The dramatic and colorful works of husband-and-wife duo Julie Leff and Charles Douthat will be showcased in “Colors,” Wilton Library’s January-February art exhibition. This exhibition features the paintings of this talented Weston couple, whose mediums are oil and acrylic, primarily on canvas, with subject matter ranging from florals and still lifes to abstracts, and more. The […]
Read more with Wilton Library's 2023 Nutmeg Reading Challenge! From February 15 through April 30, Wilton Library challenges children and teens to read as many 2023 Nutmeg Book Award nominees as possible. Read more to win more prizes! To learn more about the Nutmeg Book Award, visit Nutmeg Book Award. Sign up online. Happy Reading!
Join Amy, Wilton Library‘s certified Zentangle teacher (CZT), as she guides everyone through a fun and relaxing Zentangle session on Zoom. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. It’s suitable for anyone who doesn’t believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. The program is for adults […]
The Planning and Zoning Commission is a nine-member elected body responsible for overseeing land use and development activity within Wilton. Key responsibilities of the commission are reviewing zoning regulation amendment applications, changes to the Town’s zoning map, and applications involving the subdivision of land, and evaluating mandatory referrals from the Board of Selectmen. Additionally, the […]
Let Them Thrive by Katie Novak provides practical strategies for helping your child become a self-navigating, expert learner, a key aspect of the Wilton Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate. Based on Novak's decades of experience as an educator and parenting expert, Let Them Thrive is a must-read for any parent looking to support their child's […]
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the pending snowstorm. Please join Stay at Home in Wilton on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Comstock Community Center to learn how the new online ride-scheduling program is enhancing the lives of members and how it can be expanded in the community […]
Please join the Wilton League of Women Voters and Wilton Library for a Legislative Dialogue. State legislators will present their priorities for the 2023 Connecticut Assembly session. Constituents will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions about issues facing our town and state. Senator Ceci Maher (District 26) and Representative Keith Denning (District […]
SPED*NET Wilton will host Todd Kellogg, a licensed family therapist and board-certified behavior analyst, on Wednesday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wilton Library. Kellogg will discuss how the difficulty of raising kids has increased exponentially along with the challenges of growing up in today’s world. For parents to be successful in […]
Youth in grades 6 - 9 are invited to join The Witness Stones Project, Inc. for a series of workshops. Area youth will discover and chronicle the local history of slavery through art, story, music, video, and poetry. The Witness Stones Project™ is an educational initiative whose mission is to restore the history and honor […]
Join the Norwalk River Watershed Association on Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m., for a special webinar to learn more about artificial turf and why a rapidly growing number of scientists, communities, athletes, and others are saying “no” to its ongoing use. Hazards include: exposure to toxic forever chemicals, injuries, heat stress, high cost with […]
Wilton Pride, in collaboration with Lighthouse and Middlebrook PTA presents a peer-to-peer social support group for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Meetings are relaxed and social in nature. No bullying is ever allowed, and everyone is given a chance to be heard in a safe and casual setting. Teens can drop in to share life experiences […]
This series has been canceled. The Wilton Garden Club, Wilton Go Green, and the Wilton Conservation Commission are teaming up to offer a series of gardening workshops. March 2: Winter Seed Sowing Anne Djupedal Gura and Wayne Gura, co-chairs of the Wilton Garden Club Conservation Committee, will help you support the environment by making a […]
Please join Wilton Library on Thursday, March 2 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a virtual art tour and explore women’s stories of all backgrounds, both past and present. Celebrate the lives and achievements of women artists in the collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum, from Artemisia Gentileschi to Alma Thomas, in honor of Women’s […]
Across the country, youth are facing mental health challenges of unprecedented proportions. Wilton community members are invited to Let's Talk Mental Health: Community Conversation on Friday, March 3, at 9:15 a.m. To join the discussion register online. This event is intended to bring the dialogue on mental health challenges within Wilton to the forefront and help […]
The Wilton Arts Council is seeking photographers of all ages, including youths and high school students, to enter its 23rd annual photography exhibit, “FOCUS ’23,” to be held from March 11 - 31, at the Wilton Library. Photographers may enter up to two of their photos, which may be film or digital images in color […]
Paper was not always the cheap and universal product that it is today. Before the Renaissance, paper in Europe was handmade by specialized artisans and was costly compared to cheaper alternatives like parchment. The craft of handmade paper survives today as a hobby and an art form using traditional paper making materials such as hemp, […]
The Tamir Hendelman Trio returns to Wilton Library for a special musical homecoming, as Hendelman explores music from his childhood in Israel, originals, and Great American Songbook gems. Please join Wilton Library on Saturday, March 4 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for this Hot & Cool Jazz concert featuring the Tamir Hendelman Trio including Marco […]
The Wilton Arts Council is seeking photographers of all ages, including youths and high school students, to enter its 23rd annual photography exhibit, “FOCUS ’23,” to be held from March 11 - 31, at the Wilton Library. Photographers may enter up to two of their photos, which may be film or digital images in color […]
Join the Wilton Conservation Commission for a luminaria walk and bonfire on Sunday, March 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Schenck’s Island in Wilton Town Center (across from Stop & Shop at 5 River Road). Residents are welcome to stop by to warm up by a roaring bonfire, enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, […]
Challenge your imagination and be inspired to write a variety of short stories in this three-week session of Creative Writing for Adults via Zoom. Kim Kovach, author and creative writing teacher, will share fun, fresh ideas to motivate participants to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) each week. Kovach teaches creative writing, fiction […]
Please join Wilton High School for another St. Baldrick's celebration on Tuesday, March 7. It's our 15th annual fundraiser to fight childhood cancer by funding pediatric cancer research. Many thanks in advance for considering helping us with this cause. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation raises awareness and funds to fight childhood cancer. While battling cancer, children […]
The Way We Were: a nostalgia drenched, bittersweet romance starring superstars Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford at the peaks of their careers, and a story for everyone who was ever loved with passion, if not wisely. A smash hit around the world whose power echoes to this day—yet a film whose success was so far […]
The following is a PUBLIC NOTICE from the Town of Wilton: In advance of their budget deliberations, the Board of Finance is asking residents to complete a survey to provide feedback on the FY2024 proposed 4.5% increase in the Board of Education budget, 2.15% proposed increase in the Board of Selectmen budget, and the 5.5%-6% […]
Youth in grades 6 - 9 are invited to join The Witness Stones Project, Inc. for a series of workshops. Area youth will discover and chronicle the local history of slavery through art, story, music, video, and poetry. The Witness Stones Project™ is an educational initiative whose mission is to restore the history and honor […]
Come celebrate Women’s History Month at Wilton Library on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a dynamic look at women in film. Women have always been a force in filmmaking, but often their talents were suppressed by a male dominated industry. Alice Guy-Blanche was a pioneer filmmaker and has paved the […]
This series has been canceled. Please join Marie Demasi, a grief educator and survivor of suicide loss, Lori Fields, a licensed clinical social worker and the director of Tackside Teen Center, and Victoria O’Neill from The Hub CT for an open and supportive conversation. After being presented with the heavy topic of suicide and loss […]
Wilton Pride, in collaboration with Lighthouse and Middlebrook PTA presents a peer-to-peer social support group for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Meetings are relaxed and social in nature. No bullying is ever allowed, and everyone is given a chance to be heard in a safe and casual setting. Teens can drop in to share life experiences […]
This series has been canceled. The Wilton Garden Club, Wilton Go Green, and the Wilton Conservation Commission are teaming up to offer a series of gardening workshops. March 2: Winter Seed Sowing Anne Djupedal Gura and Wayne Gura, co-chairs of the Wilton Garden Club Conservation Committee, will help you support the environment by making a […]
Come experience the New England tradition of turning sap into syrup on Saturday, March 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ambler Farm! Kids and families will have an opportunity to tap a tree, take the maple syrup taste test, and learn about methods of making syrup. You'll have the opportunity to taste Ambler […]
US Women Demand Equity: From Voting Rights to Work Conditions – Dr. Aimee Loiselle, Central Connecticut State University. In the 16th year of collaboration between Wilton Library and Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series entitled “A Rocky Road: The Struggle for Rights in America” will focus on how women from different backgrounds and regions […]
Enjoy a low-impact energizing class blending Barre, Pilates and Yoga with Lauren Chiarello Mika on Monday, March 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Ambler Farm. All levels are welcome. After class, mingle over a warm cup of tea with fellow Ambler Farm supporters. Lauren Chiarello Mika is the joyful founder of Chi Chi […]
Challenge your imagination and be inspired to write a variety of short stories in this three-week session of Creative Writing for Adults via Zoom. Kim Kovach, author and creative writing teacher, will share fun, fresh ideas to motivate participants to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) each week. Kovach teaches creative writing, fiction […]
The Planning and Zoning Commission is a nine-member elected body responsible for overseeing land use and development activity within Wilton. Key responsibilities of the commission are reviewing zoning regulation amendment applications, changes to the Town’s zoning map, and applications involving the subdivision of land, and evaluating mandatory referrals from the Board of Selectmen. Additionally, the […]
The Wilton Teen Library Council (TLC) is a monthly group for youth in grades 6-12 interested in becoming more involved with Wilton Library. All Wilton teens are welcome. Benefits include: helping librarians choose teen materials, brainstorming ideas for teen programs, gaining experience working in a leadership role, and helping the community through service projects. Each […]
The Board of Finance exercises oversight of the Town of Wilton’s finances. The primary function of the Board of Finance is to recommend a budget and a mill rate to the Annual Town Meeting. The Board consists of six elected members. Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 - […]
Please join Wilton Library on Wednesday, March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for part one of a two-part series presented by Mike Ingber. Part one will focus on the types of threats and scams that exist, what the crooks are after, and some general advice for staying safe online. Ingber will discuss malware, […]
Youth in grades 6 - 9 are invited to join The Witness Stones Project, Inc. for a series of workshops. Area youth will discover and chronicle the local history of slavery through art, story, music, video, and poetry. The Witness Stones Project™ is an educational initiative whose mission is to restore the history and honor […]
A driving license means so much more than simply being able to drive. It represents freedom, independence and is a sign of adulthood. For the average person, learning to drive can be both an intimidating and a liberating experience. For an autistic person or those with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety or other learning disabilities, […]
Wilton Pride, in collaboration with Lighthouse and Middlebrook PTA presents a peer-to-peer social support group for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Meetings are relaxed and social in nature. No bullying is ever allowed, and everyone is given a chance to be heard in a safe and casual setting. Teens can drop in to share life experiences […]
This series has been canceled. The Wilton Garden Club, Wilton Go Green, and the Wilton Conservation Commission are teaming up to offer a series of gardening workshops. March 2: Winter Seed Sowing Anne Djupedal Gura and Wayne Gura, co-chairs of the Wilton Garden Club Conservation Committee, will help you support the environment by making a […]
Choosing when to elect your Social Security benefits can be one of the most important decisions as you approach retirement. During this educational workshop at Wilton Library, Michael Alimo, an investment advisor representative with USA Financial & Tax Services, LLC., will discuss the influence of timing strategies on tax liability and overall benefit values. Spousal […]
On Friday, March 17 the Wilton Art Council’s annual photography exhibit opens with a reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wilton Library. The judged exhibition features the works of amateur and professional photographers in a range of styles and subjects. The opening reception and awards presentation is free and open to the public. […]
On Saturday, March 18, from 8-11 a.m., the Riverbrook Regional/Wilton Family Y is hosting a Pedal to End Cancer fundraising event to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). This special event is open to members and non-members who would like to raise money for a good cause. Riverbrook Y instructors will motivate participants […]
This event has been canceled. Come together as a community through creativity and camaraderie while paying tribute to Ambler Farm’s feathered friends. This year’s Birdhouse Building Competition invites builders of all skill levels to create the ultimate birdhouse to be hung around Ambler Farm and voted on by farm-goers over two-plus weeks in April. With […]
Please join Wilton Library on Saturday, March 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for this in-person session of the AARP Driver Safety Program designed especially for drivers age 50 and older, although all ages are welcome. This single session course covers the normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with aging and provides […]
Support the Wilton High School Band by donating your redeemable cans and bottles on Sunday, March 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Board of Education Lot at Wilton High School. Proceeds go toward instrument repair, competitions, transportation and so much more. The students really appreciate the amazing support of the Wilton community.
Do you ever wish your garden would yield the same beautiful produce that Ambler Farm‘s own Farmer Jonathan Kirschner grows? It can! Now is the time to start planning for your home garden. Jonathan, Ambler Farm’s director of agriculture, is offering this workshop to guide you on your way to the most bountiful home garden. He will […]
Challenge your imagination and be inspired to write a variety of short stories in this three-week session of Creative Writing for Adults via Zoom. Kim Kovach, author and creative writing teacher, will share fun, fresh ideas to motivate participants to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) each week. Kovach teaches creative writing, fiction […]
Come join Wilton Library in the Brubeck Room for a fun afternoon. They’ll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience is required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For teens in grades 6-12. Space […]
The Board of Finance of the Town of Wilton will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 town budget requested by the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at Comstock Community Center Room 31 and via Zoom. At the hearing, all interested persons and taxpayers of the Town of Wilton are […]
Please join Wilton Library on Wednesday, March 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for part two of this series presented by Mike Ingber. Topics will include how to keep your computer protected, how to stay safe while browsing the internet, how to recognize dangerous emails, recognizing the signs that you may have been infected, advice for […]
Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Youth Council and Thrive with a Guide invite you to a presentation, Q&A and book signing with Linda Flanagan on Wednesday, March 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m in Wilton High School's Little Theater. Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh […]
Wilton Pride, in collaboration with Lighthouse and Middlebrook PTA presents a peer-to-peer social support group for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Meetings are relaxed and social in nature. No bullying is ever allowed, and everyone is given a chance to be heard in a safe and casual setting. Teens can drop in to share life experiences […]
This series has been canceled. The Wilton Garden Club, Wilton Go Green, and the Wilton Conservation Commission are teaming up to offer a series of gardening workshops. March 2: Winter Seed Sowing Anne Djupedal Gura and Wayne Gura, co-chairs of the Wilton Garden Club Conservation Committee, will help you support the environment by making a […]
Thanks to the evergreen generosity of Wilton residents, more than 150 gently used (some new with tags!) dresses, cocktail and formal separates, bags, shoes, and accessories -- even some tuxedos for the gents -- will be available to take home in return for a donation of any amount, all in the name of raising funds […]
The Wilton Conservation Commission is holding the annual Townwide Cleanup Day event on Saturday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Volunteers should come to the gazebo at the Town Green at 9:00 a.m. to pick up garbage bags and gloves and then return to the Town Green at 12:00 p.m. to drop the […]
Join Wilton Go Green and Trackside Teen Center on Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day of purposeful play in a reusable kind of way! Meet Alex Eaves, a reuse expert and owner of the green certified reuse apparel brand, STAY VOCAL, and the director of the award-winning documentary, REUSE! […]
The Long Road Toward LGBTQ+ Rights and Equality in the United States – Dr. Kelly Marino, Sacred Heart University. In the 16th year of collaboration between Wilton Library and Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series entitled “A Rocky Road: The Struggle for Rights in America” will focus on the history of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States […]
Don't miss this opportunity to join the discussion on Monday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Wilton High School. The Wilton Public Schools Administration Team in partnership with Wilton Youth Council and the Wilton Public School PTAS invite you to join this informative, interactive session to discuss author, Katie Novak's book Let Them Thrive. Novak's […]
State Representatives Keith Denning (D-New Canaan/Ridgefield/Wilton), Senator Ceci Maher (D- Darien/New Canaan/ Redding/ Ridgefield/Stamford/Weston/Westport/ Wilton) and Lucy Dathan (D-Norwalk/New Canaan) will host a virtual forum to discuss "Everything Energy." Special guests will be Marissa Gillett, Chairwoman of Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and Hank Webster, BETP Deputy Commissioner – Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) The virtual […]
The Planning and Zoning Commission is a nine-member elected body responsible for overseeing land use and development activity within Wilton. Key responsibilities of the commission are reviewing zoning regulation amendment applications, changes to the Town’s zoning map, and applications involving the subdivision of land, and evaluating mandatory referrals from the Board of Selectmen. Additionally, the […]
The Wilton Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Wilton Library Association, proudly presents the 2023 Economic Forecast meeting on Tuesday, March 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The […]
Please join Middlebrook School for its first Middlebrook Arts Festival on Wednesday, March 29. This will be a true Middlebrook experience by artists, musicians, ISTEM, and culinary students. The festival […]
Learn the ancient craft of Ukrainian egg decorating and enjoy a night out with friends! In Ukraine, egg decorating is an important art form that dates back centuries. Known as […]
Join Wilton Library in the Brubeck Room for a virtual ride through Connecticut’s wine country and learn about our state’s 40 plus wineries. Your wine guide will be Michelle Griffis, […]
Wilton Pride, in collaboration with Lighthouse and Middlebrook PTA presents a peer-to-peer social support group for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Meetings are relaxed and social in nature. No bullying is […]
On Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m., Wilton Town Administrator Matt Knickerbocker will meet with residents in an open town hall forum at Wilton Library. The Town Administrator role is new to our town governance system, and Knickerbocker is the first person ever to serve in this capacity. He began the job in September 2022, so this forum at the six-month mark […]
Lighthouse, Wilton Pride and Wilton Historical Society present a night of Queer history at Wilton Historical Society! Come to Wilton Historical Society on Thursday, March 30 from 7:00 p.m. to […]
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join Wilton Library on Friday, March 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for classical music and nursery songs with sing-alongs and […]
You are invited to the Wilton Historical Society on Sunday, April 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to learn the colorful and venerable craft of decorating eggs in the […]
