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Tall Heights duo in Ridgefield Folk
Tall Heights Ridgefield Folk, the library’s live music series, continues with the duo, Tall Heights on Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m. Tim Harrington and Paul Wright of Tall Heights got their start...
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Science students dominate awards at fair
RHS science students who attended the fair were, front row, from left: Alexander Scheck, Catherine Li, Kevin Santoro, Lucy Briody; middle row: Natalie Silver, Jen Schwartz, Corinne LaManna, Nicole...
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Fairfield County’s Community Foundation holds Fund for Women and Girls luncheon
On April 7, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls will host soccer phenom and equality advocate Abby Wambach as the keynote speaker at their Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt...
View ArticleRidgefield ABC plans a fund-raiser
Ridgefield A Better Chance will have a fund-raiser on Friday, March 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Joyride, 62 Danbury Road. Minimum donation of $40 includes 50 minutes of indoor cycling followed by wine,...
View ArticlePits for the wolves
I see there are bears around. Did wolves ever live here? “Bears, wolves, panthers, and wild-cats” once roamed our woods, reported the Rev. Samuel G. Goodrich in the year 1800. The settlers, who killed...
View ArticleDavid P. Burke, 63
Attorney David P. Burke, 63, of Redding, passed away on March 15, 2016. He was the loving husband of Mrs. June Anne (Weber) Burke. David was born on March 15, 1953 in Pasadena, California; a son of the...
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The Prospector Theater hosts a game swap
This Sunday The Prospector Theater will host a retro game swap, where you, your friend, and family can come trade classic era video games. There will be an eight-player community Super Smash Brothers...
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Virginia Clara Drews
On Thursday March 10, 2016, Virginia Clara Drews passed away peacefully in her home at Ridgefield Crossings. Ginger was born on May 15, 1915 in New York City. She is predeceased by her husband Edwin...
View ArticleOrchestra’s fund-raiser is Saturday night
The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra will host its Spring Fling fund-raiser Saturday, March 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lounsbury House mansion. The night includes dinner, dessert buffet, open wine...
View ArticleMasterworks planned for Palm Sunday concert
The annual spring concert of the Fountain Music Series, Palm Sunday, March 20, at 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church, will feature compositions of 19th- and 20th-Century French masters. Multi...
View ArticleEgg scramble, lifeguard training
Ridgefield Parks & Recreation would like to invite your family to two free events this weekend. On Saturday, March 19, the Annual Egg Scramble, co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Rotary Club, will at...
View ArticleBunny brunch, senior lunch
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” —Irish blessing Thank you to everyone for supporting us on Giving Day last Thursday. We are so...
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Ridgefield Golf Course opens earliest ever
The luck of the Irish descended upon the town’s golfers March 17 when the Ridgefield Golf Course opened on St. Patrick’s Day. The course usually opens in April, but the the warmest winter on record...
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Evie has angel wings
Evie Evie is a beautiful little tortie cat with a sad story. But despite it all, she still wants the love and attention a forever home will give her. Evie came to ROAR with her three young kittens,...
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Brancato to appear at Playhouse despite protest
Lillo Brancato A Facebook protest of an upcoming speaking appearance at the Ridgefield Playhouse of a former actor who was once a co-defendant in a murder case will not stop the engagement. The...
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Founder of Sober St. Patrick’s Day
Ridgefielder Bill Reilly is seeking to change the face of St. Patrick’s Day. Changing St. Patrick’s Day back to a celebration of Irish culture rather than a binge drinking fest was a dream of...
View ArticleDatebook
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...
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Spring back into winter
The arrival of spring Sunday is expected to be accompanied by the return of winter weather. Flowers, like these in Fairfield, awakening in anticipation of spring, could be covered in a blanket of snow...
View ArticleJesse Lee sets Holy Week celebrations
Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church Holy Week celebrations include a special Passover feast on March 24, a Good Friday concert on March 25, and Easter services March 27. Palm Sunday services, on...
View ArticleFilm discussion on military involvement
L&L Transmedia, in partnership with the Ridgefield Library, is continuing its Learn Through Film series this winter with a focus on key 2016 election topics. The mission is to build community by...
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