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What's up Ridgefield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Ridgefield's Brodie Block shatter the school rushing record?
Also on today's calendar: Learn about our secular Bar & Bat Mitzvah program and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ridgefield football's Brodie Block runs for school-record 344 yards in Alliance win over Maloney (ctpost.com) — Ridgefield High's football team thrilled fans as running back Brodie Block exploded for a school-record 344 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 50-36 road win over Maloney. The Tigers leaned on a power running attack and timely passing to stay ahead, while coaches praised both Ridgefield's offensive line and Maloney's resilient passing game.
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📸 Around Ridgefield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgefield
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★ Featured events ★
- Learn about our secular Bar & Bat Mitzvah program →
Visit website for information,
9:00 am - Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
6:15 pm - Music on the Hill - Kids After School Programs Open for Registration! →
Music on the Hill, 9 Brookside Rd, Redding, CT, 06896,
4:15 pm - Friends & Family FREE Introductory Ballroom & Latin Classes →
Vitti's Dance Studio, 10 Precision Rd, Danbury
7:00 pm - Oktoberfest →
Sacred Heart And Saint Patrick Parish, 169 Black Rock Tpke, Redding
3:00 pm - An Evening with Liz Diller →
199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840,
4:00 pm - Music at Grace Farms | Leslie Odom Jr. →
Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Bridge Classes - Starting 9/28 (9:30 a.m.) and 9/17 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
9:30 am - DSLR Photography, Flash, iPhone and iPhone Photography Classes in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Various in Ridgefield, CT
1:00 pm - Feng Shui Walk in Ridgefield on Monday, September 28 at 4 p.m. →
Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
4:00 pm - Business Strategy Seminars on Monday Evenings (Oct. 5, 19, 26) in Ridgefield Continuing Education →
East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
5:30 pm - La Blast - Cardio Dance Light Weights Class Starts 9/28 at 5:45 p.m. in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
5:45 pm - Wreath Crafting Workshop on Mon., 10/5 and 12/7 at 6:30 p.m. - in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
6:00 pm - Event, Ballroom Dance, Swing & Club Style Dances Classes Start Sept. 28 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
7:15 pm - Spanish Classes Start September 28 and 29 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Various in Ridgefield or on Zoom
10:00 am
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
📣 Ridgefield Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ridgefield Democrats Host Pie & Politics Event Sept. 27 Featuring U.S. Rep. Jim Himes —mark seavy Read on Patch
- Floor refinish needed.
One room. Hardwood in good condition. Needs sanding and topcoat or whatever it's called. Honest and experienced only. Priced right. Thanks. (Nextdoor Quail Ridge I) - Good morning!
I realize prices will be high everywhere, but any price recommendations for oil delivery this year? I've used Standard for a few now and looking to… (Nextdoor Lakes Ridgefield)
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Ridgefield. Apply here.
- Benchmark Senior Living Nashua Crossings posted a job opening for Cook in Redding. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Redding
- Mosher, Men's Cross Country Nab Runner-Up Finishes at Cardinal Invitational (wpi.edu)
Danbury
- Salsa Fresca closes in Avon after opening in 2024, assets listed for sale (ctpost.com)
- After 118 years, New Haven hat shop closed for now as family works out future (nhregister.com)
- Emergency fund launches for Doral families hit by immigration arrests (bradenton.com)
Norwalk
- Norwalk Health Department Announces 2026 Fall Flu Clinics (patch.com)
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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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