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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T110000
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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:20190112T140000
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SUMMARY:"STRAWS" Documentary Screening–Family Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a family-friendly screening of the documentary STRAWS\, an award-winning documentary that illuminates the problems related to straws and other single-use plastic pollution that inundate our waterways and oceans. The film inspires a new path forward. \nThe Screening is co-sponsored by Wilton Go Green and Wilton Library. \nAfter the screening we will have a short panel discussion and Q&A session with Charlie Taney of the Norwalk River Valley Trail and Nina Quaratella of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA). \nStudents in grades 2-6 can register separately for an educational program led by NAMEPA and Wilton Go Green following the film in the Children’s Story Room; children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The educational program starts at 2.30 p.m. and the panel discussion continues in the Brubeck Room. \nRegistration is recommended. Register online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/straws-documentary-screening-family-event/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Film,Free,Kids,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T150000
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SUMMARY:Miller-Driscoll Early Learning Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Miller-Driscoll Early Learning Center Open House\nWednesday\, January 16\, 2019\n2:15 p.m. – 3 p.m.\n217 Wolfpit Road \nCome tour our facility\, meet current parents and have your questions answered by our staff while your child plays! \nPlease RSVP via email to Patty Terranova \nQuestions? Please call 203.762.8678
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/miller-driscoll-early-learning-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Miller-Driscoll School\, 217 Wolfpit Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Open House,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T123000
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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:20190119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T160000
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SUMMARY:The Painted Cookie 6th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to the Painted Cookie\, celebrating its 6th anniversary! Join owner Susan Schmitt from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday\, Jan. 19 for Color a Cookie and a chance to win a $100 gift card.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/the-painted-cookie-6th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:The Painted Cookie\, 196 Danbury Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Food,For profit,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T113000
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SUMMARY:Winter Guided Hike at Woodcock Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join educator Sam Nunes for a hike to investigate what’s going on in nature during winter and explore resident species such as birds and trees. All ages and leashed dogs are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participation is free but please register.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/winter-guided-hike-at-woodcock-nature-center/
LOCATION:Woodcock Nature Center\, 56 Deer Run Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Family Event,Free,Kids,Not for profit,Outdoor Event,Walk/Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T160000
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SUMMARY:Mini Golf Family Day in the Stacks at Wilton Library
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Library will hold its 2nd Mini Golf Fundraising event. There will be food (each paid admission will receive a free coupon for a carnival type food\, courtesy of Wilton Rotary)\, face painting\, fun activities\, and much more. Players of all ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by adults. Putters and balls provided. No advance ticketing required. Tickets are only available at the door on the day of the event; admission is $5 per person. All proceeds benefit Wilton Library. \nMedia Sponsors are GOOD Morning Wilton and Wilton Magazine. See library website for all sponsors who make this fundraiser possible.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/mini-golf-family-day-in-the-stacks-at-wilton-library/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Event,Fundraiser,Game,Kids,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Colonial Cookery and Customs Workshop for Kids:  Welsh Rabbit and Molasses Bread
DESCRIPTION:Welsh Rabbit (sometimes called Welsh Rarebit) is a dish consisting of a savory sauce of melted cheese and various other ingredients\, served hot after being spooned over slices of toasted bread – nary a hare in sight! Welsh Rabbit dates from the early 1700s and has long been enjoyed as hearty tavern supper. Wilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will show the children how to make Welsh Rabbit\, and some Molasses Bread\, too\, from a Revolutionary War period recipe. \nThe 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. All 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\, and gingerbread cakes. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. \nThe fee for members is $10/child\,\, and $15/child for non-members. Space is limited — please register by email or calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nWelsh Rabbit vs. Welsh Rarebit: “Though the “Welsh” part of the dish’s name seems clear-cut\, an etymological issue as sticky as melted Cheddar surrounds the second word:  is it rabbit\, or rarebit? The earliest reference we have to the dish\, in 1725\, is quite clearly rabbit; it’s not until over 50 years later that the mysterious alternative spelling starts to twitch its whiskers. John Ayto in his A Diner’s Dictionary writes that rarebit was probably ‘an attempt to folk-etymologize [the name] – that is\, to reinterpret the odd and inappropriate-sounding rabbit as something more fitting to the dish.’ The new name caught on and references to it multiplied a little like – well\, rabbits.” – Leah Hyslop\, London Telegraph\, Sept. 3\, 2013
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-colonial-cookery-and-customs-workshop-for-kids-welsh-rabbit-and-molasses-bread/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Cooking Demonstration,Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T180000
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SUMMARY:Middlebrook School Science & Engineering Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Middlebrook School Science & Engineering Fair will be held on Tuesday\, Jan. 29\, (snow date is Jan. 31)\, in Middlebrook’s New Gym (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Old Gym (2-6 p.m.). \nThe Fair invites students to explore and expand their understanding of a science or engineering related topic. Students\, working independently or in teams of two\, will: \n\ndevelop a hypothesis\nconduct their own experiment\ndraw conclusions\norganize results into a visual display\npresent their project to judges\n\n\n\n\n\nThe​ ​Middlebrook​ ​Science​ ​&​ ​Engineering​ ​Fair​ ​is​ ​sponsored​ ​by​ ​the Middlebrook​ ​PTA​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Wilton​ ​Education​ ​Foundation.​ ​
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/middlebrook-school-science-engineering-fair/
LOCATION:Middlebrook School
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Event,Free,Kids,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T150000
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SUMMARY:FCIAC Cheer Competition
DESCRIPTION:Wilton High School hosts the FCIAC Cheer Competition this Saturday. Come to the WHS Field House to cheer on the Varsity and Youth squads. $10 for adults. $5 for students. Refreshments available. Show your Warrior pride!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/fciac-cheer-competition/
LOCATION:WHS Field House\, 395 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids,Schools,Sports
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Silversmithing Workshop for Kids:  Making a Necklace
DESCRIPTION:In colonial times\, silversmiths made many essential small items\, such as buttons\, shoe buckles and spoons\, and repaired silver items for wealthy and middle-class citizens. But they also made elegant larger pieces\, such as coffee and tea pots\, candle sticks\, trays and pitchers. According to the historians at Colonial Williamsburg \,“The 18th-century silversmith was thought of as someone akin to a sculptor. Both had to know how to shape their materials with artistic talent\, taste\, and design. A contemporary observed that the silversmith was ’employed in making all manner of utensils . . . either for Ornament or Use. His work is either performed in the Mould\, or beat into Figure by the Hammer.’” \nAt this workshop for kids\, museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about how it was done\, and about a very famous silversmith\, Paul Revere. For a workshop project\, the kids will make a piece of “silver” jewelry (a pendant on a silk cord) of hammered solder\, to keep – or perhaps to give as a Valentine’s surprise. Snack of tea sandwiches. \nSuggested for children aged 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, with a maximum of $25 per family; non-member fee is $15 per child\, with a maximum of $35 per family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“Paul Revere was a versatile craftsman. He eagerly met the needs of his customers\, not hesitating to create new forms or adopt the latest styles. His shop made a great variety of items\, at least 90 different types. His products included flatware\, mostly spoons; table wares such as cups\, tankards\, porringers\, salts\, casters\, trays\, and bowls; tea and coffee equipment such as coffee and teapots\, creamers\, sugar tongs and sugar urns; personal items such as gold jewelry and buttons\, and silver buckles; and metal harness fittings\, among other things. His most unusual pieces were made before the Revolution\, when he crafted a chain for a pet squirrel\, an ostrich egg snuffbox\, and a child’s whistle. He also made brass gunner’s calipers for two British officers\, silver letters for the back of a chaise\, surgical instruments\, and a sword hilt. Revere did not work in pewter.” – Paul Revere House website
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-silversmithing-workshop-for-kids-making-a-necklace/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES: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:20190209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T123000
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SUMMARY:Kids! Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Chocolates!
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Historical Society is again offering the very popular chocolate-making workshop for kids in grades K-8. Program participants will make something extra nice for their Valentine – delicious\, professional-looking 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. Please register by email or call 203.762.7257 to reserve your place. Members:  $10 per child\, maximum $25 per family; non-members:  $15 per child\, maximum $35 per family. \nParents are welcome to stay. \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/kids-make-your-own-valentines-day-chocolates/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T160000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea
DESCRIPTION:Spend a cozy afternoon with your little Valentine at our annual Ambler Farm Tea! Enjoy platters of delicious sandwiches and sweets galore\, and have fun making a craft to take home. The Tea is a popular event and sells out quickly\, so reserve your spot soon! \n$20 per adult and $10 per child for members\, $25 per adult and $12 per child for non-members. Register online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/valentines-tea/
LOCATION:Ambler Farm\, 257 Hurlbutt Street\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Food,Kids,Not for profit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Weaving Workshop for Kids:  Making a Potholder
DESCRIPTION:According to the historians at Colonial Williamsburg\, “Then as now\, Americans required fabrics for clothes\, towels\, sheets\, blankets\, sails\, and dozens of other items made of wool\, cotton\, silk\, linen\, and hemp and bought them from textile manufacturers. Until the Revolution\, British goods poured into the American market\, and most people wore clothes made of English textiles. English or American\, weavers typically learned their trade through apprenticeship\, which focused mostly on operating a loom. Weavers had to know how to prepare the loom and how to run and to maintain it. During the Revolution\, when Americans could not get English goods\, weaving became a necessity and a patriotic duty.” \nWeaving will be explored at this workshop for kids. Museum educator Laurie Walker will show the kids the “loom room” in the 1740 Betts House\, and explain weaving with flax and wool. For a workshop project\, the kids will make a woven pot-holder\, and enjoy a snack of lattice-pattern sugar cookies. \nThe workshop is suggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; cost for non-members is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nFrom the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  “A single woman who is old enough to be married but isn’t—and isn’t likely to get married—is sometimes called a spinster. The word has an old-fashioned and dated feel to it\, and because of that it can carry a whiff of impoliteness in certain circumstances. But in previous centuries\, spinster was a valuable word that didn’t carry any such connotation. During the late Middle Ages\, married tradeswomen had an easier time obtaining higher-status\, higher-income work than their unmarried peers. Unmarried women ended up with lower-status\, lower-income jobs like combing\, carding\, and spinning wool—hence ‘spinster.’ \n“When spinster first entered English in the mid-1300s\, it referred to a woman who spun thread and yarn. . . . Two historical facts led to spinster’s evolution: the fact that most spinners in the Middle Ages were women\, and the fact that it was common in legal documents to use one’s occupation as a sort of surname (which is why we have Smiths and Bakers and Tanners and so on). Women who spun yarn or thread were given the title Spinster in legal documents . . . By the 17th century\, spinster was being used in legal documents to refer to unmarried women.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-weaving-workshop-for-kids-making-a-potholder/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society's Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids:  Maple Tart
DESCRIPTION:During colonial times in New England\, winter had two “crops” – ice and maple syrup. Ice was harvested from ponds to stock the ice house for summer heat. Sap begins to flow in maple trees\, ready to be collected and boiled down to the sweet syrup that is as popular today as it was long ago. \nAt this Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids Workshop\, museum educator Laurie Walker will discuss how maple syrup is made\, and will show the children how to use maple syrup to make a simple but delicious Colonial Maple Tart. \nThe 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. All participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards–as well as any leftovers! \nThe 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\, and gingerbread cakes. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. \nCost for members is $10/child with a maximum of $25/family; for non-members cost is $15/child\, with a maximum of $35/family. Space is limited—please register by email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“In the late 1700s and early 1800s\, maple sap was produced into maple sugar\, a granular\, solid block of maple that had a long shelf-life and could be easily transported. Maple sugar was promoted by the Quakers and abolitionists as an alternative to West Indian “slave-produced” cane sugar; Thomas Jefferson even started a maple plantation at Monticello in 1791. \nIt wasn’t until the Civil War that the maple syrup industry was born\, with the introduction of the tin can and the invention of metal spouts and evaporator pans. Most early producers were dairy farmers who made maple syrup and sugar during the off-season of the farm for their own use and for extra income.” – New England Maple Museum in Pittsford\, Vermont
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-societys-colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-maple-tart/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T151047
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED!  Woodcock Nature Center's Summer Camp Open House
DESCRIPTION:(sponsored) \nTHIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER… NEW DATE IS TBD \n  \nSummer Camp Open House\nSaturday\, March 2 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.\n​\nMeet the Woodcock Nature Center staff and learn what your children will be doing during our popular Summer Camp and Summer Uncharted programs. New and returning campers welcome. \nThis event is FREE
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/woodcock-nature-centers-summer-camp-open-house/
LOCATION:Woodcock Nature Center\, 56 Deer Run Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Family Event,Kids,Open House,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Buzz Saws\, Jacks and Tops Workshop for Kids:  Making a Cup and Ball Game
DESCRIPTION:What could be more fun than toys? While today’s kids tend to dive into screens for a diversion\, some simple toys are as much fun today as they were 200 years ago. Children in colonial times spent a lot of time working\, and were eager to partake of outdoor activities\, using little more than their imaginations and handmade toys and games. \nMade with readily available materials\, buzz saws\, jacks\, cup & ball\, tops and other such toys will be the topic at this Saturday\, March 2 workshop for kids at the Wilton Historical Society from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about how toys were made\, and have everyone learn how to play jacks and Shut the Box. \nFor a workshop project\, the kids will make buzz saws and cup & ball to bring home. Hand pies are the snack and the children will help make them. \nSuggested 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. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-buzz-saws-jacks-and-tops-workshop-for-kids-making-a-cup-and-ball-game/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T140000
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SUMMARY:Ambler Farm's Maple Syrup Open House–POSTPONED TO SUNDAY\, MARCH 3
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE–NOW SUNDAY\, MARCH 3 (POSTPONED FROM SATURDAY MARCH 2) \nCome experience a New England tradition:  turning sap into syrup! The history and process of making syrup is fascinating. Kids and families will have an opportunity to tap a tree; take the maple syrup taste test; learn about Native American\, colonial\, and modern methods of making syrup; and\, of course\, taste Ambler Farm’s very own maple syrup over vanilla ice cream. \nBottles of Ambler Farm Maple Syrup will be available for sale. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/ambler-farms-maple-syrup-open-house/2019-03-02/
LOCATION:Ambler Farm\, 257 Hurlbutt Street\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Family Event,Food,Free,Kids,Open House,Outdoor Event,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T151047
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SUMMARY:Ambler Farm's Maple Syrup Open House–POSTPONED TO SUNDAY\, MARCH 3
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE–NOW SUNDAY\, MARCH 3 (POSTPONED FROM SATURDAY MARCH 2) \nCome experience a New England tradition:  turning sap into syrup! The history and process of making syrup is fascinating. Kids and families will have an opportunity to tap a tree; take the maple syrup taste test; learn about Native American\, colonial\, and modern methods of making syrup; and\, of course\, taste Ambler Farm’s very own maple syrup over vanilla ice cream. \nBottles of Ambler Farm Maple Syrup will be available for sale. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/ambler-farms-maple-syrup-open-house/2019-03-03/
LOCATION:Ambler Farm\, 257 Hurlbutt Street\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Family Event,Food,Free,Kids,Open House,Outdoor Event,Tasting
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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:20190309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T140000
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SUMMARY:Ambler Farm's Maple Syrup Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come experience a New England tradition:  turning sap into syrup! The history and process of making syrup is fascinating. Kids and families will have an opportunity to tap a tree; take the maple syrup taste test; learn about Native American\, colonial\, and modern methods of making syrup; and\, of course\, taste Ambler Farm’s very own maple syrup over vanilla ice cream. \nBottles of Ambler Farm Maple Syrup will be available for sale. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/ambler-farms-maple-syrup-open-house-2019-03-09/2019-03-09/
LOCATION:Ambler Farm\, 257 Hurlbutt Street\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Family Event,Food,Free,Kids,Open House,Outdoor Event,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260622T151048
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SUMMARY:Wilton Children’s Theater – Disney’s The Little Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Children’s Theater is proud to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid this weekend in the Middlebrook School Auditorium. \nDon’t miss this classic Disney show featuring the rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel\, who is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface\, which are forbidden by her controlling father\, King Triton\, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love\, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers\, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. \nGet your tickets ahead of time–save money and pick your own seats on the WCT website.  Tickets are $13.50 online and $14 at the door. The show runs Friday\, March 15 at 7 p.m.; Saturday\, March 16 at 4 p.m.; and Sunday\, March 17 at 2 p.m.. \nDuring the show\, Wilton Children’s Theater will be raising money for Oceana\, an organization dedicated to restoring and protecting our oceans. You can support this fundraising effort by purchasing one of the WCT Under the Sea tote bags at the show. The bags are $15 and all proceeds will go to Oceana.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-childrens-theater-disneys-the-little-mermaid/2019-03-15/
LOCATION:Middlebrook School Auditorium\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Kids,Musical,Play,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T151048
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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:Wilton Children’s Theater – Disney’s The Little Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Children’s Theater is proud to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid this weekend in the Middlebrook School Auditorium. \nDon’t miss this classic Disney show featuring the rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel\, who is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface\, which are forbidden by her controlling father\, King Triton\, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love\, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers\, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. \nGet your tickets ahead of time–save money and pick your own seats on the WCT website.  Tickets are $13.50 online and $14 at the door. The show runs Friday\, March 15 at 7 p.m.; Saturday\, March 16 at 4 p.m.; and Sunday\, March 17 at 2 p.m.. \nDuring the show\, Wilton Children’s Theater will be raising money for Oceana\, an organization dedicated to restoring and protecting our oceans. You can support this fundraising effort by purchasing one of the WCT Under the Sea tote bags at the show. The bags are $15 and all proceeds will go to Oceana.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-childrens-theater-disneys-the-little-mermaid/2019-03-16/
LOCATION:Middlebrook School Auditorium\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Kids,Musical,Play,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T160000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Children’s Theater – Disney’s The Little Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Children’s Theater is proud to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid this weekend in the Middlebrook School Auditorium. \nDon’t miss this classic Disney show featuring the rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel\, who is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface\, which are forbidden by her controlling father\, King Triton\, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love\, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers\, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter. \nGet your tickets ahead of time–save money and pick your own seats on the WCT website.  Tickets are $13.50 online and $14 at the door. The show runs Friday\, March 15 at 7 p.m.; Saturday\, March 16 at 4 p.m.; and Sunday\, March 17 at 2 p.m.. \nDuring the show\, Wilton Children’s Theater will be raising money for Oceana\, an organization dedicated to restoring and protecting our oceans. You can support this fundraising effort by purchasing one of the WCT Under the Sea tote bags at the show. The bags are $15 and all proceeds will go to Oceana.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-childrens-theater-disneys-the-little-mermaid/2019-03-17/
LOCATION:Middlebrook School Auditorium\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Kids,Musical,Play,Theater
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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:20190322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T210000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Education Foundation's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" show!
DESCRIPTION:Based on the hit TV game show\, the Wilton Education Foundation is hosting it’s 9th Annual “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” fundraiser on March 22\, beginning at 7 p.m.. This year’s show will be held at Middlebrook School‘s auditorium and will feature some of Cider Mill‘s smartest 5th graders! We have two new hosts this year with Middlebrook teachers Dr. John Priest and Mr. Tom Koch. \nOur 5th graders will be partnered with the following contestants on this year’s show: \nAva Kaplan:  Wilton High School Student Body Government Executive Board President\nGail Lavielle:  143rd District State Representative\nGeorge Murphy:  Wilton High School Student Body Government Senior Class President\nWill Haskell:  26th District State Senator \nWe’re looking forward to a great show! Come out and enjoy this family-friendly event for all ages!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-education-foundations-are-you-smarter-than-a-5th-grader-show/
LOCATION:Middlebrook School Auditorium\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Fundraiser,Game,Kids,Not for profit,Schools
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