Howard Hanna | Rand Realty is a leading real estate company

Howard Hanna | Rand Realty

Howard Hanna | Rand Realty is a leading real estate company serving communities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. With a strong local presence and deep roots in the communities we serve, our agents bring extensive market knowledge, personalized service, and innovative marketing to every transaction. From first-time homebuyers to luxury sellers, investors, renters, and relocation clients, we provide the expertise and resources to help make every real estate experience successful. As part of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, we combine the strength and resources of one of the nation’s largest independent real estate companies with the local knowledge and personal relationships our clients value. At Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, we’re committed to helping our clients move forward with confidence—backed by experience, technology, marketing, and a team that puts people first.

Fairfield County

Rich Kirby

New York City Metropolitan Area

Ridgefield

Connecticut

Howard Hanna | Rand Realty is a leading real estate company serving communities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. With a strong...

Luxa Elite is a premier bespoke travel agency and personal c

Luxa Elite

Luxa Elite is a premier bespoke travel agency and personal concierge service dedicated to crafting highly personalized, luxury expeditions for discerning global travelers. With a focus on creating effortless, custom-built journeys, the agency manages every logistical detail to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish. Whether planning milestone celebrations, romantic honeymoons, or multi-generational family escapes, Luxa Elite provides expert curation that transforms travel into a lifetime memory. The agency specializes in designing unique itineraries that feature ultra-luxury villa rentals, superyacht charters, and exclusive access to off-market global treasures. Their expertise is bolstered by a network of art historians and insider guides, offering deep cultural insights and private tours that go beyond standard travel routes. Clients benefit from preferred partnerships with prestigious brands like Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood, and Belmond, which include exclusive perks such as VIP room upgrades, daily breakfast, and resort credits. Backed by 30 years of experience in private hospitality, Luxa Elite distinguishes itself through a commitment to 24/7 dedicated concierge advocacy and proactive, high-touch service. Customers can expect a stress-free journey where complex logistics are handled behind the scenes, allowing them to focus entirely on the experience at hand.

Litchfield County

Hartford Metropolitan Area

New Milford

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Divorce Mediation Center of Fairfield County helps couples n

Divorce Mediation Center of Fairfield County, LLC

Divorce Mediation Center of Fairfield County helps couples navigate divorce privately, respectfully, and efficiently through mediation. Attorney-mediator Rosemarie Ferrante provides legal information and guidance to help couples make informed decisions and reach practical, family-focused agreements.

Divorce Mediation Center of Fairfield County helps couples navigate divorce privately, respectfully, and efficiently through mediation. Attorney...

Insight Counseling is a dedicated mental health clinic locat

Insight Counseling

Insight Counseling is a dedicated mental health clinic located at 871 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield, CT. The practice provides a compassionate, professional environment focused on treating the whole person and their family to foster lasting positive change. Their mission centers on delivering highly effective assessment and counseling services through a results-oriented approach. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including individual and family therapy, mental health assessments, and specialized Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Their expertise spans anxiety and depression treatment, grief and trauma therapy, and dedicated recovery support programs tailored for teens and young adults. The clinical team is composed of highly accomplished professionals, including CADC, LCSW, LMFT, and PhD-level clinicians who are passionate about client well-being. Clients can expect a collaborative experience where clinicians maintain active communication and coaching even between office visits to ensure consistent progress. By combining clinical expertise with a warm, supportive atmosphere, Insight Counseling provides the education and encouragement necessary for individuals to navigate their mental health journey effectively.

Insight Counseling is a dedicated mental health clinic located at 871 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield, CT. The practice provides a compassionate,...

The Glass House 49-acre historic site and museum

The Glass House Historic Museum and Cultural Site

The Glass House is a renowned historical museum and architectural modernist landmark located in New Canaan, Connecticut. As a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the 49-acre site offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the iconic residence and grounds designed by architect Philip Johnson. All tours originate from the Visitor Center and Design Store at 199 Elm Street, serving as the gateway to this significant cultural destination. The site provides a variety of experiences, including guided, self-guided, private, and group tours that showcase the Glass House, Brick House, Painting and Sculpture Galleries, follies, outdoor sculptures, and the surrounding 49-acre landscape. Visitors can choose from diverse options ranging from concise one-hour tours to comprehensive, in-depth explorations of the campus. The museum also features a digital guide through Bloomberg Connects to enhance the educational experience for all guests. Advance reservations are required. The tour season runs April 15th - December 14th, 2026, Open Thursday - Monday, Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Shop the Design Store in New Canaan or online at designstore.theglasshouse.org.

Alfred Branch

Bridgeport

The Glass House is a renowned historical museum and architectural modernist landmark located in New Canaan, Connecticut. As a site of the National...

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First Step Wellness Psychotherapy and Counseling Center

Every Journey Begins with The First Step. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling in English and Spanish. We also provide mental health evaluations for legal, immigration, and court related matters.

Hayleigh Evans

Danbury

First Step Wellness Psychotherapy and...

Every Journey Begins with The First Step. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling in English and Spanish. We also provide mental health...

John Frey Maintains Top Producer Status Across Offices

Coldwell Banker

Veteran broker John Frey has been recognized as a top unit and volume producer for the fourth month this year across the Coldwell Banker Ridgefield and Redding offices, continuing a record of success in the local real estate market. A licensed broker since 1987, Frey is ranked among the top 1.5% of real estate agents nationwide according to RealTrends 2026. He previously served as Chairman of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission and has been honored as Ridgefield Realtor of the Year and Ridgefield Citizen of the Year. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for market expertise, professionalism, and a client-first approach, helping generations of families navigate important real estate decisions. “John’s performance continues to reflect an exceptional level of professionalism, market expertise, and client dedication,” said Joseph Porricelli, Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Realty Ridgefield-Redding, Newtown, and Southbury. “His consistent results and long-standing reputation in the community set a standard for excellence across our offices.” Frey’s commitment to personalized service continues to earn strong client loyalty and referrals throughout the region. Much of his business comes from repeat clients and personal recommendations, reflecting the trust he has built over nearly four decades in the industry. “Working with John to sell my parents’ home was such a blessing,” said Andrea Donigian. “He made the entire process far less stressful than I ever imagined and provided valuable guidance every step of the way. His network of trusted professionals was an incredible resource whenever we needed assistance preparing the home for sale.” With decades of experience and local market knowledge, Frey continues to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals throughout the region, generating a steady stream of repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients while remaining one of the area's most recognized real estate professionals.

Veteran broker John Frey has been recognized as a top unit and volume producer for the fourth month this year across the Coldwell Banker Ridgefield...

Fairfield County's trusted building partner

GxG Builders

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From design, to site development, to interior details, GxG Builders will be your building partner throughout your whole construction journey. We strive to build a better future for our community through honesty, commitment, and expertise. Generation by generation.

Newtown

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From...

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Wilton

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GoodEarthCrochetCO

Individual service with handmade crochet blankets made to save the environment. Traditional and non-traditional designs. Gift wrapped and shipped with excellent reviews. Personalized letter accompanies each sale. Local Artisan. Consultations available. Listed below Peppermint Twist, just in time for the holidays.

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Athletic Limo

Athletic Limo is a family-owned and operated chauffeured transportation company based in Trumbull, Connecticut, with over ten years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. We specialize in providing reliable, professional airport limo services and private transportation throughout Fairfield County, as well as across New York and New Jersey. Athletic Limo is fully licensed and insured, maintaining a commitment to high-quality service for both business and leisure travelers. Our service offerings include flat-rate airport transfers to major regional hubs such as JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Westchester County, and Bradley International Airport. Beyond airport transportation, we provide executive corporate travel, hourly hire, and point-to-point transportation using a meticulously maintained fleet of sedans and SUVs. Every ride is customized to meet individual schedules and preferences, supported by real-time flight tracking for all airport pickups. Customers can expect a personalized, stress-free experience backed by professional, vetted chauffeurs who prioritize comfort and reliability. As a member of the National Limousine Association, Athletic Limo distinguishes itself through dedicated human support and a commitment to sustainable travel by contributing to carbon removal initiatives.

RJ Scofield

Trumbull

Athletic Limo is a family-owned and operated chauffeured transportation company based in Trumbull, Connecticut, with over ten years of experience...

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Wilton Quaker Meeting

Plan Your Vote – ACLU Voting Rights Work in CT and Across the Country
Speaker: ACLU CT representative Amber Vlangas 
Monday, September 14, 2026 at the HFFC Monthly Featured-Speaker Program
7:00 PM program. Hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual)

On Monday, September 14, 2026 Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) will feature
the Fairfield Country Rep of the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, Amber Vlangas, who will discuss the ongoing national attack on voting rights and how CT residents can help. &nbsp;She can also discuss other current issues on ACLU CT’s radar, including privacy, immigrant rights and protections for the right to demonstrate. 

Amber Vlangas is a civil liberties activist who has served as the Fairfield County Engagement Officer with the ACLU CT for nearly five years. After serving in the United States Marine Corps and earning her B.A. in Visual and Public Communication, Amber has spent more than 25 years in nonprofit outreach, organizing, and resource development. She currently serves on the steering committees and leadership teams of several national groups and co-hosts the podcast Amplified Voices.

The ACLU of Connecticut defends, promotes, and expands the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Connecticut through litigation, community organizing and legislative advocacy, and civic education and engagement. Organized in 1948, it is an inclusive, non-partisan, and statewide organization within the nationwide American Civil Liberties Union network. 

This meeting is free and open to all.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us in Wilton for the presentation and the social gathering beforehand.&nbsp; (We will supply the address after you register.) Gourmet pizza and refreshments will be served from 6:15-7:00 PM.&nbsp;The presentation will start at 7:00. &nbsp;We will also be recording and broadcasting this meeting virtually via Zoom for anyone who is unable to join us in person; check in is at 6:45.&nbsp;
Register at <a href="https://bit.ly/ACLU-CT" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ACLU-CT&nbsp;</a>to attend in person or to receive a link to participate online.
The Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, Connecticut (HFFC), espouses reason and compassion, and seeks to promote humanism and free thought in our community. It holds monthly featured speaker programs, film events, book discussions, solstice celebrations, charitable activities, and science roundtables. Learn more at <a href="https://www.hffcct.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hffcct.org</a>

Local Event: PROTECTING THE VOTE and CIVIL RIGHTS : Meet ACLU featured speaker at HFFC’s September event 

PROTECTING THE VOTE and CIVIL RIGHTS : Meet...

Plan Your Vote – ACLU Voting Rights Work in CT and Across the Country
Speaker: ACLU CT representative Amber Vlangas 
Monday,...

PROTECTING THE VOTE and CIVIL RIGHTS : Meet ACLU featured speaker at HFFC’s September event 

Online Event

From navigating new freedoms to finding purpose and balance, every phase of retirement offers a fresh opportunity to grow and thrive. During this complimentary session we’ll explore the many different stages of retirement, as well as practical methods you can take to create a retirement that feels truly meaningful and fulfilling.
You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: Amanda Willey, CFP®, APMA®, Private Wealth Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLCTo reserve a spot: call us at <a href="tel:6176073366">617.607.3366 Ext. 250</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:christina.cobas@ampf.com?subject=Reimagining%20Retirement">christina.cobas@ampf.com</a>

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement

Shelton-Derby

Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining...

From navigating new freedoms to finding purpose and balance, every phase of retirement offers a fresh opportunity to grow and...

Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement

70 Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT

Come join the fun!&nbsp; With the aid of experienced dancers, guests will learn several basic steps and be dancing to music within 15 minutes of the start of the lesson.&nbsp; No experience necessary.&nbsp; Learn while you dance.&nbsp; Singles and couples welcome.&nbsp; Get some exercise.&nbsp; Make new friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;SMILES&nbsp;GUARANTEED!
For more information, please contact Darby or Deb at (203)&nbsp;665-8455.
Or visit our website at:&nbsp;<a href="https://squarebears.net/other-local-fun-nights" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">squarebears.net/other-local-fun-nights</a>

Local Event: 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square  Dancing

'Free' Introduction to Modern Square  Dancing

Come join the fun!  With the aid of experienced dancers, guests will learn several basic steps and be dancing to music within...

Indian Harbor Yacht Club

Women's Mentoring Network to Host “Celebrating Our Mentors” Gala in Greenwich, CT
Join us for our Annual Fundraiser on September 17, 2026 Brings Together Community Supporters for a celebratory evening with Dinner, Networking, and Live Music on the Waterfront. The evening will bring together community members, mentors, clients and donors to celebrate the women we support and to raise funds to sustain our programs.
Guests will enjoy an evening of dinner, networking, and waterfront views, along with exciting raffle prizes. The event will feature live music from Mesha Steele, and heartfelt remarks from mentors and mentees about the growth, connection, and success they've built together.
“Celebrating Our Mentors is more than a fundraiser. It's a celebration of the relationships that change lives.&nbsp; As women continue to struggle in low-paying jobs, demand for these connections continues to rise, and expanding access to mentorship and career support has never been more important. Together, we can ensure more women have the opportunity to build stable careers and brighter futures for themselves and their families.”&nbsp;- Lana Gifas, Executive Director, Women's Mentoring Network
Event Highlights
Dinner
Mentor/Mentee stories
Networking
Raffle
Waterfront views
Live music with Mesha Steele
Event Details
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT

Tickets &amp; Sponsorship
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-our-mentors-a-fundraiser-to-support-womens-mentoring-network-tickets-1980045554555" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>Tickets are available now on Eventbrite. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-our-mentors-a-gala-to-support-womens-mentoring-network-tickets-1998387524882" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-our-mentors-a-gala-to-support-womens-mentoring-network-tickets-1998387524882</a>For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lana Gifas at lgifas@wmninc.org.

About Women's Mentoring Network, Inc.
Every day, capable and determined women walk through our doors. They are working hard yet they are struggling to get ahead. At Women's Mentoring Network, we see their potential and, through long-term mentoring, skills workshops, and educational support, we empower women with the skills and confidence needed to compete in today’s tough job market. When a woman gets the support she deserves, everything changes for her, her children, and our entire community. To learn more about Women's Mentoring Network, please visit: <a href="https://www.wmninc.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wmninc.org</a>.

Local Event: "Celebrating Our Mentors," Women's Mentoring Network Annual Fundraiser

Stamford

"Celebrating Our Mentors," Women's Mentoring...

Women's Mentoring Network to Host “Celebrating Our Mentors” Gala in Greenwich, CT
Join us for our Annual Fundraiser on...

"Celebrating Our Mentors," Women's Mentoring Network Annual Fundraiser

Newbury Place

We need to make room for Holiday Merchandise!&nbsp; Stop by all weekend, starting Friday, September 18th, for our Annual Sidewalk Sale.

Local Event: Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th

New Haven County

Southbury

Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th

We need to make room for Holiday Merchandise!  Stop by all weekend, starting Friday, September 18th, for our Annual Sidewalk Sale.

199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Time: 4 pm to 8 pmThe Glass House welcomes architect Elizabeth Diller for an evening of design, conversation, and dining. In conversation with Spencer Bailey, Diller will trace the arc of her practice—from civic landmarks that reshaped New York, including the High Line and The Shed, to the more recent V&amp;A East Storehouse in London, the MIT Metropolitan Warehouse in Cambridge, MA, and Al-Mujadilah Center &amp; Mosque for Women in Doha. The conversation follows a major honor: in 2025, DS+R received the Golden Lion for Best Participation at the Venice Biennale of Architecture for Canal Café.&nbsp;Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/an-evening-with-liz-diller/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/an-evening-with-liz-diller/</a>

Local Event: An Evening with Liz Diller

An Evening with Liz Diller

Time: 4 pm to 8 pmThe Glass House welcomes architect Elizabeth Diller for an evening of design, conversation, and dining. In...

King School

<h2>Join us for our Open House on Sunday, October 4&nbsp;from&nbsp;1:00-3:00 p.m.</h2>
Discover the power of a King education firsthand. Learn about our engaging PreK-12 inquiry-based approach to education and immerse yourself in our vibrant campus community.&nbsp;We hope you'll join us!
The schedule and details for the day are below. Students of all ages are welcome.&nbsp;We can't wait to meet your family!&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.kingschoolct.org/admission/visit/open-house" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Today</a>

Local Event: Open House - PreK-12

Open House - PreK-12

Join us for our Open House on Sunday, October 4 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Discover the power of a King education firsthand. Learn...

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Decades-Old Restaurant Makes Major Change After...

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🌱 Patch AM: Pinkalicious The Musical and 7 more...

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Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How Ridgefield High keeps a 9/11...

And on the Ridgefield Patch calendar - Moving Sale - Stamford

🌱 Patch AM: How Ridgefield High keeps a 9/11 victim’s memory alive each season.

🌱 Patch AM: Which Ridgefield High seniors just...

Also, don’t miss Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Which Ridgefield High seniors just made National Merit history?

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Is This Bigfoot Or A Skinny Dipper? [Weird News...

See the weirdest news this week on Patch. 

Is This Bigfoot Or A Skinny Dipper? [Weird News & Oddities]

Ridgefield Officer Involved In Bear Shooting...

Law enforcement in Newtown and Ridgefield are not involved in the investigation, which is being led by DEEP's own police unit.

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