Ridgefield's Talk of Our Town

Ridgefield’s Talk of Our Town has Launched an Events Calendar

Just in time for Ridgefield’s busy holiday schedule, Talk of Our Town has an all new Events Calendar.  You can access the calendar by clicking the box at the top of your screen, or scroll down to the bottom left to see upcoming events.  Learn more about the event by holding your curser over it.

If you are a town business or organization and would like to  include a specific town event or activity, please email: Info@ridgefieldctblog.com.

Photo of the Day, Hot Tuna!

Hot Tuna rocked The Ridgefield Playhouse last night! Photo courtesy of Anmarie Galowski

Food, Wine, Gifts and More Just in Time For the Holidays

When it comes to the holiday season,  most of us find ourselves doing  an excessive amount of two things: shopping and cooking.   A visit to The Ridgefield Playhouse may be just what you need to assure you are joyful, organized, and healthy during this busy time of year.

On Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30pm, as part of the Playhouse’s Danbury Hospital Spirit of Women Series, Albano Appliance & Services resident chef Jehan S. deNoüe will conduct a fantastic cooking demonstration utilizing techniques you can bring home to your own kitchen to create a delicious and healthy holiday meal.

In addition to the many courses that will complete …

Pennies From Heaven, Jesse Lee United Methodist Church is Reborn

With a vibrant and growing population, Jesse Lee United Methodist Church has faced a major problem in recent years: how to create more space for worship and community fellowship. On a routine basis, Jesse Lee is home to many Ridgefield faith building programs including Sunday school, bible study, daily prayer service, preschool and youth groups. The congregation knew that in order to meet the spiritual needs of so many, larger and more functional space deemed necessary.

About three years ago, the 19th century carriage house and nearby barn became available for purchase.“What happened was, God said, I want you to build a church…I want …

Ladies Night Out Wreath Festival at Woodcock Nature Center

The Woodcock Nature Center invites you to design your own balsam fir holiday wreath.  They provide you with all of the necessary materials for a fee of $40.  The proceeds of the event benefit the Nature Center.

This annual holiday event is always a sell out.  With two roaring fire places, a few friends by your side and loads of holly, dried flowers, pine cones, berries, a good time is guaranteed.

This year’s “Ladies Night Out” Wreath Festival  will be from Tuesday, December 1 through Friday, December 4, 2009 and  Wednesday, December 9 through Friday, December 11, 2009.  There are two evening time slots for this event: 6:30-8:15 or 8:30-10:15 …

Last Night on Main Street

Anyone who attended last evenings tree lighting on Main Street can tell you, it was one enchanted evening! The music of The Nightingales, an all female Capella group, captivated the large crowd lining both sides of Main Street.  Twelve year old Cody Dingee was the guest of honor who flicked the switch that illuminated Ridgefield.

Priceless was the expressions on the faces of the anxious children, who were  perched up on the shoulders of their dads, looking far and wide for Santa and Mrs. Clause.  Of course, Mr. and Mrs. Clause delighted the children when they made their Main Street debut.  Next, the duo headed for  Town Hall to …

From The Paint Center at Ridgefield Supply

The Ridgefield Supply Company’s Paint Center is the place to stop if you need to repaint the inside or outside of your home, or refinish your deck.  Whether you need  a quart of paint to touch up a wall or 24 gallons of stain to refinish the exterior of your home, the Paint Center at the Ridgefield Supply is the place to shop.

Ridgefield Supply carries a full line of paint, stain, deck finishes and painting supplies. There a many types of products on the market, and the staff at the Paint Center will make sure that you are getting the right one.

Have a color you are trying to match? Can’t …

There is Still Time to Register for the 5K Run to Benefit Ridgefielder, Cody Dingee

Cody Dingee is a 12 year old boy who has been battling Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of cancer,  for the past several months.

Ridgefield resident, Martin Kenney and his family, as well as The Ridgefield Lions Club and other local sponsors, have organized a 5K run to help offset the extensive cost of his treatments and care.  Cody’ s mom, Carolyn Dingee, is co-owner of The Village Deli.

The race will be held on Sunday, December 6, beginning at 9am at Tiger Hollow field.  A kids run will begin at 8:30 am.

To register, please click the link below.

www.active.com/running/ridgefield-ct/5k-holiday-runwalk-for-cody-dingee-2009

Ridgefield Discovery Center Hosts “Walk Off the Turkey” Hike on Rail Trail

Right about now, you’re probably thinking, “I probably shouldn’t have had that second piece of pumpkin pie.”  Don’t fret it, just plan on heading to the Rail Trail tomorrow.   The Discovery Center is holding a “Walk Off the Turkey” hike.  Meet at the end of Halpin Lane (by The Guild of Artist and Theatre Barn) at 11.  The rail trail is a nice stretch of relatively flat terrain and suitable for all ages.

Discovery Center members are free and non-members pay $5.00

To register, click here: www.ridgefielddiscovery.org/Program.php?code=28

A Decade of Main Street Holiday Strolls

Ah, the beauty and splendor of a weekend enjoying the enchantment of downtown Ridgefield as it dazzles us with it’s spirited illumination and brings us back in time.   Stroll the streets while listening to holiday classics and watching horse-drawn carriages take folks through town.  In addition to the music and carriage rides, traditional favorites include the opening parade, ice sculpture events, photos with Santa, performances for children by Davey the Clown, and in-store raffles, holiday promotions and refreshments.  It’s all too reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell masterpiece.
The 10 year anniversary event kicks off Friday, December 4 from 6 to 10 pm …