Ridgefield's Talk of Our Town

A Might “Tea” Fine Evening at Ross’ Bread

by Ross Schneiderman, Ross’ Bread

Please join us for a delightful evening of tea tasting!
Thursday evening ~ July 29 at 7pm

Our special host is Frank Kwei, an owner of In Pursuit of Tea, who provides us with our very popular selection of fine teas from around the world.Frank will demystify the ancient leaf, educate on how to identify quality, and demonstrate how easy it is to make that perfect cup of tea.  You’ll also taste direct-from-the-farmer teas in major categories of White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu-erh tea.

The program will last approximately one hour. Space is limited (12 people) and reservations will be accepted on …

Would You Like to Donate Items for the 104th Nutmeg Festival?

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is getting ready for its 104th Nutmeg Festival, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church’s campus at 351 Main St. In addition to food, entertainment, activities for children, a raffle and silent auction, this old-fashioned church fair will sell new, barely used and used books, toys, artwork, kitchenware, furniture, jewelry and other treasures – all donated by parishioners and people in the community.

Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible donation of items can drop them off on July 24 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. [Please, no large items of furniture, humidifiers, air conditioners, computer monitors, health …

Tonight’s Concert in the Park

Tonight’s C.H.I.R.P concert features The Hot Club of Cowtown, a trio from Austin who create  fantastic jazz/Western swing music.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the free outdoor concert in beautiful Ballard Park!

Event Reminder: Bernard’s is Celebrating Bastille Day

Bastille Day Wine Tasting & French Style Barbecue
Sunday, July 18 ~ 6pm

Featuring the Wines of France & Country French Buffet in the Garden
Bernard’s & Cellar XV
$75 per person (Tax & Gratuity not included)
For additional information & menu, click here.

Notes from your Local Farmers

Ridgefield Farmer’s Market
Friday 2pm to 6pm ~ On the Green at  88 Danbury Road ~ Rain or Shine

Friendly Reminders: no dogs at the market and please remember to bring your own bags.
Cellar XV will be donating Green bags to the Market for all shoppers who stop by the store.
Thank you, see you on the green.
Picked, Squeezed and Baked Fresh for your healthy table……

Garden of Ideas

Ridgefield

This week brings a return of our tasty tomatoes. We’ll also be bringing fresh local milk, yogurt and half &half from Arethusa Dairy, tender baby …

Here are a Few Ways to Assure You Have a Fantastic Weekend

FRIDAY
Ridgefield Farmer’s Market

SATURDAY
RIDGEFIELD SUMMERFEST 2010

Branchville Green Market

Amos Lee at The Ridgefield Playhouse

SUNDAY
Weir Farm Hike
Bastille Day Wine Tasting & French Barbeque
For a more comprehensive listing, please visit our Event Calendar.

Amber Alert Sign-up in Ridgefield

As you’re having fun at SummerFest on Saturday, don’t forget to stop into Town Hall (large conference room) where The Rotary Club will be registering children under the age of 18 into the National Amber Alert database.  They will be taking registrations between the hours of 10-4pm.

This Weekend, Check out Fairfield Counties Most FUN Summer Event

Ridgefield’s SummerFest 2010
MAIN STREET & BAILEY AVE. WILL BE CLOSED AND 80 VENDORS WILL BLANKET DOWNTOWN!

Many shops will begin the party early, so plan on hitting Main Street on Friday afternoon for a bite to eat, happy hour, or just  a stroll through town.

On Saturday, July 17, Main St. & Bailey Avenue will be closed and will feature more than 80 fantastic vendors.  There will be an entertainment pavilion with continuous music from 11am until 4pm and two food courts (the Cuisine Scene on Main Street or Ancona’s BBQ behind Town Hall). Love cars? The Governor Street lot will be filled …

Update onTonight’s C.H.I.R.P. Concert

The afternoon downpour has moved the Tuesday evening concert, featuring the music of John Jorgenson, from Ballard Park to The Ridgefield Playhouse. For a complete list of all summer C.H.I.R.P. concerts click here.

Monday Trivia Answer

We did not have a trivia winner today.
“The Old High School” building was built in 1915 as “The Benjamin Franklin Grammar School”.
In 1927, the Alexander Hamilton High School on Bailey Avenue was moved to this building and the school’s name was changed to Ridgefield High School. Today, most of us refer to the building as “the Old High School”.

Thanks to all who participated!