Torpey teaches screenwriting
Katie Torpey will teach Introduction to Screenwriting on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., from June 10 through July 29 at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Students will learn the basics of screenwriting and...
View ArticleDMV, police beef up truck safety checks
The Department of Motor Vehicles and Connecticut State Police beginning Tuesday, June 3, launched its annual three-day annual truck-safety enforcement and education blitz around the state as part of...
View ArticlePermit sought to continue parking U-Haul trucks
A storage facility on Route 7 will be allowed to do what it’s been doing for quite some time — keep rental U-Haul vehicles in the front of its property at 872 Ethan Allen Highway. The Planning and...
View Article2015 graduation is set for June 19
The high school has circled Friday, June 19, 2015 on its calendar as the graduation date for next year’s senior class. The commencement ceremony will take place at the O’Neill Center on the campus of...
View ArticleDementia caregivers offered support
The Ridgefield Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets Thursday, June 12. “We are a caring and understanding place where people touched by dementia meet to learn more about the disease, share resources...
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Gala boosts Ability Beyond
From left to right, Greg Smith, co-chairman of the Ability Beyond gala and chairman of the Board of Trustees; Meghann Smith, co-chairman of the event; Paul Hamilton, Robert S. Young Humanitarian Award...
View ArticleJames F. Feenan , 78, served in the U.S. Navy
James F. Feenan died on June 1 at the age of 78 after a short illness. He lived in Ridgefield decades ago and moved back in recent years. He grew up in the Bronx, N.Y., and attended All Hallows High...
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4-year-old cat Tonbo is missing
The Hahn family is missing its cat, Tonbo. He is described as a ‘tuxedo cat,’ black with white paws with “dusty white patch on his right hind leg.” He’s got a purple collar, too. He’s very and shy and...
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BBB: Tips for Summer Job-Seekers
Better Business Bureau is warning summer job-seekers to be aware of various employment scams that aim to obtain personal information for the purpose of committing identity theft, or dupe applicants...
View ArticleFarmers’ market kicks off Thursday
A summer of fresh, locally grown produce — lettuce, asparagus, radishes, and later peppers, ripe red tomatoes, fruits and berries — begins Thursday. The Ridgefield Farmers’ Market will be held at the...
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Young Ridgefielder in Tender Land
Evelyn Carr Eleven-year-old Ridgefielder Evelyn Carr will perform in Chelsea Opera’s production of Aaron Copland’s opera, The Tender Land. Performances are Friday , June 13, at 7 p.m. and Saturday,...
View ArticleRVNA Today: High blood pressure affects 67 million
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three American adults has high blood pressure, or hypertension. That equals about 67 million people, and unfortunately more...
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Conservation Commission honors Beth Yanity with Edith Meffley Award
Beth Yanity receives the Edith Mefley Award from Carroll Brewster. —Peter Reich photo The Ridgefield Conservation Commission honored longtime commission member Beth Yanity with its Edith Meffley...
View ArticleComedy workshop for standup up-starts
For folks who are told over and over again how funny they are, there is a workshop meant to hone comedic skills to be ready for prime time — on the stage of the Ridgefield Playhouse! Comedienne...
View ArticleMuggles, dinosaurs at Parks and Rec
Parks and Recreation is offering several camps throughout the summer, for designers, would-be wizards and budding scientists. Young Paleontologists camp is Monday through Friday, July 21 to 25, 9:30 to...
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Senior Gund among App challenge winners
Ridgefield High School senior Devin Gund was among winners of the House of Represenatitives’ 2014 App Challenge. He received the award from Congressman Jim Himes. Devin Gund, a senior at Ridgefield...
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Ribbons and Rhythms helps battle Alzheimer’s
Apollo’s Legacy members Andrea Chakraborty, Briana LoCicero, Emily Carr and Lauren Chakroborty. A free lawn concert at the Rec Center spearheaded by a student and recent college graduate is the newest...
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Photo: Ballroom Fever is Saturday
The students and staff of Fred Astaire Dance Studios will perform on Saturday, June 14, at the Ridgefield Playhouse, taking the audience on a trip through Fairyland when they present Disney Ballroom...
View ArticleAuthor Golden talks at Bernard’s
CJ Golden will discuss her newest book, Reflections from Beyond; Sharing A Message of Hope, Peace and Kindness, at Bernard’s on Thursday, June 12, at noon. The book details the near-death experience of...
View ArticleGreenspot: When mulching, there’s much to choose from
’Tis the season for adding mulch to our landscaping. Mulching is an eco-friendly way to block weeds, regulate soil temperatures fight erosion and keep your landscaping neat. Just a reminder that two to...
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