Saturday's Crafts Fair, including Diane DeSerio's Fabrications, will be a 'shopping bonanza'

Written by Diana Pietrangelo, Ridgefield Woman’s Club
Friday, 20 November 2009 05:45

A lifelong passion for sewing, together with some creative brainstorming, provided the inspiration for Diane DeSerio to launch a new business, “Fabrications” from her Ridgefield home. Her innovative ideas about in-demand styles and experimentation with materials led this “crafty woman” into new territory.

Ms. DeSerio will show her line of athletic-themed accessories, including key chains, watchbands and belts, at the Ridgefield Woman’s Club Craft Fair on Nov. 21 at East Ridge Middle School from 10 to 4.

Ms. DeSerio learned to sew as a child in Brooklyn, making some of her own clothing, and continued that skill when she moved to Ridgefield some 20 years ago. She also made custom window treatments for local clients, while working in various offices by day.

Autuori named a fellow in American Academy of Dental Hygiene

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Friday, 20 November 2009 05:57

Longtime Ridgefield resident Christel Autuori was named a fellow in the American Academy of Dental Hygiene at its annual meeting earlier this year.

Ms. Autuori is a former instructor at the Fones School of Dental Hygiene, University of Bridgeport, and practices dental hygiene in the offices of Dr. Randall Baldwin and Drs. Jeff and Christina Genova.

She travels to Honduras each year to provide dental care and oral hygiene instruction, armed with toothbrushes that have been donated by the schoolchildren of Ridgefield.

At the Ridgefield Playhouse: On stage and on screen

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Thursday, 19 November 2009 05:18

Here's what's on stage and on screen at the Ridgefield Playhouse in the coming week:

Fountain Music Series will sing Messiah, welcomes singers

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Thursday, 19 November 2009 05:15

The Fountain Music Series at The First Congregational Church of Ridgefield has invited singers to perform, as part of the church’s Concert Choir, Section I of George Friedrich Händel’s Messiah, on Friday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m.

The performances will feature a full baroque orchestra comprised of Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra players together with other leading Connecticut and New York musicians; soloists, Anne Wright Coffman, soprano, Caroline Chanin, mezzo soprano, William Joyner, tenor, and Paul Schmidt, bass; Ahreum Han, organ; all under the direction of Edwin R. Taylor, music director.

There will be no charge to sing.

National Honor Society inducts 28 at Ridgefield High School

Written by by Melissa Simonelli, National Honor Society
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 05:53

Ridgefield High School honored 28 new members of the 2009-10 National Honor Society at the society’s fall induction ceremony before a small crowd of family, friends and faculty.

Each member was recognized for achieving the qualities of the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

Fairfield County Bank 'goes green'

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 05:57

Fairfield County Bank recently completed a campaign titled “Go Green” focused on “satisfying the need for greater convenience in the life of their customers, increasing operating efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint.”

“Go Green” promoted statement consolidation in order to save paper, and encouraged customers to enter a sweepstakes, with a 1,000 premium privilege point reward certificate to be awarded to the winner.

Ancona's Wines and Liquors plans Wilton store

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Tuesday, 17 November 2009 06:01

Mitch Ancona of Ancona’s Wines and Liquors in Branchville plans a second store in Wilton.

Mr. Ancona led Wilton for Wine, a group of people that supported an effort to allow package stores in Wilton. On Election Day, Wilton voters approved the move, 2,363 “yes” votes and 1,801 “no” votes.

Since 1992, Wilton has been known as a “moist” town after an ordinance allowed restaurants in the “dry” town to serve alcohol.

Dr. Lisa Preston joins Osteopathic Wellness Center

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Tuesday, 17 November 2009 05:59

Dr. Lisa Preston, D.O. recently joined the Osteopathic Wellness Center in Ridgefield.

A native of Long Island, Dr. Preston received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Florida and a doctorate of osteopathic medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she also completed a pre-doctoral fellowship in osteopathic manipulative medicine, serving as a teaching assistant and providing osteopathic treatment for clinic patients.

Cutting Board adds Friday dinners

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Tuesday, 17 November 2009 05:53

The year-old Cutting Board Café and Catering at 103 Danbury Road at The Marketplace at Copps Hill will be expanding its menu and revamping its dining room to add more options.

With a substantial renovation, the Cutting Board is expanding its business hours to include dinner on Friday evenings with a selection of salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts.

The restaurant accepts reservations and has a BYOB policy — and guests may store their opened bottles of wine at the restaurant for their next visit.

Two women doctors with medical roots open ophthalmology practice here

Written by Marion Roth, Chamber of Commerce
Monday, 16 November 2009 05:13

Two women doctors have opened an ophthalmology practice in Ridgefield, offering a range of family eye care services from screenings to eye surgery. Ridgefield Ophthalmology is located in the Executive Pavilion, 90 Grove Street, Suite 105, Ridgefield.

Alexis E. Finlay, MD of North Salem and Christienne F. Coates, MD of Ridgefield are board-certified ophthalmologists with fellowship-training and experience.

Their medical services include eye examinations, glasses and contact lens prescriptions, pediatric eye care, laser vision correction (LASIK), glaucoma management, and cataract and other eye surgery. They will also offer plastic surgery and cosmetic eye services such as lid lifts and Botox, Juvederm, and Radiesse treatments.