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Tuesday, September 10th @ 1:00 pm: Seniors – protect yourselves and your money from scams and crimes. The Commission on Aging and the Ridgefield Library will host a talk by Detective Victoria Ryan of the Ridgefield Police Department. Detective Ryan encourages everyone, particularly seniors, to be vigilant at all times regarding scams and fraudulent activity. In particular, Detective Ryan will address:
• Computer scams classified as: romance scams, grandparents scams, pop-up scams, phone scams and email and text scams
• Utilities scams
Detective Ryan will also talk about commonly seen local crimes such as mail and car theft. There have also been some local incidents of pickpocketing.
We will learn to be aware, and how to spot and report scams.
Senior Voices is a free event and a hybrid program. Individuals may attend in person and on-line. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact the Commission on Aging at [email protected]
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Saturday, September 7th @ 10:30 am: Dance and sing along with Robert the Guitar Guy in this musical program featuring traditional favorites and contemporary songs. This program is best for children 5 and under. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome as space permits.
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Friday, August 23rd @ 2:00 pm: Tall Poppy String Band is a new Old Time trio featuring fiddler George Jackson, guitarist Morgan Harris and banjoist Cameron DeWhitt. Drawing from the deep well of American string band music, Tall Poppy String Band approaches tradition with playful curiosity; each performance more a discussion than a statement. Whether they’re chasing the elusive downbeat of a source recording, playing with the pronouns in a bluegrass standard, or challenging the assumed roles of their instruments, Tall Poppy String Band endeavors to prove that tradition is still being written.
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This program is part of the Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program and is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Tuesday, August 20th @ 7:00 pm: One unidentified skeleton. Three missing men. A village full of secrets. The best-selling author of The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna discusses her sparkling new novel about a young American woman turned amateur detective in a small village in Southern Italy.
For a full description, visit https://www.julietgrames.com/
Books on the Common will have copies for sale and signing.
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