By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative This week we’re going on a tour of the University of Arizona’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, where the largest telescope mirrors in the world are made. Hidden underneath the university stadium, the only location with...
Wilton Public Library to host events in April
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, March 28: Current-Events Discussion Group • Tuesday, April 1: Election Day and April Fools’ Day • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1:...
Gjefle: This happened to me
By Pastor Michael T. Gjefle Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario I grew up reading the Outdoor Life magazine, which had a regular page called “This Happened to Me.” This page usually involved a hunt or circumstance that was often very unique or dangerous. Often,...
Ontario Public Library to host knitting class for beginners
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director A knitting class for beginners will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Ontario Public Library. Have you always wanted to learn the valuable and therapeutic skill of knitting? Come to learn the basics and begin...
Wilton Public Library to offer events this month
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 1 p.m. Friday, March 21: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4 p.m. Monday, March 24: Lego Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25: Book Club for Adults...
Seeing Stars: Evening memories
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Remember when we played outside after supper in the twilight? Playing in the backyard, we watched the stars come out as the mystery of the night drew us toward bedtime and dreams. The night was full of magic and wonder....
Senior menus for March 24–28
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Monday, March 24: Meatball subs with marinara on whole-grain buns, provolone cheese, tater tots and ketchup, seasoned corn and pumpkin bars Tuesday, March 25: Scrambled eggs and sausage, sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, tomato juice,...
Seeing Stars: Total lunar eclipse expected Friday
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative One of the most spectacular events in the sky will occur Friday night, March 14: a total eclipse of the full moon. A total eclipse takes a long time. This one starts at 11 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m., with totality beginning...
Ontario Public Library to host St. Patrick’s Day movie matinee
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Don’t miss a St. Patrick’s Day movie matinee for adults on Monday, March 17, at 3 p.m. We will show “Waking Ned Devine,” a charming comedy full of twists and turns about a lottery winner in a small, scenic Irish...
Norwalk Public Library to host array of events
By Jesica Helgren | Norwalk Public Library director Did you know your local public library offers various free online services and classes? These include crafting tutorials and online instructor-led courses such as language learning, computer programming, and test...
