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. The full listings are posted at wiltonbulletin.com.
Drop-In Halloween Crafts, Friday, Oct. 31, 10-5:30, Wilton Library. For children of all ages. Free, no registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Minecraft Club, Saturday, Nov. 1, 10-noon, Wilton Library. Children 8 and up may play the online game. Players must bring their own laptop and create their own account. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Destroy Your Hard Drive, Saturday, Nov. 1, 10-4, Wilton Library. The library’s robotics team will destroy old computers and the personal information stored on it while you wait. This is a fund-raiser; the cost is $20 per computer. No registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Boneless Computing, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2-3, Wilton Library. Dale Cates, the library’s systems administrator, will demonstrate how to assemble a computer’s components up to BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), the stage before the operating system starts. Ages 13 and up, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Voter Registration, Monday, Nov. 3, 8:30-5, Wilton Town Hall, 240 Danbury Road. Those who attain voting privileges after the Oct. 28 deadline may apply in person at the registrars’ office. Bring ID and proof of residency. Information: 203-563-0111.
STEAM Team!, Monday, Nov. 3, 3:15-5, Wilton Library. Children ages 10-12 will learn about renewable energy sources in this three-week program: solar, water and wind power using K’Nex Education Kits. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Author Talk, Monday, Nov. 3, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Veteran sportswriter Jack Cavanaugh will discuss his latest book, Mr. Inside and Mr. Outside: World War II, Army’s Undefeated Teams, and College Football’s Greatest Backfield Duo. It is the story of Heisman Trophy winners Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard of West Point. Q & A, books available. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Camp Half-Blood Fun-raiser, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9-5, Wilton Library. All-day camp based on the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan. Greek gods, prophecies, the Labyrinth and more. Fund-raiser for the children’s library. Register in person; $55 per child. Grades 3-6. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Scavenger Hunt, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11-noon, Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Children will search the 18th- and 19th-Century buildings in an Election Day scavenger hunt. Ages 8 and up. Historic Election Day Cake and cider will be served. $5/member family, $10/non-member family. Register by email at education@wiltonhistorical.org or call 203-762-7257.
Rainbow Loom, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4-5, Wilton Library. Bring your own loom; rubber band supplies limited. Grades 1 and up. No registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Women in the Bible, Thursday, Nov. 6, 10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Dr. Gerald Weiss discusses women in the Hebrew Bible from a literary perspective. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating, Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Cannon Grange Hall, 25 Cannon Road. The community is invited to a free discussion on the topic. Information: 203-762-1900 or cannongrange.org.
Author Talk, Thursday, Nov. 6, 7-8:30, Wilton Library. Dana Corwin, editor-in-chief of Food & Wine magazine, will discuss his humorous cookbook, Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen. Q&A, books available. Free, registration highly recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Robert the Guitar Guy, Friday, Nov. 7, 11-11:30, Wilton Library. Music, props and music for children 2 to 6. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Tweets & More, Friday, Nov. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Opening reception for an art exhibition by Erin Nazzaro. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Owl Prowl, Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30-9 p.m., Weir Farm National Historic Site, Nod Hill Road. Presentation led by Frank Gallo. Park at Branchville Elementary School, 40 Florida Road, Ridgefield. Free shuttle service beginning at 7. All ages. Free, no rain date. Information: 203-834-5066.
Later Life, Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. This play by A.R. Gurney looks at the turmoil of later life and a rekindled romance. Information and tickets: 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org.
Flu Shots, Saturday, Nov. 8, 10-11:30, Wilton Library. Sponsored by Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County. Ages 3 and up, under 18 accompanied by parent or legal guardian. First-come, first-served. Cost is $40 payable by cash or check. Medicare Part B, Anthem and Aetna accepted as payment. Pneumonia vaccines available. Information: 203-834-6341, ext. 444.
Minecraft Club, Saturday, Nov. 8, 10-noon, Wilton Library. Children 8 and up may play the online game. Players must bring their own laptop and create their own account. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Karate, Pizza and a Pińata, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1-3, Kempo Academy of Martial Arts, 35 Danbury Road. Co-sponsored by Wilton Newcomers Club, children ages 3 and up will take a class, play games, and enjoy pizza and beverages. A piñata finishes off the afternoon. Free, registration required. Information: wiltonnewcomersclub.com.
Monster Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2-3:30, Wilton Library. Kids track down books containing clues to finding a monster’s lair. Grades 2 and up. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Foreshadowing Fate Walk, Saturday, Nov. 8, 4-5, Weir Farm National Historic Site, Nod Hill Road. Scholar and volunteer Bonnie Tremante will read excerpts of letters written in 1882 to artist Julian Alden Weir from his fiancée Anna Dwight Baker during a walk through the autumn landscape. The letters foreshadow Anna’s tragic death in 1893. Free, registration required. Information: 203-834-1896, ext. 28.
New Perspectives Film Series, Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Tim’s Vermeer is the story of Texas inventor Tim Jenison who attempts to discover how Johannes Vermeer painted so realistically. Suggested donation is $5. Q&A following the film with Wilton filmmaker Megan Smith-Harris. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Later Life, Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. This play by A.R. Gurney looks at the turmoil of later life and a rekindled romance. Information and tickets: 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org.
Wilton Volunteer Fair, Sunday, Nov. 9, 1-4, Wilton Library. More than 25 nonprofit Wilton-based organizations will discuss the services they provide and volunteer opportunities. Open to adults and teens in grades 8-12. No registration. Information: Karen Danvers at 203-762-3950, ext. 247.
Later Life, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. This play by A.R. Gurney looks at the turmoil of later life and a rekindled romance. Information and tickets: 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org.
Film Screening, Sunday, Nov. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Every Three Seconds is directed by award-winning filmmaker Daniel Karslake, with Wilton executive producer Jeanne Robertson. The story of five ordinary people who took on the problems of hunger and poverty with extraordinary results. Q & A with Mr. Karslake and Megan Smith-Harris. Brief reception follows. Registration highly recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Senior Men’s Breakfast, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m., Orem’s Diner, 167 Danbury Road. Stay at Home in Wilton invites men for “good conversation and exchange of information about daily life.” Information: 203-762-2600.
STEAM Team!, Monday, Nov. 10, 3:15-5, Wilton Library. Children ages 10-12 will learn about renewable energy sources in this three-week program: solar, water and wind power using K’Nex Education Kits. This is Week 2. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Breast Cancer Survivors’ Support Group, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m., Wilton Library. Monthly support group for post-treatment cancer survivors, offered by the Breast Cancer Survival Center. Free. Sandwiches, fruit and beverages provided. Registration highly recommended. Information: breastcancersurvival.org. Questions: Nina Marino, 203-857-7304.
Ambler Farm Reads, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2:15-3, Ambler Farm, Hurlbutt Street. For children 4-6. Nature walk, books to check out; bring library card. Theme is animals preparing for winter. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Rainbow Loom, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4-5, Wilton Library. Bring your own loom; rubber band supplies limited. Grades 1 and up. No registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Women in the Bible, Thursday, Nov. 13, 10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Dr. Gerald Weiss discusses women in the Hebrew Bible from a literary perspective. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Later Life, Thursday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. This play by A.R. Gurney looks at the turmoil of later life and a rekindled romance. Information and tickets: 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org.
Later Life, Friday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. This play by A.R. Gurney looks at the turmoil of later life and a rekindled romance. Information and tickets: 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org.
Minecraft Club, Saturday, Nov. 15, 10-noon, Wilton Library. Children 8 and up may play the online game. Players must bring their own laptop and create their own account. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra — Woodwinds, Saturday, Nov. 15, 11-noon, Wilton Library. An interactive presentation for children 4 to 10 with their families. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Later Life, Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Wilton Playshop, Lovers Lane. This play by A.R. Gurney looks at the turmoil of later life and a rekindled romance. Information and tickets: 203-762-7629 or wiltonplayshop.org.