Ridgefield Youth Commission

12/06/2022

The Ridgefield Library presents popular lecturer Toni McKeen with her newest online lecture this Wednesday, December 7th at 4:00 pm. Toni will show and tell us about a few of the luxurious mansions built in America during the Gilded Age (1870-1900) by the wealthy barons of the time, from the larges...

12/03/2022

11/11/2022

Going to hear Dr. Becky on Sunday? Interested in joining one of our book discussions? Feel free to sign up here. Use the QR code (aim your phone's camera on the black/white code and then click on "timetosignup"). Everyone Is welcome, whether or not you have read the book or will be attending on Sunday. Great way to meet other parents and talk about Dr. Becky's ideas.

10/12/2022

Today is . The pandemic continues to take a toll on our mental health, and this day serves as a reminder about how it should be our global collective focus. This year's theme is: Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority. 🌎

How can we start and continue these very important conversations right here in our community? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below! 📢

10/11/2022

Ever hide from your kids---in your closet or garage? Wish you could do this parenting thing differently? If so, Dr. Becky, speaker, parenting expert and NYT's best-selling author of "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be" offers an approach that will get you out of the closet. With her practical strategies, you can feel better about how you handle your kids' tantrums, fighting, lying, separation anxieties, oppositionality---just fill In the blank.

Join us. Tickets are going fast! Book discussion groups will be held around town following the event. More on that later!

09/29/2022

🎭 For the past few months, I have been lucky enough to witness the growth of our Performing Arts members as they rehearse for their performance of The Greatest Showman.

The show, based on the movie of the same name, delivers an inspiring message that resonates deeply with our members, their families and friends, and our mission: inclusion and empowerment. Individuals with disabilities have faced numerous obstacles to their acceptance and inclusion into mainstream society. SPHERE enables members to participate in and enjoy a dimension of life that is often missing for people with disabilities.

Thursday night rehearsals are magical because of our members. They work incredibly hard to create a show that will dazzle the audience. Our members glow with pride when they memorize a song, perfect a dance move, or try acting in character. Watching the transition from the cast learning the storyline to bringing the story to life has been fantastic. The cast comforts one another, encourages one another, and cheers one another on each step of the way.

Please join me on Sunday, November 6th, for SPHERE's performance of The Greatest Showman at Ridgefield Playhouse . You do not want to miss this show! We are excited to offer two levels of tickets for the show; a VIP pass, which will allow early entry for you to meet the cast, enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres and champagne, and receive preferred seating in the theatre. You will also have an opportunity to bid early on some amazing auction items. There is also a General Admission ticket for the show only.

I hope that every one of you will feel the joy and pride radiating from the stage that I feel every Thursday night.

🎫: https://e.givesmart.com/events/rYN/

08/27/2019

Emery Bergmann made the video for a digital media class.

04/27/2019

With the Charter for Compassion, Karen Armstrong challenged the world to bring the Golden Rule to the center of life. Learn about how her vision inspired Greg Fischer -- the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky -- to lead the city in fascinating new directions.

04/24/2019

04/22/2019

True compassion is hard work, but it's worthwhile. Here are 6 ways to be more compassionate and more helpful to people in need.