Molly Thomas, shown in action from earlier this season, helped the Wilton High girls hockey team score a team-record nine goals in two games this past week. — J.B. Cozens photo

The Wilton-Norwalk girls hockey team blew open a 1-0 game after one period with five second-period goals, and went on to score a 9-5 win over Trumbull on Monday morning at The Rinks in Shelton.

It capped off one of the best weeks for the Warriors in years, as they won three of four games in seven days and tallied 28 goals in the four outings.

Wilton, which scored only 20 goals for the entire season last year, has now tallied 39 goals in nine games.

“We’ve definitely picked up the scoring this season. (Goalie Izzy Najah) has been great for us, but the additional scoring has helped us a lot,” said head coach Pete Maxfield. “The girls are really working hard, and still having a lot of fun. I think the girls are getting a lot more confident.”

The Warriors (5-4) had beaten Guilford last Tuesday, 9-3. Following a 9-3 loss to Darien last Wednesday, they rallied to beat the Masuk coop team on Friday, 7-6.

Trumbull

On Monday, the Warriors exploded for nine goals for the second time in the last week — tying the team record for most goals in game.

Alyssa Laychak scored the only goal in the first period to put Wilton up 1-0. In the second period, Wilton got goals from Shannon McEveney and Caitlyn Hocker, and two goals from Meghan Lane, to go up 6-1 after two.

Another goal by Hocker, and two more by McEveney, extended the lead to 9-2 in the third period.

McEveney and Hocker both finished with three goals to lead Wilton, with Hocker also notching two assists.

Lane had two goals and two assists, with Laychak also scoring.

Ali Danvers and Molly Thomas each had two assists, and Anna Bean had one assist.

Erin Owens had the hat trick for Trumbull (0-7), and finished with four points (3g, 1a). Mackenzie Meaney scored two goals, while Lexi Brown, Amelia Walker and Annika Haakonsen each had an assist.

Masuk

The win over Masuk on Friday was the team’s most exciting of the season. Wilton blew a three-goal, second-period lead before scoring twice in the third period to notch the 7-6 win in Shelton.

Lane had another big game for Wilton with four goals, including the game-winner with 1:25 left to play.

Thomas finished with a goal and two assists, with other Wilton goals scored by Laychak and Lauren Chiappetti.

Caroline Ferro and Hocker each had two assists, and Danvers had one assist.

Masuk, which includes players from Joel Barlow, Newtown and Oxford, was led by Catie Boudiette with two goals, and Sarah Hornby, Shannon Maxey, Michelle Silvos and Sara Nicolas with one goal each. Maxey also had two assists, while Erin Webdale had one assist.

Wilton finished with a 29-25 edge in shots on goal. Bella Medaris made 22 saves for Masuk and Najah had 19 saves in goal for Wilton.

Hornby gave Masuk the early 1-0 lead, but Wilton answered with goals by Lane and Thomas to take the 2-1 lead, before Maxey’s goal made it 2-2 after one period.

In the second period, the Warriors went up 5-2 on goals by Lane, Laychak (her first career goal) and Chiappetta, but Masuk answered with two goals, by Silvos and Boudiette, to cut the lead to 5-4 after two.

Masuk made it four goals in a row when Nicolas and Boudiette scored in the third period, putting the Panthers in the lead, 6-5.

After Maxfield called a time-out, the Warriors responded as Lane tied the game with 7:26 left, off a Ferro assist, and netted the game-winner with 1:25 left, off a Thomas assist.

Wilton was without two top-line forwards in Friday’s game, McEveney and Bean. Maxfield had to reshuffle his lines, putting Lane and Hocker together with Thomas, and moving up defensemen Ferro and Chiappetta to the forward line.

“It was definitely a struggle because we didn’t have Shannon and Anna. We had to change things up a little bit,” he said, adding that Lane, Hocker and Thomas “did so well on Friday I decided to keep them together.”

The reshuffling actually left Wilton stronger than ever, able to put out three strong lines with Hocker-Thomas-Lane, Chiappetta-Laychak-Danvers, and McEveney-Bean-Ferro.

“We still have a pretty solid defense with Izzy (Thelen) back there, along with Lily Blackwell, Caroline Wilson and Ali Purvis, and I have Lily McDowell to put in there, too, to give the others a rest,” Maxfield said. “We’re going to be much more stronger.”

Masuk, a first-year varsity team with many talented young players, according to Maxfield, dropped to 3-6 with the loss.

Darien

In the 9-3 loss to Darien last Wednesday, Lane led the Wilton scoring with two goals, with McEveney also scoring. Thomas, Laychak and Thelen each had an assist, while Najah turned away 36 shots in goal.

Notes: For the season, Lane leads Wilton with 14 goals and seven assists, followed by fellow freshman Hocker (10g, 6 assists), McEveney (5g 1a) , Thomas (3g, 7a), Laychak (2g, 6a), Thelen (2g, 3a) and Bean (1g, 2a).

— J.B. Cozens

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Here’s what’s happening in town today, Jan. 17:

• BeMoved at Wilton Senior Center at 9:45.

• Painting the Figure at Wilton Senior Center at 10.

• Downsizing at Wilton Senior Center at 10.

• Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes at Wilton Library, from 10:15 to 10:45.

• Yoga at Wilton Senior Center, from 11 to noon.

• Embroidery (Second session) at Wilton Library, from 11 to 1.

• Duplicate Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at noon.

• Five Crowns at Wilton Senior Center at 12:30.

• Chair Yoga at Ogden House at 2.

For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board.

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The Wilton Conservation Commission will host a winter walk at Vista Road Park on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 1. All are welcome, including dogs on leash.

If there is snow on the ground, attendees should consider bringing their snowshoes; the trails through the 36-acre woodland are mostly level and wide.

This property was purchased by the town in the 1960s as a possible location for a school. The school was never built and in 1994, the Wilton Trails Association blazed a loop trail with access trails to Vista and Bald Hill roads.

Two swamps make up part of the park, and another trail leads to a lookout, offering a broad view of the wetland and Wilton Land Conservation Trust property.

There are two entrances to the park. For this walk, attendees should gather along Bald Hill Road (turn left off Ridgefield Road heading north); the park is on the left side of the road and parking is along the edge.

There will be warm refreshments following the walk. Attendees should pre-register at conservationevent@wiltonct.org to ensure notification if the walk is postponed for inclement weather.

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Brooke Amodei

I am not allowed to push non-fiction carts anymore because they’re too big for my 4’11” frame to handle.

That is one of the innumerable things I’ve learned in my four-year run working at the Wilton Library. It’s been the same for a very long time — Fridays at 4, I clock in just as one of the wonderful custodians brings in the “book bin” from outside, I check the items in, and then shelve them on the carts behind the circulation desk. Saturdays I stroll in around 10 and take my place at the children’s circulation desk alongside any one of five delightful members of the children’s department staff. It’s routine, it’s cozy, and it’s a job I can look forward to.

Because my Friday shift is mostly just me and about 150 books in the circulation office (coupled with friendly conversation, recipe sharing, and movie and book recommendations from those working the circulation desk), it’s not the easiest thing to discuss in detail and get all mushy about. Don’t get me wrong, that alone time and the therapeutic rhythm of scanner beeps to cap off a long school week is very cathartic and much needed — but you’ll see what I mean.

When I grow up (that’s fun to still say — about a month out from my 18th birthday) I want to be an elementary school teacher. I dream of creating curriculum teaching kids to love reading, writing, and history, and problem solving to help them understand math and science. So when I learned I could get a head start working with kids and growing that love of learning, I leapt to it. Every Saturday morning when I come into work I have a new and creative project or task — which can’t be said for many lines of part-time work. These projects range anywhere from filling up the “guess-how-many” jar with anything I can find in the craft closet, to cutting out paper owls for an upcoming Harry Potter event, to creating an entire book display for an author or holiday, to crafting my own White House replica out of paper and pipe cleaners! And these tasks are solely the projects I’m assigned.

My favorite part of the job, though, is answering questions. Sometimes it’s a freckle-faced fourth grader looking for the next book of his favorite series, and sometimes it’s the parent of a rosy-cheeked four-year-old looking for the first book she’ll ever read on her own. I love helping them because I get to play a part in their journey with one of my favorite activities in the world. When I was little, you could not wrestle a book out of my tiny hands. There are pictures of me reading on a pool deck at my pre-school while the other kids got swimming lessons — I said I was afraid of the water but I think I just wanted more time to read. So being able to lead kids in finding books that allow them to get lost in those stories is something I cherish.

Reading is, and will always be, a part of who I am. The fact that I can work in an environment that fosters a love of reading in myself, the other employees, and members of the community (big and small!) is really special to me. Even after I leave Wilton for school, I will take along a piece of the Wilton Library and the lessons it taught me. So next time you stop in to check out a book or pay an overdue fee (I know you have one), stop and say hi to me (I look like that gaping picture at the top of this article!) or any other librarians, and remember this — we just want to help.

Brooke Amodei is a senior at Wilton High School. She shares this column with four classmates.

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Gov. Dannel Malloy and the Department of Transportation have debuted new snow plows that can clear two highway lanes in one single pass. — State of Connecticut photo

Travelers along I-95 in snowy weather may catch sight of the state’s new “tow plows.”

The Department of Transportation recently received two of the plows, which swing out from the rear of a traditional plow truck, allowing for the clearing of two lanes at the same time.

Drivers are urged to stay clear of the snowplows while on the road. The safest advice is for motorists to give the plows plenty of space, to not attempt to pass them, and to keep in mind that the road behind the snow plows is in better condition than the road ahead.

The DOT tested one of the tow plows under a pilot program last winter. In addition to improving operational efficiencies, they have safety benefits, such as rear- and side-mounted cameras, lights that both illuminate the plow area and provide a warning to nearby motorists, and a mounted laser to guide the position of the tow plow when fully extended in relation to roadside obstacles and other vehicles.

The DOT clears snow from more than 10,800 highway miles, commuter parking lots, the CTfastrak guideway, and other state facilities with 634 plow trucks stationed at about 50 garages around the state.

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Here’s what’s happening in town today, Jan. 18:

• Sewing at Ogden House at 9:30.

• Painting the Figure at Wilton Senior Center at 10.

• Open Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at 10.

• Etched Glass at Wilton Library, from 10 to noon.

• AARP Driver Safety Class at Wilton Library, from 10 to 2.

• Books for Babies at Wilton Library, from 10:15 to 10:45.

• Tai Chi at Wilton Senior Center at 10:30.

• Wonderful Ones and Twos at Wilton Library, from 11 to 11:30.

• Senior Lunch at Ogden House at noon.

• Hoot Owls at Wilton Senior Center at 12:45.

• Mah Jongg at Wilton Senior Center at 1.

• Solder Craft: Blinkie Pins at Wilton Library, from 4 to 5:30.

• 3D Printing for Beginners at Wilton Library, from 6 to 7:30.

For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board.

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Jeffrey Sherman and Kate McDonald

Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald announce the engagement of their daughter Kate to Jeffrey Sherman.

The bride-to-be grew up in Wilton and attended Wilton public schools. She graduated from St. Michae’’s College in Winooski, Vt., and is now working as a special educator at the Center for Technology, Essex, in Essex, Vt.

The groom-to-be is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Sherman of Barre, Vt. He graduated from Johnson State College, Vt., and works in software development.

The couple resides in northern Vermont.

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Wilton Basketball Association travel teams had the following results in recent action:

Girls Travel

5th/6th grade

Wilton 24, New Canaan 19

St. Mary’s 28, Wilton 18

Wilton 30, Weston 26

The Wilton fifth and sixth grade girls basketball team had a great weekend of basketball, winning two of three games.

On Friday evening they took on New Canaan, and despite multiple rebounds by Ella Mulfinger and Harper Judelson, went into halftime down by four. However, the Warriors came back in the second half with fierce determination. With baskets by Judelson and Mulfinger and with four points following steals from Hannah Fitzgerald, the Warriors tied the game by the end of the third quarter. They held New Canaan to only four points that quarter, thanks to the many defensive rebounds by Avery Schestag.

Wilton continued its strong defensive play in the fourth quarter, allowing New Canaan to score only three points, thanks to many defensive rebounds by Anna Joy and Georgia Russnok. With two points each from Mary Kate Doyle, Maddie Phelan, Fitzgerald and Russnok, the Warriors won with a final score of 24-19.

After suffering a difficult loss to St Mary’s of Ridgefield on Saturday (28-18), Wilton played a fantastic, intense game at home Sunday afternoon, beating Weston 30-26. With a strong defensive effort by Annie Savarese, Maddie Ratcliffe, Aly Rappaport and Russnok, Wilton led most of the game. Anna Joy was the high scorer with 14 points (6 coming from the free throw line). Judelson contributed eight points to the win.

Seventh grade

Wilton 35, Guilford 14

The Wilton seventh grade girls team, sponsored by Pinocchio Pizza, won both games this weekend. They defeated Guilford Travel, a FCBL league team, on Saturday. On Sunday, they beat the Fairfield Mystics, a non league team.

Saturday’s contest began with great ball movement and defense from Wilton. The first quarter had great rebounding from Bela Andjelkovic, which translated into many second shots for Wilton. A great pass from Ellie Copley to Katie Umphred, who made a fantastic layup, and steals from Erin Floyd led to a Wilton lead of 16-4 at the end of the half. The Wilton girls were able to swing the ball and create opportunities for layups by Ellie Coffey and Catherine Dineen. Amelia Hughes had a three-point play and Grace Williams made two baskets in a row to increase to 12. Leah Martin had a breakaway steal and then made the layup. With intense defense from Gracie Kaplan and Erynn Floyd, Guilford team could not seem to get any momentum going.

Wilton 37, Fairfield Mystics 15

On Sunday, Wilton played the Fairfield Mystics. Again great rebounding by Wilton created several second- and third-chance shots. Ellie Copley and Bela Andjelkovic had another great game with several rebounds each. Defense also played a huge role with steals from Grace Williams, Amelia Hughes, Katie Umphred and Leah Martin. Long passes from Ellie Coffey to Catherine Dineen resulted in a layup, adding to Wilton’s lead. The first half ended with Wilton ahead 20-11. Fairfield could not seem to get anything going as it started the second half, which was filled with more steals and rebounding from all the Wilton players. Martin and Hughes both had several steals and baskets, increasing Wilton’s lead.

Eighth grade

St. Mary’s 38, Wilton 30

Wilton met up with St. Mary’s in Ridgefield on Saturday afternoon. The exciting game started out as a very tough defensive battle, with only three points separating the teams after the first quarter. Wilton played with a lot of energy and stamina, both offensively and defensively. Strong defense by Caitlin Greeff, Meghan Koziolkowsky and Lily Umphred kept the pressure on St. Mary’s throughout the game. Despite the great rebounding of Marygrace DelliSanti and leading scorers Christina O’Sullivan, Callie Judelson and Alexis Castaldi, Wilton came up short.

Boys Travel

Fourth grade

Wilton 28, St. Stephen’s 12

The Future Warriors, sponsored by Diamond Deli, won their game this weekend over St. Stephens of Trumbull, 28-12. The game started off as a defensive battle, led by Liam McKiernan (10 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocked shots, 6 points), Mason Andrews (9 rebounds, 3 steals) and Nathaniel Kanter (5 rebounds, 4 steals). The game was tied 8-8 at halftime. After a fiery halftime speech by coach Evans and McKiernan, Wilton exploded on a 12-0 run in the third quarter, led by Ryan Luchetta (11 points, 4 assists, 6 steals, 9 rebounds), Luke Ginsburg (8 points, 5 steals, 7 rebounds) and Matt Garcia (4 points, 3 rebounds).

Wilton 35, Greenwich 24

The Future Warriors team won back to back games at Middlebrook gym on Sunday. Coming off of a convincing win against Westport, a tired Warriors crew got off to a slow start against a very strong squad from Greenwich. At halftime Wilton was behind 15-12 but center Liam Murphy (19 points, 17 rebounds) led Wilton to a comeback. Grady Kaliski added nine points for the Warriors and it was one basket each for Luke Perna, Patrick Lillis and Henry Soojian. A true team effort on offense was rounded out by Charlie Keller (2 assists). Tough defense by Wilton held Greenwich to only nine points in the second half. Liam Murphy had four steals, Luke Perna three steals and Grady Kaliski, Patrick Lillis and Henry Soojian each added one steal. Wilton dominated the boards, moved the ball well and earned a the win.

Norwalk 36, Wilton 34

The Future Warrior’s fought the good fight against Norwalk at Chelsea Piers in Stamford on Saturday, losing 36-34 in a nailbiter. At the half the Future Warriors were down by one, 16-15. Leading the scoring were Luke Ginsburg (6 baskets, assist, 4 steals), Ryan Luchetta (4 baskets, assist and 3 amazing steals) and the tenacious Liam Mckiernan (5 baskets, 2 assists, one free throw). They were assisted defensively by Mason Andrews, Matt Garcia and Nathaniel Kalter. The game went down to the last seconds, with the Wilton kids giving their all.

5th/6th grade

Westport 6B 47, Wilton 40

The Wilton 56ers, playing on a one-game sponsorship from Chico’s Bail Bonds, squared off against a tough Westport 6B team on Sunday night. Wilton came out with a bang with Jefferson Mitchell, Baily Finn, Declan Brokaw and Andre Wiest effectively using a full-court press to stymie Westport, while Andrew Roth had the hot hand for the Warriors, putting down a number of baskets. Wilton was up 14-7 after first quarter. The second period saw continued pressure from Wilton with great hustle from Michael Wall, Harrison Lent and Wyatt Jones. Wall dropped in a bucket, Lent had a nice rebound with a coast-to-coast bucket, and Kyle Rosser made his presence felt in the paint at both ends of the floor. Jones worked to get open and had a few good looks at the basket but could not get the shots to drop. Halftime saw the score get closer as Westport broke the press but Wilton still had the edge at half with a score of 22-19.

In the second half, Wilton continued to rely on Finn and Roth as the formula for scoring with 14 and 17 points, respectively, as well as continued hustle to keep the Warriors in the lead. With continued pressure, the Warriors were able to complete some great plays, like Mitchell’s key steals and a nice 3-pointer, while Michael Byrnes’ hustle secured a nice steal and score in the third period. The game was a typical Wilton vs. Westport grind and although Wilton put in hard work and hustle the entire game, they ended up on the short end of a 47-40 score.

Seventh grade

Wilton 66, Greenwich 32

The Wilton seventh grade boys team, sponsored by Servco, had a successful weekend, beating Greenwich and Darien to improve its record to 9-4.

On Saturday, the Warriors initially struggled against the visiting Greenwich squad, trading baskets until Kevin Hyzy (8 points, 3 assists) broke a 10-10 tie with a 3-pointer. This led to an 11-1 run which included 3-pointers from Dillon Mannix (8 points, 3 steals) and Matthew Giller (10 points, 5 rebounds) to close out the first quarter up 21-11. The home team brought the crowd to their feet with great passing and cutting in the second quarter — beneficiaries of the great playmaking were Craig Hyzy (8 points, 5 rebounds), Max Andrews (11 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists) and Parker Woodring (8 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals). When the half ended, Wilton had a commanding 43-18 lead.

In the second half, the Warriors continued their pressure with stifling defense from talented guards, Zarius Eusebe (6 points, 3 assists, 2 steals), Sean Wiseman (2 points, 2 steals), Max Silva (5 points, 1 steal) and center Connor Cummings (2 points 6 rebounds, 4 blocks). With that group on the floor, they made it difficult for Greenwich to set up their offense and frustrated them into numerous turnovers. They only gave up two points to Greenwich in the fourth quarter to complete their most dominant performance of the season.

Wilton 38, Darien 33

On Sunday, the Warriors traveled to Darien to avenge an early-season loss. The Wilton ‘D’ again led the way, stifling a talented Blue Wave frontcourt to a season-low point total. Since Wilton’s outside shooting was cold, they had to pound the ball inside to center Max Andrews (14 points, 12 rebounds) and slashing guard Parker Woodring (10 points, 7 rebounds). Guards Sean Wiseman (2 steals), Zarius Eusebe (1 steal, 2 rebounds) and Dillon Mannix (2 steals) led the defense in the second half and made sure Darien never took the lead. Connor Cummings (2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks), Max Silva (2 assists), Craig Hyzy (4 points, 2 rebounds) and Matthew Giller (3 points, 3 rebounds) kept the points in the paint at a minimum. Kevin Hyzy (5 points, 3 assists) and Woodring sealed the victory with clutch free throws down the stretch.

7th/8th grade

Wilton 52, Greenwich Select 28

The Wilton 7th/8th grade boys team, sponsored by Abercrombie, Burns, McKiernan & Company Insurance, Inc., headed into the weekend boasting a six-game winning streak. The team played host to Greenwich Select on Saturday, where the team jumped out to an early first-quarter lead of 17-8 and never looked back. The offense was led by Jimmy McKieran (12 points), Andre Long (10 points), Jermaine Vincent (9 points) and John Stanley (8 points). Wilton’s offense was firing on all cylinders throughout the game, with additional contributions from EJ Fasano (4 points), Dillon Smith (4 points), John McMahon (2 points) and Davis Cote ( 2 points). On the defensive side of the ball, Wilton guards played unrelenting defense, led by Sam Strazza and AJ Preisano, holding Greenwich to just 28 points.

Wilton 35, Fairfield Triple Threat 31

On Sunday, the team traveled to Bridgeport to face off against Fairfield Triple Threat in what would be a closely-fought, physical battle. Wilton jumped out to an early first-quarter lead, 14-9, and led at the half, 19-15. Wilton did a great job on the boards throughout the game despite the height advantage of the Fairfield team. John McMahon lead the way with 10 points and multiple rebounds and John Stanley chipped in nine points. EJ Fasano keyed a late second-half rally with a layup and foul shot, which he converted. The defensive effort again was led by the guards Jimmy McKiernan, Sam Strazza, AJ Preisano, Jermaine Vincent and Dillon Smith. Wilton controlled the boards throughout the game, with Davis Cote and Andre Long leading the way.

Eighth grade

Wilton 48, Fairfield PAL 39

The Wilton eighth grade boys team, sponsored by Tavern on 7, defeated Fairfield PAL, 48-39, to advance to the semifinals of the McGivney Winter Classic Holiday tournament. Wilton was led by Trevor Martines (13 points), Matt Gulbin (10 points), Matt Murphy (8 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocked shots), and Michael Coffey (9 points, 9 rebounds). Owen Lillis (4 points) and Chase Autore (2 points) rounded out the scoring.

New Canaan 42, Wilton 38

Wilton lost its first league game to New Canaan, 42-38. After a very slow start, Wilton rallied from an 18-point deficit early in the second half to get within one point late in the game, before a New Canaan 3-pointer extinguished the comeback. Murphy fueled the offense with 12 points. Josh White, Coffey and Gulbin (12 rebounds) each scored six points.

Wilton 58, Mt. Vernon 45

On Sunday, Wilton defeated Mount Vernon in a league game, 58-45. Wilton effectively handled Mount Vernon’s full-court press and turned up its own halfcourt defense to help earn the win. Mack Kepner (5 points) set the defensive tone by flying after several loose balls. Lillis (9 points, Martines (5 points), Alex Cocoros (4 points) and Sean Sullivan (2 points) also excelled at pressuring the ball. Gulbin (14 points) and White (10 points) led the scoring while Coffey (11 rebounds, 7 points) and Murphy (8 rebounds, 2 points, 2 blocked shots) dominated the glass. Wilton shot 22-for-43 in the paint.

Wilton is now 5-1 in the league and 12-2 overall.

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Michelle McGuire

The Norwalk-Wilton AARP chapter will meet at 12:30 on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Gallaher Mansion, Cranbury Park, 300 Grumman Avenue, Norwalk.

The guest speaker will be Michelle McGuire, financial adviser with AXA, to help seniors in financial planning.

The group is taking up a collection for PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society). Needed are cat and dog food, kitty litter, and new or used collars, leashes, towels, etc.

All are welcome. Information: 203229-08970.

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236 New Canaan Road

The following property transactions were recorded in the office of Town Clerk Lori Kaback from Jan. 6 through Jan. 12, 2017.

112 Kensett Drive, Ian Farrison, to Mariusz Boguski and Martin Michalczyk, $350,000.

94 Middlebrook Farm Road, lot 4, David C. Basile and Maryellen M. Basile, to Shea Z. Wallon and Elizabeth M. Wallon, $1,547,000.

236 New Canaan Road, Christopher Swann and Caitlin Swann, to Jennifer A. Roberit, $784,000.

50 Turtleback Road, Lot 1, Sherry P. Paulson, to Bryan Flemming and Katharin Paulson,  $400,000.

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Flurry of parking tickets outside Wilton High School

Friday the 13th proved unlucky for seven individuals who parked on grass or in a no-parking zone near Wilton High School, resulting in tickets of $25 and $75 each.

Police could not speculate whether the cars belonged to students, staff or visitors.

All the cars were parked on Kristine Lilly Way.

Death at nursing home

A 70-year-old man’s death Jan. 16 at the Wilton Meadows health care facility on Danbury Road was ruled non-suspicious.

The man was discovered in the afternoon. An ambulance responded and he was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The death was ruled an untimely death.

Accidental 911 call

A speed dial set up to call 911 for emergencies resulted in a false emergency call Jan. 17 at 10:04 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima School.

Six officers responded, and found only a gym full of children and a teacher.

The Wilton Police Department responded to one call of a domestic verbal dispute on Saturday, Jan. 14, between a mother and her son over school test grades.

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The Bulletin Board is a guide to events of public interest happening in Wilton designed to let you know what’s happening and when, and to help schedule important events. Submissions may be emailed to editor@wiltonbulletin.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday the week before intended publication. 

Eggs and the Economy, Thursday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m., Marly’s Bar and Bistro, Wilton Center. Brian Flaherty, senior vice president of public policy with CBIA will speak. Sponsored by Wilton Chamber of Commerce. $35/members, $40/future members. RSVP: 203-762-0567 or info@wiltonchamber.com.

Knit a Cowl Scarf, Friday, Jan. 20, 1-3 p.m., Wilton Library. Learn how to knit a rib slant cowl scarf to keep you warm this winter during this two session workshop (also on Jan. 27). For ages 18+. You’ll need to bring two skeins of bulky yarn and a set of circular needles. Details: wiltonlibrary.org or 203-762-3950.

Minecraft Club, Saturday, Jan. 21, 10-noon, Wilton Library. Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join the library’s Minecraft Computer Club. Details: wiltonlibrary.org or 203-762-3950.

Girls Who Code Club, Sunday, Jan. 22, 1-5, Wilton Library. If you’re a girl in grades 6-12 and want to learn to create mobile apps, games and websites, join Girls Who Code. No experience necessary. Details: wiltonlibrary.org or 203-762-3950.

Candlelight Concert, Sunday, Jan. 22, 4-5:30 p.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road. Violinist Daniel Phillips will present a program of works by Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and Mozart. Tickets: 203-762-3401 or wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org.

Parent Support Group, Monday, Jan. 23, 10-11:30, G&B Cultural Center, 49 New Street. For parents  of children with behavioral, emotional and mental health issues. Free, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Child and Adolescent Network (CAN). Information: Beth at 203-984-0123 or Beth44es@gmail.com or visit namisouthwestct.com.

Senior Center Book Discussion, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 11-noon, Wilton Senior Center, Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road. Michael Hess will lead a discussion of Empire by Gore Vidal. Register: 203-834-6240.

Mah Jongg, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 12:30, Wilton Senior Center, Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road. Beginners welcome. Sponsored by Stay at Home in Wilton and the senior center. RSVP: Kay Chann at 203-762-9026.

Tuesday Movie, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m., Wilton Senior Center, Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road. Meryl Streep stars in Florence Foster Jenkins. Free. Complimentary popcorn, candy and soda. RSVP: 203-762-2600.

Benefits and healing properties of aromatherapy will be discussed by Peggy O’Shea, registered nurse, clinical leader of the Complementary Medicine Department at Danbury Hospital and a holistic practitioner, Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. in the Meeting House at the Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road. Free program but registration requested by calling 1-866-NHB-WELL.

James B. Whipple American Legion Post 86 extends invitation to all veterans for coffee and fellowship on Wednesday, Jan. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until “whenever,” at the post’s quarters, at 112 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton Center, next to the Village Market.

Author Talk, Thursday, Jan. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. CNBC Senior Contributor Larry Kudlow discusses his new book, JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity, written with Brian Domitrovic. Q&A and book signing will follow. Books available for purchase. Free, registration required: 203-762-3950 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.

Chinese New Year Celebration, Friday, Jan. 27, 4-4:45, Wilton Library. Families may welcome the Year of the Rooster with stories, snacks, fortunes, and crafts. Registration required: 203-762-6336 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.

Tales to Tails, Saturday, Jan. 28, 11-noon, Wilton Library. Children who are independent readers may read to therapy dogs. Free, registration required: 203-762-3950 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.

Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids, Saturday, Jan. 28, 11-12:30, Wilton Historical Society at 224 Danbury Road. For grades 4-8. This month: New Year’s Cake. Members: $10; non-members $15. To register, contact info@wiltonhistorical.org or call 203-762-7257.

Scholarly Series, Sunday, Jan. 29, 4-5:30, Wilton Library. The first of a five-part collaboration between the library and Wilton Historical Society: Finding Our Place: Evolving American Identity. The program focuses on the United States’ place in the world during World War I and its aftermath. John Tully, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, will discuss how U.S. foreign policy in the 20th Century reflected American values. Registration required; 203-762-6334 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.

Technology Classes, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2-3 and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Michael Bellacosa will show how to create and format a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 2010. Free, basic computer skills required. Advance registration required: 203-762-3950 or www.wiltonlibrary.org.

Soup(er) Bowls and Bean Soup, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 4-5:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Participants are invited to sip a bowl of warm bean soup while decorating their very own soup bowl, which will be filled with the dried bean soup ingredients to take home. For ages 18 and older. Registration: wiltonlibrary.org or 203-762-3950. Drop-in visitors welcome as space is available.

Parent Information Series: Raise your Child to be a Resilient Adult, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Tracey Masella, a licensed social worker who is an adolescent transitional living program manager, Silver Hill Hospital, will illustrate how helping a child to learn to live life on life’s terms will build resilience. This presentation is appropriate for parents of middle- and high-school children. There will be time for Q&A. Registration strongly encouraged; wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Winter Poetry with Judson Scruton: Emily Dickinson – Pushing The Envelope, Thursday, Feb. 2,10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Four-part seminar series exploring the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Also, Feb. 9, 16 and 23. Poetry packet available at front desk one week before the seminar begins. No charge for the program. Advance registration required; wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tap A Tree Maple Syrup Program, Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., Ambler Farm, Hurlbutt Street. Learn the science and history of maple syruping by attending one of the training sessions. Choose a tree and hang your bucket to collect sap. Enrollment is limited: $60 per member family, $65 per non-member family. Register at http://bit.ly/2iHt39N.

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Here’s what’s happening in town today, Jan. 19:

• Yoga at Wilton Senior Center, from 10 to 11.

• Mother Goose on the Loose at Wilton Library, from 10:15 to 10:45.

• Mother Goose on the Loose at Wilton Library, from 11 to 11:30.

• Senior Lunch at St. Matthew’s at 11:45.

• Children’s Beginner Chess at Wilton Library, from 4 to 5.

• Children’s Advanced Chess at Wilton Library, from 5 to 6.

For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board.

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Wrestling

The Wilton High wrestling team won five matches by pin, and eight overall, to edge Staples 39-34 on Wednesday in Westport.

The Warriors (4-11) got pins from Travis Longo at 108 pounds, Finn McGovern at 115, Nick Rende at 128, Dom Caratozzolo at 134 and Zach Zeyher at 170.

At 160 pounds, Jacob Robb won a 4-2 decision, and Griffin Morris won a 5-3 decision at 182.

At 220 Tyler Previte won a 5-4 decision over Charlie Overton that proved pivotal in the outcome of the overall match.

Results from the match were:

Wilton 39, Staples 34

108 — Travis Longo (W) pinned Terrence Brannigan, 1:57;

115  — Finn McGovern (W) pinned Yoel Hooper, 0:37;

122 —  Dylan Marone (S) pinned Caleb Forland, 0:24;

128   — Nick Rende (W) pinned Zach Rosenberg, 1:23;

134 — Dom Caratozzolo (W) pinned Daniel Baccardo, 5:46;

140 — Luke Molina (S) dec. Sabrina Hartz, 9-0;

145 —  JC Montoni (S) pinned Greyson Kennedy, 3:40;

152 — Eric Scwartz (S) won by forfeit;

160 — Jacob Robb (W) dec. Dominic Ariciola, 4-2;

170 — Zach Zeyher (W) pinned Jacob Qiu, 0:27;

182 — Griffin Morris (W dec. Max Pappas, 5-3;

195 — Colin Hunter (S) pinned Ethan Helman, 0:55;

220 — Tyler Previte (W) dec. Charlie Overton, 5-4;

285 — George Harrington (S) pinned Ciaran Smith, 0:09.

Boys hockey

The Wilton High boys hockey team suffered its sixth straight loss on Wednesday night, falling to Trumbull 5-1 at The Rinks at Shelton Sports Center.

Trumbull (3-4-1) led 3-0 after one period and 5-0 after two periods.

Alec Beigen scored the only goal for Wilton (2-7) with 1:39 left to play.

Matt Mocker and Brady Jensen led Trumbull with two goals each.

The Warriors return to Shelton Rinks on Saturday to take on St. Joseph (4-6) at 3. They play Norwalk-McMahon (3-6-1) on Monday at at 3 at SoNo Ice House in Norwalk.

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Knitting the cold away

This cold winter might be just the impetus for some people to brush off their rusty knitting skills or decide to take the steps to learn how to knit. Knit a Cowl Scarf is a two-part workshop on Friday, Jan. 20 and 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. offered by the library to get people started. Cindy Hojnacki and Marianne LaSala, two fun-loving ladies who laugh their way through their knitting sessions, will be teaching knitters how to create a rib slant cowl scarf. The sessions are for people eighteen years and older. Attendees will need to bring two skeins of bulky yarn and a set of circular needles. Participants will receive the full details once they are registered.

Candlelight concert

This month’s upcoming Candlelight Concert at the Wilton Congregational Church features renowned violinist Daniel Phillips in the program Daniel Phillips and Friends, on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. He is a founding member of the 29-year-old Orion String Quartet, which has residencies at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Mannes. Mr. Phillips will be joined by Arnaud Sussman, violin, Dimitri Murrath, viola, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola, and Peter Wiley, cello, performing a program of music for strings by Dvořák, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. The performance is on Sunday afternoon at the Wilton Congregational Church, at 70 Ridgefield Road. A portion of the proceeds benefits Wilton Library. For ticket information call 203-762-3401 or www.wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org.

Seniors talk historical fiction

Michael Hess will lead a discussion of Empire by Gore Vidal for the Senior Center Book Discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 11 to noon. Empire is the fifth historical novel in Vidal’s “Narratives of Empire” series encompassing the conclusion of the Spanish-American War in 1898, President William McKinley’s assassination in 1901, and through the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. During this period, Congress was debating whether or not the United States should remain a republic or become an empire by virtue of the lands it had gained from winning the war against Spain. The Gilded Age provides the background for a story that combines fictional characters, including a brother and sister team growing a newspaper empire, with many of the most notable historical figures of the day. According to The New York Times review, “And like the earlier novels in his historical cycle, Empire is a vivid documentary drama.” Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 203-834-6240. The program is held at the Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road.

Author talk: business outreach initiative

Author, economist, talk show host, CNBC Senior Contributor Larry Kudlow will discuss his latest book, JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity, on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The book, which he co-authored with Brian Domitrovic, reveals the surprising source of America’s economic growth. In his talk, Kudlow will shed light on a time when bipartisanship was a driving force behind the US’ thriving economy. JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity argues that the solutions needed to fix the current woes, in this election cycle and the ongoing aftermath of the Great Recession, stem from the free-market principles of limited government, low tax rates and a strong dollar, once put in place by the bipartisan wisdom of two great presidents.  Kudlow’s talk exemplifies Wilton Library’s new business initiative which strives to bring authors, thought leaders, panels of experts and much more to the community. Kudlow’s appearance is co-sponsored by the library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce. A Q&A period will follow the talk. There is no charge. Books will be available for signing and purchase courtesy of Elm Street Books, New Canaan. Registration is required. The library will close at 5 p.m. in preparation for the evening’s event.

Extended hours for students

With mid-term exams looming, the library is staying open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 24 and 25 giving high school students more time to study.  The Children’s Library will close at 8 p.m., its regularly scheduled time. A quiet study room will be available on the second floor during the daytime on the following schedule: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 3 to 6 p.m., Presidents’ Room; Thursday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Presidents’ Room; Friday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Presidents’ Room; Sunday, Jan. 29, 1 to 5 p.m., Rimer Room; and Monday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rimer Room.  Individual study rooms near the Reference area may be reserved up to one week in advance by calling the Reference Desk at 203-762-6350.  On Thursday, Jan. 26, the students can relax and unwind with therapy dogs from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) that will be visiting between 12 and 3 p.m.

The library will be open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 24 and 25; the Children’s Library will close at 8 p.m. On Thursday, Jan. 25, the library will close at 5 p.m. to prepare for that evening’s event with Larry Kudlow.

To register for programs, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org and click on Events or call the Circulation Desk at 203-762-6334 for adult programs, the Children’s Library at 203-762-6336 and Teen Services at 203-762-6342.

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Empire by Vidal: book talk on Tuesday

Empire by Gore Vidal will be the topic of the book discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Wilton Senior Center in Comstock Community Center on School Road. The talk begins at  11 a.m. in the game room. The discussion leader is Michael Hess. Lunch ($3) will be served at noon in the lounge. Reservations: 203-834-6240.

Empire is the fifth historical novel in Vidal’s “Narratives of Empire” series encompassing the conclusion of the Spanish-American War in 1898, President William McKinley’s assassination in 1901, and the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. During this period, Congress was debating whether the United States should remain a republic or become an empire by virtue of the lands it had gained from winning the war against Spain. The Gilded Age provides the background for a story that combines fictional characters, including a brother and sister team growing a newspaper empire, with many of the most notable historical figures of the day. “… like the earlier novels in his historical cycle, Empire is a vivid documentary drama.” (New York Times)

Bridge anyone?

If you would like to join other seniors in an afternoon of bridge at the Senior Center, call the organizers listed below:

Encore Bridge: Mondays at 1:00 p.m., contact Maureen Turnier at 203-762-9386 to play.

Duplicate Bridge: First Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., contact Lois Bruce at 203-762-5818 to play.

Duplicate Bridge: Third Tuesday of the month at noon, contact Maureen Turnier at 203-762-9386 to play.

Contract Bridge: Fridays at noon, contact Eleanor Mihailidis at 203-762-8720 to play. 

If you would like to play bridge in a supervised setting, think about these offerings:

Open Bridge with Mike: Come and drop in for this session. This is a great way to refresh your bridge-playing skills, learn current conventions, and get used to playing all over again. For all levels of play. This is not a sanctioned game. Michael Hess will supervise. Wednesdays, 10 to noon, $5 drop-in fee.

Intermediate Bridge: Once you have been introduced to the fundamentals of bridge, Michael Hess will take you deeper into the complexities of the game. Fridays, 1:30 to 3:30, $75 for the eight-week series. Signup: 203-834-6240.

Computer classes

The senior center is home to the Comstock Computer Learning Center, with Andrea Ragusa serving as coordinator. Classes run from 10 to noon:

Word 2010/2013: Learn the functions of changing margins, paper size and orientation, printing, saving, page numbering, spell checker, grammar checker, and thesaurus as part of setting up documents, letters, and invitations. Specific advanced questions will be addressed. Taught by Catherine Myers, the classes are on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 8. Fee: $20.

Word Basics for Beginners: This class is for people who are new to word processing and want to learn the basics and get started. It introduces vocabulary, concepts and features. Topics will include Windows operations, using the toolbar and creating and formatting documents. Some prior use of the mouse and knowledge of the keyboard are required.  Keyboarding practice handout is included. Taught by Andrea Ragusa on Monday, Feb. 13. Fee: $10.

Stay at Home in Wilton events

For reservations to these events, call Janet Johnson at 203-762-2600.

Jan. 24, 3 to 5 p.m. in the senior center lounge, complimentary movie, popcorn, candy and soda.

“Florence Foster Jenkins” – Meryl Streep plays Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

 “Wednesday” Technology Help in the Senior Center tech room, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22, 3:30 to 4:30.

Wilton High School Candy Stripers are Stay at Home in Wilton’s newest volunteers, providing technology help for seniors with computers, iPads and cell phones. Bring your device with you or call the number above to reserve a computer. No charge.

Inclement weather policy

When in doubt, call 203-834-6240 after 7 a.m. and listen to the recording for information regarding that day’s activities at the Senior Center. We do not follow the public school closings.

Coming events

For the week of Jan. 20:

Friday, Jan. 20, 10, Feldenkrais with Cathy Paine; 10, Jewelry Workshop with Viola Galetta; 12, Bridge with Eleanor Mihailidis; 11:30, Introduction to Bridge with Michael Hess; 1:30, Intermediate Bridge with Michael Hess.

Monday, Jan. 23, 10:30, Line Dance Fusion with Beatriz Araujo; 12, Movie; 1, Encore Bridge.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 9:45, BeMoved with Phyllis Hirschfield; 11, Yoga with Denise O’Hearn;  11, Book Discussion with Michael Hess; 12, Lunch; 12:30, Mah Jongg with Kay Chann; 12:30 to 2, Blood Pressure Screening at Village Market; 1, Studio Knitting with Lizabeth Doty; 2, Chair Yoga at Ogden House; 3, Stay at Home in Wilton movie, “Florence Foster Jenkins.”

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 9:30, Sewing at Ogden House; 10, Open Bridge with Michael Hess; 10:30, Tai Chi with Joe Alampi; 1, Mah Jongg; 3:30, Technology Help in Room 8.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 10, Yoga with Denise O’Hearn; 12, lunch; 12, Encore Book Club; 12:45, bingo.

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Julia Foodman

Oh, what a crazy weekend we’re about to enter. In light of this Friday, I’ve decided to share one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life. Now, I don’t think this is about politics –– this is about my experience in the world as a seventeen-year-old, and a little bit of wisdom I’ve picked up from somebody who’s less like me than anybody I’ve ever met before.

His name is Joe and he’s from Texas. He speaks with a thick southern accent, was given his first gun for his eighth birthday, is more than a little misogynistic, and wants to join the army. Joe certainly isn’t your typical Wilton boy. Joe is the furthest you could possibly get from me –– a die-hard liberal from the northeast. A couple of days into our service trip in last summer, I was convinced that he was my worst nightmare, and I would avoid him.

That didn’t last. On the third day we got partnered up to paint a room together; the two of us alone in a room for eight hours. After an hour of silence, he spoke. “You can’t shut me out just because I’m a Republican. You know, it’s important to be uncomfortable sometimes.” The most meaningful, interesting, seven-hour conversation I’ve ever had, began with that challenge.

Joe told me of growing up with the Bible and guns in Dallas, where his mom runs an anti-abortion clinic and his dad owns a gun shop. I told him about my Reform Jewish, New England home of proud Hillary supporters. We didn’t shout at each other or argue, we just accepted and shared views; just as we weren’t looking to change each other –– just understand each other.

He was right: I can’t just ignore what makes me uncomfortable, or stay in a safe space forever. Thanks to Joe, I gained a new perspective on the world, that I would never have grasped unless we were put in that room together. I don’t agree with any of his views, but that’s okay. He has become one of my close friends, and we still joke about our rocky introduction. Joe taught me the importance of discomfort, in personal growth, and helped me see the world through a wider, clearer lens.

At a time like this, the most important thing we can do is listen. Believe me, I am by no means perfect myself. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m opinionated, I love to talk, and I always think I’m right. But I’m working on it. I know very well if I only talk to people who think like me I’ll never really learn anything. We simply cannot improve ourselves if we stay inside our own bubbles and refuse any beliefs that don’t align with our owns. As soon as we let go of our prejudices and open our minds to hear the other side, then we’ll start to move forward.

Julia Foodman is a senior at Wilton High School.  She shares this column with four classmates.

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CultureTea plans the second of its “Cheese & Teas” events, on Saturday, Jan. 21, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the tearoom’s 101 Old Ridgefield Road location. Organic Darjeeling, imported from India, and Pouchong, imported from Taiwan, will be presented.

Tickets are $12.50. The price includes two high-end teas, each paired with a variety of cheeses, as well as a presentation and discussion on the art of pairing tea with food, including stories about the origins of the teas themselves.

For more information, call 203-563-0594 or visit culturetearoom.com.

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Daniel Phillips, a veteran chamber musician, has performed as a solo artist and with other musicians (as he will at Sunday’s concert). He has also been a teacher.

For the third concert in its 2016-17 season, Wilton Candlelight Concerts presents a program of music for strings by Dvorák, Mozart, and Mendelssohn, featuring violinist Daniel Phillips, on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 4 p,m. at the Wilton Congregational Church.

Phillips has had a versatile career as a veteran chamber musician, solo artist and teacher. He began violin studies at age four with his father Eugene Phillips, a composer and former violinist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, and graduated from Juilliard. His major teachers are Ivan Galamian, Sally Thomas, Sandor Vegh and George Neikrug. He won the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in 1976. In 1985, he toured and recorded in a string quartet with Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, and Yo-Yo Ma.

Phillips is a founding member of the 29-year-old Orion String Quartet, which has residencies at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Mannes. Available recordings are the complete quartets of Beethoven and Leon Kirchner, and works written for them by Wynton Marsalis, Chick Correa, John Harbison, and Marc Neikrug. They performed the Beethoven cycle in London to inaugurate the new Kings Place Concert Hall. This season includes concerts at the Library of Congress, Lincoln Center, and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. He is professor of violin at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, CUNY and serves on the faculties of Juilliard, Mannes College of Music, and Bard College Conservatory.

For the concert on Jan. 22, Phillips will be joined by Arnaud Sussman, violin; Dimitri Murrath, viola; Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola; and Peter Wiley, cello.

Tickets may be obtained at the door for $30; $25 for seniors; students, free. For more information on this concert or the concert series, go to www.wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org.

If you would like to be added to the brochure mailing list for the 2017-18 season, call 203-762-3401. Candlelight Concerts benefit the Wilton Library Association and accepts individual and corporate tax-deductible contributions. This series is in its 69th season.

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