Leatherman’s Loop 2010 opens at 10am this Friday, January 1, 2010 (earlier post said “12:01 am”). The Loop is set for April 25, 2010.
There will be NO race day registration. You must register online only at: (http://www.leathermansloop.org). The race allotment is 900 runners and last year, spots were filled 16 hours after registration opened!
IT’S A FUN, MUDDY, INVIGORATING RUN!
This “walking museum” is a patented, trademarked program founded in France in 1993 by Patrick Cardon. Mr. Cardon worked closely with Kay Ables and fellow 300th Anniversary committee member Tom Belote to make Ridgefield the first town in Connecticut to feature The Museum in the Streets®.
Ms. Ables and Mr. Belote wrote each of the panel’s historical narratives, carefully selected photographs to accompany them and chose the locations. Most of the panels are situated in the center of town, although there are also panels in Titicus, Ridgebury and at the Branchville Train Station. All of the panels were permanently installed by the town of Ridgefield …
My family and I just had dinner at 50 Coins, who happen to be a sponsor at Talk of Our Town. We had a great meal in a casual and fun atmosphere. We arrived at 6:30 pm and it was crowded with folks waiting by the door for tables to open up. Good stuff.
The chicken Marsala wrap I ordered was juicy and flavorful. My girls each had the mac and cheese (one of the many kids menu selections). My son had a bacon cheese burger and fries (16 year olds can afford that calorie in-take), and my husband had a roast beef Au Jus sandwich. Free re-fills of soda, quick and friendly service, and best of all, large flat-screen TV’s …
Ridgefield Boy Scout Troop 116 is offering Christmas tree pick-up service on Saturday, January 9. To register, click: www.ridgefieldtroop116.com. There is a $15 donation fee.
The Gilded Nest, on Ethan Allen Highway in the Branchville section of town, may just be what Lisa Casagrande calls “The best kept secret in town”. Well, guess what? The secret is out.
Is it too good to be true? Is there a shop in Ridgefield that combines elegance and charm with fun and even some practicality? It’s no wonder that store owners Lisa Casagrande, Jeanne Rowella and Christy Kinsman have an abundance of repeat customers…one step into the shop and you’re hooked. “The three of us all bring something special to the store from traditional to funky,” proclaims Casagrande. There is so much to …
Didn’t get all you wanted from Santa? Don’t fret. Today, Boxing Day, begins a whole new season of shopping.
Originally known as the Feast of St. Stephen (after the first Christian martyr), Boxing Day had it’s roots in England where it served as a holiday for members of the merchant class to give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing and money to those less fortunate . Many throughout the world keep the origin of Boxing Day alive by donating time and money to fill food banks and donate to the poor. It remains a holiday in the UK, Canada and other Commonwealth nations. www.canada.com
Don’t …
Peace on Earth!
From Your Friends at Talk of Our Town
Mmmmm… are you inundated with holiday cookie, cakes, brownies, pies, candy, and tasty treats yet? There is no such thing as a treat-free holiday season, but a question that I keep getting is how to stay away from all the junk? I have some tricks that I use personally, and I wanted to share a few of them with you. But first, I want to take a moment to send a note of thanks for reading my entries here on Talk of Our Town. I’m very grateful for all your kind words, and I really do appreciate you.
Let’s get down to business…. You’ve got a case of the …
Spring 2010 Early Bird Registration Is Now Open!
Register Between 12/1/09- 12/31/09 and save 10% on 2010 registration fees.
visit: www.ridgefieldlittleleague.org for more information or to register.
Ridgefield resident, Susie Buckley, snapped this shot of a local ice melting truck.
Grab you’re basket or eco-friendly bags and head to the market between 2-6pm today for local …
By Terri Woods Garlick
Last week, while walking between all the succulent tomatoes, peppers and peaches at the Ridgefield Farmers’ …
So beautiful, you almost are afraid to take a bite. But you know you …