Community news: Heroes of Ned s Mountain webinar and more
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On Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m., a Former Editor of The Ridgefield Press, Jack Sanders, will share recent research that reveals that the Armstrongs not only operated a Ridgefield station on the Underground Railroad, but that shows that their grandsons were among the many Black soldiers who fought and died in the Civil War. He will introduce other Black families who lived on Ned’s Mountain and also sent sons to the 29th Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers. Two heroes of the Underground Railroad, Edward and Betsy Armstrong, are buried in Ridgebury Cemetery, located in the Ridgebury neighborhood of Ridgefield. Their home on Ned’s Mountain provided refuge for people making the dangerous journey to safety from enslavement in the South. Pictured is a photo of the Armstrong tombstones in the Ridgebury Cemetery.Sally Sanders / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
Community news features books & breakfast, ballroom dance and tech tutorials to trusts
Jan. 21, 2021
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There are many upcoming community events happening in Ridgefield such as a webinar being presented by the library in the town about winter comfort foods, classes through the Continuing Education Program in the town, and a Books and Breakfast event through the library.Carol Kaliff / Hearst Connecticut Media
Ridgefield Library hosts Books & Breakfast event
Non-fictioneers Book Group, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Murder by the Book Mystery Discussion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
ARTalk, African American Artists: Self-Determination and Resistance from the Roaring ’20s to 2020 with Dr. Stephanie Sparling Williams, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Monday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 7
Paper Plane Challenge for Grades 4 – 8. The Wilton Library Robotics Team, Singularity Technology, has planned a fun, educational challenge for students in grades 4 to 8. Use your creativity and engineering ingenuity to create a Paper Plane from ordinary materials you can find around your house. Submit a 1-3 minute video of your creation in flight along with an explanation of the materials you used to
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. The team will view your videos and announce the top three planes based on design, function and creativity. Submissions must be received by Feb. 7. Have fun and learn something new all at the same time! Sign up required. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wilton Bulletin Board: Meditation, cooking, stream cameras
Dec. 31, 2020
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The Norwalk River flows past the winter snows in Georgetown. A program on how stream connectivity is measured with trail cameras will be offered by Wilton Library.Jeannette Ross / Hearst Connecticut Media
The Bulletin Board will publicize events that take place in person and electronically via videoconference, Facebook Live or other means. Send submissions to editor@wiltonbulletin.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday for inclusion in the next week’s edition of The Wilton Bulletin.
Monday, Jan. 4
Stitch Time for Knitters & Crocheters, 1-2 p.m. Wilton Library via Zoom. For crafters of all skill levels. Registration required: www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Bulletin Board: Mime movements, meditation, zentangle
Dec. 23, 2020
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A meditation program for Wilton High School students begins Jan. 6 through Wilton Library.GT
The Bulletin Board will publicize events that take place in person and electronically via videoconference, Facebook Live or other means. Send submissions to editor@wiltonbulletin.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday for inclusion in the next week’s edition of The Wilton Bulletin.
Monday, Dec. 28
Inspired Mime Movements for 2021, 4-5 p.m. Mime Robert Rivest will lead an inspirational workshop of relaxation techniques on Zoom. Register: www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Monday, Jan. 4
Stitch Time for Knitters & Crocheters, 1-2 p.m. Wilton Library via Zoom. For crafters of all skill levels. Registration required: www.wiltonlibrary.org.