The Literary Horse:When Legends Come to Life Exhibition
Tuesday, August 30 through Thursday, September 29
Enjoy an exhibition of photographs by Vanessa Smith of horses and riders, paired with quotations from world-famous books, highlighting those published before 1923. Ms. Smith teaches equine photography and creative writing for horse lovers. The exhibition has been organized specifically to tour schools and libraries. Exhibit runs through Thursday, September 29.
Wilton Garden Club’s 90th AnniversaryFlower Show: Friends, Fun and Flowers
Thursday, September 15 through Saturday, September 17, Thursday, 2-8 pm; Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-5
The Wilton Garden Club celebrates its 90th anniversary flower show, “Friends, Fun and Flowers.” This show is a peek into the Club from its beginning in 1921 through today. From the design section of the show entitled “Designing Women,” to the plant specimens in the horticultural section, to the educational exhibits showing its support of education, civic involvement and conservation-the Club’s three major goals, there is something for everyone. The Seniors Garden Therapy Group (at Comstock) and the Girl Scouts are excited to be part of the flower show as well representing beneficiaries of the outreach program. There are free, scheduled lectures and demonstrations presented by the Club members on Friday and Saturday (September 16 and 17) during the flower show. Please check the schedule and register separately for each lecture/demonstration.
Children’s Author Elise BroachSaturday, September 17, 3-4 pm
Children of all ages are invited to meet author Elise Broach. Ms. Broach will share her love of writing with children in a fun, interactive format. She is the author of over ten picture books and novels for children and the recipient of several literature awards. Masterpiece, a 2012 Nutmeg nominee for the state of Connecticut, was voted Best Children’s Book of 2008 by Publisher’s Weekly as well as awarded the E.B. White Read Aloud Award by the Association of Booksellers for Children in 2009. Books will be for sale before and after her talk. Ms. Broach will be available for book signing following this event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration recommended. Sponsored by HSBC Bank.
