Name: Ridgefield Conservation Commission: History and Overview of McKeon Farm
Start: 2026-11-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Ridgefield Library

Ridgefield Library

McKeon Farm is one of the Town’s crown jewels of open spaces. On Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 pm, come to the Ridgefield Library to learn about its history and the many interesting spots that can be toured on this property.
This talk will be led by longtime Ridgefield resident and RCC Commissioner Peter Nichols.
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Local Event: Ridgefield Conservation Commission: History and Overview of McKeon Farm

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<h1>Living and Learning with Purpose</h1>
Join Us at Our Admission Open House Saturday, November 7, 2026&nbsp;• 10:00 am
Where your child spends their formative years matters.
Middle and high school are when students decide if their voice matters and how they respond to challenges.
At Wooster School, academic rigor and character are the same priority.&nbsp;
<ul><li>Meaningful Relationships: Small class sizes ensure teachers know your child by name and nature, mentoring the whole person.</li><li>A Culture of Participation:&nbsp; From the lab to the theater to the court, every student is expected to contribute and lead.</li><li>Deep Learning: We move students from passive listening and rote memorization, toward active mastery and adaptive,&nbsp; critical thinking.&nbsp;</li></ul>
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More than 20 grand estates that covered much of Ridgefield a century ago will be the focus of a bus tour presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society, from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Town Historian Jack Sanders, author of the book, Ridgefield’s Great Estates, will bring the group to and sometimes through these grand properties during a 25-mile excursion of the town, describing the grounds and mansions – some of which are still standing and have been repurposed. Beginning and ending at Jesse Lee Church at 207 Main Street in Ridgefield, the tour is entirely by mini school bus and will not include walking around or inside buildings. Seating is limited to 16 people and is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets for this unique opportunity are nonrefundable and priced at $75 or discounted at $65 for Ridgefield Historical Society members .
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For a complete experience, tour-goers should bring their copies of Ridgefield’s Great Estates, for illustrations to which Mr. Sanders will be referring throughout the trip. Copies may be ordered as an add-on at checkout and will be distributed at the bus tour. This book can also be purchased from our friends at <a href="https://booksonthecommon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Books on the Common</a>. A couple of copies will be available on loan for the tour.
A Fairfield County native and graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Jack Sanders retired in 2014 after 45 years as an editor of The Ridgefield Press. He’s written 20 books on Ridgefield history, and also created and administers the “Old Ridgefield” group on Facebook, which has more than 13,000 followers. He and his wife, Sally, a retired newspaper editor who is vice president of the Ridgefield Historical Society, live in a 250-year old farmhouse in Ridgefield.

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Please join us at the Ridgefield Library on Sunday, November 8th from 2:00-4:00 pm for a reception for Sara Kaplan’s amazing portraits.
Sara Kaplan has been an architect, crossword puzzle constructor, stay-at-home mom and prolific doodler. In 2018, she started painting.
“Mostly portraits. I am interested in capturing psychological depth as well as exploring the ability of paint to capture different types of light. The subjects you see here are all friends and family, or myself.&nbsp; I am available for commissions, and the prices of the pieces hanging in the show are available upon request.”
Sarah’s portraits will be on exhibit in the Lower Level Art Gallery through November 30th.
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Fully Cooked Large Feast – $450 (a $650 value, serves 6–12) 
Extra large turkey, gravy, sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, house salad and your choice of apple, pumpkin or chocolate cream pie.
Fully Cooked Small Feast – $325 (serves 4–6) 
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How to order: Call 203-748-3800 by 5pm on Friday, November 20. Full payment plus tax is due when you order. No substitutions.
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