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š± Patch AM: Blessing of the Backpacks + Back to School Bash! and 15 more events
Also, don't miss Mushroom Walk with Mycologist on Sunday, October 18 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

Good morning Ridgefield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Blessing of the Backpacks + Back to School Bash!
- Mushroom Walk with Mycologist on Sunday, October 18 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed at Ridgefield TBA
- ESL (English as a 2nd Language), Adult High School Diploma, GED Classes Available in Danbury at Various in Danbury
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
📸 Around Ridgefield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgefield
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- Blessing of the Backpacks + Back to School Bash! →
103 Main St, Ridgefield
10:00 am - Mushroom Walk with Mycologist on Sunday, October 18 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Ridgefield TBA
4:00 pm - ESL (English as a 2nd Language), Adult High School Diploma, GED Classes Available in Danbury →
Various in Danbury
10:00 am - La Blast - Cardio Dance Light Weights Class at 5:45 p.m. in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
5:45 pm - Online: Next Chapter Book Club
Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
6:30 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 - Halloween Costume Swap Drop-off
Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US - Mah Jongg Classes Start September 22, 25, 28 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed. →
Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
10:00 am - Excel Workshops In Sept., Oct., Nov. at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. through Ridgefield Continuing Ed. →
Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
1:00 pm - D&D Club: Superheroes
Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
4:30 pm - Nonfictioneers Book Group
Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
6:00 pm - Studio Knitting Classes - Start on Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Ridgefield, CT, 06877
6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We need to have our deck repainted.
We are looking for suggestions for a reliable painter . Thank you… (Nextdoor Ramapoo)
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Ridgefield. Apply here.
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Part Time in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danbury
- Connecticut lawmakers admit difficult stopping ICE from wearing masks (nbcconnecticut.com)
- ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states (kwtx.com)
- Loaded gun found in backpack at Connecticut store after owner left it behind, police say (newstimes.com)
Wilton
- Wilton Curriculum Chief Chuck Smith to Retire in 2027 (goodmorningwilton.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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