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Many thanks and congratulations to all the local crafters, artisans and bakers who created edible replicas of Wilton landmarks, houses and buildings for our first-ever How Sweet It Is in Wilton - Gingerbread House Contest. More than 30 creations were entered in the sweet and spicy competition, co-sponsored by Wilton Library and Wilton Chamber of Commerce. Each winner receives a $25 Wilton Chamber of Commerce gift certificate. Many thanks to our judges -- Wilton Library art chairman Ed MacEwen, Wilton Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kevin Smith and First Selectwoman of Wilton Lynne Vanderslice. The winners are:

• Best historical Wilton house -- winner in the adult category is Tina Duncan's "Wilton Garden Club Tends to Old Town Hall"; winner in the 12/under category is Aurora & Winnie Gulati's "Hurlbutt Street Schoolhouse"
• Best creative Wilton building -- winner in the adult category is Doris & Casey Noonan's "Hurlbutt School Recess" ; winner in the 12/under category is Amir Rahamim's "Cars and Trucks and Things That Go"
• Best whimsical design -- winner in the adult category is the Wilton Historical Society's "Railroad Station"; winner in the 12/under category is Jack Deane's "Candy Crush Christmas"
• Community Favorite -- the Wilton Historical Society's "Railroad Station"

Friday, January 4 @6pm
Eight artists, all having a connection past or present with Wilton, and most having exhibited in Wilton Library's Summer Show, will be featuring more of their works in this exhibition. The artists are: Sandra Bacher, Joseph Barber (deceased represented by his niece, Linda Morgan), Lynda Carroll, Carole Mills, Judith Schomer, John (Randy) Tate, Kathleen Wrampe and Marian Wulffleff. The works represent a variety of media and subject matter choices. Reception free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 27. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Media sponsor is The Wilton Bulletin. More info 

Start 2019 by getting organized, taking control of your time and feeling less stressed! We'll introduce you to Bullet Journaling, a fun and creative organizational tool which can be used as a planner, to-do list, and/or diary. Embellish it with artwork or keep it simple. Once it's started, it takes only 15 minutes a day to keep yourself on track. For adults and teens in grades 9-12. Journals and pens provided. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. More info & register