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07/10/2025

.ct (GPC) invites young 🏌️‍♀️golfers to test their skills at the 2st Annual Junior Shootout, taking place Saturday, August 9, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at GPC, located at 824 Ethan Allen Highway.

This action-packed afternoon is designed for boys and girls ages 9–16 who have already developed a foundation in golf and are ready for the next level.

Participants will compete in 2️⃣ person teams on The National, GPC’s premier 9-hole short course ⛳️as well as putting and short game competitions.

Skill challenges kick off at 1:00 PM, with prizes 🏆awarded to top performers. In addition to the competition, guests will have an opportunity to tour GPC’s state-of-the-art training facility and enjoy great food from an on-site food 🛻 The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more and sign up at thegolfperformancecenter.com. .

07/05/2025

P-06877-etry 4th of July edition! Thank you Ira Joe Fisher for this important and special Independence Day 🇺🇸 message. Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center was the place to be today! God bless Ridgefield and America!

06/29/2025

This edition of On the Children's Shelf brought tears to my eyes. Thanks Jessica Collins, for this incredible AWARD-WINNING column. Did you know? Jessica won a national award (and many CT Press Club awards) for On the Children's Shelf. Jess is the co-founder of Ridgefield's Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off and I'm happy to say, a wonderful friend.

Here's "Books and Friendships" written by Jess. Please follow her blog https://onthechildrensshelf.com/

Some of my early memories include characters in books. I remember them the way I remember childhood friends. Some were fleeting and I only knew them through a story I read once. Others were there for a longer period of time, perhaps a series that I read over the course of several years. Some were those special old friends who I revisited many times over the years as I jumped back into a favorite book. Some were friends I couldn’t wait to introduce my children to and hope they formed as special of a friendship.

Through books, I’ve cared for baby Wilbur along with Fern. I solved crimes with Nancy Drew. I learned magic with Harry Potter. I fought the evil squirrels with Miss Suzy. I was there when the wild rumpus started. I’ve cried with fictional characters. I’ve visited castles, islands, foreign lands, the places where fairytales exist with amazing friends as guides. While that life has existed inside of the pages of books, those friends I’ve met there, have changed me, made me a better person.

The one thing I never expected was for books to bring so many human friends into my life. I’ve shared so many favorite books with so many friends who were just as excited to dive into the story as I was. I’ve had brief conversations with people at library book sales when we’ve pointed out books we recommended to each other. I’ve had deep conversations about book series with friends that have lasted through all the books. I’ve received pictures texted to me of a book page with the message “you need to read this.” I’ve found books left on my front steps by dear friends who were excited to share them with me. I’ve learned through all those interactions that reading isn’t necessarily a solo event. Reading is social in its own way.

I never expected when I started writing about children’s books back on HamletHub’s Books Ink 12 years ago, that I would meet so many incredible people both in the pages of so many amazing books and in the community around me. My introduction to my dear friend, Sally, was literally, “She loves books as much as you do, you will be great friends.” Sally introduced me to my incredible friend, Kerry Anne, who has been one of the biggest cheerleaders of me writing this column.

While the characters in books become friends, stay with us, help us grow, challenge us, change us, and are always there for us, I’m so incredibly grateful for the real-life friends I’ve made because of books. Books are so much more than simply words on pages. If you are as lucky as I am, books will introduce you to some of the greatest people, both on paper and in real life.

06/29/2025

Why Small Businesses Matter in Ridgefield made possible by Fairfield County Bank.
Local Business Champion: Travel Destinations By Danielle INC.
Meet founder, Danielle Duby Llamas.

Q: Why did you start your own business?
A: During my college years, I was majoring in Business and one of my college professors and I were discussing what my dream job looked like. I told him it was to have my own travel business since I was interested in the travel industry. As fate would have it, he advised me that they offered a travel, hospitality and tourism degree and encouraged me to speak with the Department head. It was that exact moment that I realized the perfect fit for me was to keep majoring in business while minoring in travel and tourism. Fast forward and here I am 20 years later! I am passionate about the travel industry and I love sharing my knowledge and helping others. The most satisfying part of my career is connecting with clients and helping them create their ideal trip (whether that be a honeymoon, family trip, or a check off their bucket list)!

Q: What is your bestselling product/service?
A: There are many services that I provide, just to name a few: * Completely curated travel Itineraries for International and Domestic destinations * Concierge services (ranging from dinner reservations, show tickets and anything in between), all-inclusive packages, all types of lodging (hotels, Airbnb's and luxury villas) * Destination weddings, bus rentals for small to large groups, cruises, sight-seeing tours etc.. all of which can be booked according to each client's individual needs. Furthermore, with over 20 years of experience in corporate and leisure travel, plus my Degree, my best product is myself due to my vast knowledge and experience. My clients find me pleasant to work with and are very thankful for the complimentary full service that I provide. It takes the stress and pressure off of them. I am with my clients from the very beginning until the conclusion of their trip!

Q: How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?
A: I always try to shop local and support our small businesses in town whenever possible. As a local business woman, I know the importance of supporting our businesses in the community and I am happy to do that every chance I get. Whether it be meeting a business sales associate in town at a local coffee shop such as Tusk n Cup, Queen B or The Meetinghouse, or taking my clients for a working lunch at a local restaurant such as The Lantern, Barn Door, Venice, Southwest Café or Gallo (to name a few) supporting local is a priority! Visit Travel Destinations by Danielle online https://www.traveldestinationsbydanielle.com/ Get in touch with Danielle via email [email protected], book time with Danielle directly through this link: https://calendly.com/traveldestinationsbydanielle, or call (914) 774-3933

Why Small Businesses Matter in Ridgefield: Travel Destinations by Danielle - Latest from Ridgefield, CT

06/28/2025

Today’s P-06877-etry hits home Ira Joe Fisher. So much 💙 for you and Ridgefield.

06/26/2025

Cool indeed. Our community is special.

06/24/2025

.ct is thrilled to invite First Responders 👮‍♂️👮🚒 and their families to play The National short course for FREE from June 29 through July 6th. To thank these local heroes, GPC is offering ALL First Responders a ONE-YEAR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($2500 value) to The National! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️⛳️Membership “perks” include:
* Tee Time Booking One Week in Advance
* Discounted Daily Rate (50%) Off
* Access to Simulator Rental
* Discount on Clinics and Golf Schools
* 10% Off Pro Shop Merch
* Discounted Club Fitting Services Book your tee time NOW by visiting thegolfperformancecenter.com/the-national/ or calling 203-790-4653.
The Golf Performance Center is located at 824 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield. 🇺🇸❤️

06/24/2025

The Golf Performance Center is thrilled to invite First Responders and their families Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department Ridgefield Professional Firefighters Ridgefield CT Police Department to play The National short course for FREE from June 29 through July 6th.

To thank these local heroes, GPC is offering ALL First Responders a ONE-YEAR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($2500 value) to The National! Membership “perks” include:
* Tee Time Booking One Week in Advance
* Discounted Daily Rate (50%) Off
* Access to Simulator Rental
* Discount on Clinics and Golf Schools
* 10% Off Pro Shop Merch
* Discounted Club Fitting Services Book your tee time NOW by visiting thegolfperformancecenter.com/the-national/ or calling 203-790-4653.

The Golf Performance Center is located at 824 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield.

Golf Performance Center Thanks Ridgefield First Responders! Play the National and Receive Free Family Membership! - Latest from Ridgefield, CT

06/21/2025

Ira Joe Fisher's P-06877 "Ah, Now" (a sonnet)
"The busses are summered now in orderly rows.
Quiet now, the child laughter’s elsewhere.
The busses are summered now, it’s how it goes:
To giddy fun, ice cream, and a rest from scholared care.
School is a stern friend, but it’s quiet and closed
And still …in a brick and chalky time-off;
Pencils, lessons, and books are in a doze.
The air’s turned sunny and smiling and soft.
A school-year month is a long, slow slog
But a summer month is a bounce, a ball, a break
From high and grassy hill to frog-happy bog
To ball field, to toss-and-catch at the lake.
Treasure this day, look away from the coming fall
Each hour of light invites your joy, your fun, your all."

06/20/2025

https://www.hamlethub.com/new-canaan-connecticut/ladies-golf-league-begins-in-four-days-at-gpc The National at The Golf Performance Center is teeing ⛳️up a summer of friendly competition with a Thursday night 🏌️‍♀️ Ladies League play. The Ladies League now begins on June 24th at 7:30 PM with two-person teams and a shotgun start.

Registration fee is $30.00, and green fees are reduced to $15.00 for league nights. Points are awarded each week—18 for first place, 17 for second, and so on—leading up to bragging rights and prizes at the season’s end.

You’ll hit the course as the sun goes down and finish under the lights. The National Short Course is now open at night, offering a fast, fun, and public 9-hole round designed to be completed in under 40 minutes.

Whether you're chasing a title or just out for an unforgettable evening on the greens, The National is your place to play. Spots are limited to 18 teams per league. Learn more and register: https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-golf-league/

Ladies Golf League begins in four days at GPC! - Latest from New Canaan, CT

06/19/2025

** Local Business Champion: Travel Destinations By Danielle INC. ** Meet Danielle Duby Llamas, founder of Travel Destinations by Danielle.

Q: Why did you start your own business?
A: During my college years, I was majoring in Business and one of my college professors and I were discussing what my dream job looked like. I told him it was to have my own travel business since I was interested in the travel industry. As fate would have it, he advised me that they offered a travel, hospitality and tourism degree and encouraged me to speak with the Department head. It was that exact moment that I realized the perfect fit for me was to keep majoring in business while minoring in travel and tourism. Fast forward and here I am 20 years later! I am passionate about the travel industry and I love sharing my knowledge and helping others. The most satisfying part of my career is connecting with clients and helping them create their ideal trip (whether that be a honeymoon, family trip, or a check off their bucket list)!

Q: What is your bestselling product/service?
A: There are many services that I provide, just to name a few:
* Completely curated travel Itineraries for International and Domestic destinations
* Concierge services (ranging from dinner reservations, show tickets and anything in between), all-inclusive packages, all types of lodging (hotels, Airbnb's and luxury villas)
* Destination weddings, bus rentals for small to large groups, cruises, sight-seeing tours etc.. all of which can be booked according to each client's individual needs. Furthermore, with over 20 years of experience in corporate and leisure travel, plus my Degree, my best product is myself due to my vast knowledge and experience. My clients find me pleasant to work with and are very thankful for the complimentary full service that I provide. It takes the stress and pressure off of them. I am with my clients from the very beginning until the conclusion of their trip!

Q: How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?
A :I always try to shop local and support our small businesses in town whenever possible. As a local business woman, I know the importance of supporting our businesses in the community and I am happy to do that every chance I get. Whether it be meeting a business sales associate in town at a local coffee shop such as Tusk n Cup, Queen B or The Meetinghouse, or taking my clients for a working lunch at a local restaurant such as The Lantern, Barn Door, Venice, Southwest Café or Gallo (to name a few) supporting local is a priority!

Visit Travel Destinations by Danielle online https://www.traveldestinationsbydanielle.com/
Get in touch with Danielle via email [email protected], book time with Danielle directly through this link https://calendly.com/traveldestinationsbydanielle, or call (914) 774-3933 Follow along on Instagram

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

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