Ridgefield Library

Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm for a lively, free concert with The Nu Haven Kapelye Ensemble!
The Nu Haven Kapelye Ensemble invites audiences of all ages to explore the world of klezmer music. As Connecticut’s largest klezmer ensemble, the Kapelye blends spirited Eastern European Jewish melodies with engaging storytelling, live demonstration and audience participation. Through a mix of traditional Klezmer melodies, Yiddish folk songs and original contemporary arrangements, the ensemble introduces listeners to the cultural roots and historical journey of klezmer—from its origins in shtetl celebrations to its revival in modern American communities.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oKN2M7llMo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Check them out on YouTube.</a>
<a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/nu-haven-kapelye-klezmer-ensemble-138388" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please register.</a>
The Ridgefield Folk Concert Series is made possible by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.

Local Event: The Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer Ensemble Free Performance at Ridgefield Library

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The Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer Ensemble Free...

Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm for a lively, free concert with The Nu Haven Kapelye...

The Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer Ensemble Free Performance at Ridgefield Library

Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm as they take on this three-thousand-year-old epic about the adventures of a wily and complicated traveler.
Told from the perspectives of Odysseus and his wife, Penelope, the story weaves through Odysseus’ travels to his arrival in Ithaca to face the fallout of his absence, as he finds out if he can really come home.
With Stephen Collins as the funny, damaged, scheming Odysseus and Poornima flowing nimbly between Penelope, Calypso, Circe, the Cyclops and many more characters.
<a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/walt-whitman-performed-stephen-collins-138919" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please register.</a>

Local Event: The Odyssey: A One-Hour Play Performed by Two Actors

The Odyssey: A One-Hour Play Performed by Two...

Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm as they take on this...

The Odyssey: A One-Hour Play Performed by Two Actors

Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, May 21st, at 4:30 pm for a bit of crafty Revolutionary fun!
Children will learn about lantern signals and the use of punched tin lanterns during the American Revolution. We will create our own lanterns out of aluminum foil and a battery-operated tea light.
<a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/a250-light-dark-140624" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please register.</a>

Local Event: A250: A Light in the Dark - For Grades 3-5

A250: A Light in the Dark - For Grades 3-5

Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, May 21st, at 4:30 pm for a bit of crafty...

Teens, want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Join the Ridgefield Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG)!
Open to students in grades 6-12, TAG’s mission is to promote and grow Library services for teens in the Ridgefield community.
The next TAG meeting is on Thursday, May 21st, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. New members welcome! <a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/teen-advisory-group-tag-139914" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register here</a>.
To hear about more Teen programs and events,&nbsp;<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/KjDCJXP/teennews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sign up for our monthly Teen Newsletter</a>.

Local Event: Ridgefield Library Teen Advisory Group - New Members Welcome!

Ridgefield Library Teen Advisory Group - New...

Teens, want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Join the Ridgefield Library Teen Advisory Group...

Ridgefield Library Teen Advisory Group - New Members Welcome!

Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, May 21st, at 6:30 pm for a unique A250 Community Conversation as we gather at tables, enjoy food and drink of the Revolutionary Era, and discuss and draft our own "modern" version of the Declaration of Independence.&nbsp; We’ll learn about tavern culture and its importance in hammering out the roadmap to democracy.
The Second Continental Congress discussed, debated and wordsmithed the&nbsp;Declaration of Independence&nbsp;not just in the formal setting of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, but equally in the rooms of the nearby City Tavern, a genteel spot for food and drink.
Our facilitator for&nbsp;Tabling the Declaration&nbsp;is Ramin Ganeshram, Executive Director of the Westport Historical Society, food journalist and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781950691975/the-generals-cook/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The General’s Cook: A Novel</a>.
<a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/hold-tabling-declaration-142036" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PLEASE REGISTER.</a>
A250 Community Conversations are presented in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://keelertavernmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Keeler Tavern Museum &amp; History Center</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: A250: Tabling the Declaration

A250: Tabling the Declaration

Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, May 21st, at 6:30 pm for a unique A250 Community Conversation as we gather at...

The Ridgefield Library&nbsp;has partnered with&nbsp;<a href="https://rvnahealth.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RVNAhealth</a> to introduce a free monthly Memory Café series, held at the Library and created as a welcoming hour of shared activities, conversation and connection for individuals living with memory changes and the care partners who support them.
Each Memory Café offers a chance to step away from appointments, schedules and daily responsibilities and simply enjoy time together. The free hour includes a thoughtful mix of easy, enjoyable activities and time to socialize. This month, we welcome Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher to join us.
A defining part of this new partnership is the involvement of&nbsp;<a href="https://rvnahealth.org/news/meet-danielle-taibi-ot-dementia-specialist/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RVNAhealth Dementia Specialist, Danielle Taibi</a>,&nbsp;who offers a supportive and welcoming environment focused on enjoyment, connection and shared activities.
To register, please email the Library Adult Services staff at <a href="mailto:referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org">referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org</a> or call (203)438-2282 x 201.

Local Event: Memory Cafe, with Ira Joe Fisher

Memory Cafe, with Ira Joe Fisher

The Ridgefield Library has partnered with RVNAhealth to introduce a free monthly Memory Café series, held at the Library and...

<h2>Join us for a very special evening at the Ridgefield Library!</h2>
The 2026 Great Expectations Gala will honor&nbsp;Tizzie and Tom Mantione&nbsp;with the Hope H. Swenson Visionary Award for their years of leadership, support and service to the Library’s vision and mission. You can expect an evening filled with good cheer and laughter amongst friends, great music – including a live set by two special guests&nbsp;–&nbsp;cocktail hour, cuisine by Gallo Ristorante, and a rockin’ after-party with DJ and dancing. Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026!
<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/teevenfor/event/gala2026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Local Event: Ridgefield Library Great Expectations Gala

Ridgefield Library Great Expectations Gala

Join us for a very special evening at the Ridgefield Library!
The 2026 Great Expectations Gala will honor Tizzie and Tom...

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Estate Sale - Greenwich This lovely home is filled with many great finds.
Furniture, Beds, Vintage East Lake Pieces, Artwork, Vintage Animal Decanters, Outdoor Furniture, Planters, Outdoor Garden Items, Jewelry, Clothing, Home Decor, Kitchen Items, Tools, books, Chandeliers, Vintage Pottery and more.
Friday - Sunday May 15 - 17 97 Riverside Avenue, Greenwich 9am - 1pm

Local Event: Estate Sale - Greenwich

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Estate Sale - Greenwich

Estate Sale - Greenwich                                     This lovely home is filled with many great finds.
Furniture, Beds,...

Weston History & Culture Center

Become a time traveler and experience life at a Revolutionary War encampment with the 5th CT Regiment on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Drop in anytime between 10am – 4pm at the Weston History &amp; Culture Center, 104 Weston Rd. in Weston, CT to experience history! Rain or Shine. Parking on site and on the street.

Enjoy a day of FREE family fun. From soldier drills to a kid’s musket march! Blacksmithing, weaving, cooking demonstrations and much more. Buy lunch and treats from JR’s Food Truck and Skip’s Ice Cream truck from 11am – 3pm.&nbsp;

Scheduled events throughout the day include:
<ul><li>Kid’s Musket Drill and March at 11am and 3pm</li><li>Soldiers Drill with Musket Firing at 11:30am and 2:30pm</li><li>Revolutionary War Fashion Show at 1pm</li><li>Historic Weaving from 2pm – 4pm</li></ul>

All Day Demonstrations and Activities include:
<ul><li>Revolutionary War Encampment&nbsp;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Blacksmithing&nbsp;</li><li>Wool Spinning&nbsp;</li><li>Outdoor Cooking&nbsp;</li><li>Woodworking&nbsp;</li><li>Food Preservation&nbsp;</li><li>Soldier’s Life Tent</li><li>Revolutionary War Artifact Table</li><li>Revolutionary War Surgeon</li><li>Revolutionary War Marine</li><li>Axe and Tool Exhibit with the American Axe Preservation Society</li><li>Weston at Work Interactive Exhibit</li><li>Coley House Guided Tours</li><li>Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom &amp; American Patriot Exhibit</li></ul>
This event is part of Weston’s America 250 celebration with funding from the Weston History &amp; Culture Center and the Weston America 250 Advisory Group Sponsors: The Adolph &amp; Ruth Schnurmacher Family Foundation, The Plotkin, Kretz and Weisenfeld Families, Camelot Real Estate, Berchem Moses PC, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Westport Brokerage, Eversource Energy, Wealthspire, Fairfield County Bank and Aquarion Water Company.

Local Event: Colonial Encampment Day with the 5th CT Regiment

Colonial Encampment Day with the 5th CT Regiment

Become a time traveler and experience life at a Revolutionary War encampment with the 5th CT Regiment on Saturday, May 16,...

Ridgefield Fire Department

Hands-On Ridgefield seeks to provide the opportunity to learn hands-only CPR and AED use to as many people as possible. Please sign-up for a free training session on the Hands-On Ridgefield website. Learn the skills to be a lifesaver!
Hands-On Ridgefield is now a Stop the Bleed Ambassador! We are in the process of establishing classes for Ridgefielders to learn what to do to stop potentially fatal bleeding before emergency responders can arrive. Please continue to check our website for updates.

Local Event: Hands-On Ridgefield Offering an Opportunity to Learn Hands-Only CPR and Use of an AED

Hands-On Ridgefield Offering an Opportunity to...

Hands-On Ridgefield seeks to provide the opportunity to learn hands-only CPR and AED use to as many people as possible. Please...

Hands-On Ridgefield Offering an Opportunity to Learn Hands-Only CPR and Use of an AED

Westport Studio

Join us for an exciting afternoon to try&nbsp; our brand new classes! Families can participate in demo sessions including Kid's Fitness &amp; Karate &nbsp;Story Time &amp; Yoga, and a Music Together class. Door prizes and a raffle for a free semester of classes !&nbsp; Questions ?&nbsp; Text us at (475)&nbsp;272-1155

Local Event: Open House

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Open House

Join us for an exciting afternoon to try  our brand new classes! Families can participate in demo sessions including Kid's...

Zoom Webinar (Online Event) 

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy&nbsp;
Date: Tuesday May 19th 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST. This webinar is on Zoom (online).&nbsp;
Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).
Register here on Zoom: <a href="https://bit.ly/50A20A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/50A20A</a>
Speakers:
Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law
Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director &amp; Special Education Advocate
Allie Grafman, Special Education Advocate, ABC Advocacy LLC
A Unique Opportunity for Parents to Ask Questions of the Experts at the Table – What’s on your mind for your child’s educational journey? Topics to empower parents for the road ahead:
• Navigating and assessing your child’s progress
• Understanding your child’s basic special education rights
• Addressing parents’ input as the year comes to a close
• Annual PPT Review and IEP Meeting – Strategizing and Preparing for the year-end
• Planning ahead for the new school year – Fall 2026
• Next Steps…How to Create a Plan of Action if your child is still struggling and the school is not responding to your child’s needs
Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com
This webinar is free and open to the public.&nbsp;

Local Event: Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy 

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special...

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy 
Date: Tuesday May 19th 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m....

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Special Education Law and Advocacy 

The Glass House

Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore The Glass House and its grounds during the&nbsp;Golden Hour.&nbsp;This special two-hour guided tour offers a&nbsp;golden-hour experience&nbsp;of the site and its many distinct architectural landmarks. In addition, see how the&nbsp;lighting design by Richard Kelly&nbsp;– a pioneer and master of modern architectural lighting and a collaborator with Philip Johnson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe –&nbsp;transforms the Glass House&nbsp;as the sun sinks in the sky.
This tour runs&nbsp;two hours&nbsp;in duration and is formulated to facilitate&nbsp;photography for personal use.&nbsp;It includes access to the Glass House, Brick House, Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, and Da Monsta, with a&nbsp;three-quarter mile walk over paved, grass, and gravel paths.
Please note the following:
This tour runs&nbsp;rain or shine.&nbsp;All&nbsp;ticket sales are final.&nbsp;No refunds will be issued, but tickets may be transferred to another date or program.
All&nbsp;tours depart from the Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store&nbsp;located at 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840. Visitors are transported to the site in a shuttle which departs promptly.
Members
Glass House members and patrons receive&nbsp;10% off Golden Hour Tour tickets&nbsp;as part of their benefits. Not a member?&nbsp;<a href="https://theglasshouse.org/support/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Join here</a>&nbsp;to take advantage of this discount and gain additional access to special programming throughout the year. For questions, please contact Isabel Richards at&nbsp;<a href="https://admin.ovationtix.com/sm/production/editProductionInformation/irichards@theglasshouse.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">irichards@theglasshouse.org</a>.
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Local Event: Golden Hour Tours

Golden Hour Tours

Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore The Glass House and its grounds during the Golden Hour. This special two-hour guided tour...

Tarrywile Mansion

<a href="https://www.unitejewishcenter.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.unitejewishcenter.org</a>An afternoon of Celebration and Fun including- Food, music, Israeli dance, a magician, puppet show, Touch a Truck, Middle Eastern Food, community etc.. 12-4pm&nbsp; ALL&nbsp;ARE&nbsp;WELCOME

Local Event: Jewish Festival- Opening Event Celebrating 100 Years of United Jewish Center in Danbury!

Jewish Festival- Opening Event Celebrating 100...

www.unitejewishcenter.orgAn afternoon of  Celebration and Fun including- Food, music, Israeli dance, a magician, puppet show,...

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