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And check out Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

Cheers Ridgefield! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement at Online Event
- Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop at VIRTUAL
- 9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury at Danbury Town Park
... and check out 13 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.
- Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
📸 Around Ridgefield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgefield
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★ Featured events ★
- Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement →
Online Event,
12:30 pm - Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
VIRTUAL,
7:30 pm - 9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury →
Danbury Town Park, 36 E Hayestown Rd, Danbury
11:00 am - An Afternoon of Music →
Christ Church Parish, 184 Cross Hwy, Redding
3:00 pm - West African Drumming for Adults & Teens →
Music on the Hill, 9 Brookside Rd, Redding, CT, 06896,
5:15 pm - Fall Open House →
Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury
2:00 pm - Golden Hour Tours →
The Glass House, 199 Elm St, New Canaan
5:30 pm - Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics →
Westport, Conn. location provided upon registration,
10:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Making Sense of Medicare →
RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT
1:00 pm - Excel Workshops In 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 - Making Sense of Medicare at RVNAhealth →
27 GOVERNOR ST
2:00 pm - Zumba, La Blast and Body Burn - Classes start in September and October →
Various Locations in Ridgefield
5:45 pm - Level Up Your Social Media Presence with Kate Fitzpatrick →
Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield
6:00 pm - Gardening Classes: Fall Gardening (10/14) and Mushroom Walk (10/18) in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
See locations below. Ridgefield, CT, 06877
6:00 pm - Italian Language Classes Starting this Fall in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
Various Locations in Ridgefield
6:15 pm - Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour →
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone know someone who can help me repair a large hole in my sheetrock.
I seem to be making quite a mess and have a big party here on NOV 1 so need it done soon (Nextdoor Lakes Ridgefield)
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Danbury. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Production Lead in Bethel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Redding
- A Fall Tradition, Annual Blessing Of The Animals At The Buddhist Center (westportlocal.com)
Danbury
- Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze at former Danbury factory on East Franklin Street, officials say (newstimes.com)
- Build That Wall (goodmenproject.com)
New Canaan
- Where To Pick Pumpkins Near New Canaan This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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