At Optima Verdana, we continue to connect more strongly with Wilmette and its surroundings. We appreciate how special it is that a village gets to celebrate its 150th anniversary, and Wilmette packed 2022 with a series of events, happenings and projects that bring the community together. Art fairs, picnics, parades, concerts, garden walks, you name it. The programming is broad, deep and guaranteed to capture the interests of residents and visitors alike.

One of the most engaging programs on the roster for Wilmette’s big birthday year was the Sesquicentennial Photography Project. Behind the project is the desire to invite the community to share their personal reflections and experiences in Wilmette by capturing photographs around the theme “Building Community” to create an important historical record.

The magic of a community photo project is that it provides an open invitation for anyone — and everyone — to participate. Taking photos in today’s world, with the ease of a smartphone, allows people of all ages to capture snippets of everyday life and glimpses of their surroundings that captivate them, and share them with others to enjoy.

“Building Community,” a Sesquicentennial Photography Project, will feature images documenting special events and life in Wilmette during the past celebration year.

The exhibit is currently on display through November 15 in the Library Auditorium. pic.twitter.com/JZjERPwYIA

— Village of Wilmette (@VofWilmette) November 12, 2022

“Building Community,” a Sesquicentennial Photography Project, will feature images documenting special events and life in Wilmette during the past celebration year.

The exhibit is currently on display through November 15 in the Library Auditorium. pic.twitter.com/JZjERPwYIA