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.
Lions Club Carnival, Thursday, Aug. 20, 6-10 p.m., Route 7 & School Road. Bracelets are available for unlimited rides. Individual ride tickets also available.
Summer Barbecue Invitations, Friday, Aug. 21, 10-11:30, Wilton Library. Students in sixth and seventh grade, and others, may learn to use the die cutter to create invitations with pizzazz. Must have Connecticut library card and signed Innovation Station agreement. Two students per session. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Art Exhibition Reception, Friday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Local artist John Newcomb, known for his use of color, brings Travels with John to the library. Fifty watercolor paintings from around with world will be available for purchase. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Lions Club Carnival, Friday, Aug. 21, 6-10 p.m., Route 7 & School Road. Bracelets are available for unlimited rides. Individual ride tickets also available.
Tales to Tails, Saturday, Aug. 22, 11-noon, Wilton Library. Children who are shy but independent readers may read out loud to therapy dogs. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Lions Club Carnival, Saturday, Aug. 22, 6-10 p.m., Route 7 & School Road. Bracelets are available for unlimited rides. Individual ride tickets also available.
NAMI-CAN Support Group, Monday, Aug. 24, 10-11:30, G&B Cultural Center, 49 New Street. For parents and caregivers of children with behavioral, emotional and mental health issues. Information: Beth at 203-984-0123 or Beth44es@gmail.com.
Mah Jongg, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 12:30, Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. Sponsored by Stay at Home in Wilton. Newcomers welcome. RSVP: Kay Chann, 203-762-9026.
Summer Sings with Music on the Hill, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7-9 p.m., Wilton Presbyterian Church, 48 New Canaan Road. Each Tuesday in August, a different choral classic with a different conductor. Singers (including high school students) welcome. No advance registration required. Donations accepted. Information: 203-529-3133 or musiconthehillCT.org.
Monogrammed Baby Bibs, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10-11:30, Wilton Library. Students entering sixth and seventh grade, and others, may learn to use the library’s electronic sewing machine. Must have Connecticut library card and signed Innovation Station agreement. Two students per session. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Kiwanis Luncheon, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 12:15, Kiwanis Park, Danbury Road. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) will be the guest speaker. He will focus his remarks on foreign relations. Limited space available; reservations required. Cost: $8. Reserve by calling Bud Taylor at 203-354-0208.
River Stone Trivet Drop-in Craft, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1-3, Wilton Library. Decorate a trivet with river stones. No registration; while supplies last. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Author Talk, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Diana Bletter will discuss her new novel, A Remarkable Kindness. Free, registration highly recommended. Books available for purchase. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair, Sunday, Aug. 30, 10-4, Cannon Grange, Cannon Road, Cannondale. Contests for a variety of homemade items, baked goods sle, concessions, food court, watermelon-eating contst, live muisc. Admission: $2, $1 with a canned food item for Wilton food bank. Information: 203-761-1900, cannon.grange@yahoo.com or cannongrange.org.
Monogrammed Tea Towels, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 10-11:30, Wilton Library. Students entering sixth and seventh grade, and others, may learn to use the library’s electronic sewing machine. Must have Connecticut library card and signed Innovation Station agreement. Two students per session. A similar class takes place Sept. 2. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Food Lit Book Group, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 11-noon, Wilton Library. This month’s book is Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl. Pamela Lillis, nutritional health coach, will moderate the discussion. Free, registration recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Author Talk, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Todd Brewster will discuss his book, Lincoln’s Gamble, which focuses on the six months leading up to the Emancipation Proclamation. Free, registration highly recommended. Books available for purchase. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Technology Class: Facebook, Thursday, Sept. 3, 12:30-2 or 6-7:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Mary Anne Franco will explain what Facebook is, how to post photos, find “friends,” and talk about privacy settings. Demonstration class. Registration encouraged. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Mammogram Screening, Friday, Sept. 4, 10-2, Wilton Library. The Stamford Hospital Mobile Facility for Mammography Screening will be in the front parking lot. Insurance is accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 203-276-PINK (7465) and choose option 1. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Musical Fun with Lynn Lewis, Friday, Sept. 4, 11-noon, Wilton Library. Songs, dancing and a magical parachute for children 2 to 6. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Men’s Monthly Breakfast, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m., Orem’s Diner, 167 Danbury Roady. All men invited for conversation. Sponsored by Stay at Home in Wilton. Reservations: 203-762-2600.
Mah Jongg, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 12:30, Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. Sponsored by Stay at Home in Wilton. Newcomers welcome. RSVP: Kay Chann, 203-762-9026.
Technology Class: Basic Computers, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2-3, Wilton Library. An introductory course thjat covers saving files, Internet browsers, email and printing. Class limited to six; registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Breast Cancer Survivors’ Support Group, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m., Wilton Library. A monthly support group for post-treatment cancer survivors presented by the Breast Cancer Survival Center (breastcancersurvival.org) Call Nina Marino at 203-857-7304 with questions. Free, registration highly encouraged. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Author Talk, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. What We Talk About When We’re Over 60 — a book contributed to by 30 writers who share stories about things that changed their lives. Meet some of the authors. Q&A follows. Free, registraiton highly recommended. Books available for purchase and signing. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Library Readers, Wednesday, Sept. 9, noon-1:30, Wilton Library. The book this month is The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Bring lunch; beverages provided. Advance registration suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Spinraiser, Thursday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m., JoyRide, 3 Godfrey Place. A benefit event to support Animals in Distress cat shelter. The cost is $35. Raffle of Blue Buffalo products. Information: JoyRideWilton.com.