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.
Police Awards Ceremony, Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., Trackside, 15 Station Road. Among awards to be given: Medal of Honor, Medal of Valor, Meritorious Police Service, Police Officer of the Year.
Wine Tasting Benefit & Restaurant Showcase, Thursday, March 26, 7-8:30, Wilton Library. Wines from around the world paired with hors d’oeuvres to complement the wines from Wilton restaurants and food purveyors. Tickets: $50 in advance from Jennifer Wallace at 203-762-3950, ext. 239 or by downloading registration form from wiltonlibrary.org. Attendance is limited to 125.
Spring Revue, Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., Clune Center at Wilton High School. Presented by the Walter Schalk School of Dance. All proceeds go to Walter Schalk Scholarship Fund for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $20/adults, $10/students and seniors; available Thursday and Friday at Village Market from 9 to noon and at the door one hour before the show.
Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room, Friday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m., Wilton Library. Jazz flutist Ali Ryerson appears with the Ali Ryerson Trio. Suggested donation: $10. Advance registration strongly suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Trackside Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 28, 10:30-12:30, Trackside Teen Center, 15 Station Road. Refreshments, arts and crafts, prizes. The hunt starts at 11. Open to children and adults of all ages. Sponsored by Republican Town Committee. Bring your own basket.
Tales to Tails, Saturday, March 28, 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.
Spring Revue, Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m., Clune Center at Wilton High School. Presented by the Walter Schalk School of Dance. All proceeds go to Walter Schalk Scholarship Fund for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $20/adults, $10/students and seniors; available Thursday and Friday at Village Market from 9 to noon and at the door one hour before the show.
Bell Choir Concert, Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m., Hope Evangelical Free Church, 240 Wolfpit Road. A free program presented by the Taylor Ringers from Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Information: 203-762-0706.
Spring Revue, Sunday, March 29, 7 p.m., Clune Center at Wilton High School. Presented by the Walter Schalk School of Dance. All proceeds go to Walter Schalk Scholarship Fund for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $20/adults, $10/students and seniors; available Thursday and Friday at Village Market from 9 to noon and at the door one hour before the show.
Artist Exhibition, Monday, March 30, 6-7:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Patricia Miranda is the Weir Farm artist-in-residence who uses natural materials to connect art, science, history and culture. Free, registration suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
The Music in My Life, Tuesday, March 31, 3-5 p.m., Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. Doug and Betty Jones will discuss Betty’s memoir of her singing career. Free, presented by Stay at Home in Wilton.
Wilton Clergy Association Lecture Series, Tuesday, March 31, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. This four-part series examines “And Who is My Neighbor? How Our Community Can Respond to Differences, Divisions and Conflict.” This week, a panel of clergy association members explore what the world’s great faith traditions teach about sustaining community. Free, registration strongly recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Chemistry of Cooking and Candy, Wednesday, April 1, 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.
Parables as Poetic Fiction, Thursday, April 2, 10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Dr. Gerald Weiss looks at Biblical parables as poetic fiction and provocative metaphors. Packets available at circulation desk. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Robert the Guitar Guy, Friday, April 3, 11-11:30, Wilton Library. Music, props and dance entertain children 2-6. Free, registration recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Easter Breakfast, Sunday, April 5, 8:30, Zion’s Hill United Methodist Church, 470 Danbury Road. RSVP: zhmethodist@snet.net.
Wilton Spring Spectacular Pre-Sale Night, Monday, April 6, 3-8, Peachwave Yogurt. A portion of yogurt sales will go to the Miller-Driscoll PTA. The Spring Spectacular carnival is April 10-12.
Understanding Money for First and Second Graders, Monday, April 6, 4-5 p.m., Wilton Library. A two-part program in which children will learn about U.S. currency, its value, and how to count it and make change. Concludes April 20. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Author Talk, Monday, April 6, 7-8:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Shareen Blair Brysac and Karl E. Meyer look at their new book, The China Collectors: America’s Century-Long Hunt for Asian Art Treasures. Q&A and book signing. Registration highly recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Food Lit Book Group, Tuesday, April 7, 11-noon, Wilton Library. The library’s newest book group is dedicated to food literature. The first book is Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton. Pamela Lillis, a nutritional health coach, will moderate the discussion. Free, registration recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Library Readers, Wednesday, April 8, noon-1:30, Wilton Library. This month’s book is Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; discussion led by Susan Boyar. Bring lunch, beverages provided. Advance registration suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Free Downloads, Wednesday, April 8, 1-2:30, Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road. A demonstration of how to download popular magazines to a mobile device or computer. Registration strongly suggested. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Ambler Farm Reads, Wednesday, April 8, 2:15-3, Ambler Farm, Hurlbutt Street. Children 4 to 6 may go on a nature walk and stories about sheep. Children with library cards may check out books through Wilton Library. Free, registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Chemistry of Cooking and Candy, Wednesday, April 8, 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.
Spring Poetry, Thursday, April 9, 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.
Wilton Spring Spectacular, Friday, April 10, 5-9, Miller-Driscoll School, Wolfpit Road. Carnival rides, games, attractions, refreshments. Wristbands: $25.
Art Exhibition and Reception, Friday, April 10, 6-7:30 p.m., Wilton Library. Hartford-area artist Carlos Hernandez Chavez brings Dialogues-Impromptu Conversations in Color. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Spring Spectacular, Saturday, April 11, noon to 9, Miller-Driscoll School, Wolfpit Road. Carnival rides, games, attractions, refreshments. Wristbands: $25.
New Perspectives Film Series, Saturday, April 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wilton Library. The film is Spellbound, a documentary about the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Suggested donation is $5. Refreshments. Registration highly recommended. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Spring Spectacular, Sunday, April 11, noon to 5, Miller-Driscoll School, Wolfpit Road. Carnival rides, games, attractions, refreshments. Wristbands: $25.
Candlelight Concert, Sunday, April 12, 4-5:30, Wilton Congregational Church, Ridgefield Road. Opus One: pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, violinist Ida Kavafian, violist Steven Tenenborm and cellist Peter Wiley. Piano quartets by Mozart, Brahms and Rogerson. Tickets: 203-762-3402 or wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org.
Men’s Breakfast, Tuesday, April 14, 9 a.m., Orem’s Diner, 167 Danbury Road. All men in the community invited for breakfast and conversation. Sponsored by Stay at Home in Wilton. RSVP: 203-762-2600.
Mah Jongg, Tuesday, April 14, 2 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.
Chemistry of Cooking and Candy, Wednesday, April 15, 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.
Spring Poetry, Thursday, April 16, 10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Judscon Scruton leads a four-part series. Poetry packet at circulation desk. Free, advance registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
Walks and Talks, Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m. — Merwin Meadows, Lovers Lane. Focus on the lake being stocked with trout. To be led by Dean Keister, vice president of Trout Unlimited. 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.
Understanding Money for First and Second Graders, Monday, April 20, 4-5 p.m., Wilton Library. Conclusion of a two-part program in which children will learn about U.S. currency, its value, and how to count it and make change. Registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
A Taste of Wilton, Monday, April 20, 5:30-8, Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Featuring local chefs, culinary personalities, mixologists and restaurants. Information: 203-762-0567 or info@wiltonchamber.com.
Chemistry of Cooking and Candy, Wednesday, April 22, 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.
Spring Poetry, Thursday, April 23, 10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Judscon Scruton leads a four-part series. Poetry packet at circulation desk. Free, advance registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.
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.
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.
Spring Poetry, Thursday, April 30, 10:30-noon, Wilton Library. Judscon Scruton leads a four-part series. Poetry packet at circulation desk. Free, advance registration required. Information: 203-762-3950 or wiltonlibrary.org.