The Kiwanis Club of Wilton is the longest established service organization in Wilton, CT. We support organizations in need, with an emphasis on children. We raise funds, distribute contributions, and lead community building service activities to enhance our Town and surrounding areas. Through a common sense of purpose and meaningful service lasting friendships are formed. And, we make Wilton a better place to live and work.
Michael Friedman’s illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman’s passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book “EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman” in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called “Rock & Roll Legends,” showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at (203) 247-7879 or [email protected]
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the Wilton Historical Society. She is an award-winning author whose work has been published in popular magazines and academic journals. She is writing a book on the lives of enslaved and free Black people in Wilton, Norwalk, and nearby towns. Her PhD in South Asian History is from the University of Texas at Austin.
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton CT is horned to present a check to the Town of Wilton
for “Wilton’s Annual Townwide Cleanup Day”!
Kiwanians Frank Mabley, Whitney Janeway, Tom Connors, Mary Anne Franco, Rudi Hoefling, Dave Gortz and Jack McFadden surround Mike Conklin
“Wilton’s Annual Townwide Cleanup Day”2024 on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm
The Wilton Conservation Commission is looking for volunteers on Saturday, April 6, 2024 (9am-12pm) to participate in the Town wide Cleanup event. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet your neighbors and help keep our community beautiful!
Wilton First Selectman Lynne Vanderslice and Planning and Land Use Management director Bob Nerney announced the appointment of Michael P. Conklin as the new Director of Environmental Affairs for the town.
Vanderslice said, “Mike is an outstanding candidate who has been acting in the capacity of interim director following the departure of Pat Sesto last June.”
Nerney added, “We believe Mike’s educational background combined with his work knowledge and familiarity of Wilton will serve our community well.”
Conklin previously served as Wilton’s Environmental Analyst where he managed permit review functions and participated in other town initiatives including Wilton’s deer management program, tree committee projects and the town’s hazardous waste collection program.
Conklin holds a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of New Haven. He is a certified soil scientist who also holds a certificate in Geographical Information Systems Management, a computer-based program system that allows the town to perform studies using electronic mapping.
“Wilton is a community that has historically placed great emphasis on protecting its natural resources and developing programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Mike will play a vital role in overseeing the continued development of the Norwalk River Valley Trail system as well as several other key projects. Bob and I are confident Mike will utilize his energy and vision in a way that will positively serve our town,” stated Vanderslice. Conklin’s appointment becomes effective February 1, 2016.
Jeff Jones aka “The Jedi Master” is a Grammy Winning Record Producer, Engineer and Director whose prolific career has spanned decades. Fascinated with cameras and recording machines as a kid, Jeff experimented endlessly with, stop action animation, sound recording and tape manipulation. He even disassembled his parent’s stereo system converting it into a mixing board. Jeff is best known for his innovative and unconventional techniques and bringing analog sound into the digital domain.
Jeff lives and works out of his Manhattan townhouse through his production company World Alert Music. Jeff is a professor at Berklee College of Music in the Music Production and Engineering Department. Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors of The Jazz Power Initiative “a non prophet dedicated to transforming lives through Jazz arts education. He is an active Voting Member of NARAS, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences where he currently serves as both a Mentor for The Grammy U program, and he’s a Grammy Awards Committee Screening Member for the Jazz Category.
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the Wilton Historical Society. She is an award-winning author whose work has been published in popular magazines and academic journals. She is writing a book on the lives of enslaved and free black people in Wilton, Norwalk, and nearby towns. Her PhD in South Asian History is from the University of Texas at Austin.
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the
Michael Friedman's illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman's passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book "EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman" in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called "Rock &Roll Legends," showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at 203-247-7879 or [email protected]
Kiwanis Club of Wilton CT
Kiwanis Club of Wilton CT
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton is the longest established service organization in Wilton, CT. We support organizations in need, with an emphasis on children. We raise funds, distribute contributions, and lead community building service activities to enhance our Town and surrounding areas. Through a common sense of purpose and meaningful service lasting friendships are formed. And, we make Wilton a better place to live and work.
Club News
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton welcomes guest speaker
Michael Friedman
Presentation Title: “The Lost Rock & Roll Negatives of Michael Friedman”
Date & Time: Wednesday – April 10th, 2024 – 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
48 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT, 06897
WEPCO GOOGLE MAPS
About: Michael Friedman
Michael Friedman’s illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman’s passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book “EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman” in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called “Rock & Roll Legends,” showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at (203) 247-7879 or [email protected]
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton welcomes guest speaker
Julie Hughes – Wilton History Room Archivist
Presentation Title: “Using the Wilton History Room to find Spruce Bank Cemetery”
Date & Time: Wednesday – April 3rd, 2024 – 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
48 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT, 06897
WEPCO GOOGLE MAPS
About: Julie Hughes
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the Wilton Historical Society. She is an award-winning author whose work has been published in popular magazines and academic journals. She is writing a book on the lives of enslaved and free Black people in Wilton, Norwalk, and nearby towns. Her PhD in South Asian History is from the University of Texas at Austin.
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton CT is horned to present a check to the Town of Wilton
for “Wilton’s Annual Townwide Cleanup Day”!
Kiwanians Frank Mabley, Whitney Janeway, Tom Connors, Mary Anne Franco, Rudi Hoefling, Dave Gortz and Jack McFadden surround Mike Conklin
“Wilton’s Annual Townwide Cleanup Day” 2024 on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm
The Wilton Conservation Commission is looking for volunteers on Saturday, April 6, 2024 (9am-12pm) to participate in the Town wide Cleanup event. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet your neighbors and help keep our community beautiful!
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton welcomes guest speaker
Michael Conklin – Director of Environmental Affairs Town of Wilton
Presentation Title: “Advancing Environmental Initiatives in Wilton”
Date & Time: Wednesday – March 27th, 2024 -12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
48 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT, 06897
WEPCO GOOGLE MAPS
About: Michael P. Conklin
Wilton First Selectman Lynne Vanderslice and Planning and Land Use Management director Bob Nerney announced the appointment of Michael P. Conklin as the new Director of Environmental Affairs for the town.
Vanderslice said, “Mike is an outstanding candidate who has been acting in the capacity of interim director following the departure of Pat Sesto last June.”
Nerney added, “We believe Mike’s educational background combined with his work knowledge and familiarity of Wilton will serve our community well.”
Conklin previously served as Wilton’s Environmental Analyst where he managed permit review functions and participated in other town initiatives including Wilton’s deer management program, tree committee projects and the town’s hazardous waste collection program.
Conklin holds a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of New Haven. He is a certified soil scientist who also holds a certificate in Geographical Information Systems Management, a computer-based program system that allows the town to perform studies using electronic mapping.
“Wilton is a community that has historically placed great emphasis on protecting its natural resources and developing programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Mike will play a vital role in overseeing the continued development of the Norwalk River Valley Trail system as well as several other key projects. Bob and I are confident Mike will utilize his energy and vision in a way that will positively serve our town,” stated Vanderslice. Conklin’s appointment becomes effective February 1, 2016.
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton welcomes guest speaker
Jeff Jones – Grammy Winning Record Producer, Engineer and Director
Presentation Title: “A Jedi’s Journey through Innovation in Music Production and Education.”
Date & Time: Wednesday – March 20th, 2024 -12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
48 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT, 06897
WEPCO GOOGLE MAPS
About: Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones aka “The Jedi Master” is a Grammy Winning Record Producer, Engineer and Director whose prolific career has spanned decades. Fascinated with cameras and recording machines as a kid, Jeff experimented endlessly with, stop action animation, sound recording and tape manipulation. He even disassembled his parent’s stereo system converting it into a mixing board. Jeff is best known for his innovative and unconventional techniques and bringing analog sound into the digital domain.
Jeff lives and works out of his Manhattan townhouse through his production company World Alert Music. Jeff is a professor at Berklee College of Music in the Music Production and Engineering Department. Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors of The Jazz Power Initiative “a non prophet dedicated to transforming lives through Jazz arts education. He is an active Voting Member of NARAS, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences where he currently serves as both a Mentor for The Grammy U program, and he’s a Grammy Awards Committee Screening Member for the Jazz Category.
Club Calendar
April 2024
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
•Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 2, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Guest Speaker: Julie Hughes - Wilton History Room Archivist
•Guest Speaker: Julie Hughes - Wilton History Room Archivist
April 3, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
Guest Speaker: Julie Hughes - Wilton History Room Archivist
Presentation Title: "Using the Wilton History Room to find Spruce Bank Cemetery"
Date: Wednesday– April 3rd, 2024 - 12:15 pm to 1:30pm
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
Wepco,48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the Wilton Historical Society. She is an award-winning author whose work has been published in popular magazines and academic journals. She is writing a book on the lives of enslaved and free black people in Wilton, Norwalk, and nearby towns. Her PhD in South Asian History is from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Board committee meeting
- Committee: Board
•Board committee meeting
April 4, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Board committee meeting
ZOOM TBDWilton, CT 06897
United States
Thursday, April 4, 2024 / 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Agenda
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
•Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 9, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
See more details
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Guest Speaker: Michael Friedman
•Guest Speaker: Michael Friedman
April 10, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
Guest Speaker: Michael Friedman
Presentation Title: “The Lost Rock & Roll Negatives of Michael Friedman”
Date: Wednesday– April 10th, 2024 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
WEPCO- 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the
Michael Friedman's illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman's passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book "EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman" in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called "Rock &Roll Legends," showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at 203-247-7879 or [email protected]
See more details
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
•Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 16, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
See more details
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Club guests - The Wilton Little League for a team sponsorship
•Club guests - The Wilton Little League for a team sponsorship
April 17, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
The club welcomes The Wilton Little League for a team sponsorship
Date: Wednesday – April 17th, 2024 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
WEPCO - 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
•Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 23, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Regular meeting
•Regular meeting
April 24, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Regular Meeting
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
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Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
•Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
April 26, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We collect gift cards from Village Market and Stop & Shop to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry.
Click here to Sign Up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
•Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
April 27, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We collect gift cards from Village Market and Stop & Shop to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry.
Click here to Sign Up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
See more details
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Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
•Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
April 28, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We collect gift cards from Village Market and Stop & Shop to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry.
Click here to Sign Up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
See more details
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
•Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 30, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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