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Start: 2026-10-31T17:00:00-04:00

🎃👻 TRICK-OR-TREATING ON THE TERRACE IS BACK! 🍬
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 31, at 5:00 PM
and join us at FCC (103 Main Street) for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun!
Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and stop by for plenty of candy—including full-size candy bars for adults! 🍫 Enjoy hot chocolate, spooky music, animated monsters, fun photo ops, and more!
Plus, we have restrooms and easy parking to make your visit even easier.
🧡 Make FCC one of your Halloween stops! We can’t wait to see you on the Terrace!

Local Event: Trick-or-Treat Our Terrace!

Fairfield County

Rich Kirby

New York City Metropolitan Area

Ridgefield

Connecticut

Trick-or-Treat Our Terrace!

🎃👻 TRICK-OR-TREATING ON THE TERRACE IS BACK! 🍬
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 31, at 5:00 PM
and join us at FCC (103...

Zoom

Welcome to Ridgefield Continuing Education! We hold classes year-round and many classes start soon – Day and Evening! – in Person and Zoom.
Advance registration is required. Registration contact information and the website link to all classes, as well as a downloadable brochure, is at the bottom of this article.
Visual History of American Jazz Music This series where we explore, both visually and audibly, a variety of specific topics in Jazz every other week. Instructor Charles J Greenberg taught this course to students at Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, China while founding the academic library there. He is an experienced academic librarian with long-term appointments at both Columbia and Yale Universities. He was the founding Library Director of Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, China from December 2013 to June 2019. He then joined the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine as Health Sciences Library Director from January 2020 to November 2023. He currently is a lecturer at Camden County College, teaching English Composition, as well as a lecturer for the School of Information for San Jose State University, where he has taught online medical and health sciences information topics since 2007. 
NEW SOUNDS AND FREEDOM: The 1960s and 1970s (Nov. 4) New forms of jazz composition and performance, coinciding with civil unrest in America and international jazz interest. Rock and roll music diverted attention from jazz but also stimulated interest in blending pop and jazz. John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz, Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus, Latin Jazz, Post Bop, Soul Jazz, Jazz-Rock, Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Jimmy Smith, Dexter Gordon , Weather Report, Return to Forever, Bob James. 1 Session $ 29&nbsp;(Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25) Wed., 11/4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.
ACOUSTIC AND DIGITAL ARTISTRY 1980 - 2000 (Nov. 18) Improvements in recording and performance technologies brought jazz performances to larger venues and intimate jazz clubs, fusion with electronics and return to acoustic traditions, Herbie Hancock, Pat Methany, Wynton Marsalis, David Murray, Woody Shaw, Randy Weston, Joe Henderson, Steve Coleman, Joe Lovano, Dave Holland, Geri Allen, Bobby McFerrin, Bobby Hutcherson. 1 Session $ 29&nbsp;(Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25) Wed., 11/18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.
POST MILLENIUM INNOVATION 2001 to Present (Dec. 2) As the Internet began to dominate music distribution and listening habits, jazz artists continued to tour and use live festivals and recorded performances on social media to reach loyal audiences. Roy Hargrove, Cassandra Wilson, Kurt Elling, Stefon Harris, Diana Krall, Steve Turre, Esperanza Spaulding, Robin Eubanks, Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper, Christian McBride, Bad Plus, Kenny Barron, Immanuel Wilkins. 1 Session $ 29&nbsp;(Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25) Wed., 12/2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Also available . . .
<ul>
 <li>Bridge, Mah Jongg.</li>
 <li>Mushroom Walk, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Zumba, La Blast, Body Burn, Line Dance, Event, Swing, Club and Ballroom Dance.</li>
 <li>French, Italian, Spanish, Writing, History, Archaeology.</li>
 <li>DSLR and Mirrorless Photography, iPhone Photography, iPhone.</li>
 <li>AI (Artificial Intelligence), eBay, Windows, iPhone, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Microsoft Office Tutorials.</li>
 <li>Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Interiors, Elder Law.</li>
 <li>Knitting, Crochet, Painting in Watercolor or Acrylic, Jewelry</li>
 <li>And more . . .</li>
</ul>
 
Advance registration required. Visit <a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ridgefieldschools.org</a>
for registration and more information.
eMail <a href="mailto:ridgefieldce@gmail.com">ridgefieldce@gmail.com</a>
Phone Peggy Bruno at <a href="tel:203-431-2812" target="_blank">203-431-2812</a>

Local Event: American Jazz Music of the 60s and 70s on Wed., 11/4, 18 & 12/2 on Zoom in Ridgefield Continuing E

American Jazz Music of the 60s and 70s on Wed.,...

Welcome to Ridgefield Continuing Education! We hold classes year-round and many classes start soon – Day and Evening! – in...

American Jazz Music of the 60s and 70s on Wed., 11/4, 18 & 12/2 on Zoom in Ridgefield Continuing E

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Advance registration is required. Registration contact information and the website link to all classes, as well as a downloadable brochure, is at the bottom of this article. A new class on Flash Photography is available this fall! - Scroll down!&nbsp;&nbsp;Also scroll down for iPhone Photography.
iPhone Photography 
Want to learn how to take great photos and videos with your iPhone? Lance Whitney will show you how to use all the iPhone’s camera features and modes, how to compose and capture the right shots, and how to use certain effects to enhance your photos. We’ll also look at the Photos tool on the iPhone to teach you how to edit and organize your photos. Please have your iPhone at class so you can try out the different tools and tricks that we cover. Instructor Lance Whitney is a technology journalist and the author of the book book “Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.” He’s also written a book on Windows 8. He currently writes for TechRepublic, ZDNet, PCMag, and other technology sites. Previously, he was a system administrator with Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He's taught a variety of continuing education courses at Ridgefield Continuing Education for several years. 2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) Wed., 11/4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Annex. 2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) Thur., 11/19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Annex.
Basic Digital Camera Operation 
Need help understanding how to use your DSLR camera? Is the instruction manual that came with it almost impossible to understand? bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera and manual to this class. This course will guide you to knowing how to take pictures you can be proud of and having a good knowledge of photography in general. All relevant buttons and switches will be explained so that your picture will come out well exposed and sharply focused. Whether you are interested in photographing your friends and family, nature, landscapes or sports, this course will certainly enhance your talents. You will learn how to freeze the action in sports; create beautiful portraits with that blurry background, and use your flash as professional fashion and wedding photographers do.&nbsp; You'll become truly confident in your picture taking abilities. Instructor John Zappala has a degree in fine arts and many years of experience as a photographer and photography instructor. 
 
4 Sessions&nbsp;&nbsp; $ 106 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 91) 
Mon., already started; call or email for 2027 dates&nbsp;from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. 
 Flash Photography - (Creating Beautiful Portraiture with Electronic Flash) The electronic flash whether it is built in or one of the more powerful units that can be added to your camera has come a long way in its development. The original flash was created by igniting gunpowder to create a burst of light enabling an image to be recorded. Then the flash bulb was invented and now the modern electronic flash. The light emitted from these units, although extremely useful in that it gives the photographer the ability to create images in conditions where not enough light exists, is far from flattering. This crude light is most obvious when people are the subject. This flash photography course will teach you techniques used by professional wedding portrait and fashion photographers. These techniques will enabling you to create portraits most flattering to your subject. You will learn how to mix natural light with your flash to create a soft beautiful light and learning to create this light will give you, as the photographer, the ability to make yourself friend and family look their best in the pictures you take. Instructor John Zappala has a degree in fine arts and many years of experience as a photographer and photography instructor. 2 Sessions $ 54 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 46) Mon., 11/9 and 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.
Also available . . . 
<ul>
 <li>iPhone Photography, iPhone.</li>
 <li>DSLR and Mirrorless Photography.</li>
 <li>AI (Artificial Intelligence), eBay, Windows, iPhone, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Microsoft Office Tutorials.</li>
 <li>Bridge, Mah Jongg.</li>
 <li>Mushroom Walk, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Cardio, LaBlast, Line Dance, Event, Swing, Club and Ballroom Dance.</li>
 <li>French, Italian, Spanish, Writing, History, Archaeology.</li>
 <li>Guitar, Piano, Interiors, Elder Law.</li>
 <li>Knitting, Drawing and Painting, Cartoons</li>
 <li>And more . . . 
 
Advance registration required. Visit <a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ridgefieldschools.org</a>
for registration and more information. </li>
</ul>
eMail <a href="mailto:ridgefieldce@gmail.com">ridgefieldce@gmail.com</a>
Phone Peggy Bruno at <a href="tel:203-431-2812" target="_blank">203-431-2812</a>

Local Event: iPhone Photography (11/4) and Flash Photography (11/9) Classes in Ridgefield Continuing Ed

iPhone Photography (11/4) and Flash Photography...

Advance registration is required.   Registration contact information and the website link to all classes, as well as a...

iPhone Photography (11/4) and Flash Photography (11/9) Classes in Ridgefield Continuing Ed

Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877

<a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ridgefield Library</a> has partnered with <a href="https://rvnahealth.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RVNAhealth</a> to introduce a New! monthly Memory Café, held at the Library and created as a welcoming hour of shared activities, conversation, and connection for individuals living with memory changes and the care partners who support them
Memory Cafés began in Holland in the late 1990s as a simple idea: create a friendly, social setting where people experiencing memory changes and those who care for them could gather, enjoy familiar activities, and spend time together in a relaxed, supportive environment. Today, Memory Cafés are found worldwide and are designed for people living with memory changes and their care partners to enjoy together.
Each Memory Café offers a chance to step away from appointments, schedules, and daily responsibilities and simply enjoy time together. The hour includes a thoughtful mix of easy, enjoyable activities and time to socialize.
A defining part of this partnership is the involvement of <a href="https://rvnahealth.org/news/meet-danielle-taibi-ot-dementia-specialist/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RVNAhealth Dementia Specialist, Danielle Taibi</a>, who offers a supportive and welcoming environment, focused on enjoyment, connection, and shared activities.
Guests are asked to attend with their care partner, who will stay with them for the full hour.

<h3>To register, please email Adult Services staff at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org" target="_blank">referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org</a></h3>
<h3>You may also call (203) 438-2282 x 201</h3>
*RVNAhealth is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 35+ towns across Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties. This program, supporting those experiencing memory changes and their care partners, is made possible by the generosity of donor support. To support our mission, please <a href="https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&amp;id=32" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">click here.</a>
<a href="https://rvnahealth.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RVNAhealth.org</a>&nbsp;/ 203.438.5555 / Medicare Certified / Serving Towns Across Western CT

Local Event: Memory Café, in Partnership with Ridgefield Library & RVNAhealth

Memory Café, in Partnership with Ridgefield...

Ridgefield Library has partnered with RVNAhealth to introduce a New! monthly Memory Café, held at the Library and created as a...

Memory Café, in Partnership with Ridgefield Library & RVNAhealth

United Methodist Church of Danbury

Experience 'Undocumented Hands', a powerful biblical cantata on immigration presented by the Immigration Task Force in honor of National Immigrants Day. While this concert is free to attend, an offering will be received to support essential immigration law and justice ministries. More at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nyac.com/support-immigration-justice-ministry" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">nyac.com/support-immigration-justice-ministry</a>

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Danbury

Cantico Nuevo Choir In Manos Indocumentadas

Experience 'Undocumented Hands', a powerful biblical cantata on immigration presented by the Immigration Task Force in honor of...

Ridgefield Library

Dr. Mark Schenker, formerly of Yale College, returns to the Ridgefield Library for a three-part lecture series on Literary Detectives. Programs will be online via Zoom, and Mark will be available following each lecture for questions and comments from patrons who can contact him by email.

Author of more than 60 detective novels, Agatha Christie (1880-1976) is surpassed in readership only by the Bible and William Shakespeare. In addition to selling two billion copies of novels, she created detectives as different as Hercule Poirot in 1920 and Miss Marple in 1927.


This program takes place online on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00 pm. <a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/hold-schenker-online-lectures-150952" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Please register for the Zoom link.</a>No advance reading is required.
This program is part of the Library’s 2026 Scholarly Series, Whodunits, Locked Rooms &amp; Amateur Sleuths: Investigating the World of Mysteries, sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.&nbsp;

Local Event: Online: Dr. Mark Schenker: "The Queen of Crime," Agatha Christie

Online: Dr. Mark Schenker: "The Queen of...

Dr. Mark Schenker, formerly of Yale College, returns to the Ridgefield Library for a three-part lecture series on Literary...

Online: Dr. Mark Schenker: "The Queen of Crime," Agatha Christie

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Thinking about divorce? Already in the middle of one? Get valuable tips and practical guidance at a FREE virtual event on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. ET on Zoom.
Join longtime family law attorney, mediator, and Reiki Master Sharon DeFala as she celebrates the launch of her new book, Love Your Divorce: Your Guide to a Holistic Happier Ever After.&nbsp;This event will be moderated by Divorce Coach, journalist, and author Amy Polacko of Ridgefield.&nbsp;
With more than 30 years of experience, DeFala believes there is a better, more compassionate way to divorce. Attendees will learn practical strategies for reducing conflict, navigating difficult decisions, exploring mediation, protecting their well-being, and moving forward with greater confidence.
The event is ideal for anyone considering divorce, currently navigating the process, or working as a divorce professional.
Privacy matters! Attendees are welcome to keep their cameras off and participate without using their real names.
Event Details:
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET Where: Zoom Cost: FREE Register: <a href="https://www.loveyourdivorcelaunch.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.loveyourdivorcelaunch.eventbrite.com</a>
Learn how to approach divorce with less fear, more knowledge, and a plan for a happier future.

Local Event: Virtual Love Your Divorce Event-With Attorney Sharon DeFala

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Thinking about divorce? Already in the middle of one? Get valuable tips and practical guidance at a FREE virtual event on...

Virtual Love Your Divorce Event-With Attorney Sharon DeFala

Ridgefield Playhouse

Born to Polish parents in what is today Lviv, Ukraine, Emanuel Ax moved to Winnipeg, Canada, with his family when he was a young boy. Mr. Ax made his New York debut in the Young Concert Artists Series, and in 1974 won the first Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv. In 1975 he won the Michaels Award of Young Concert Artists, followed by the Avery Fisher Prize. Emanuel Ax was recently named the 2026 Musical America Artist of the Year. As Artist in Residence for the 26/27 season with Radio France, the season begins with a European tour with performances in Munich, Paris, and Amsterdam. Upon return to North America, Ax will embark on a tour with The Knights which will conclude with a performance at Carnegie Hall. An avid collaborator, Mr. Ax’s season will also include performances with long-term musical colleagues and friends, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. He will return to orchestras in Boston, New York, Kansas City, Irvine, Portland, Seattle, Sarasota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles. In recital he can be heard in Omaha, Palm Beach, New Orleans, Ridgefield, La Jolla, San Francisco, Schenectady, Rochester, and at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Ax has been a Sony Classical exclusive recording artist since 1987. He launched a multi-year project with violinist Leonidas Kavakos and cellist Yo-Yo Ma to record all the Beethoven Trios and Symphonies of which the first four discs have been released. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and holds honorary doctorates of music from Skidmore College, New England Conservatory of Music, Yale University, and Columbia University.Part of the FirstLight Home&nbsp;Care Classical Series

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Emanuel Ax

Born to Polish parents in what is today Lviv, Ukraine, Emanuel Ax moved to Winnipeg, Canada, with his family when he was a...

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