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.
Arbor Day in Wilton, Friday, April 24, 5 p.m., Wilton Town Green. Celebration presented by Wilton Tree Committee. Tree Steward of the Year announcement and unveiling of the Notable Tree List. Information: 203-562-0180.
Annual Gigantic Book Sale, Saturday, April 25, 7 a.m., Wilton Library. Early buyers admitted from 7 to 9 with $15 admission. Free admission from 9 to 5. Silent auction. Rotary Club will sell hot dogs and sodas at lunchtime. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Tales to Tails, Saturday, April 25, 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.
Earth Day/Arbor Day Observance, Saturday, April 25, noon, Young’s Nurseries, 211 Danbury Road. Watch a large tree planting demonstration as the landmark oak is replaced with a pin oak. Free. Information: 203-762-5511. Register at YoungsNurseries.com/classes-lectures/event-signup/ or email info@YoungsNurseries.com.
Birdhouse Workshop for Kids, Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m., Young’s Nurseries, 211 Danbury Road. Decorate a free birdhouse to take home. Information: 203-762-5511.
Spring Fling Fund-raiser, Saturday, April 25, 7-11 p.m., Trackside Teen Center, 15 Station Road. Food by Bianco Rosso, sushi bar by Reiki Asian Bistro, beverages by Wilton Wine Shoppe. Live music and DJ, silent auction. Event benefits Trackside. Tickets: $70/person, $120/couple. Information: 203-834-2888 or trackside.org.
Annual Gigantic Book Sale, Sunday, April 26, noon-5, Wilton Library. Silent auction, too. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Study Skills Basics, Sunday, April 26, 1-4, Trackside Teen Center, 15 Station Road. Workshop for middle school students by Successful Study Skills 4 Students. Second half of the two-workshop program is May 3, 1-4. Cost: $295. Information: 203-418-2003 or info@S4StudySkills.com. Registration: http://bit.ly/2Q15-Trackside-MS
Annual Gigantic Book Sale, Monday, April 27, 10-5, Wilton Library. Books half-price. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Money Management for 3rd and 4th Graders, Monday, April 27, 4-5 p.m., Wilton Library. Learn about checking and savings accounts, interest, and how to save. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Teaching Kids to be Resilient, Monday, April 27, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton High School Little Theater, 395 Danbury Road. Author and psychologist Robert Brooks will speak. Free, no registration. Information: Wilton Youth Services, 203-834-6241.
Annual Gigantic Book Sale, Tuesday, April 28, 10-2, Wilton Library. $5 per bag. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Senior Center Book Discussion, Tuesday, April 28, 11-noon, Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. Miwako Ogasawara will lead a discussion of Effi Briest by Theodor Fontane. For details and to register, call 203-834-6240.
Mah Jongg, Tuesday, April 28, 12:30 p.m., Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. Presented by Stay at Home in Wilton, open to all who want to learn. Information: Kay Chann at 203-762-9026.
Identity Theft Workshop, Tuesday, April 28, 3-5 p.m., Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. Ann Mitrione of Bankwell will offer tips on how to protect your money and identity. Presented by Stay at Home in Wilton. Free, light refreshments. Open to all. Reservations recommended: 203-762-2600.
Chemistry of Cooking and Candy, Wednesday, April 29, 4-4:45 p.m., Wilton Library. A five-part investigation of dairy science, leavening, reactive science and more. Create rock candy crystals. Grades 3-6, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Cuba Discussion, Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m., Wilton Senior Center Lounge, 180 School Road. The League of Women Voters welcomes league member Barbara Quincy and Norwalk residents Stuart and Galen Wells discuss the cultural exchange trip they took to Cuba late last year. Information: Carole Young-Kleinfeld, ctyk@optonline.net.
Spring Poetry, Thursday, April 30, 10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Judson Scruton leads a four-part series. Poetry packet at circulation desk. Free, advance registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
New Member Brunch, Thursday, April 30, 10:30-noon, WEPCO, 48 New Canaan Road. Presented by Stay at Home in Wilton for prospective members. RSVP by April 27: 203-762-2600.
Beyond Words Benefit, Friday, May 1, 7-11 p.m., Wilton Library. Food, open bar, bourbon tasting lounge, silent and live auctions. Cocktail attire — Kentucky Derby-style encouraged. Tickets: wiltonlibrary.org or call Robin Axness at 203-762-3950, ext. 216.
Noteflix, Friday, May 1, 8 p.m., WEPCO, 48 New Canaan Road. A concert of movie favorites presented by the Wilton Singers. Doors open at 7; patrons are encouraged to bring dinner to enjoy before the show. Tickets: wiltonsingers.org.
Organic Garden Plant Sale, Saturday, May 2, 9-2, Wilton High School, 395 Danbury Road. The school’s organic garden members will be selling heirloom tomato plants, peppers, eggplant, kale, Swiss chard and herbs. All sales benefit the garden. All plants $3-$5. The sale will be at the south end of the school near the flagpole and greenhouse.
Minks to Sinks, Saturday, May 2, 9-5, Tennis Courts on Route 7. Tag sale benefits Family & Children’s Agency. Information: minkstosinks.info.
Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 2, 10-4:30, Wilton Library. Children who visit the Children’s Library will receive a free comic book. Free, no registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Create A Fairy Doll Workshop, Saturday, May 2, 2-3:30, Wilton Library. For grades K and up. Drop-in, no registration. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Interfaith Service of Remembrance, Saturday, May 2, 5-6 p.m., Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road. Inspiring music, prayer and hope. Guests: Adrienne Reedy, Fr. Reggie, Rabbi Rachel Bearman. Open to all; refreshments. Sponsored by Hillside Cemetery. Information: Pam Brown at 203-762-5591 or pam@wiltoncongregational.org.
Noteflix, Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m., WEPCO, 48 New Canaan Road. A concert of movie favorites presented by the Wilton Singers. Doors open at 7; patrons are encouraged to bring dinner to enjoy before the show. Tickets: wiltonsingers.org.
Wilton Go Green Festival, Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m., Wilton Town Green. Wildlife ambassadors, electric cars, children’s activities, more than 70 craftsmen and exhibitors, live music, information on recycling and sustainable living. Paper shredding truck from 1 to 2. Information: wiltongogreen.org.
Minks to Sinks, Sunday, May 3, noon-4, Tennis Courts on Route 7. Bargain day. Tag sale benefits Family & Children’s Agency. Information: minkstosinks.info.
Minks to Sinks, Monday, May 4, 9-noon, Tennis Courts on Route 7. Bargain day. Tag sale benefits Family & Children’s Agency. Information: minkstosinks.info.
Reel Mondays, Monday, May 4, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. The film Our Nixon is an all-archival documentary presenting Super 8 movies and rare footage captured by the president’s aides. Q&A with Bill Harris. Refreshments. Free. Co-sponsored by Wilton League of Women Voters. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Wednesday, May 8, noon to 6, Greenhouse, Comstock Community Center. Early-bird buying opportunity. Presented by the Wilton Garden Club.
Cardiac Health, Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m., Cannon Grange, 25 Cannon Road. EMT Nancy Capelle will talk about how to: recognize a cardiac emergency, respond, perform hands-only CPR, operate a automated external defibrillator and more. Free. Information: 203-762-1900 or cannongrange.org.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Friday, May 8, noon to 6, Wilton Town Green. Presented by the Wilton Garden Club, rain or shine.
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra — Percussion, Saturday, May 9, 11-noon, Wilton Library. An interactive presentation for children 4 to 10 with their families. Children may play the violin, viola or cello. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Saturday, May 9, 9 to noon, Wilton Town Green. Presented by the Wilton Garden Club, rain or shine.
Flowers for Mom!, Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m., Young’s Nurseries, 211 Danbury Road. Paint a pot of flowers. Information: 203-762-5511. Register at YoungsNurseries.com/classes-lectures/event-signup/ or email info@YoungsNurseries.com.
Everything You Need to Know About Rose Care, Saturday, May 9, 6:30 p.m., Young’s Nurseries, 211 Danbury Road. A free workshop. Information: 203-762-5511. Register at YoungsNurseries.com/classes-lectures/event-signup/ or email info@YoungsNurseries.com.
Senior Men’s Breakfast, Tuesday, May 12, 9 a.m., Orem’s Diner, Danbury Road. Information: 203-762-2600.
Ambler Farm Reads, Wednesday, May 13, 2:15-3, Ambler Farm, Hurlbutt Street. Children 4 to 6 may go on a nature walk and stories about rabbits. Children with library cards may check out books through Wilton Library. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Walks and Talks, Sunday, May 17, noon — Bradley Park, Wilton Center. To be led by Commissioner Susan Diloreto and garden club member Leslie Frear. Although not required, pre-registration by email or phone is advisable should there be a change in schedule. To register, call 203-210-5240 or email rennipsj@gmail.com.
Protecting Water Resources, Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m., Wilton Library. Dr. Michael Dietz of UConn will discuss low-impact development and its importance to protecting water resources. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.