Music, Critics and Dirt, Something for Everyone

Grab & Go – July 7-11

• Listen to One World Music at theon Thursday, July 7^th, from 11-11:45 a.m.  The concert will take place in the Dayton Program Room, and will feature instruments from around the world.  Open to children 5 and up.  Registration is not required.  For more information, contact Geri Diorio at (203) 438-2282, or at children@ridgefieldlibrary.org.

• It’s Junior Critics time at the Library!  On Thursday, July 7^th, from 12-1 p.m., students in grades 4 & 5 are invited to share their thoughts on any material they are reading.  Participants should bring a lunch.  Registration is not required.  The session will take place in the Children’s Program Room.  For more information, contact Geri Diorio at (203) 438-2282, or at children@ridgefieldlibrary.org.

• Put on your P.J.’s, and head to the Ridgefield Library for P.J. Storytime on Thursday, July 7^th, from 7-8 p.m.  Open to families with children age 3-6.  Kids can snuggle up with their favorite toy while listening to stories and munching on a bedtime snack.  No registration required.  Takes place in the Dayton Program Room.  For more information, contact Geri Diorio at (203) 438-2282, or at children@ridgefieldlibrary.org.

• Play In The Dirt at the on Thursday, July 7, between the hours of 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Admission is free to all.  Join an Aldrich Educator in the new Sensory Garden.  Bring a blanket and picnic lunch and have fun playing in the dirt.  For more information, contact Sarah Hutchinson at shutchinson@aldrichart.org, or at (203) 438-4519 x 46. www.aldrichart.org. 

• The Ridgefield Library will host a fun concert with Lynn Lewis & Friends on Friday, July 8^th, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.  The concert is open to ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult.  No registration required.   For more information, contact Geri Diorio at (203) 438-2282, or at children@ridgefieldlibrary.org.

• There will be another Fridays After Five concert outside the Town Hall on Friday, July 8^th.  These concerts are part of the RMAC Summer Concert Series.  For more information, visit the RMAC website: http://www.rmacct.org/. 

• The is holding a Stargazing Event at the Ridgefield Star Park (Onalfo Field) on Saturday, July 9^th at 8:30 p.m.  Conditions permitting, participants should have a fantastic view of the moon, the summer constellations, and Saturn’s rings.  For your comfort, it is recommended that you bring a sweater, binoculars, insect repellant and a lawn chair.  Participants should park in the Bark Park lot and walk up the hill at the South end.  For directions, click here.  Admission is free for Discovery members, or $7 per non-member.  For more information or to reserve your spot, visit www.ridgefielddiscovery.org, or call (203) 438-1063.

• Musicians from the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra will play at the Lasdon Park & Arboretum in Danbury on Saturday, July 9^th.  The concert will feature pieces from Mozart, Haydn, & Beethoven.  Tickets can be purchased at the gate.  Costs: $17 adults, $12 Seniors, $7 children 6-12.  Children under 5 are admitted free-of-charge.  The gates open at 5 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6 p.m.  For more information, call (203) 438-3889, or click here.

• The Roar Therapy Dogs will be at the Ridgefield Library on Monday, July 11^th, from 1-3 p.m.  During this time, children 5 and up have an opportunity to read to these fabulous canines.  Sign-up is required; register in the Children’s Services department.  Each slot is 15 minutes.  For more information, contact Geri Diorio at (203) 438-2282, or at children@ridgefieldlibrary.org.

• Crooked Still will perform a free CHIRP concert at Ballard Park on Tuesday, July 12^th, at 7 p.m. For more information, call (203) 431-2760, or visit www.chirpct.org.