Ridgefield's Talk of Our Town

The Big Lamp

By Design Expert Olga Adler

On a morning like today, with snow suddenly falling down out of nowhere (was in the forecast???) the house feels sad and dark and I am really ready for Spring. Spring like in: more light and no more of 3 layers of sweaters and wool cable Uggs worn at home.

So it made me very happy to find this picture. How big is this lamp? And how cool? Is that a forest painted inside it? I guess it can not only illuminate a city block or two but also gives warmth! I want to be under this thing!

The best part? It is the main attraction …

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

With all of the recent debate over full vs. half-day Kindergarten, what came to my mind was this:
Share everything.
Play fair.
Don’t hit people.
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
Say sorry when you hurt somebody.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Flush.
Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
Live a balanced life.
Learn some and …

A Dog Training “Field Trip”? Where Does Fido Sign Up?

Redding resident Janet Metzger  conducts dog obedience classes through the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation department.  According to Metzger, “For the last class [we go on a] field trip and practice our skills in public where there are distractions.  The dogs have an opportunity to practice properly sitting at the corner before they cross the street.”  Metzger also praises The Town Hall which allows the dogs and their handler’s entrance so that they can familiarize them with proper behavior inside of a public building, “They’re wonderful!” she adds.

Janet Metzger has been a canine trainer for The Rec Center for almost ten years and conducts many levels of classes ranging from Puppy …

Irish Eyes will be Smiling at the Aldrich

Be transported to the Emerald Isle by Irish food and drink and lots of Irish song, then enjoy a docent-led tour of Irish artist Tom Molloy’s evocative exhibition at 7:00 pm.
First Thursdays is a great way to get together with old friends, meet new ones, and kick off the month right. Drinks, snacks, and exhibition tours are included with admission.  The cost is $10 member; $15 non-member; beer, wine, cocktails, snacks, music, and tour included. Reduced admission for guests wearing green.

For more information, please call Elizabeth Zeder at 203.438.4519 or visit www.aldrichart.org.
First Thursdays is generously supported by the law firm of Cohen and Wolf, …

SARAH AND MONICA’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

By Charlotte Alston Legg

You can live in a town a year or a lifetime but still have to search to find its essence.  Not Ridgefield, though.  Our town is special, you get that almost immediately.  The art and architecture, the music, the picture-book downtown.  Yet the true essence of a great community is its ability to surprise you.  Live here a year or a lifetime, whatever you do, don’t miss one of Ridgefield’s most unforgettable experiences.  SARAH AND MONICA’S BIRTHDAY WINE TASTING DINNER!

Every year mid-January, Sarah Bouissou and Monica Brown throw themselves a birthday bash at Bernard’s, and we’re all invited!  The celebration is the ultimate tribute to one of our community’s most fruitful partnerships.  Sarah is Bernard’s – well, Bernard is Bernard’s, …

Snow Day Thursday Means You’ll Be Ready to Party Friday!

Check out Talk of Our Town Event Calendar!
For all of you moms and dads who learned, late morning,  that elementary schools were CANCELLED, and just now, that middle schools will dismiss at 1:10pm, think: I’ll NEED to escape tomorrow night.  There are some fantastic town activities this weekend including the Documentary Film Series at the Playhouse and heART for Haiti Art Show.  Get out and HAVE SOME FUN!

Ridgefield Responds Needs You!

Last week, Talk of Our Town set up a Hope for Haiti page.  This week, Ridgefield Responds: Hope for Jacmel Haiti has unveiled their own website, www.ridgefieldresponds.org.  You can get up to date information on town events and fundraisers as well as the progress we’ve made as a community to bring hope to Jacmel, Haiti.
You can donate to Ridgefield Responds, right here on Talk of Our Town, by going to the Hope for Haiti page and clicking donate.

State of the Town Address Set for Monday Morning

Ridgefield’s First Selectman, Rudy Marconi, will give his “State of the Town Address” this Monday morning at 7:30am.  The event will take place at The Aldrich Museum and will include a continental breakfast.  Please visit www.ridgefieldchamber.org to sign up.

Adam Broderick’s Spa Series Sale

The cold, winter months can leave us all tired.  Adam invites you to come in and treat yourself to the salon’s new year spa series sale:  6 nail or spa treatments for the price of just 4 ½ (Waxing and Green Peel not included).

Offer good through February 28, 2010