The DateBook is a guide to Ridgefield special events. Events may be submitted up to three years in advance. Email submissions, in DateBook format, to news@TheRidgefieldPress.com to reach us by Thursday noon to appear in the following week’s calendar. Include a phone number. The DateBook is often abbreviated in the newspaper; the complete listing appears online at TheRidgefieldPress.com.
May
National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7, noon to 1 p.m., Lounsbury House at Ridgefield Community Center, host: Sisters in Community, 203-438-3393
RVNA Free Blood Pressure Screening, Thursday, May 7, noon to 1 p.m. at Founders Hall, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, May 7, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Murder by the Book Mystery Discussion, Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers, May 7, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra, annual open rehearsal for musicians grades 4-11, Thursday, May 7, 5 to 8:45 p.m. at Scotts Ridge Middle School, www.wctyo.org
Antigone Rising, special guest Julia Weldon, Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., $25, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Adult Book Sale, Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 1 to 5 p.m.; Monday, May 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ridgefield Library
Annual Ballard Greenhouse Plant Sale, run by Caudatowa and Ridgefield garden clubs; Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, (rain/shine) at Ballard Greenhouse, just off Ballard Park, at 27-R Gilbert Street, parking in CVS lot
Cycling Fund-Raiser, cycling class fund-raiser at JoyRide Ridgefield, supports SPHERE, spherect.org, Friday, May 8, $50 minimum
Georgie Brennan, Ridgefield singer/songwriter, Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m., free admission, 850 Degrees, 203-894-5395, 850degrees.com
Gotta Dance! Broadway dancers, ages 8 and up, Friday, May 8, 8 p.m., $55/$50/$40 students by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
“Biggest Tag Sale Ever,” rain or shine, Saturday, May 9, from 8 to 2 on the Scotland campus, at 111 Barlow Mountain Road. Organized by school’s fifth graders to benefit the town’s food pantry.
Monthly Meeting of the Shutterbugs, Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Members of Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra (WCYO) at Keeler Tavern Museum, Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m., adults $15/$12/$10, call 203-438-5485, keelertavernmuseum.org
Everyone Orchestra, Sunday, May 10, 8 p.m., $38.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Books and Breakfast, Monday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Historical Monuments Discussed, historian Art Gottlieb on Monday, May 11, 2:30 p.m., at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, 642 Danbury Road, free, reservations requested, 203-438-8226
Author Talk, The Green Road with Anne Enright at the Community Center, Monday, May 11, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Todd Rundgren, Global Tour, Tuesday, May 12, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Garden Lunch, Feed the Body, Expand the Mind, Wednesday, May 13, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas
Theater Barn Playwrights Collective Meeting, Wednesday, May 13, 6 to 9 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
RVNA Spring Education Series, Plan, Prepare and Protect: Strategies as We Age, Wednesday, May 13, light dinner served 5:30 to 6 p.m., presentation 6 to 7 p.m., at RVNA, 90 East Ridge, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
No Kidding! Me Too!!, documentary film event, Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m., Q&A with actor Joe Pantoliano, $10 donation, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Cycling Fund-Raiser, cycling class fund-raiser at JoyRide Ridgefield, supports Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Wednesday, May 13, $40 minimum
Doktor Kaboom, grades 3-8, Thursday, May 14, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Garden Fun for Toddlers, Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas/program_toddler.htmll
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, May 14, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Man and Superman, National Theatre Live in HD, Thursday, May 14, 2 p.m. Live, 6 p.m. Encore, $25/$20/$15 students by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Distinguished Speaker, RSO Maestro Gerald Steichen, Thursday, May 14, 3 p.m., free, at Founders Hall, founders-hall.org, 203-431-7000
RVNA Celebrity Bartender Night, Thursday, May 14, 6 to 9 p.m. at Gallo Ristorante, 5 Grove Street, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting, Thursday, May 14, 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church South Hall, 351 Main Street, 203-313-4395
Author Talk, Eat Your Way Across the USA : A New Take on Regional Food with Jane Stern, Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Poetry Discussion Group, Stevie Smith with Dr. Alan Holder, Friday May 15, 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Whitney Cummings, special guest Tom Briscoe, Friday, May 15, 8 p.m., $70, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Juried Member Exhibition, opening reception at Ridgefield Guild of Artists on Saturday, May 16, 4 to 6 p.m., free and open to all, 34 Halpin Lane; 203-438-8863; rgoa.org
The Evolving Artist, a group show in the Upstairs Gallery at Ridgefield Guild of Artists, opening reception on Saturday, May 16, 4 to 6 p.m., free and open to all, 34 Halpin Lane; 203-438-8863; rgoa.org
Off the Shelf Poetry, Saturday, May 16, 5 to 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Schubert, Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m., Ridgefield High School, tickets $25 to $60, 203-438-3889, ridgefieldsymphony.org
Sunday Jazz Brunch, Sunday, May 17, 1 p.m. Bareburger spring brunch, 2 p.m. show featuring Karrin Allyson, $35/$25, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Battle of the Chefs, sponsored by Fairfield County Bank and the Chef’s Warehouse, Sunday, May 17, 4 to 7 p.m., at Founders Hall; for details and ticket information, visit founders-hall.org or call 203-431-7000
Ribbon Cutting for Storm Guard of Ridgefield with the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, May 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 135 Ethan Allen Highway, free, 203-438-5992, ridgefieldchamber.org
Critics’ Circle Book Group, The Girl You Left Behind by JoJo Moyes, Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
RVNA Spring Education Series, Helping Seniors With Chronic Illness Improve Their Quality of Life, Wednesday, May 20, light dinner served 5:30 to 6 p.m., presentation 6 to 7 p.m. at RVNA, 90 East Ridge, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
Lyn Evans Spring Fashion Show, to benefit Ann’s Place, Wednesday, May 20, 8 p.m., $25, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, May 21, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Garden Lunch, Feed the Body, Expand the Mind, Wednesday, May 20, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas
Garden Fun for Toddlers, Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas/program_toddler.htmll
Author Talk, Health Attitude with John Patrick, Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m., register, Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
Changes in Latitude, Jimmy Buffet tribute, Thursday, May 21, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Travelogue: Nepal and Bhutan, presented by Kryszta Venzel, Friday, May 22, 1 p.m., free, at Founders Hall, founders-hall.org, 203-431-7000
Blues Traveler, Friday, May 22, 8 p.m., $67, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
RVNA Free Blood Pressure Screening, Monday, May 25, Memorial Day, Parks & Recreation, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
A.M. Book Group, The Man in the Wooden Hat by Jane Gardam, Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282, ridgefieldlibrary.org
League of Women Voters Annual Meeting, and luncheon Wednesday, May 27, Bernard’s, 20 West Lane, Ridgefield, 11 a.m., business meeting for members; noon to 2 p.m., luncheon; speaker U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, RSVP by May 15, $36, payable to Ridgefield League of Women Voters, mail to Inge Sands, RLWV Treasurer, 63 Lakeview Drive, Ridgefield CT 06877
Garden Lunch, Feed the Body, Expand the Mind, Wednesday, May 27, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas
RVNA Spring Education Series, Driving, Aging and Dementia: It’s More Than Just Taking Away the Keys, Wednesday, May 27, light dinner served 5:30 to 6 p.m., presentation 6 to 7 p.m., at RVNA, 90 East Ridge, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
Garden Fun for Toddlers, Thursday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas/program_toddler.htmll
RVNA Ladies Afternoon Tea and Spring Millinery Fashion Show, Thursday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. at the Garden House at the Keeler Tavern Museum, 203-438-5555, ridgefieldvna.org
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, May 28, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Le Mans, starring Steve McQueen, Lime Rock Drivers Club Film Series, special guest Simon Kirkby; Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m., $15 donation, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
The Fifth Dimension, Friday, May 29, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis Tribute Show, Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Play at the Garden Table, Summer Camp, May 31 last day to sign-up for July 6 to 17 session, ages 5 to 8, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas/programs_toddler.htmll
Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, May 31, at 1 p.m., Ridgebury Congregational Church, all creatures big and small welcome
Ridgefield Folk, with Tall Heights, Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m., free tickets from 1 p.m., Ridgefield Library, 203-438-2282
Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra Concert, Sunday, May 31, 4 p.m. at Scotts Ridge Middle School, tickets $10 to $15 sold at the door, www.wctyo.org
Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Sunday, May 31, 8 p.m., $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
June
Garden Lunch, Feed the Body, Expand the Mind, Wednesday, June 3, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, June 4, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Garden Fun for Toddlers, Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas/program_toddler.htmll
Comedian Jane Condon, Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m., Ridgebury Congregational Church,
$20 at the door
Garden Lunch, Feed the Body, Expand the Mind, Wednesday, June 10, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634,
gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas
Garden Fun for Toddlers, Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634,
gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas/program_toddler.htmll
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, June 11, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Garden Lunch, Feed the Body, Expand the Mind, Wednesday, June 17, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, June 18, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net
Garden Fun for Toddlers, Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas/program_toddler.htmll
Protecting Pollinators, butterflies, bees, and blooms, Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m., garden of ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634, gardenofideas.com/gardenofIdeas
Garden Lunch, Feed the Body, Expand the Mind, Wednesday, June 24, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634,_
Garden Fun for Toddlers, Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden of Ideas, Suzanne Ryan, 203-464-4634,
MidDay Home Bible Study, Thursday, June 25, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 3 to 4 p.m., or 7 to 8 p.m., Priscilla Black, 203-431-9768, pblack35@comcast.net