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‘Building bridges’ in Egypt
Dr. Fred Turpin of Ridgefield atop a camel in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Dr. Turpin is organizing a two-week trip to the Middle Eastern country in late February that would include...
View ArticleRidgefield’s EMS using hospital’s new emergency department
Danbury Hospital officially opened the doors to its new 40,000-square-foot Emergency Department on Hospital Avenue in Danbury, Wednesday, Sept. 10. Patients and visitors access the new ED via the...
View ArticleLyme disease and children
The Ridgefield Library, Lyme Connection and Ridgefield Lyme Disease Task Force will present a program about the impact Lyme and other tick-borne diseases on children. The program takes place on Monday,...
View ArticleCouture for a cause
It’s couture for a high cause when The Ridgefield Playhouse turns into a design house on Thursday, Oct. 9 — a new date — and local celebrity models strut their stuff for charity in fashion-forward...
View ArticleBallroom, salsa foxtrot, waltz
Ballroom Dance and Hustle Beginner starts Monday, Sept. 29 (six sessions; 8:05 to 9 p.m.; $73). Students learn basic steps for swing, foxtrot, waltz, cha cha, and hustle. Salsa and Merengue Beginner...
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Photo: Tennis camp
Christopher Prills, left, and Jackson Dell enjoyed tennis camp this summer at Jesse Lee Day School. For more Ridgefield photos go to www.theridgefieldpress.com/tag/photos/
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Vernard Gaudet, 88, served in U.S. Marine Corps
Vernard J. Gaudet Vernard J. Gaudet, 88, of Ridgefield, husband of Fay (Scovil) Gaudet, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Danbury Hospital. Mr. Gaudet was born in Milford, MA, December 27,...
View ArticleWriters conference adds workshop
Due to the increased interest in fiction and creative nonfiction, the 2014 Ridgefield Writers Conference on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, will add the multi-genre workshop Cracking Open Your...
View ArticleFashion show boosts museum’s education programs
JoyRide Cycling Studio has announced The Joy of Art, A Fashion Show Fund-raiser at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum Thursday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. JoyRiders will model the season’s styles...
View ArticleWeinstein talks about self-publishing
Ridgefielder Roy Weinstein will be at Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., to discuss How to Self-Publish Your Book. Mr. Weinstein is a graphic artist, book designer, photojournalist and...
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Library has new development director
Laureen Bubniak, director of development, and Jen Branstrom, development associate Ridgefield Library announced that it has promoted Laureen Bubniak to the position of director of development. Ms....
View ArticleRotary club in Alzheimer’s walk
The Ridgefield Rotary Club is again forming a team to participate in the CT Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s being held Sunday, Sept. 28, at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk starting at 10...
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Anna Dobrosky, 92, wartime factory worker
Anna Dobrosky Anna Dobrosky, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, MapleShade Meadows Senior Residence in Nesquehoning, Pa. on September 11, 2014. She was born on November 10, 1921 in...
View ArticleOpening channels of creativity
The Writer Within, a Ridgefield Continuing Education class with author Carmine Coco de Young, is for the beginning writer with a desire to write fiction or nonfiction. Each session begins with a...
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DCP: Window guards and other steps can prevent acccidents
The Department of Consumer Protection is issuing a reminder that taking precautions around windows can help prevent accidental falls. The change of season is a good time to examine all window frames...
View ArticleSpecial ed paperwork passes random check
The school district passed a random audit of its special education department’s files. The district was chosen by the state in April to submit information from 25 student files for a special education...
View ArticleTwo schools decide admissions on the spot
Ridgefield High School seniors will have the opportunity to apply on site, at RHS, to Western Connecticut State University on Nov. 20 at 9 a.m. and Post University on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. Admission...
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Readings bookend writers conference
Peter Spiegelman The 2014 Ridgefield Writers Conference will kick off with a free reading and reception at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Ridgefield Library. Local novelist Peter Spiegelman and...
View ArticleSocial work student becomes Junior Republic vocational coordinator
Ridgefielder Cliff LaMotta recently accepted a position as the vocational coordinator at Connecticut Junior Republic, a non-profit that helps special needs, at-risk and troubled boys, girls, and...
View ArticleNew assistant superintendent position comes with $11,000 raise
Karen Berasi, the school district’s assistant superintendent of special services, will get an $11,000 bump in pay after being promoted to the new position. She was director of special education for the...
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