🌱 Patch AM: Ridgefield Arts Council Faces Leadership Changes As Three Members Plan Departures

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In today's newsletter:

• Key Arts Council resignations could reshape Ridgefield's cultural planning

Also on today's calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ridgefield Arts Council Faces Leadership Changes As Three Members Plan Departures (patch.com) — Ridgefield residents will see major changes on the Arts Council as three members, including Co-Chair Colleen Cash, plan to step down while others stay to help guide succession. The council is keeping its 2027 lamp post banner program focused on local arts nonprofits, continuing Cultural District work, and beginning early planning for Make Music Day and the 2027–28 budget. These decisions shape how Ridgefield's cultural life and events will be organized over the next few years.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgefield

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes →
  September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes,
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being →
  Online Event,
  12:30 pm
• 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing Lesson →
  70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• From College List to Application Plan →
  Online,
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church →
  8 Robinson Ave, Danbury
  9:00 am
• High Holiday Services with Congregation for Humanistic Judaism →
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Crochet Classes for Beginners Start 10/6 (10 a.m.) and 10/7 (6 p.m.) →
  Various :ocations in Ridgefield
  10:00 am
• Senior Voices: Ridgefield Library - More Than Books! →
  Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield
  1:00 pm
• PowerPoint Classes on Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. in Ridgefield Continuing Ed. →
  Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
  1:00 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
• Author Talk: Coach Chris Bennett from Nike →
  Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield
  7:00 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
• Justin Hayward: The Story in Your Eyes Tour →
  Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Line Dance Classes Start September 30 at 7 p.m. in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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New Canaan

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