Oh, the places you’ll go — with your library card
You already know that your Ridgefield Library card is your passport to the wondrous worlds portrayed in the thousands of books on our shelves. Most people are also aware that you can take many library...
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Ridgefield volunteers form music advocacy group
A group of volunteers has formed an organization to assist, support and enhance the instrumental music programs at Ridgefield High School. Ridgefield Music Matters will be a 501(c)(3) registered...
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The newspaper route
Walsh’s Wonderings I was the world’s worst paperboy. In the salad days before the Internet, newspaper delivery boys achieved a certain status among pre-teens. We delivered the news. In my case, I...
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Looking Back: Art gets stolen, spy gets sued, schools fill up fast
Edwin Pearson was on Connecticut Party’s committee in 1990. “There are a lot of discouraged volunteers,” Ted Peatt said 25 years ago. “We don’t feel we’re being utilized to our fullest.” The Nov. 15,...
View ArticleDavid I. Sullivan, 64
David I. Sullivan, 64, of Ridgefield, retired insurance executive with Aon Reinsurance Corporation of New York, father of Elizabeth, Mary Margaret and David, died on Friday, Nov. 20. The family will...
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Ridgefield earns energy award
Molly McGeehin, president of the Ridgefield Action Committee for the Environment (RACE), presents Ridgefield’s award of achievement to First Selectman Rudy Marconi. Ridgefield’s achievements in...
View ArticleGems and gowns
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and girlfriend, it’s time to get to the Thrift Shop and find one to take home! Our jewelry boutique runs from Thursday through Saturday. We receive wonderful jewelry...
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Weston Historical Society celebrates Weston Woods
The Weston Historical Society is opening a ‘three-dimensional’ exhibit on Dec. 6, honoring Mort Schindel and his groundbreaking film studio Weston Woods. — Bruce Ando photo For more than a half a...
View ArticleExtended shopping for Festive Home
The Ridgefield Guild of Artists has extended shopping hours from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday for its Festive Home 2015, going on now at the guild, 34 Halpin Lane. The barn has gift and...
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Ridgefield Bicycle Company ‘simply amazed’
Donated bikes lined up in front of the Ridgefield Bicycle Company The Ridgefield Bicycle Company is simply amazed with this community over and over and over again. Our Holiday Bicycle Donation Drive...
View ArticleRidgefielder recalls a bustling Thanksgiving
It saddens me to think about this coming Thanksgiving. Years past, my home was bustling with parents, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, boyfriends and girlfriends. All twenty-four of them...
View ArticleActive classes for fitness, fun
Cardio, Core Fusion, La Blast, Line Dance, and Pilates classes start in December through Ridgefield Continuing Education. These classes will keep you fit through the holidays. Pilates/Fab Abs meets...
View ArticleDesigners tips to chic rooms
Designers Tips to Chic Rooms, a two-session workshop offered through Ridgefield Continuing Education, reviews design basics and tips for chic living rooms, family rooms, bedrooms, and dining spaces....
View ArticleBuying/selling on eBay
Buying and Selling on eBay is a Ridgefield Continuing Education class that provides hands-on experience using eBay and can help people buy old or new items with confidence, convert household clutter...
View ArticleMeaningful Ridgefield Veterans Day
The students, staff and administrators of East Ridge Middle School would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support of our Veterans Day assembly: Caraluzzi’s Market, Dunkin’...
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Captain Glenn J. Secrest
Captain Glenn J. Secrest, USNR (Ret.), 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, formerly of Minuteman Road in Ridgefield, died suddenly on Friday November 20, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence....
View ArticleTown’s tree lighting tradition Friday
Seventh grader to flip the switch Justin Cowen, a seventh grader at East Ridge Middle School, will be the official switch puller and button pusher for the town’s annual tree lighting ceremony on...
View ArticleYoga and Pilates
New sessions of Yoga and Pilates classes start soon in Ridgefield Continuing Education. These classes help participants develop core strength and flexibility, build bone density and strength, improve...
View ArticleRepublican Town Committee seeks new members
The Ridgefield Republican Town Committee is seeking new members who want to get involved in helping the community. With 2016 a national election year, a new 21-member Town Committee will be elected in...
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Inspired by Ridgefield
The show depicts only scenes from Ridgefield. Rockwell Art and Framing of Ridgefield will be exhibiting the work of artist Cindi Mullins from November 21st through February 6th. Ms. Mullins has...
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