<p>The Children's&nbsp;Library&nbsp;continues to offer storytimes and other programs&nbsp;for&nbsp;the winter/spring season.</p><p>Adult and teen programs include:</p><p><strong>Monday, March 3&nbsp;</strong><em>Get Well, Stay Well - Eating for Healthy Aging: An Introduction to Plant-Based Nutrition</em>, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 4&nbsp;</strong><em>Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of David Ferry (Zoom)</em>, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 4&nbsp;</strong><em>Page to Stage: Hamlet</em>, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Wednesday, March 5&nbsp;</strong><em>Ask Me Anything Teen Edition: A Wilton Community Forum</em>, 7 to 8:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Thursday, March 6&nbsp;</strong><em>Transitioning to College: Post-Secondary Challenges and Legal Issues for Students with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities</em>, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 &amp; 27&nbsp;</strong><em>Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)</em>, 1 to 2:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Thursday, March 6</strong><em>WLA/SCORE: Entrepreneurial Cohort Session 9 (Proven Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs)</em>, 6 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Saturday, March 8&nbsp;</strong><em>Fairfield County Writers Group Write-In</em>, 1 to 4 p.m.</p><p><strong>Sunday, March 9&nbsp;</strong><em>Argentine Guitar Recital - Traditional &amp; Contemporary Tango/Folklore</em>, 4 to 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Monday, March 10</strong><em>Finding Scholarships for College (Zoom)</em>, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 11&nbsp;</strong><em>Teen Library Council</em>, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 11&nbsp;</strong><em>WLA/SCORE: LinkedIn Essentials for Growing Your Business in 2025</em>, 6 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 11</strong><em>Women in Business Panel &amp; Networking Event for Women’s History Month</em>, 7 to 8:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Wednesday, March 12&nbsp;</strong><em>Wilton Library Readers: Greek Lessons by Han Kang (Zoom)</em>, 12 to 1:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Thursday, March 13</strong><em>Fishing 101</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Friday, March 14</strong>&nbsp;<em>The New York Irish Immigrant: From Famine to Fortune (1845-1998)</em>, 3 to 4:30 p.m.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Fridays, March 14 &amp; 28</strong>&nbsp;<em>Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ Youth</em>, 3:30 to 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Saturday, March 15</strong><em>Backyard Composting 101</em>, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.</p><p><strong>Saturday, March 15&nbsp;</strong><em>AARP Driver Safety Class</em>, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.</p><p><strong>Saturday, March 15&nbsp;</strong><em>CT Poetry Society Workshop</em>, 2 to 4 p.m.</p><p><strong>Sunday, March 16</strong><em>Wilton Candlelight Concerts at Wilton Congregational Church: Catalyst String Quartet</em>, 4 to 6:15 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 18&nbsp;</strong><em>Art and Travel: Europe, with Artscapades</em>, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Wednesday, March 19&nbsp;</strong><em>Morse Code Jewelry</em>, 4 to 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Wednesday, March 19&nbsp;</strong><em>Gil Harel: The Musical Setting of the Mass - from the Middle Ages to Dave Brubeck</em>, 7 to 8:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Thursday, March 20</strong><em>The College Process: Supporting Your Teen and Finding the Right Fit</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Friday, March 21</strong><em>FOCUS '25 Photography Exhibition &amp; Reception</em>, 6 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sunday, March 23&nbsp;</strong><em>The First Ladies Coalition: Written &amp; Performed by Ginger Grace</em>, 3 to 4:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Monday, March 24&nbsp;</strong><em>Zooming Zentangle Workshop (Zoom)</em>, 3:30 to 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Monday, March 24</strong><em>The Career and Films of Meryl Streep</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 25&nbsp;</strong><em>Senior Center Book Discussion: Coolidge</em>, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 25</strong><em>Paint it Up!</em>, 6 to 7:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 25</strong><em>How to Raise a Well-Adjusted, Confident and Self-Reliant Adult in this Crazy Mixed-Up World</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, March 25</strong><em>Spring Semester with Mark Schenker - Short Fiction By Women (Zoom)</em>, 7 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Wednesday, March 26&nbsp;</strong><em>Stroke Awareness and Management</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Thursday, March 27</strong><em>The Sandwich Generation Seminar Series: Senior Care</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sunday, March 30</strong><em>The Yale Spizzwinks(?) A Cappella Concert</em>, 4 to 5 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Monday, March 31</strong><em>Author Talk and Film Screening - Playing the Changes: Jazz at an African University and on the Road (a memoir by Darius and Cathy Brubeck),</em>&nbsp;7 to 8:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>For a complete list of events, visit <a href="https://www.wiltonlibrary.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wiltonlibrary.org/</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;A graduate of Wilton High School, Owen Dyer of Wilton, CT, is a member of the NCAA Division III men's tennis team this sping, while studying Economics at Muhlenberg College.</p><p>More than 30% of Muhlenberg students participate in the college's&nbsp;<a href="https://email.meritpages.com/ss/c/u001.BklSj-cc-gf3RvdFpHy_306pWUD1U5NFZwTqKgZpdZg4_KzgTqGP9qWq6aeCdVUV/4e7/VFhjri7-S52XWzgPTxeqew/h0/h001.hyk8fLY7VpQn21ud1FqHhIkmmPJCCFvMJy0YTxNoLYg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">23-sport intercollegiate athletics</a>&nbsp;program. The red and grey Muhls are part of the NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference. The college's athletic programs are designed to motivate and empower students to develop leadership, well-being, sportsmanship and interpersonal skills while nurturing a sense of civic responsibility.</p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC BUZZ Weekend February 21-23</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/bevs-bites" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Bevs &amp; Bites</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Museum &amp; Nature Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Feb 21, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>The biggest and most anticipated BevMax Tasting Series event of the year, our signature "feast on foot" is an epicurean exploration featuring unlimited tastings of incredible food and drink.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/moca-some-noise-open-mic-night" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>MoCA Some Noise: Open Mic Night</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCA CT, Westport</strong></p><p>Friday Feb 21, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>Join us for an Open Mic night at MoCA CT featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry. Everyone is invited to participate and attend.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/vallenatazo-del-amor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Vallenatazo del Amor</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Feb 21, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>José Cruz Productions invites you to a unique event, full of the energy, passion and rhythm of vallenato on a spectacular night. It will be an event that you cannot miss. Get ready to enjoy a musical party for the whole family!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/north-county-band-brian-dolzani-band-at-park-city-music-hall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>North County Band &amp; Brian Dolzani Band</strong></a></p><p><strong>Park City Music Hall, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Friday Feb 21, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm</p><p>North County Band is the creative culmination of Chicago-born singer-songwriter Scott Smith and Texas fiddle sensation, Cat Lines. Together they summoned some of Connecticut's most seasoned and versatile musicians to compliment their songwriting craft &amp; musical prowess and to deliver a unique signature sound. Their debut EP, "Connecticut", is widely regarded as a grass-roots collaborative effort with songs about the Nutmeg State, isolation, challenges of the modern era, and family. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/man-of-la-mancha-4d700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Man of La Mancha</strong></a></p><p><strong>Crystal Theatre at Ben Franklin Community Center, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Friday Feb 21, 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm</p><p>Experience Don Quixote's "Impossible Dream" of a better world lived through the imagination in Man of La Mancha, which features a book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is adapted from Wasserman’s 1959 teleplay I, Don Quixote. This in turn was inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century classic Don Quixote.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/soundwaves-concert-the-music-of-sir-edward-elgar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Soundwaves Concert: The Music of Sir Edward Elgar</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday Feb 22, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Renowned violinist Katie Lansdale and acclaimed pianist Alan Murchie will trace the musical journey of the British Romantic composer as they perform various of his works for violin and piano. There will be refreshments and a chance to meet the musicians after the performance. Generously sponsored by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/original-ancestors-with-craig-kelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Original Ancestors with Craig Kelly</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday Feb 22, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm</p><p>Bridgeport resident Craig Kelly gives a special presentation on the Mafaa (Swahili for "Great Disaster"), the Holocaust of Slavery and Genocide, and the unknown contributions of Africans and African Americans to the US and the world at large Kelly will also display and explain several artifacts related to African American History from his personal collection.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/american-chamber-orchestra-s-winter-concert-february-22-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>American Chamber Orchestra's Winter Concert</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Concert Hall, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Saturday Feb 22, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>Come in out of the cold and warm up with our exciting partnership with The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut as we present Antonin Dvorak's Te Deum and John Rutter's Requiem. Schubert's Symphony No. 8 is also on the program.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/hansel-and-gretel-cc07e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Hansel and Gretel</strong></a></p><p><strong>Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday Feb 22, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Get ready to embark on a deliciously delightful adventure as we journey into the enchanted world of Hansel &amp; Gretel at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre! Join Hansel and Gretel, the brave brother and sister duo, as they venture into the mysterious woods and stumble upon a house made entirely of gingerbread—yes, you heard right, gingerbread! But beware, because lurking within is a tricky witch with a sweet tooth and a mischievous plan. Will Hansel &amp; Gretel outsmart the witch and find their way back home?</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-brian-torff-group-a-tribute-to-black-music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Brian Torff Group: A Tribute to Black Music</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton LIbrary, Wilton</strong></p><p>Sunday Feb 23, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Join Wilton Library for a live musical celebration of Black History Month with The Brian Torff Group, a collective dedicated to revitalizing the essence of American music. In a program that blends original songs with classic Delta Blues, it will highlight the profound impact of Black music on American culture. Torff's engaging on-stage stories draw from his extensive research on music and race in the Deep South, emphasizing the critical role of Black Music in Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock and Pop. The group will play new interpretations of classic artists such as Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Mose Allison and Elvis Presley.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<p> A panel of three judges is awaiting submissions for <em>FOCUS ’25</em>, the Wilton Arts Council’s 25th annual photography exhibit. The exhibit will be on display from <strong>March 15 through April 23, 2025</strong>, at the <strong>Wilton Library</strong>, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT.</p><p>Photographers of all ages, including youth, are encouraged to participate. Photographs will be judged in three categories:</p><ul><li><strong>Adult</strong> (professional and amateur combined)</li><li><strong>High school students</strong></li><li><strong>Youth photographers</strong> (through 8th grade)</li></ul><p>The youth division was introduced in 2006 to inspire young photographers.</p><p><strong>Meet the Judges</strong></p><p><strong>Ralph Baskin</strong></p><p>A self-taught photographer, Baskin discovered his passion for photography in the 1970s when he purchased a used SLR before a cross-country road trip. His interest deepened after taking an adult education course on composition, exposure, and darkroom techniques.</p><p>The shift to digital photography expanded his creative possibilities, particularly in post-processing. Workshops in Yosemite and the Sierra introduced him to landscape photography, and he later embraced infrared photography, which now makes up 60–70% of his work. He primarily works in black and white but has begun incorporating infrared color photography into his portfolio.</p><p><strong>Tom Mezzanotte</strong></p><p>With over 45 years of experience, Mezzanotte studied photography at the <strong>University of Bridgeport</strong>, where he later became the director of the <strong>Carlson Gallery</strong>. He has conducted workshops nationwide as a <strong>Connecticut Commission of the Arts Master Teaching Artist</strong>.</p><p>His work has been exhibited at institutions such as <strong>NY University, the Santa Fe College of Art, The George Eastman House</strong>, and the <strong>New Britain Museum of American Art</strong>. He has received multiple grants and awards, including three individual artist grants from Connecticut and the <strong>Director’s Choice Award</strong> from the <strong>Edward S. Moore Foundation</strong>. In 2010, he was named <strong>Fairfield, Connecticut’s Artist of the Year</strong>.</p><p>More of his work can be viewed at <a href="https://thomasmezzanotte.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thomasmezzanotte.com</a> and on Instagram at <strong>#mezzanotteobscura</strong>.</p><p><strong>Oliver Varga</strong></p><p>Winner of the <strong>Best of Show</strong> award in <em>FOCUS ’24</em> for his photograph <em>Hope</em>, Varga is a family portrait and lifestyle photographer based in <strong>Norwalk, CT</strong>. Originally from <strong>Budapest, Hungary</strong>, he discovered photography as a child, borrowing his parents’ camera to explore the world around him.</p><p>While he does not specialize in a specific genre, Varga enjoys capturing <strong>nature, wildlife, landscapes, and portraits</strong>. His photography serves as an artistic escape, allowing him to express his vision and emotions through his work.</p><p><strong>About FOCUS ’25</strong></p><p><strong>Photo Drop-Off:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Friday, March 7, 2025</strong> | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM</li><li><strong>Saturday, March 8, 2025</strong> | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Wilton Library</li></ul><p><strong>Submission Guidelines:</strong></p><ul><li>Photos must be original and taken by the entrant (film or digital).</li><li>Digital enhancements are allowed, but additional objects not originally photographed cannot be added.</li><li>Frames must be <strong>at least 8" x 10"</strong> and wired for hanging (no loops or hooks). Improperly wired photos will be ineligible.</li><li>Each photographer may submit up to <strong>two</strong> photos.</li></ul><p><strong>Awards &amp; Reception</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Best of Show</strong> (open to all)</li><li><strong>1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners</strong> in each division (adult, high school, youth)</li><li><strong>Honorable mentions</strong> in each division</li><li><strong>Reception:</strong> <strong>Friday, March 21, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Wilton Library</strong> (open to the public)</li><li>Many photographs will be available for purchase throughout the exhibit.</li></ul><p><strong>How to Enter</strong></p><ul><li>Entry forms can be downloaded from the <strong>Wilton Arts Council</strong> website: <a href="http://www.wiltonarts.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wiltonarts.org</a></li><li>Forms are also available at <em>FOCUS ’25</em> sponsor locations.</li><li>For questions, email <a href="mailto:baswilton@yahoo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>baswilton@yahoo.com</strong></a> or call <strong>Beth Schneider at (203) 834-9986</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Baker Graphics (Westport)</strong> | bakergraphicsinc@mindspring.com</li><li><strong>Beardsley Traveling Art Framer (Wilton)</strong> | <a href="http://www.thetravelingartframer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thetravelingartframer.com</a></li><li><strong>Gateway Art and Framing (Wilton)</strong> | <a href="http://www.gatewayartandframing.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.gatewayartandframing.com</a></li><li><strong>Milford Photo (Milford)</strong> | <a href="http://www.milfordphoto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.milfordphoto.com</a></li><li><strong>Photographic Solutions (Norwalk)</strong> | <a href="http://www.photographic-solutions-llc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.photographic-solutions-llc.com</a></li><li><strong>Rockwell Art and Framing (Wilton, Westport, New Canaan)</strong> | <a href="http://www.rockwellartandframing.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.rockwellartandframing.com</a></li></ul><p>Some sponsors are offering <strong>discounts on framing and enlargements</strong> to help entrants prepare their submissions. Contact sponsors directly for details.</p>

<p><em>Last Updated: February 17, 2025 - 10:42am</em></p><p>Here is a list of all current affected roads due to weather conditions.&nbsp;</p><p>Pine Ridge Road</p><p>Tamarack Place</p><p>Old Huckleberry Road</p><p>Old Kingdom Road</p><p>Sugar Bush Court</p><p>Range Road</p><p>Belden Hill Road @ Edgewater Lane</p><p>Belden Hill Road</p><p>Washington Post Road</p><p>Highfield Road</p><p>River Road</p><p>Skunk Lane</p><p>Sharp Hill Road</p><p>Skunk Lane</p><p>Erdmann&nbsp;Lane&nbsp;</p><p>Ambler Lane</p><p>Belden Hill Road</p><p>Moriarity&nbsp;Drive</p><p>Pipers Hill Road</p><p>Willridge Road</p><p>Thayer Pond Road</p><p>Eversource is in town and working to clear roads and restore power.&nbsp;Please exercise caution while driving around as there are numerous roadways with downed wires. Once again, never go near down wires/tress. If you have an emergency, call 911. To report all tree/wire issues that are non-emergent, please call the police department @ 203-834-6260.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.</p><p>Congratulations to the Wilto residents who achieved this honor: </p><p>Grace Stapkowski, Class of 2025</p><p>Avery Newcomer, Class of 2026</p><p>Jonah Bates, Class of 2028</p><p>Tufts University, located on campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, Massachusetts, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across the university's schools is widely encouraged.</p>