Ridgefield Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week

Ridgefield CT

18 April, 2022

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RIDGEFIELD, CT — Hoping for a family outing? Your Ridgefield Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a block party, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Ridgefield: Featured Event: Financial Planning Boot Camp: Assess Your Financial Vitals When: Tuesday, April 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Webinar Online What: Ready to take your financial health up to the next level of wellness? Tune into this Financial Planning Bootcamp series hosted by the New Haven Public Library and Ives Squared and offered by Caroline Wetzel CFP Over four training webinars, Caroline coaches you on personal fi... Learn More Featured Event: Financial Planning Boot Camp: Assess Your Financial Vitals (Caroline Wetzel) Featured Event: The Online Estate Auction Of Alexander Julian When: Tuesday, April 19th at 4:00 p.m. What: The Online Estate Auction Of Alexander Julian Partial Contents from the Ridgefield and CT estate of esteemed fashion designer Alexander Julian. He is a five-time Coty award winner and youngest inductee to the Fashion Hall of Fame. His textile design is part of the Smithsonian's p... Learn More Featured Event: The Online Estate Auction Of Alexander Julian (Provenance Auctions) Babies in Motion (ages 6-36 months with caregiver) When: Tuesday, April 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT, 06877 What: Calling all parents with little ones! Sign up for our Babies in Motion (ages 6-36 months with caregiver) Each child and grow up will be provided with their own pre-sanitized mat and set of equipment and toys that they will use for the duration of the class. Classes are held ou... Learn More Game On (grades 2-5) When: Tuesday, April 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA What: This new program provides exercise, recreation, competition, and fun in a relaxed, yet structured environment. Participants will play a variety of games from traditional sports, gym class favorites, and games never played before. Game choices may include flag football, kickbal... Learn More Facebook 101 with the Ridgefield Library When: Tuesday, April 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Library (via Zoom) What: By now most people have a Facebook account, but are you comfortable using it and confident you're getting the most out of it? More than 1 billion people use Facebook, making it the most popular social network on the planet. Join Kate Fitzpatrick for Facebook 101, a general ov... Learn More Flag Football (grades 2-5) When: Tuesday, April 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USAWhat: This is a great way for children to stay active, be part of a team, and have fun. May 3 - June 7Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pmLocation: Inside Recreation Center Gymnasium For more information, visit ridgefieldparksandrec.org or call 203.431.2755 Learn More LinkedIn for Job Seekers at the Ridgefield Library April 20th When: Wednesday, April 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ridgefield Library (via Zoom) What: In this hands-on, 60-minute online presentation, Kate Fitzpatrick will walk you through the essentials of an optimized LinkedIn profile specifically for job seekers. This presentation will also cover how to search for and apply to jobs on the platform. LinkedIn is now essenti... Learn More Coming of Age: 70 Artists Over 60 - Three Artists Talk About Their Work When: Wednesday, April 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Library What: Three artists featured in the Ridgefield Guild of Artists Exhibition, "Coming of Age: 70 Artists Over 60", which runs through May 8, will give slide-illustrated presentations about their artwork: Photographer Miggs Burroughs (Westport) Multimedia Artist Ellen Schiffman (Weston... Learn More Featured Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Admissions Event When: Thursday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 34 Whipple Rd What: Parents are empowered to make important decisions regarding their child's development and education and will want to learn more about our program and the Montessori Experience. The Montessori philosophy is based on individualized, whole-child learning and each of our Lead Teac... Learn More Featured Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Admissions Event (Seven Acres Montessori - Whipple Road) Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Thursday, April 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Gain an understanding of how Medicare works.Learn the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.Learn how to find the best plan for your needs and budget.Discover how Medicare Prescription Drug plans work.Get your Medicare questions answered... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar(Derick Buckley) Pandemic Portraiture: Reflections of Healing When: Thursday, April 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: online What: CALL for CT art students ages 12-18 to participate in ten FREE* Online Art Classes that begin April 21st from 7-9pm. Only a few seats left. This very special historic fine arts program begins April 21st and goes for ten weeks. Do you know of any youth artist that would LOVE t... Learn More "1001 Voices on Climate Change" by Devi Lockwood When: Thursday, April 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Library (via Zoom) What: Journalist Devi Lockwood traveled the world over five years, often by bicycle, talking with people about climate change. She set out in 2014 with the goal of recording 1,001 stories on water and climate change and frequently carried with her a simple cardboard sign reading, "T... Learn More Robin Trower When: Thursday, April 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Ridgefield Playhouse What: Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity Iconic guitarist Robin Trower is one of the most influential rock musicians of all time. His mesmerizing style made him one of Britain's hottest guitarists. Joining Procol Harum right as they were invading 1960's radio with their moody, cla... Learn More Featured Event: Blood Drive When: Friday, April 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 5 Vail Blvd What: Blood Drive Celebrating the Life of Hank Myers Learn More Featured Event: Blood Drive (monica matrisciani) 5th Annual Spring Arts & Fine Craft Show When: Friday, April 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Merwinsville Hotel Restoration What: Spring Arts and Fine Crafts Show, Merwinsville Hotel, April 22-24 and April 29-May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., offering works for sale by over 80 local artists and artisans with live demonstrations the first weekend and mini art classes the second weekend, suggested $2 donation, member... Learn More Featured Event: Community Wide Tag Sale When: Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 531 NY-52 What: Welcome to our 3rd annual community tag sale. We have over 40 participants in a 5 mile radius. Stop down to the starting location at 531 rt 52 and pick up your map or join our page on Facebook ( click link) to get updates on our sale. Happy Shopping Learn More Featured Event: Community Wide Tag Sale (Beth Makaj) Featured Event: GMS Rowing Center To Host Learn-To-Row Events When: Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: GMS Rowing Center What: GMS Rowing Center in New Milford will host two open-house 'Learn-To-Row' events on Saturday April 23 and Saturday May 14 from 10am until 1pm. The events are free to the public and welcome adults and teens age 13 and older to participate. Located on the Housatonic River at 172... Learn More Featured Event: GMS Rowing Center To Host Learn-To-Row Events (Paula Meyer) Rid Litter Days weekend When: Saturday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Town of Ridgefield What: Town-Wide Ridgefield Eco-Event! Learn More Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden Welcome Celebration When: Saturday, April 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden What: The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden heartily welcomes everyone back for a diverse and exciting 3 seasons of relaxing garden strolls, art exhibitions, cultural programs, tea ceremonies, workshops, tai chi and meditation sessions, and of course our Annual Moon Viewing ... Learn More New Age Fair When: Sunday, April 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Edmond Town Hall What: A Day of Spriitual Enlightenment! Crystals & Singing Bowls. Intuitive Readers & Healers. Health & Wellness Handcrafted Jewelry, Candles, Soaps, Teas, AND MUCH MORE.... FREE ADMISSION Please Wear a Mask Learn More 5th Annual Spring Arts & Fine Craft Show When: Sunday, April 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Merwinsville Hotel Restoration What: Spring Arts and Fine Crafts Show, Merwinsville Hotel, April 22-24 and April 29-May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., offering works for sale by over 60 local artists and artisans with live demonstrations the first weekend and mini art classes the second weekend, suggested $2 donation, member... Learn More The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra When: Sunday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Ridgefield Playhouse : 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877 What: Back by popular demand! This 18-member ensemble will play many of the original Glenn Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band (AAFB) libraries, plus male and female vocalists will perform some of the greatest generation's greates... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Ridgefield Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.