<p><strong>Children’s Chocolate-Making Workshop at Wilton Historical Society on</strong> <strong>Saturday, February 8, 12:00pm&nbsp;-&nbsp;2:00pm</strong></p><p>Looking for a sweet way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Treat your child to a delightful and creative experience at the Wilton Historical Society’s&nbsp;<strong>Children’s Chocolate Making Workshop on Saturday, February 8th from 12pm to 2pm!</strong></p><p>This hands-on event is perfect for children ages 6 to 16 who love chocolate and crafting. Your child will:</p><ul><li>Make Their Own Chocolate Candies: Discover the basics of chocolate making while creating delicious treats.</li><li>Decorate a Keepsake Box: Personalize a special chocolate box to take home their handmade goodies in style.</li></ul><p>It’s the perfect combination of fun, learning, and sweetness! There is no better way to celebrate the season of love!</p><p>The workshop will take place inside the Wilton Historical Society, located at 224 Danbury Rd in Wilton, CT. The cost per child for this workshop will be&nbsp;<em>$15.00 for WHS members and $20.00 for non-members</em>. Please register as soon as possible, as there is limited space.</p><p>Register <a href="https://wiltonhistorical.org/events/event/childrens-chocolate-making-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wiltonhistorical.org/events/event/childrens-chocolate-making-workshop/</a></p>

<p>Connecticut will experience a period of particularly frigid conditions over the next several days, the state’s severe cold weather protocol&nbsp;will remain in effect&nbsp;&nbsp;through 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24. During this period, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing throughout the daytime hours and overnight temperatures are anticipated to drop into the single digits and possibly below zero.</p><p><strong>The Town Wilton is opening its Warming Center at Comstock, 180 School Rd.</strong></p><p><strong>Tuesday through Friday of this week from 8:30&nbsp;AM to 8:00 PM.</strong></p><p>Please check with the front desk at Comstock to ascertain what area will be set up for the Warming Center.</p><p>Anyone in need of shelter can call 2-1-1 to get connected to these services or visit 211 to view a list of locations, or reach out to Wilton Social Services at (203) 834-6238.</p><p><br></p>

<p>Wilton Library in February: The Children's&nbsp;Library&nbsp;continues to offer storytimes and other programs&nbsp;for&nbsp;the winter season.</p><p><strong>Adult and teen programs include:</strong></p><p><strong>Saturday, February 1&nbsp;</strong><em>Wilton League of Women Voters Legislative Dialogue</em>,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sunday, February 2&nbsp;</strong><em>Winter Carnival Teen Craft</em>,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>12 to 3 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tuesday, February 4&nbsp;</strong><em>Off the Plank: Pirate History in the Northeast</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20 &amp; 27&nbsp;</strong><em>Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)</em>, 1 to 2:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Thursday, February 6&nbsp;</strong><em>Conversation Heart Art for Teens</em>, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Thursday, February 6</strong>&nbsp;<em>Author Talk with Jill Mays - Nurturing Nature: Gardening for Special Needs</em>, 7 to 8:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Friday, February 7</strong>&nbsp;<em>“Terrains of the Heart: Exploring Love, Memory, and the Geography of the Heart” Art Exhibition - Opening Reception</em>,&nbsp;6 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Saturday, February 8&nbsp;</strong><em>Fairfield County Writers Group Write-In</em>, 1 to 4 p.m.</p><p><strong>Sunday, February 9&nbsp;</strong><em>Wilton Candlelight Concerts at Wilton Congregational Church: American Brass Quintet</em>, 4 to 6:15 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Monday, February 10&nbsp;</strong><em>The Career and Films of Al Pacino</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, February 11&nbsp;</strong><em>Parenting in Partnership: Blending Perspectives and Perceptions for More Strategic Parenting</em>, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tuesday, February 11&nbsp;</strong><em>Teen Library Council</em>, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, February 11&nbsp;</strong><em>The Power of Budgeting</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, February 12&nbsp;</strong><em>Wilton Library Readers: The Known World by Edward P. Jones (Zoom)</em>, 12 to 1:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Monday, February 17&nbsp;</strong><em>Paper, Color, Line: European Master Drawings from the Wadsworth Atheneum (Zoom)</em>, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Wednesdays, February 19 &amp; 26&nbsp;</strong><em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</em>, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Wednesday, February 19</strong>&nbsp;<em>Living with Wildlife in CT (Zoom)</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.</p><p><strong>Saturday, February 22&nbsp;</strong><em>CT Poetry Society Workshop</em>, 2 to 4 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sunday, February 23&nbsp;</strong><em>The Brian Torff Group: A Tribute to Black Music</em>, 3 to 4:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Monday, February 24&nbsp;</strong><em>Zooming Zentangle Workshop (Zoom)</em>, 3:30 to 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Monday, February 24&nbsp;</strong><em>Women's Self-Defense Class</em>, 6:30 to 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tuesday, February 25&nbsp;</strong><em>Senior Center Book Discussion: The House of Mirth</em>, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, February 25</strong>&nbsp;<em>Paint it Up!</em>, 6 to 7:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Tuesday, February 25&nbsp;</strong><em>Not Just Another Wine Tasting</em>, 7 to 9 p.m.</p><p><strong>Wednesday, February 26&nbsp;</strong><em>The College Applications Process Timeline (Zoom)</em>, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.</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><span style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);">Wilton Library has no heat in the building and will be&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);">CLOSED until further notice</strong><span style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);">as we work to repair our systems.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);">Please note that although our building is closed, our digital library is available&nbsp;24/7&nbsp;at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://meoe7sn6.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Gmcf0TwMD41Vxpob-OCtGpA8_k9Kk1cuSXVUennyLAE3pXAYm0v5lr3dIRF54LBk0PST21igzquSbS4YQ5ysZKTvFXLXUqeebe12mv0Fjp8jWjrjCgCaDYcUZqsOBTJWH58s9dxomhorhpRqJc2FeABLCE_x0dHI&amp;c=zymcE0mvb1bD53F8_sz0VUBRgzx0_7PawgvM7CCniykwFZhLrRFAQw==&amp;ch=j_fz8wYJ8rYPhTBh_VEaSoMXHKPgxRmU7KKz_AZR8ORqEor30CqFKg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);"><strong>www.wiltonlibrary.org</strong></a><span style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);">.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);">Please visit our website at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://meoe7sn6.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Gmcf0TwMD41Vxpob-OCtGpA8_k9Kk1cuSXVUennyLAE3pXAYm0v5lr3dIRF54LBk0PST21igzquSbS4YQ5ysZKTvFXLXUqeebe12mv0Fjp8jWjrjCgCaDYcUZqsOBTJWH58s9dxomhorhpRqJc2FeABLCE_x0dHI&amp;c=zymcE0mvb1bD53F8_sz0VUBRgzx0_7PawgvM7CCniykwFZhLrRFAQw==&amp;ch=j_fz8wYJ8rYPhTBh_VEaSoMXHKPgxRmU7KKz_AZR8ORqEor30CqFKg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);"><strong>www.wiltonlibrary.org</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);"> </strong><span style="color: rgb(60, 36, 94);">or call&nbsp;203-762-3950for updates.</span></p>

<p>Please join us as Wilton Library and the Wilton League of Women Voters present a Legislative Dialogue between Wilton constituents and our elected state legislators on Saturday, February 1 at 10:30 am. </p><p>State Senator Ceci Maher (District 26) and State Representative Savet Constantine (District 42) both plan to attend to hear from Wilton residents about priority issues facing the town and state, as well as to talk about their respective committee work and their priorities for the upcoming legislative cycle.</p><p>This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in person in the Brubeck Room at Wilton Library. Because this is a dialogue, constituents are invited to pose questions during the live event.</p><p>Please register online at the&nbsp;<a href="https://wilton.librarycalendar.com/event/lwv-legislative-meeting-12711" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--tec-color-link-primary); background-color: transparent;">Wilton Library events page</a>, so that we can plan seating and refreshments.</p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://meoe7sn6.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mATrIZy868vVkb4UI09JLWK2LMRzmcZJrUcV49FvjFiHeyFFzmopOiWzteOunl9igvVs6SBO5zhylPUWhSvC2VmoEENTK-REa14hC_8arc2jpNloffFVieHYOq8VHXPZz9Eo8M5f0gwPZUFU7scLsiU9ajzQshRSPsHMEwJhlUxyroiDL1_HPhZP68RH23Q99rTfSyjZxSvY7dMvh8kYZqOJ9g1slIUWRMNOI_Q8maSH9bX9c_1fQ3ndDRPYjGnaTAzum6ZoKPncMSh7AearadpuOYdQJ55Q&amp;c=aaLwEhU924G5pdSvsVN83_tF44zFYfWO8i1qnPvffqcEW7ojUvg6Lg==&amp;ch=1H07uOehIgS-TW3XN1d0rCoU24uU2SpsEy7VtoCmUb2-8cgO-_BfJQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Accepting Submissions! Community Cultural Celebration at Riverbrook Regional YMCA</a></p><p>SAVE THE DATE for a Community Cultural Celebration at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA from 12-3:30 PM on Saturday, May 3. This event aims to honor cultural heritage and diversity by showcasing dance, music, traditional clothing, holidays, and food from around the world. It provides a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange and learning, bringing together representatives from various cultures to share their unique heritage and educate the Wilton community about their traditions.</p><p>If you would like to participate in this community event by collaborating with others to create a display representing your country of origin or a country with which you have a strong connection, please&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYplKPr_9V4fri5oI2WMOL3WV5-eCyXN8yhsUJ86lWXQbQ9Q/viewform?pli=1&amp;pli=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">fill out this form</a>.</p><p>Our team will help connect you with others who share your interests, allowing you to work together on how your country will be represented.</p><p>If you have any questions, please reach out to Chandra Ring at <a href="mailto:cring@wiltonyouth.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cring@wiltonyouth.org</a> or Lara Paschalidis at <a href="mailto:Larapaschalidis28@gmail.com." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Larapaschalidis28@gmail.com.</a></p><p>This event is brought to you by a partnership among Wilton Youth Council, Riverbrook Regional YMCA, Wilton PTAs, Wilton Public Schools, and Wilton Library.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>