By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative When a doorway to a new experience is found, unexpected pleasures often come into our lives. Sunsets are our doorway to the beauty of the night. They are an invitation to walk through twilight into our beautiful hills...
Senior menus for May 5–9
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Monday, May 5: Orange chicken, Asian vegetables, rice, spring...
Ontario Public Library homeschool group meets Friday
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Happy May! It’s First-Friday Homeschool Family Friday on May 2 from 2–4 p.m. Come gather with friends, meet new friends, and find resources. Games and toys are available! Book Share, the book club for independent...
Wilton Public Library to host programs
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, May 2: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6: Book Club for Adults with...
Seeing Stars: The oldest astronaut
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative On Sunday, April 20, Don Pettit returned to earth after seven months in space on the International Space Station. He turned 70 years old as he hurtled toward earth in a tiny metal capsule, slowed by an enormous...
Norwalk Public Library summer reading starts June 9
By Jesica Helgren | Norwalk Public Library director Now hiring! The application deadline for our open library assistant and paid teen internship positions is Saturday, May 3. We encourage you to apply! Interested candidates can view the full position descriptions and...
Thank you to Kendall Public Library volunteers
By Charissa Finn | Kendall Public Library director I would like to give a big THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers from our Friends of the Library 401(c)3. I appreciate those who have been helping with some tasks at the library that Dianne and I have not had...
Kendall Public Library to show ‘Proud Rebel’
Contributed by Lynette Vlasak The Kendall Public Library’s May movie night will be Friday, May 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church fellowship hall. The western “Proud Rebel,” starring Alan Ladd and Olivia de Havilland, will be...
Wilton Public Library to offer programs
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, April 25: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4 p.m. Monday, April 28: Lego Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29: Book Club for Adults with Special...
Vernon County Museum Notes
By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator This is National Volunteer Week, and the Vernon County Historical Society gratefully acknowledges all of its volunteers and their many contributions to the success of the organization. The society was founded by...
