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News Update
Tickets are selling fast for the
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7th Annual Ladies' Soirée: A Celebration of Women
in Film.
Several auction items are now posted on our website.
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to start planning your bids.
Get your tickets early for the
October 6
event as it's sure to be another sellout!
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for details and tickets.
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Here's what's happening the week of September 19-25.
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for a listing of the full month's events.
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Awesome Autumn Book Sale Fundraiser
Friday, September 23 from 12 - 6pm
Saturday, September 24 from 10am - 5pm
Sunday, September 25 from 1 - 5pm (all items half-priced)
Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens in the Brubeck Room with selections from board books and picture books to young adult novels; to a full Book Cellar featuring a large assortment of items including fantasy and science fiction, bestsellers and nonfiction; gently used, new, collectible, rare books, DVDs, CDs, books on CDs. Sunday everything is half-priced. Proceeds benefit Wilton Library.
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Area Author Affair: Cathryn Prince, American Daredevil
Monday, September 19 @6pm
Local author Cathryn Prince explores the life and times of the world's first globetrotting celebrity journalist, Richard Halliburton in her latest book, American Daredevil. This dashing figure captured the imaginations of Americans in the 1920s and '30s. During his career, Halliburton climbed the Matterhorn, shot the first aerial photographs of Mt. Everest, and became the first person to swim the Panama Canal. Cathryn Prince is the author of several nonfiction history books. More info & register
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AARP Driver Safety Class
Wednesday, September 21 @10am
This single session, four-hour course is the nation's first and largest classroom driver safety course designed especially for drivers age 50+. There are no written or driving tests - classroom only. More info & register
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Intro to Bridge with Michael Hess
Thursday, September 22 @10:30am
Join us for a discussion of the ever-popular but misunderstood game of bridge. Mike Hess will introduce participants to the game, its history, and discuss how people can get involved. Bridge is challenging, fun, and provides a great mental workout. Mike is a bridge champion who has been mentoring and teaching bridge for 30+ years. More info & register
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Candlelight Concert at the Wilton Congregational Church
Sunday, September 25 @4pm
Candlelight Concerts open their 69th season with The Dover String Quartet in a program including works by Mozart, Beethoven, and David Ludwig. All performances are on Sunday afternoons at the Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road, Wilton. A portion of the proceeds benefits Wilton Library. For ticket information call (203) 762-3401 or www.wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org.
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College Essay Workshop
Getting ready for college? Need a little help with your essay? Join Carey Field, editor, writer and marketer, to find out how to understand the essay prompts; how to come up with compelling essay topics; how to develop topics effectively; how to edit, edit, edit; and pitfalls to avoid. Recommended for high school sophomores through seniors. Click on dates above to register.
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Stitch Time for Knitters & Crocheters
Monday, Sept. 19 @1pm
Weekly drop-in session
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Embroider or Monogram It!
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Getting Acquainted with Our New Embroidery Machine
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Night Time Knitters
Wednesday, Sept. 21 @6pm
Drop-in session
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Fall Mason Jar Candle Holder: A Drop-in Craft
Thursday, Sept. 22 @1pm
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