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Special Fundraising Events

Have fun while supporting your favorite Library! Here are details of upcoming special
events, along with memories of some past programs.

Check the website for the Campaign for the New Ridgefield Library for details of other fundraising events and special activities in support of our capital building project.

Contact: Mary Rindfleisch, Assistant Director, 203-438-2282 x1009 mfrind@ridgefieldlibrary.org

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for news of the next special event!

 

Past Events

Celebrate Spring Invite CoverCelebrate Spring!
March - May 2013
Four great evenings at the Library stimulated participants' sense of learning while supporting the Library.  Thanks to all who attended, and to our generous event sponsors:

Hope, Love, Desire & Jazz with vocalist Caroline Channin and the Arnie Gross Trio - Sponsored by Christine & Philip Lodewick

Taste, Listen & Learn: A Craft Beer Symposium with Mitch Ancona of Ancona's Wines & Liquors, David VanWees of Latis Imports and representatives from notable craft brew houses - Sponsored by Suni & Woody Harford

Poetry Live and In Person with actress Barbara Dana and local poets and poetry lovers, honoring Ann Jepson for her years of service as President of the Friends of the Library - Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library

Good Books, Good Wine & Good Friends with reading recommendations from Darwin Ellis of Books on the Common - Sponsored by Liz Montanari


Peachwave logoFUNdraiser Tuesday at Peachwave
March 26, 2013
Visitors presenting a special coupon at Ridgefield's Peachwave store enjoyed yummy frozen yogurt and helped earn 20% of their purchase price as a donation by the store to the Library.

 

Books on the CommonRidgefield Library Days at Books on the Common
November 23-25, 2012

Once again, Ridgefielders showed their support for their Library and their local independent bookstore, resulting in proceeds of $900 donated to the Library by Ellen Burns and Darwin Ellis at BOTC.

 

We're Moving Forward
June 1, 2012
Over 100 people enjoyed a last hurrah before we got ready to close the doors at our current location and move to temporary quarters during construction, with a festive evening to mark the occasion.  Libations...hors d'oeuvres...live and silent auctions of unique Library-themed items, with everyone's favorite auctioneer Ira Joe Fisher, brought in over $18,000 to support the ongoing operations of the Library.


TOC invitation coverTables of Content
February//March 2012
Thanks to our hosts, presenters and attendees, who raised more than $9,000 towards the Library's annual operations while enjoying food, drink and a fascinating rage of informative and entertaining presentations, from cooking with ale to popular literature with a multicultural perspective.

 

Temple Shearith Israel Purim Gala Auction
March 3, 2012
A portion of proceeds from live and silent auctions was donated to the Ridgefield Library.

 

BOTC logoLibrary Days at Books on the Common
November 25-27, 2011
A record number of Ridgefield Library cardholders shopped at Books on the Common over Thanksgiving weekend, resulting in $1,000 for the Library. Thanks to all the shoppers, and to Ellen Burns, Darwin Ellis and all the bookstore staff for their support.

 

Echoes of SinatraEchoes of Sinatra
November 4, 2011
More than 70 people temporarily forgot their storm-related woes with an evening of food and entertainment with a fun Italian flair! Singer/entertainer Steve Kazlauskas wowed the crowd with his renditions of Sinatra favorites. Proceeds supported the Library's annual operations.


Piccolo Pizza logo

Summer Reading Celebration at Piccolo Pizza
August 3 & 4, 2011

Fifty percent of profits from purchases at the restaurant on these two days went to support the Library. Thanks to Matt and the crew for their generosity and hard work!

 

Tables iof Content Invitation CoverTables of Content
Winter/Spring 2011

A selection of literary-themed dining experiences, hosted by Library supporters in their homes or at delightful venues around town, was a huge success and raised more than $8,000 towards our annual operating budget.

 

 

Ridgefield Library Days at Books on the Common

Books on the CommonNovember 26, 27 & 28, 2010

Scores of readers and shoppers showed their library cards at the cash register during this busy retail weekend and 15% of the proceeds from all their book purchases were donated to the Ridgefield Library. Thanks to Ellen Burns, Darwin Ellis and the staff at Books on the Common!

 

David Gale Benefit Concert
October 3, 2010
Ridgefield native and violin virtuoso David Gale donated his time and talent to present a recital at South Salem Presbyterian Church to benefit the Library, where he was homeschooled while launching his musical career.

 

End of Summer Reading Celebration at Piccolo Pizza


August 2010
Hungry eaters earned nearly $600 for the Library as Piccolo Pizza generously donated a portion of all proceeds to the Library. Children's Programmer Diane Antezzo gratefully accepts a check from Piccolo's manager.

 

 

National Library Week Wine Tasting by Cellar XV

Sarah's Wine Bar Upstairs @ Bernard's
April 14, 2010
Thanks to over 130 attendees who contributed more than $1,300 to benefit the Library!

 

"Murder @ the Library" Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Evening

October 4, 2009
Featuring Crimes and Merriment, LLC in "Interlude with the Vampyre"