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🌱 Patch AM: How Ridgefield’s new school calendar and policy changes could affect families
You won't want to miss Beginning Bridge lessons on the Ridgefield Patch calendar
Good morning Ridgefield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ridgefield's new school calendar and policy changes could affect families
Also on today's calendar: Beginning Bridge lessons and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ridgefield Schools Report Enrollment Below Projections, Review 2027-28 Calendar (patch.com) — Ridgefield's Board of Education is weighing a 2027-28 school calendar that starts most students in late August and keeps a February break, while also reviewing enrollment that's 58 students below projections. Members are considering repealing four student-related policies after a legal audit and preparing for major facilities planning, staff retention discussions, and bylaw review that could shape local schools for years. 
📸 Around Ridgefield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgefield
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★ Featured events ★
- Beginning Bridge lessons →
Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown
9:30 am - Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement →
Online Event,
12:30 pm - Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
VIRTUAL,
7:30 pm - Fall Open House →
Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Open House - PreK-12 →
King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford
1:00 pm - Mushroom Walk with Mycologist on Sunday, October 18 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Ridgefield TBA
4:00 pm - La Blast - Cardio Dance Light Weights Class - Join 10/5 at 5:45 p.m. in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
5:45 pm - Yoga - Classes Join October 5 & 7 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Various Times in Ridgefield Center
6:15 pm - Bridge Classes - Starting 9/28 (9:30 a.m.) and 9/17 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
9:30 am - ESL (English as a 2nd Language), Adult High School Diploma, GED Classes Available in Danbury →
Various in Danbury
10:00 am - Business Strategy Seminars on Monday Evenings (Oct. 19, 26) in Ridgefield Continuing Education →
East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
5:30 pm - French Classes Start in October in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
📣 Ridgefield Shout Outs!
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- Athletic Limo — (203) 816-6900
- Luxa Elite — 4757319114
- GoodEarthCrochetCO — (203) 918-1103
- GxG Builders — (203) 994-6490
- Insight Counseling — 2034319726
- Coldwell Banker — (203) 240-0624
- Divorce Mediation Center of Fairfield County, LLC — (203) 216-0415
- First Step Wellness Psychotherapy and Counseling Center — (203) 739-1266
- The Glass House Historic Museum and Cultural Site — (203) 594-9884
- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty — (617) 584-4317
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Four Artists. Two Days. A World of Extraordinary Original Art...Open Studio & Show Oct 3-4 Bethel
Four Artists. Two Days. A World of Original Art.... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
- 39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
- LOOKING FOR A VERY GOOD, RELIABLE LOCAL MOVER in Ridgefield/Wilton area - 1 bedroom worth of furniture, boxes, and art, moving things into storage 15 miles away (in Norwalk).
I'll need someone soon, October. 6, 7, 9, or 10. Thanks! (Nextdoor Starrs / Picketts Ridge)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Ridgefield. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danbury
- Danbury Man Accused Of Stealing More Than $1 Million From Homeowner: DCJ (patch.com)
- Fuel cells, data center part of builder's vision to buy sprawling CT office complex, 'energize' site (nhregister.com)
- 'Haunted' trains, glowing pumpkins and more Halloween events in Connecticut (newstimes.com)
Wilton
- Wilton School Building Committee Seeks Expert Volunteers (goodmorningwilton.com)
- Kimco Wilton Center Apartments: ARB Seeks Design Changes (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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