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Operation Haiti

When a group of physicians from Long Island asked Dr. Robert Brady to accompany them to help earthquake victims in Port au Prince, Haiti, Brady didn’t hesitate with his response. “I have a reputation for doing these charitable missions and they needed an orthopedic surgeon,” Brady humbly explains.

Brady, who is no stranger to taking philanthropic journeys around the globe to help those in need, found this trip to be one of his most difficult yet. “I’ve worked in third world nations before, but this was the first time that I’ve seen an infrastructure so disorganized. The doctors and nurses were so overwhelmed that they …

Ridgefield Residents Get Taped!

by Susie Buckley
Monkeys, monkeys everywhere monkeys!
The tape artists came to my home and made 26 monkeys….all over my house.
We have to take them down on Sunday and give them a big ball of tape back. The ball of tape will be displayed at The Aldrich Museum.

Where’s the Beef?

You are what they eat!
by Joe Ancona, The Food Guy

All Natural Hamburgers
With the warm weather coming backyard grilling will soon be back in season and that means hamburgers and hot dogs will soon be back on everyone’s menu. While it’s easy to find a low price on ground beef and pre-made hamburgers what isn’t always easy to determine is the quality of the product. Their counter-part, hot dogs have long had the reputation as “mystery meat” but the truth is most don’t know where hamburgers come from.

The dark ages of the 21st century?  Could it be, in this information age, …

So, How’s Your Doggie Dealing with the Rain?

I don’t know about you, but my dog has been “holding it” for days now.   Does the local pet store sell “doggie umbrellas”?

I opened my eyes
And looked up at the rain,
And it dripped in my head
And flowed into my brain,
And all that I hear as I lie in my bed
Is the slishity-slosh of the rain in my head.
I step very softly,
I walk very slow,
I can’t do a handstand–…

Why is Town Hall GREEN?

As part of its annual Draw On!’ festival, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum brought  “tape artists” to Ridgefield.

Susie Buckley’s Ridgefield home will be the subject of “tape art” this Wednesday.  She will be taking photos and sharing her experience with Talk of Our Town.  Thank you, Susie!

To learn more about The Aldrich Museum’s Draw On! program, click HERE.

Isabel Chase Leaves for Haiti Today

Ridgefield Responds: Hope for Jacmel, committee member Isabel Chase leaves for Haiti today. She travels with 60 people, largely from Spring Valley, NY, including a team of medical professionals.

She will be meeting “the container” (1200 boxes) and help ensure its delivery through customs to its destination in Jacmel. Upon her arrival in Jacmel, Chase will help distribute food, clothes and other essential items.

Chase will arrive back in Ridgefield on April 6. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Break Your Fast: Talk of Our Town Teams Up with The Bissell House

Did you know that you can get the best meal of the day, breakfast, at
The Bissell House?
The new and popular Main Street eatery is now serving up a delicious breakfast. If you’ve been fortunate enough to try their Sunday brunch, you know what I’m talking about when I say “delicious”.  The Bissell House Skillet (baked eggs, bacon, cheese & home fries), make your own omelet, pancakes, and stuffed french toast are just a few of the menu items to choose from.
In the next few days, you will find a coupon, right here on the blog.  If …

Spring has Sprung at The Garden of Ideas

by Joe Keller, Garden of Ideas
Here, at the  Garden of Ideas, we get our weather reports  from Bill Felker, Poor Will’s Almanack He writes that:
Waiting for spring can be like trying to go to sleep when you have insomnia.
How true!    In my 25 years of working outside, I haven’t seen a March like this.  Our hoop houses are full of quickly germinating crops.

We currently have a delicious salad mix available, along with our own fresh eggs. By the weekend we should have arugula and some spinach.  Radishes should be …

Flowers on Main

“Who wouldn’t love looking at flowers outside on Main Street? It will make Main Street all that prettier,” says Rodier Flowers owner Mary Jones.  Jones purchased Rodier Flowers at 447 Main Street just under a year ago, sharing her “downstairs” location with GiGi Taylor.   She is now taking a flight up, graduating to larger quarters with a storefront at 384 Main Street.

“We will be merchandising and beginning construction right away,”  says Jones.  But, not to worry about where your Easter flowers will come from, “We are not missing a beat!” exclaims Jones.  Rodier Flowers will be operating during the construction phase; accepting orders, designing arrangements and loading …

Dancing With The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra~ Tonight!

by Gina Wilson, RSO Executive Director
Don’t miss “Dancing with the RSO” on Saturday, March 27th, 7pm at Silver Spring Country Club.
This unique fundraiser for the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra has everyone in town tapping their toes! The directors of Ridgefield’s seven dance studios have agreed to partner with Ridgefield personalities to put on a dance competition. They’ve been practicing since January, and will perform to live music played by Jerry Steichen, the music director of the RSO, and the RSO dance band.

Rudy Marconi will swing with Jessica Mancini. Peggy Marconi and James Robey will waltz. Mike Principi (Ridgefield’s hotdog man) …