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Ridgefield Pride to Mark International Transgender Day of Visibility

If you’re looking for a vibrant spot to enjoy local culture, entertainment, and community gatherings, Edmond Town Hall is the place to be. Nestled in the heart of Newtown, Connecticut, this historic venue offers a wide range of events that bring people together. Whether you’re a longtime resident, a newcomer, or a small business owner, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy and participate in. From live music and theater performances to art exhibits and community meetin

Author Talk with Michael Neiman who is an avid backpacker who turned a 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail hike into a story worth sharing. Join the winding path from trail journals to published pages and everything between. Location: Ridgefield Library Main Program Room Tuesday, March 31, 2026 7:00pm–8:00pm Five Months. Five Million Steps. An Odyssey of Grit. What happens when a stubborn dream meets the relentless spine of the Appalachians? There are three kinds of people crazy en

Ridgefield Theater Barn Upcoming Events - 3 Shows You Don't Want to Miss in 2026!

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

When Autumn Comes to Clouds When autumn comes to clouds it brings a Fahrenheit fall. And a lake grows grey even in day. When autumn comes to clouds birds plot their feathery flight high and south down and away.             Happiness upon your Octember, Ira Ira Joe Fisher Email: irajoefisher@gmail.com Phone: 203-912-1457 Learn More When Autumn Comes to Clouds - Poetry by Ira Joe Fisher

Fall Open House @ Brookfield Craft Center

Holy Joy My books breathe and glow about my rooms. They have lifted me in a little valley to a whiling away in Asia and around the south and west and north and on to now in treed New England.   My books bear the wild wonder of word – a daily gift I take in chalice-like: reverent, awed, inked, moving, and holy; passages underlined and margin-lined mystery-wisdom thrilling my thoughts.   If I may – a wish rises from my me that a daughter or a son might look upon these sacred pa

The Invitation   Window down.  My car glides along the street-lamp street. The night air caresses and blesses my arm reaching into the almost dark. Night blackens the leaves and the auto wind is the only music playing, the only music asking me into its soft sibilant spell. Day ends and night invites.  Ira Joe Fisher Email: irajoefisher@gmail.com Phone: 203-912-1457 Learn More The Invitation - Poetry by Ira Joe Fisher

9/11 Memorial Ridgefield CT Ridgefield Recreation Center 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 The Message - 9/11 - 2025 There is a strange message in the chilled wind…Strange and ancient, heart-touched autumn words. Asking that we listen; listen and look.   A mystery hued black by night and cloud and remembering…This memory speaks of a day and a roar and a loss. Losses.  Many. Too many. Too many losses. Where there should be none. There should be no losses.   We look for some

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter at Community Stroll: the addition of Ira Joe Fisher as our distinguished new contributor!   Ira Joe, Ridgefield’s celebrated Poet Laureate, Emmy-winning broadcaster, actor, and educator, will now bring his poetic insight, storytelling flair, and warm community voice to our website, social media platforms, and newsletter. His ongoing series of “P-06877-etry”—short, reflective videos filmed in Ridgefield—was a beloved feature i

Join the story - Celebrate History, Honor Community, Inspire the Future - Click on the link to find out more about celebrating the 250th Birthday of the signing of the Declaration of Independence - https://bethel-ct.gov/america250 Celebrate America 250 Bethel Join the Story!

Tickets Now On Sale for History on Tap, September 26

A Celebration of the Arts in Newtown Connecticut! SEPTEMBER 26 - 28, 2025 AT FAIRFIELD HILLS IN NEWTOWN  11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH MUSIC UNDER THE STARS 7 TO 10 PM THE NEWTOWN CT ARTS FESTIVAL IS THE ART EVENT OF THE YEAR Our three-day art event focuses on bringing the community together to enjoy local talent in art, dance, music, and food. “The Newtown CT Arts Festival was organized and conducted beautifully and ranks in the top 3 shows overall that we have p

Learn about how British intellectuals helped shape the Declaration of Independence on Thursday, August 21, when historian Peter Moore will present “Britain and the American Dream.” A free virtual program, the first in KTM&HC’s and Ridgefield Library’s collaborative “Declaration Deep Dive” speaker series. Ridgefield, Conn .— Join us on Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m. on Zoom for "Britain and the American Dream" presented by Peter Moore - the first program of our speaker series "

Harvey Fierstein’s quilt exhibition at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center was a huge success, drawing visitors from across the country! Photo 1 by Mary Harold. Photos 2 and 3 by KTM&HC staff. Hundreds Attend Harvey Fierstein’s World Premiere Quilt Exhibition a success at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. Ridgefield, Conn .— What a show! Almost 700 people visited Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center in late July for Tony Award-winning playwright, actor, and activist –

Brookfield, Connecticut (06804) may be small in size, but it’s rich in heart. Located in northern Fairfield County, it’s the kind of place where neighbors become friends, trails turn into weekend rituals, and volunteering is part of the town’s fabric. Whether you're raising kids, looking to give back, or searching for local adventures, Brookfield offers a little something for everyone.