BandJam brings Juice, Birdwalk et al
In what has become a much-anticipated annual fund-raiser at the Ridgefield Playhouse, BandJam 2014 will showcase middle and high school band finalists who will compete for the title in front of music...
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Chefs battle for Founders Hall
In a culinary showdown similar to those featured on television shows such as Top Chef and Chopped, three seasoned chefs will match sharp knives and quick wits for the benefit of Founders Hall. Battle...
View ArticleNutmeg Book Awards: Time for kids to vote
It’s April, and that means it is time for the children of Connecticut to vote for the Nutmeg Book Award winners. Connecticut’s own book award encourages children in grades four through 12 to read...
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Educators invited to the Aldrich
Teachers and school administrators are invited to The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum on Thursday, April 24, to mingle with colleagues, meet Aldrich staff, and learn about the museum’s school programs...
View ArticleRotary club seeks causes
The Rotary Club of Ridgefield is accepting applications for financial grants in 2014 from nonprofit organizations. This year’s recipients and the amounts they will receive will be determined after...
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‘Best Friend’ Photo exhibit features Pomeroy
A photograph from the My First Best Friend exhibit by Nina Pomeroy. Local photographer Nina Pomeroy will exhibit selected photos of grandparent/grandchildren pairs in My First Best Friend. Thirteen...
View ArticleRidgebury Road closed at Pope’s Corner after crash
Update 3:28 — The cars involved in the crash have been removed and Ridgebury Road is being reopened at Pope’s Corner. Original story — A two-car crash on Ridgebury Road closed the road at the steep,...
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David R. Geisler, 68, longtime RHS teacher
David R. Geisler David R. Geisler, 68, of Southbury, who was a longtime Ridgefield educator, died on Saturday, April 19, at Waterbury Hospital. Mr. Geisler was born in Lancaster, Pa., on Nov. 28,...
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Rosemary Dineen, 90, Ridgefield resident
Rosemary Dineen Rosemary (nee Hebbeler) Dineen; beloved wife of the late William D. Dineen, died on Monday, April 14 at the age of 90. She was a resident of Ridgefield, CT. formerly of Sharonville,...
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Bands battle for Playhouse Sunday
The heat is on. Middle and high school bands compete for the title of BandJam 2014 winner at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, April 27, at 4. Now in its fifth year, the BandJam competition has...
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Celebrating differences
Fifth grade student Beatrice Altopp. The Veterans Park PTA recently hosted Difference Day for second and fifth grade students, who got to experience firsthand what it’s like to have special needs. The...
View ArticleYoga, La Blast movement classes
Yoga for Everybody, Life Energy Exercises and other movement classes start soon through Ridgefield Continuing Education. Yoga for Everybody with Ann Deiters meets Mondays, April 28 through June 9, from...
View ArticleKidsfest, rescheduled, kicks of festival season
Warning: It’s festival season in Ridgefield. Balloon animals, carnival games and inflatable obstacle courses are coming to help brighten and warm up the downtown area after a rough winter of low...
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Pointing to pension problems, Bob Eick seeks treasurer’s job
Bob Eick Lackluster returns on state investments, mounting unfunded pension liabilities, and a belief that financial performance alone should guide decision-making are the concerns Ridgefielder Bob...
View ArticleRVNA participates in series on medications
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, Western Connecticut Health Network, and Genesis HealthCare present a free series on three Wednesdays in May with pharmacy specialists who will discuss...
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Photo: Adventure writers
A grant from Pitney Bowes Foundation’s Reading & Arts grant program to support the Ridgefield Playhouse’s Arts in Education Program made possible a partnership with Shelter Rock Elementary School,...
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Looking Back: 25 Years ago, politicians say fountain stays; assault rifles ban?
Ridgefield state Rep. Barbara Ireland returned from Hartford pleased after both chambers of the Connecticut legislature passed the bill she introduced that barred the state Department of...
View ArticleKeeler museum joins Blue Star
The Keeler Tavern Museum has joined with more than 1,300 other museums nationwide in offering free admission to the site for all active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 26,...
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Photo: Birthday donations
The Sisca siblings donating food items from their joint birthday party to the Ridgefield Food Pantry at town hall on Monday, April 7. Four-year-old nursery school student Joseph (whose actual birthday...
View ArticlePonziano Lavatori, 94, World War II veteran
Ponziano J. “Ponzi” Lavatori, 94, a member of the Greatest Generation died peacefully Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The son of the late Nazzareno and Nina (Roberti) Lavatori, he was born in Ridgefield, CT,...
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