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Spotted on the Ridgefield calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes

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Good morning to you Ridgefield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Aldrich's new program supports Ridgefield residents living with Parkinson's.
  • Can Ridgefield girls swimming repeat their title after moving up a class?

Also on today's calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contemporary Connections (westfaironline.com) — Ridgefield's Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is offering a free, sensory-friendly Contemporary Connections program on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Designed for people with Parkinson's and their care partners, the session combines gallery exploration, music, poetry, movement, and hands-on artmaking inspired by a major Connecticut-focused exhibition, with all materials and accommodations provided.
   

• What you need to know about the 2026 CIAC girls swimming and diving season (ctpost.com) — Ridgefield High's girls swim team heads into 2026 as a recent Class L and State Open champion, now moving up to battle Greenwich in Class LL. The CIAC season opens Sept. 8, with detailed dates set for diving and swimming championships in November, including State Open finals at Yale.
   

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Ok Ridgefield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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