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Today in Wilton: Merritt Parkway Closures, Scavenger Hunts and More

Here are a few things to know about Wilton on Tuesday, July 23, to help you plan your day. Check out the Patch calendar of events for more things to do.

  1. The weather: The forecast says the high is 82 degrees, but there will be scattered thunderstorms and a 50 percent chance of rain with 80 percent humidity.
  2. Keeping your kids safe: Attend a free lecture by Dr. Jonathan Greenwald, a retired attending cardiologist at Norwalk Hospital who now has a private practice in Norwalk, about "Confronting Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Young Competitive Athlete." The event will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Rimer Room at the Wilton Library and is open to the public.
  3. Beware of closures: There will be Merritt Parkway lane closures Tuesday between exits 42 and 44 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, click here.
  4. Take your teen to a scavenger hunt: The Wilton Library is holding a scavenger hunt Tuesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for those entering grades 6 through 12. Pizza, drinks and dessert will be served. The event will be held in the library, but registration is required as space is limited. Call 203-762-3950 for more details.
  5. Hear some live music: Murray the Wheel is playing at Toozy Patza at 7 p.m., and Wilton Steel will be playing outdoors at Wilton Center for free from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Wilton Pizza and Marley's patio.

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