workshop-for-adults-and-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids at the Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop at the Wilton Historical Society teaches kids a “reciept” (recipe) used in the Connecticut region. While the food is prepared\, they hear about Colonial manners\, morals and way of life. The monthly workshops feature relatively simple dishes made with local\, seasonal ingredients\, adapted for modern kitchens. This month’s workshop is on puddings and cakes. \nIn the 1796 book American Cookery: Or the Art of Dressing Viands\, Fish\, Poultry and Vegetables\, and the Best Modes of Making Pastes\, Puffs\, Pies\, tarts\, Puddings\, Custards and Preserves\, and all kinds of Cakes\, from the Imperial Plumb to Plain Cake\, by Amelia Simmons\, no fewer than 36 “reciepts” for puddings are included\, as well as 37 for cakes! \nBut not all puddings are sweet\, nor are they all made for dessert\, as we generally think today. Wilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will be discussing puddings and cakes at this workshop. Potato Pudding\, Sunderland Pudding\, Rice Pudding – the common ingredient in all of these is milk. Cakes\, on the other hand\, can be anything from a large yeast cake (like Election Cake) to a small cake (like Shrewsbury Cake)\, which we would more commonly call a cookie today. The kids will make a bread pudding and some honey cakes with updated recipes from the ones originally published in 1796. \nAll participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards – as well as any leftovers! The children will learn how a Colonial kitchen would have operated\, in order to appreciate the modern conveniences we take for granted. Previous sessions have made bannock cakes\, pease porridge\, pickles\, an amulet of green peas\, apple tansey\, fairy butter\, pumpkin bread\, cranberry shortbread\, New Year’s “cakes”\, New England chowder\, hand pies\, cheese and ramp soufflé\, pea and watercress Rappahannock\, blackberry maslin\, thirded bread\, pound cake with “Oranges” juice\, maple cup custard\, pepper pot soup\, scalloped tomatoes\, dressed macaroni and cheese\, gingerbread cakes\, maple syrup tart and Johnny cakes. \nThe workshop is suggested for ages 6-12. \nThe cost to attend for members is $10/child; non-members are $15/child. Space is limited—please register by email or calling 203.762.7257. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-at-the-wilton-historical-society-2/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Cooking Demonstration,Create!,Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191506
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SUMMARY:Free Play and STEAM May Fair at Connecticut Friends School
DESCRIPTION:Imagine\, Create\, Play!! \nJoin Connecticut Freinds Preschool for our annual “May Fair” this year with a Free Play & STEAM Twist! \nBring your curious little ones and their limitless imaginations to explore a selection of STEAM wonders curated by Danne Woo\, CFS dad and interaction design professor\, including: \n\nA skateboard that generates electricity during use\nFruit and Veggie Batteries\nCapacitive touch with Fruits and Veggies that synthesize musical instruments\nGenerating energy with a hand crank\, solar panels and wind & water turbines\nMagic with Makey Makey\, Little Bits and Bare Conductive Circuit Boards\n\nThen set their inspired minds loose for open ended play in the Giant Box Creation Station\, our Tinker Lab\, and Art Centers!! Event is free and will be mostly outdoors weather permitting.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/free-play-and-steam-may-fair-at-connecticut-friends-school/
LOCATION:Connecticut Friends Preschool\, 317 New Canaan Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Create!,Family Event,Free,Kids,Not for profit,Outdoor Event,Play,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191506
CREATED:20190420T154117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190420T154117Z
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SUMMARY:Pockets\, Aprons\, and Sewing Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:In the well-known nursery rhyme “Lucy Locket lost her pocket. . .\,” have you ever wondered how a pocket could be lost? Learn all about this essential item of dress for 18th and 19th century girls at a workshop for kids. According to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London\, “From the 17th century to the late 19th century\, most women had at least one pair of pockets\, which served a similar purpose as a handbag does today. They were usually worn underneath their petticoats . . . Many pockets were handmade and they were often given as gifts. Some were made to match a petticoat or waistcoat. Some were made over from old clothes or textiles. Pockets could also be bought ‘readymade’.” \nWilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about how pockets were used and worn\, and show the kids how to cut out a pocket from colorful material and sew it onto an apron. A fully functional\, washable apron with a “custom” pocket is the result. Kids will help make their snack\, freshly baked sugar cookies with “pockets” of jam. \nThe workshop is suggested for children ages 6-12. \nThe cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, with a maximum of $25 per family; non-members’ cost is $15 per child\, with a maximum of $35 per family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nEighteen Maxims of Neatness and Order\, written by Theresa Tidy in 1819\, lists the essentials for a pocket:  “It is also expedient to carry about you a purse\, a thimble\, a pincushion\, a pencil\, a knife and a pair of scissors\, which will not only be an inexpressible source of comfort and independence\, by removing the necessity of borrowing\, but will secure the privilege of not lending these indispensable articles.” \nHowever\, many pockets were stolen–in the 18th and 19th centuries\, thieves known as ‘pickpockets’ removed men’s wallets and cut the strings of women’s pockets.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/pockets-aprons-and-sewing-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T123000
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Herb Planter Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Learning about herbs and woodworking with the Wilton Historical Society. \nThe Society’s 1750 Colonial Herb Garden is greening up\, and the scents of various culinary and medicinal plants tickle the nose. Time for a program for kids to learn about herbs and woodworking in a hands-on way! After some time in the garden\, the kids will embark on a woodworking project with museum educator Laurie Walker:  constructing a simple wooden box\, painting it\, and tucking in three pots of herbs–perfectly timed for Mother’s Day gifting. Children will help make their snack\, a savory parmesan shortbread flavored with herbs. \nThe workshop is suggested for children ages 6-12. \nThe cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, with a maximum of $25 per family; non-members’ cost is $15 per child\, with a maximum of $35 per family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nThe Colonial herb garden at the Wilton Historical Society’s Betts House\, splashed with color and fragrant with lavender and thyme\, is sight to behold in the spring and summer. The garden\, divided into sections for dyeing\, potpourri\, culinary\, and medicinal herbs\, is looking refreshed after a recent update to make it historically accurate to the year 1750. \nSome of the interesting plants that can be seen in the garden include Penny Royal (Mentha pulegium) a mint flavoring for soup; Rue (Ruta graveolens) for joint stiffness; Skirret (Sium sisarum) a flavoring for stews; and Wrinkled Rose (Rosa rugosa ‘rubra’) which provides Vitamin C to prevent scurvy. \nThe Wilton Historical Society welcomes any and all volunteers who would like to be part of the effort to maintain and sustain the Colonial herb garden. Please contact the Society at 203.762.7657 to become involved.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/mothers-day-herb-planter-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191506
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SUMMARY:Braid it!  Hair Braiding Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Help a Girl Scout earn her Gold Award. Girl Scout Elise Russell is offering a FREE class for students ages 10 and up to learn how to braid. Students will use the skill to upcycle their old\, knit-cotton\, t-shirts into cool and functional headbands they can wear. This all takes place in a positive environment that teaches the process of learning:  failure\, success\, and all the smiles in between. \nEmail Elise with any questions. Space is limited\, registration is required. Register online or call 203.762.6336.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/braid-it-hair-braiding-lessons/2019-07-17/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Free,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20190705T212837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T212837Z
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SUMMARY:Braid it!  Hair Braiding Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Help a Girl Scout earn her Gold Award. Girl Scout Elise Russell is offering a FREE class for students ages 10 and up to learn how to braid. Students will use the skill to upcycle their old\, knit-cotton\, t-shirts into cool and functional headbands they can wear. This all takes place in a positive environment that teaches the process of learning:  failure\, success\, and all the smiles in between. \nEmail Elise with any questions. Space is limited\, registration is required. Register online or call 203.762.6336.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/braid-it-hair-braiding-lessons/2019-07-18/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Free,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20190812T052454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T052454Z
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SUMMARY:Weir Farm National Historic Site's Art in the Park Festival
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, Aug. 25\, Weir Farm National Historic Site\, Friends of Weir Farm\, the Weir Farm Art Center\, and Gilbert & Bennett Cultural Center will host the park’s third annual Art in the Park Festival. Artists are encouraged to bring their supplies\, and the park will provide supplies for those who don’t have their own. All visitors will have the opportunity to create works of art and enter the contest. \nFollowing the festival\, all entries are eligible to be part of an exhibit at G&B Cultural Center for the month of September\, with a reception to follow on weir farm. The park welcomes artists\, neighbors\, national park lovers\, and visitors of all ages and experience levels to create Art in the Park during this free day-long event. There will be live music\, artist demonstrations\, art activities\, an open house and more at this event!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/weir-farm-national-historic-sites-art-in-the-park-festival/
LOCATION:Weir Farm National Historic Site\, 735 Nod Hill Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Community Events,Contest,Create!,Family Event,Festival,Free,Historic,Not for profit,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20190909T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T190022Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Scarecrow Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber of Commerce announces the return of the popular scarecrow fest this fall in Wilton Center. In cooperation with Trackside Teen Center\, the Town of Wilton\, Wilton Parks & Recreation and Department of Public Works\, the scarecrow fest will run from Oct. 18-31. The scarecrow fest enhances Wilton’s Halloween Walk and Trick or Treat Parade scheduled for Saturday\, Oct. 26. \n\n\n\nParticipation is open to Wilton-based businesses\, organizations\, clubs and families. Application forms are available for download online. The deadline for submission is Sept. 28\, 2019 and participation is limited to the first 50 applications.  \nFor complete event details visit the Wilton Chamber website or call 203.762.0567.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-scarecrow-fest/2019-10-18/
LOCATION:Wilton Town Green\, Wilton Center\, Wilton\,CT\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration,Community Events,Create!,Family Event,Kids,Not for profit,Outdoor Event,Parade,Walk/Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilton Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@wiltonchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20191011T032530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T032530Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Day at Wilton Library
DESCRIPTION:Discover\, Dabble\, Do-It-Yourself at Wilton Library’s annual Innovation Day! Join us for a festival of making\, creating and demonstrating. Explore\, Try\, Learn and Have Fun! Test out virtual reality; ride a Hovercraft; try your hand at calligraphy or Zentangle Art; make jewelry\, gift tags and button pins; make button pins and thumbprint magnets; experiment with LEDs; watch 3-D printing; meet the Wilton Library’s Robotics team; get a Henna or spray tattoo; paint pumpkins donated by Wilton Kiwanis; have a Green Screen photo taken; learn about silk screening Rocketry; meet a silk screen artist and a quilter who makes her own dyes; personalize a luggage tag; make a Paracord bracelet; take apart a computer\, and so much more! \nBubble & Brew will be parked outside selling their delicious drinks and baked goods. The day is free and open to all ages! Certain activities will have a nominal fee to offset costs. Event sponsors are Wilton Hardware and Ring’s End; the media sponsor is GOOD Morning Wilton.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/innovation-day-at-wilton-library/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Create!,Educational,Family Event,Free,Kids,Not for profit,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilton Library":MAILTO:publicity@wiltonlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20190909T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T190624Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Halloween Walk and Trick or Treat Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Halloween Walk and Trick or Treat Parade on Saturday\, Oct. 26. \n\n\n\nMore details to come; complete event details will be available on the Wilton Chamber website or call 203.762.0567.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-scarecrow-fest-2019-10-26/
LOCATION:Wilton Town Green\, Wilton Center\, Wilton\,CT\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration,Community Events,Create!,Family Event,Kids,Not for profit,Outdoor Event,Parade,Walk/Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilton Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@wiltonchamber.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191221
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20191126T175518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T175518Z
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SUMMARY:How Sweet It Is in Wilton Gingerbread House Contest
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce are inviting individuals\, families\, groups\, organizations and businesses to submit gingerbread or other edible models of Wilton houses or buildings to be put on display in the library. \nDrop off dates and times for the creations are Sunday\, Dec. 1\, from 1-4:30 p.m. and Monday\, Dec. 2\, from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.. \nEntries will be judged in two age groups by prominent community members. The groups are 12 and under; and ages 13 to adult. \nThis year\, in conjunction with Wilton Library’s 125th anniversary\, the contest celebrates the past\, present and future of Wilton. Residents are encouraged to create an edible model of a house\, building\, public space or any other aspect of Wilton to represent the town’s past\, present and imagined future. Winners will be judged in three categories–Most Whimsical\, Best Historical Wilton Place\, and Most Visionary Design of a Wilton Place. \nFrom Dec. 3-Dec. 16\, visitors to the library also can vote for their favorite models. Winners will be announced Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.. \nWinning submissions\, including the Community Favorite\, will be awarded Wilton Chamber gift certificates courtesy of Fairfield County Bank. Entries will remain on display through Dec. 22. See the library’s website for full details\, including measurements\, guidelines\, entry forms and helpful links.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/how-sweet-it-is-in-wilton-gingerbread-house-contest/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Contest,Create!,Exhibit,Free,Historic,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20191202T084808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T090927Z
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Hoopla at Wilton Library with Temple B'nai Chaim
DESCRIPTION:This December\, Temple B’nai Chaim is partnering with local libraries to spread some Hanukkah magic!  On Tuesday\, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. Rabbi Bearman visits Wilton Library for a Hanukkah Hoopla program. Enjoy stories and a craft all about the festival of lights! Especially for children in grades K-3. Register online to attend.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/hanukkah-hoopla/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Create!,Family Event,Free,Kids,Not for profit,Religious Event,Synagogue
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple B'nai Chaim":MAILTO:tbc@templebnaichaim.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20191119T220323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T220323Z
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Nature Center's Wreath Festival Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Make a beautiful balsam holiday wreath with the whole family during Woodcock Nature Center‘s Wreath Festival Family Day! \nNew for this year are winter animal encounters\, face painting\, nature art\, family photo taking in front of Woodcock’s winter wonderland wall\, doughnuts\, hot cocoa and endless seasonal family fun in the center’s picturesque pavilion. \nThe cost to participate is $55 per wreath–memories and fun are free! No reservations are required but large groups are asked to please notify organizers in advance. For more information visit the WNC website.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/woodcock-nature-centers-wreath-festival-family-day/
LOCATION:Woodcock Nature Center\, 56 Deer Run Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Create!,Environmental,Family Event,Nature,Not for profit,Outdoor Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20191231T011108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T011108Z
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SUMMARY:Wreaths for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Help your feathered and small furry neighbors stay fed and warm during these winter months by giving them a source of food and nesting materials. We’ll decorate plain balsam wreaths with natural\, safe\, animal friendly materials such as dried apple and orange slices\, pine cones\, birdseed and nesting materials such as straw and Spanish moss. Select one of the two sessions (4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.). Programmed in partnership with the Norwalk River Watershed Association.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wreaths-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:Woodcock Nature Center\, 56 Deer Run Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Create!,Environmental,Family Event,Nature,Not for profit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191507
CREATED:20191231T011624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T011624Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of Winter in Connecticut Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Over 25 varieties of common backyard birds can be seen in our area in winter\, and there is something very satisfying about feeding these avian friends during the harsh winter months. According to Herb Wilson\, ornithologist and professor emeritus of biology at Colby College\, “Bird feeding is a two-way street. We feed the birds to help them survive but also feed to lure the birds closer to us so that we may enjoy their beauty and behavior. We can start in 1854 with Henry David Thoreau. In his classic reflection Walden\, he writes of tossing half a bushel of unripe corn just outside his cabin and watching the various animals that were attracted to the corn\, including Blue Jays and Black-capped Chickadees.” \nSome species prefer open fields or others\, more forested neighborhoods. At this Birds of Winter in Connecticut workshop for kids\, museum educator Katherine Karlik will talk about identifying local birds that might visit a home feeder. The workshop project is making a birdfeeder using a grapevine ball filled with a mixture of suet\, cornmeal and birdseed. Children will help make their own snack. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child; non-member cost is $15 per child. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nIn 1934 Roger Tory Peterson published the Field Guide to the Birds and not only promoted birding through feeding but gave people their first portable\, easy-to-use\, and comprehensive means of identifying the birds they encountered. This helped contribute to the enjoyment of bird feeding as well as the development of species-specific feeding.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/birds-of-winter-in-connecticut-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Educational,Environmental,Historic,Kids,Nature,Not for profit,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T110000
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SUMMARY:Art of Tin Punching Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:According to Old Sturbridge Village\, “The tin business in New England began in the mid-1700s but grew most rapidly after 1820. Tinware competed successfully with the more traditional products of redware potters. Tin shop owners purchased tinplated sheet iron imported from England\, shaped it into a variety of forms\, and distributed finished goods wholesale through peddlers and country stores\, and at retail from their shops. Pails\, colanders\, dippers\, dish kettles\, funnels\, measures\, and pans of all kinds were in greatest demand. Lanterns\, footstoves\, teapots\, coffeepots\, tin kitchens\, skimmers\, and sconces were other common utensils produced for house\, farm\, and shop.” \nAt this Wilton Historical Society Art of Tin Punching Workshop for Kids on Saturday\, Jan. 11\, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\, museum educator Katherine Karlik will talk about tin punching\, and about William and Edward Pattinson\, brothers who settled in Connecticut around 1740 and established the first tin shop in America. The workshop project is making a rectangular placard which can be used as a wall hanging\, featuring a simple dot and dash design. Children will help make their own snack. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child; non-member cost is $15 per child. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“The tin lanterns that illuminated front porches and parlors throughout Europe can be traced to at least the early 16th century. By the Colonial era\, tin punching added a bit of variety to the traditional choices of tin lanterns fitted with panes of glass or cow horn. Lanterns with those original types of panes could still be punched\, but tinsmiths might bypass panes altogether if they made enough holes to let sufficient light shine through.” – Colonial Williamsburg website.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/art-of-tin-punching-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T110000
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SUMMARY:“I Have A Dream” Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Day Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream was to see people of all countries\, races\, and religions living together in harmony. His “I have a Dream” speech was delivered on Aug. 28\, 1963 at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial before a crowd of 250\,000. Dr. King made references to our founding fathers and the Bible\, maintaining a positive and uplifting tone. A famous passage includes\, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” His speech was televised and brought favorable exposure to the movement and the landmark passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. \nAt this “I Have a Dream” Workshop for Kids\, museum educator Katherine Karlik will have the kids listen to an excerpt from King’s famous speech\, and talk about his vision and their dreams for a better world. The workshop project is creating a small canvas banner\, personalized with their dreams. The kids will help make their own snack. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child; non-member cost is $15 per child. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nSummers in Connecticut tobacco fields exposed Dr. Martin Luther King to a desegregated world. \n“In the summers of 1944 and 1947\, a freshman from Morehouse College in Atlanta\, GA arrived in Connecticut to begin working in the tobacco fields in Simsbury. On Sundays\, he and other students would go to the First Church of Christ to attend a service. This particular student\, just 15 years old\, was selected to be the religious leader for the group of young men and led meetings at the dorms where topics such as changing the world and contributing to society were discussed. His name was Martin Luther King Jr. “ – excerpted from the website of the Simsbury Free Library\, Simsbury\, CT
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/i-have-a-dream-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Educational,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T100000
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SUMMARY:Why Children Love the Wilton Library
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the Wilton Library‘s 125th Anniversary\, children can participate in a very special event. On Saturday\, Jan. 25 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. children can come to the Children’s Library and write up a small composition on why they love the Wilton Library.  Materials will be provided and assistance and suggestions given. If smaller children and their parents wish to participate\, parents can do the writing for the child. The contributions will be collected and bound into a special book which will become part of the Wilton Children’s Library Forever Collection. \nDrop in\, no registration required. For inquiries call 203.762.6336.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/why-children-love-the-wilton-library/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration,Community Events,Create!,Free,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T120000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Kids' Workshop:  Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Chocolates
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Feb. 8\, from 11 am.-12 p.m.\, the Wilton Historical Society is again offering a very popular chocolate-making workshop for kids in grades K-8. Program participants will make something extra nice for their Valentine–delicious\, professional-looking\, molded chocolates and a decorated box to put them in! The fun and easy\, one-hour session will make use of an extensive collection of small\, charming chocolate molds. Hearts\, flowers\, a multitude of animals\, stars and even tools are just some of the shapes that will be on hand. \nRegistration is required and space is limited. \nPlease register by email or call 203.762.7257 to reserve a place. The cost is $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. \nDid you know? \n“Although 18th-century Americans did not enjoy candy bars or other modern chocolate treats as we know them today\, they did love chocolate. In fact\, George Washington ordered 20 pounds of chocolate from British merchant Thomas Knox in 1757 . . . . as hot chocolate was a favorite breakfast beverage at Mount Vernon. . . . This was the first of many chocolate orders he placed over the course of his life.” — From George Washington’s Mount Vernon website \n“The tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day can be traced to Richard Cadbury\, of the English chocolate-making family\, who “invented” the first Valentine’s Day candy box during the Victorian era. The Victorians\, who fancied decorating cards with plump cupids shooting arrows of love\, later transferred the image to the lids of heart-shaped boxes filled with dreamy combinations of silken chocolates.” –“For Lovers\, Chocolate\,” The Buffalo News
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-kids-workshop-make-your-own-valentines-day-chocolates/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Create!,Educational,Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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