Junior League plans coat drive on Sunday

Written by Joan Lownds
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:42

For the second year, the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, based in Darien, is organizing a coat drive on Sunday, Nov. 22, to benefit three local charities in lower Fairfield County: Person-to-Person of Darien, Pacific House of Stamford and Norwalk Emergency Shelter.

Newcomers offer 'Warrior' ornament

Written by Marie Giangrande
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:37

The Wilton Newcomers Club is selling a “Wilton Sports” holiday ornament to benefit the Wilton Education Foundation. The ornament is three inches round, beveled glass with an etching of the Wilton Warrior “W” and school year. The cost is $20.

“The ornaments make a perfect gift for teachers and coaches while the proceeds will contribute directly to our public educational programs,” said Julie Steckel, vice president of fund-raising for the Newcomers Club.

Book discussion focuses on sea classic

Written by Lizabeth Doty
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:34

Ray Rauth will lead a discussion of the book, Sailing Around the World, by Captain Joshua Slocum on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Wilton Senior Center. Lunch will be served after the discussion at noon.

This classic book, an account of an epic voyage by Captain Joshua Slocum, was first published in 1900 and has been in print ever since. Slocum, an aging Massachusetts merchant man, was the first man to circumnavigate the globe single-handedly. He did this in a 37-foot sailboat which he had rebuilt from an oyster sloop. Leaving Boston in April of 1895, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, in June of 1898. He had traveled by sail, entirely alone, for 46,000 miles. And, he set down the story of his journey in what is considered a masterpiece of prose.

Lunch: $3. Call 834-6240 for reservations.

Library Lines

Written by Janet Crystal
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:31

Spanish stories for littles

Kids ages 5 to 7 meet at the library for El Grupo de Niños or Spanish Story Times Saturdays in November, from 11 to 11:45 to hear stories, play games and sing songs in Spanish. Students from Wilton High School Spanish Honors Society entertain the kids with their love of the culture and language. There is no fee; registration is required.

New puzzle shows piece of future

Written by Joan Lownds
Thursday, 12 November 2009 12:00

First came the jigsaw puzzle, then the crossword puzzle and the Rubik’s Cube. Now two inventors with a passion for a space have invented a three-dimensional, rotational puzzle: SphereXYZ.

“It’s a puzzle for the future, the next step in the evolution of the hand puzzles,” said Lori Powers, a former Wiltonian who invented SphereXYZ with her business partner, Adam Giermek.

Community Celebration pays tribute to volunteers and aids Wilton Y's fund

Written by Gregg Bartlett
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 14:54

The Wilton Community Celebration, a benefit dinner dance with the theme “Harvest de Provence”, attracted 190 people this past Saturday evening to Rolling Hills Country Club to celebrate volunteerism and the Wilton Family Y.

“Congratulations to our 2009 Distinguished Citizens Louise Herot and Zelie and Andy Pforzheimer,” Y Executive Director Bob McDowell declared. “The impact of each of these individuals truly has made a positive difference in the quality of life of our community. Our Y is proud to have the privilege of honoring such outstanding people.” Bob Russell, a former first selectman and a previous award recipient, was award presenter.

The event, held since 1986, benefits the Y’s community service fund.

Flower show offers lectures and demos

Written by Ann McDonald
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 14:34

Lectures and demonstrations on landscaping, holiday decorating, organic vegetable gardeniing and more will be featured at the Wilton Garden Club’s Advanced Standard Flower Show titled A Feast for the Eyes, a Taste of Georgetown.

The show opens today, Nov. 12, from 1 to 4 and continues Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14, from 10 to 4 at the historic Gilbert & Bennett School in Georgetown.

Seniors will get tips on clutter control

Written by Lizabeth Doty
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 14:10

Do you have too much stuff around? Come to the Wilton Senior Center on Monday, Nov. 16, from noon to 2, have a light lunch, and listen to Randi Hutton of the RZ Connection. Randi is a professional organizer who offers a variety of workshops to help people organize in every way. Randi will delve into the reasons why we think we need to hold onto items that have no meaning to us. What about all those clothes? What about that furniture? You can leave this seminar with some ideas on giving away, consigning, selling or just throwing out appropriate items thereby freeing up physical and mental space for a healthier life.

A complimentary lunch will be served at noon; the seminar begins at 1 in the Senior Center. Fee: $10; reservations: 834-6240.

Library Lines

Written by Janet Crystal
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 14:05

Art reception

The opening reception for this month’s art exhibition, “Art/Place at Wilton Library,” takes place on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Twenty-five artists from the Fairfield gallery will be showcasing their diverse styles, subject matter and choices of media. The majority of the works are available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. The reception and exhibition are open to the public.

Jane Powell 'pleased' to be in Kiwanis holiday show

Written by Bill Brautigam
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 14:39

Jeff Turner, president of the Wilton Kiwanis Club, announced recently that Wilton resident, Broadway and Hollywood star Jane Powell will be the emcee at this year’s “Home for the Holidays” show on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in the Clune Center for the Arts at Wilton High School. “It’s fantastic to have someone of Jane’s fame and talent to lead this year’s program”, said Mr. Turner.

Ms. Powell has done it all: films, television, theater, radio, the concert state, sound recordings, commercials, nightclubs, and the lecture circuit. She has performed for five U.S. Presidents and the Queen of England. With starring roles in 20 major MGM musicals, including the classics Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Royal Wedding co-starring Fred Astaire, Jane Powell has appeared in every entertainment medium and has also won acclaim as a dramatic actress and comedienne.