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There’s no better way to start feeling merry in Ridgefield than stepping into the Ridgefield Guild of Artists’  Festive Home 2025 . Christine and I visited on Preview Night — a sold-out celebration filled with appetizers, holiday drinks, and the warm buzz that only comes from a room full of cheerful neighbors ready to welcome the season. This year’s theme is  Hometown Traditions , and the Guild has truly transformed the gallery. Every room feels like stepping into a cozy holi

Brookfield Craft Center’s 50th Annual Holiday Shopping Tradition features an extraordinary collection of contemporary American craft for the holidays: handmade works by more than 150 selected artists in jewelry, wearable fiber, ceramics, glass, wood, paper and steel. All purchases benefit the Craft Center’s education programs, and provide support for independent artists. Holiday Events & Special Shopping Hours Opening Reception Friday, November 7 | 5:00–8:00 PM Kick off the

Octember Leaves are leaving and the wind is moaning as spirits swirl about. Haunting haunts town and countryside. Ghosts on the mind; ghosts in the yard; ghosts skulk the street. Hallowe’en steals color from the trees and their twigs to make a creepy way, to forge a sighing day to force a listening over your shoulder …for a growl or a scream. Ira Joe Fisher Email: irajoefisher@gmail.com Phone: 203-912-1457 Learn More Octember - Poetry by Ira Joe Fisher

For homeowners concerned about drinking water quality, PFAS contamination is an issue that can’t be ignored. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” Once they enter the environment, PFAS break down extremely slowly, accumulating in soil, water supplies and even the human body over time. This persistence is linked to a range of potential health effects , including certain cancers, live