The Radium Girls talk, Social Security Seminar, Go Green Festival & more

May 1 - 7, 2017

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Here's what's happening the week of May 1 - 7

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Author Talk: Kate Moore, The Radium Girls

Tuesday, May 2 @7pm

The Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation. From body lotion to tonic water, radium shines bright in the otherwise dark years of WW1. Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. These 'shining girls' are the luckiest alive until they begin to fall mysteriously ill. Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls illuminates the young women exposed to the 'wonder' substance and their awe-inspiring strength. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, research into nuclear bombing, and ultimately saved thousands of lives. Kate Moore is a Sunday Times bestselling writer and was the director of the critically acclaimed play about The Radium Girls called These Shining Lives. Book available for purchase and signing. More info & register

Are You Prepared? How New Social Security Regulations Could Affect Your Retirement

Monday, May 1 @7pm

When to collect Social Security may be the single most important decision in planning for retirement. This program will cover key concepts you should know before applying for Social Security: changes in recent regulations, how benefits are calculated and how to increase them, getting all that's coming to you, three-legged stool approach to retirement planning, and more. Hosted by Michael Alimo and David Weyner. No charge. More info & register

Wilton Go Green Festival

Sunday, May 7 @11am - 4pm

Come join your Wilton neighbors and other green-minded friends at the Wilton Go Green Festival on the Wilton Town Green. Free admission. The festival includes fun and educational activities focusing on sustainable food, transportation, land and water use, building and energy savings and recycling. Hosted by Wilton Go Green, Inc. and Wilton Library. Please visit www.wiltongogreen.org for more information and a list of sponsors.