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.
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.
Doll-making Workshop, Saturday, Nov. 8, 9-noon, Apple Blossom School, 4440 Danbury Road. Adults make a heavy millet-filled baby doll ($55) or a Waldorf doll ($80), over two sessions, concluding Nov. 15. No experience necessary although sewing machine skills helpful. Register in advance. Information: Jessica Khoshabo at dkhoshabo@yahoo.com or Susan Runge at smchurch@mac.com.
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.
Teen Advisory Board, Monday, Nov. 10, 3:30-4:30, Wilton Library. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to help select materials for the teen collection and plan teen events. Newcomers should fill out an application available online. Information: 203-762-3950, ext. 224 or email Jennifer Walker at jwalker@wiltonlibrary.org.
Plug Into Your Kids, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10-11:30 a.m., Wilton Library. Susan Bauerfeld, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, offers parents “A Calm, Connected Approach to Managing Media.” Free, registration strongly encouraged. 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.
AARP Driver Safety Class, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10-2, Wilton Library. How to adjust to changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with aging. $15/AARP members, $20/non-members, cash or check. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Library Readers, Wednesday, Nov. 12, noon-1:30, Wilton Library. Susan Boyar leads a discussion of The Post Office Girl by Stefan Zweig. Registration suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
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.
Author Talk, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Patricia Cornwell talks about her latest book, Flesh and Blood. Purchase of the book ($30) is your ticket to the event. Books distributed the evening of the event. To purchase tickets, visit 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.
Book Buzz — Evening Edition, Thursday, Nov. 13, 6-7 p.m., Wilton Library. A conversation with librarians Lauren McLaughlin and Karen Zeibak on what’s popular. Free, registration suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Romeo and Juliet, Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Wilton High School Little Theater, Danbury Road. Shakespeare’s tragedy is brought to life by 40 students. Tickets: $10/students, $12/adults: 203-834-4844 or whstix@wilton.k12.ct.us.
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.
Romeo and Juliet, Friday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., Wilton High School Little Theater, Danbury Road. Shakespeare’s tragedy is brought to life by 40 students. Tickets: $10/students, $12/adults: 203-834-4844 or whstix@wilton.k12.ct.us.
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.
Thanksgiving Story Time, Saturday, Nov. 15, 4-3:45, Wilton Library. For ages 4 and up. Free, no registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Survivors Swing Band, Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30-9, Wilton Library. Take a musical tour of the dance band swing era of the 1920s-1940s. Suggested donation: $10. Registration strongly suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Romeo and Juliet, Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Wilton High School Little Theater, Danbury Road. Shakespeare’s tragedy is brought to life by 40 students. Tickets: $10/students, $12/adults: 203-834-4844 or whstix@wilton.k12.ct.us.
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.
The Arts at St. Matthew’s, Sunday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 36 New Canaan Road. Classical guitarist Ben Verdery will perform. Tickets: $25/regular, $50/patron (preferred seating). Information: info@artsatstmatthews.com or artsatstmatthews.org.
STEAM Team!, Monday, Nov. 17, 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 the final week. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence, Monday, Nov. 17, 6-7:30, Wilton Library. An exhibition/reception featuring Kim Henry, whose work “zooms in” on nature. Free, registration suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Book Buzz, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11-noon, Wilton Library. A conversation with librarians Lauren McLaughlin and Melissa Baker on what’s popular. Free, registration suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Ladakh: Land of High Passes, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. A presentation by photographer Daryl Hawk on his 3,200-mile trek across northern India and Kashmir. Free, registration recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Rainbow Loom, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 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.
Maximizing Social Security Benefits, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Understand the key concepts of this program and avoid common mistakes. Presented by financial advisers Michael Alimo and David Weyner. Free, registration recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Women in the Bible, Thursday, Nov. 20, 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.
Tinker Time for Teens, Thursday, Nov. 20, 1-5, Wilton Library. Ages 13 and up invited to use equipment in the Innovation Station. Signed Innovation Station form required. No registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Barre Class, Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., The Barre studio, 22 Center Street. A free class sponsored by the Wilton Newcomers Club. Information: wiltonnewcomersclub.com.
Minecraft Club, Saturday, Nov. 22, 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.
Intro to Robotics, Saturday, Nov. 22, Wilton Library. Grades 5-7 invited from 10 to noon to use Lego Mindstorms. Work in teams with a laptop and robot provided. Teens invited from 1 to 3, to work with ROBOTC programming language. No programming experience necessary. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Tales to Tails, Saturday, Nov. 22, 11-noon, Wilton Library. Children who are shy, but independent readers, may read to therapy dogs. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Thanksgiving Crafts, Sunday, Nov. 23, 1-4:30, Wilton Library. Free, no registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Coding with Khan, Sunday, Nov. 23, Wilton Library. The first of a six-part series. From 2 to 3 for fifth and sixth graders; from 3:30 to 4:30 for seventh and eighth graders. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Author Talk, Sunday, Nov. 21, 3-4:30, Wilton Library. John Katz will discuss Saving Simon, about a neglected donkey and what he taught the author about compassion and the human experience. Free, registration highly recommended. Book signing and Q&A. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Red Cross Babysitting Training, Monday, Nov. 24, 1:30 to 5, Wilton Library. Two-day course concludes Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1:30 to 5. For ages 11-15. Cost of $85 due before class. To register, call Susan Lauricella at 203-762-3950, ext. 243. Bring drinks and/or snack to class. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Critter Time with the Beardsley Zoo, Monday, Nov. 24, 2-3, Wilton Library. The Zoomobile will bring five animals for children to learn about. Grades K and up. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Nutcracker Ballet, Monday, Nov. 24, 6-7 p.m., Wilton Library. The Wilton Conservatory of Dance performs highlights from the seasonal favorite. Short reception follows. Grades K and up. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Senior Center Book Discussion, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 11-noon, Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. Ray Rauth will lead a discussion of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. Information/registration: Wilton Senior Center, 203-834-6240.
Day After Thanksgiving Movies, Friday, Nov. 28, Wilton Library. Planes — Fire and Rescue from 10:15-11:45; Maleficent from 2-3:30. Free, no registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Minecraft Club, Saturday, Nov. 29, 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.
GMO Discussion, Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Cannon Grange Hall, 25 Cannon Road. A free program on GMOs: Unraveling the mysteries of genetically modified organisms. Information: 203-762-1900 or cannongrange.org.