🌱 Patch AM: How two Ridgefield twins are turning hometown baseball dreams into pro careers.

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In today's newsletter:

• How two Ridgefield twins are turning hometown baseball dreams into pro careers.

Also on today's calendar: Molly Tuttle in Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CT's Daniel Bucciero enjoying successful first season of pro ball in Athletics organization (newstimes.com) — Twin brothers Daniel and Matthew Bucciero, standout Ridgefield High alumni, are launching promising professional baseball careers after stellar college seasons. Daniel is thriving in the Oakland Athletics system, while Matthew begins with the Chicago White Sox, and both plan to return home to Ridgefield in the offseason as their younger brother stars at Ridgefield High.
   

📸 Around Ridgefield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgefield

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Molly Tuttle in Concert →
  The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Mushroom Walk with Mycologist on Sunday, October 18 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various in Ridgefield
  4:00 pm
• Top of the World - A Carpenters Tribute →
  Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  7:30 pm
Monday August 24
• All-Age Family Storytime
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
  10:30 am
• Mahjong Monday
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
  12:00 pm
• French Classes Start in September and October in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  6:00 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
• Yoga - Classes Start September 28 & 30 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various Times in Ridgefield Center
  6:15 pm
• Online: Next Chapter Book Club
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• AI for Everyone Class on Wednesday, September 30 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
  1:00 pm
• Gardening Classes: Natives (9/30) and Fall Gardening (10/14) in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  See locations below. Ridgefield, CT, 06877
  6:00 pm
• Italian Language Classes Starting this Fall in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various Locations in Ridgefield
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello there Neighbors!
  This is the story of a Dog Named Bear, or The Dog that No One Wanted. If you truly love dogs, I suggest or hope that you read this, even though it's… (Nextdoor Main Street)
• Hi neighbors, I hope you're all doing well!
  I always love sharing a bit of my story and my connection with animals. ​Meet Punny, a very sweet bunny who loves to run around the house endlessly… (Nextdoor Main Street)

• Danbury Public Schools District posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher - Grade 4 - Long-Term sub for LOA in Danbury. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for CustomerService in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redding

• Owner of Redding Landscaping Company Charged with Failure to Maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy (ct.gov)

Danbury

• Danbury Man Arrested On Felony Gun Charge After NY Traffic Stop: Sheriff (patch.com)
• Danbury Resident Dies After Being Struck By Accused Drunk Driver: Waterbury Police (patch.com)
• Minuteman Press Franchise Owners Join President's Club in CT (thecannatareport.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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