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GOOD To Watch/Attend: Upcoming Town Board/Commission Meetings and Events
Monday, June 15:
- Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom only [agenda] [Zoom link]
- Board of Selectmen Meeting at 7 p.m. at Comstock Community Center, Rm. 31 and via Zoom [agenda] [Zoom link]
Wednesday, June 17: Economic Development Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Comstock Community Center, Rm. 31 and via Zoom [agenda] [Zoom link]
GOOD To Contribute: Wilton Food Pantry Needs Donations to Prevent the “Summer Slide”
As summer arrives, donations to the Wilton Food Pantry often decrease while the need for assistance remains strong. Families who rely on school meal programs may face additional challenges during the summer months, making community support more important than ever.
Members of the community can help prevent the “summer slide” in food donations by contributing much-needed pantry staples. The Wilton Food Pantry is currently seeking:
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Canned soups
- Canned meats
- Tuna fish
- Shelf-stable meals
- Pasta and rice
- Peanut butter
- Cereal
- Shelf-stable milk
- Other non-perishable food items
“Every donation helps ensure that local families have access to nutritious food throughout the summer,” Social Services Director Stephanie Rowe said. “Please consider donating during your next shopping trip and help keep pantry shelves stocked for those in need.” In addition to donating items directly to the food pantry, the community can mail donation checks, made out to Wilton Community Assistance Fund, to P.O. Box 7051, Wilton CT, 06897 or purchase items on the Food Pantry Amazon Wishlist.”
GOOD To Celebrate: Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday at Weir Farm on Flag Day
Weir Farm National Historical Park (735 Nod Hill Rd.) will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a free community event on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Part of the National Park Service’s Freedom 250 commemoration, “Art is Revolutionary” will feature hands-on artmaking, plein air painting demonstrations, open house tours of the historic studios and Weir House, live piano music, refreshments and birthday cake.
Visitors can create artwork inspired by prompts reflecting on America at 250 using complimentary supplies provided by the park, then display their work in a community clothesline gallery. Members of the Weir Farm Artist Collective will paint throughout the grounds during the event, and guests can also learn more about the park’s Artist-in-Residence program.
Families can earn Junior Ranger and B.A.R.K. Ranger badges, and pets are welcome to participate with pet portrait activities.
Admission is free. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.
GOOD Summer Read: Wilton Library Invites Readers of All Ages to Join Summer Reading Programs
Wilton Library is kicking off its Summer Reading programs for children, teens and adults, with opportunities to earn prizes, track reading progress and take part in special kickoff events, starting Thursday, Jun. 18. Readers of all ages are invited to join the library this summer and get reading!
To participate in the Children’s Summer Reading Club (through rising sixth grade) and Teen Summer Reading Club (rising sixth through 12th graders), register via the Beanstalk App or website (choose Wilton Library) by the kickoff date and begin logging reading minutes. Kids can earn a variety of awards and prizes including books, brag tags and beads for reaching reading milestones, while teens can earn prizes and entries into weekly drawings. All reading counts, including books, magazines, graphic novels and audiobooks. Email the Children’s Library or Teen Department with questions.
The Adult Summer Reading Program runs Jun. 22-Aug. 23. Participants can log books on the Wilton Library website for chances to win weekly gift cards to local businesses, with a $50 Wilton Chamber of Commerce gift card awarded to the summer’s top reader. Email Beth Rodgers-Ho with questions.
To kick-off the start of Summer Reading, the library will host a drop-in afternoon of games and activities for children and teens on the last day of school (Thursday, Jun. 18). The kids celebration runs 2-4 p.m. and teens will host their event from 1-6 p.m.
Readers of all ages are invited to join Wilton Library this summer and get reading!
GOOD Creativity: Wilton Library’s Puts Out Call for Entries to Local Wilton Artists for Summer Art Exhibition
Wilton Library‘s annual Summer Show art exhibition, which celebrates local artists who live or work in Wilton, will return this summer for the 80th year. The Call for Entries is Friday, July 10, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the library. This is the 80th year that the library will welcome local talent to display their works in this non-juried summer art exhibition.
Artists age 18 and older may submit one work for consideration. New this year, the show will also include limited participation by youth artists (maximum of 15) and photographers (maximum of 15). With the exception of sculptures, all works must be wired and ready to hang. Visit the library website for more details and entry forms.
The Summer Show art exhibition runs from Jul. 13-Aug. 28, with a free public opening reception on Friday, July 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the library. Most artwork will be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the library.
For details and entry forms, interested artists may visit the library’s website or email the art committee with questions.
