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Ridgefield Toastmasters to Participate in Area Speech Contest

Ridgefield's Toastmasters Club will join Bethel and Sandy Hook's groups to compete for a chance at presenting on the national level.

Bethel Toastmasters announced they are hosting an area speech contest on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Bethel’s two Toastmaster Clubs, as well as clubs from Ridgefield and Sandy Hook, will compete for a chance at presenting at the division level in November.

The contest will be held from 7 - 9 p.m. in the lower level of the Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. For more information call 475-529-0242 or visit our website at betheltoastmasters.wordpress.com.

To learn more about the Ridgefield Toastmasters Club, click here.

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