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<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend May 2-4</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 20);">HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-wilton-playshop-presents-stephen-sondheim-s-into-the-woods-4ce8f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Stephen Sondheim’s "Into The Woods"</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Wilton Playshop, Wilton</strong></p><p>Friday May 2, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, stages . One of Stephen Sondheim's most popular and beloved works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated and emotionally resonant show that masterfully weaves together the stories of some of our most cherished fairy tale characters. With a brilliant score that showcases Sondheim's unmatched lyrical talent, the musical brings characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of Jack and the Beanstalk fame), and the Baker and his Wife together in a shared quest that is at once whimsical and profound.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/dressed-to-impress-gala" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Dressed to Impress Gala</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Museum & History Center, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Friday May 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>In celebration of the new exhibition Dressed to Impress, join the Fairfield Museum for an unforgettable night of fashion through the ages!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/meet-for-coffee-at-the-bruce-conversations-with-robert-kalman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Conversations with Robert Kalman</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bruce Museum, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 9:00 am - 10:30 am</p><p>Join the conversation with Robert Kalman, a celebrated photojournalist, educator, and lifelong storyteller. Born in Manhattan and raised in Queens, Robert’s journey spans decades of rich experience, from working as a news assistant at The New York Times to leading schools in New York and New England. Along the way, he built an impressive portfolio of photographic work, capturing compelling narratives of diverse communities across the globe.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/birding-at-the-bruce-museum-with-greenwich-audubon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Birding with Greenwich Audubon</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bruce Museum, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>Tours will go from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon's neighboring Oneida Sanctuary, one of Greenwich's only remaining coastal salt marshes. This location not only provides an opportunity to see bird species that use this special habitat such as waterfowl, shorebirds, herons & egrets but also learn about Audubon's conservation efforts to improve our coastal resiliency in Greenwich.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/jane-s-walk-bridgeport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jane's Walk Bridgeport</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Archive, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>We have held “Jane’s Walks Bridgeport” for the last eight years – building on the international Jane’s Walk event inspired by the urban activist Jane Jacobs, whose focus on human-centered and community-led neighborhood development has made a lasting imprint on how cities are planned and built.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/derby-day-celebration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Derby Day Celebration</strong></a></p><p><strong>Pequot Library, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 4:00 pm -9:00 pm</p><p>Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Pequot Library! Take a stroll around the Great Lawn to view the festive hats, attire, and decorated tailgates. Get your Derby Dollars so that you can enter to win raffle items, take home a bottle of bourbon from the Bourbon Wall, and choose your winning horse for a shot at the top prize in the 50/50 raffle. Trophies will be awarded for Best Hat, Best Dressed, and Best Tailgates. Watch the “Run for the Roses” on the big screen in the auditorium, and celebrate with Kentucky fare and an open bar (plus non-alcoholic options) in the Main Tent, sponsored by the Loya Family. Keep the party going with DJ Rob and the Melt Mobile at the after-party.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/greenwich-choral-society-presents-the-great-american-songbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Greenwich Choral Society present The Great American Songbook</strong></a></p><p><strong>O'Byrne Chapel, Purchase</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Join the Greenwich Choral Society in the beautiful O'Byrne Chapel at Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY - showcasing iconic and beloved songs from the American Songbook, featuring the the Bryan Reeder Orchestra and vocalists Hannah Gill and Chris Norton.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/martin-kline-the-world-in-all-its-plenitude-420e5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude</strong></a></p><p><strong>Heather Gaudio Fine Art, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm</p><p>The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Saturday, May 3, 4-6pm, and the exhibition will remain on view through June 14th. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay written by art critic and poet Carter Ratcliff accompanies the exhibition.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/shark-safari" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Shark Safari</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 9:30 am - 11:00 am</p><p>Sharks and rays are an incredibly diverse group of animals, representing all sorts of sizes, body shapes, and behaviors to suit the places and climates they’ve occupied over time. In this drop-off style program, children start off examining shark teeth, jaws, and models, feel the sandpapery texture of shark skin, and learn how superb adaptations have allowed sharks to survive for millions of years in a wide variety of ocean habitats.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sm-nc-spring-on-the-farm-family-fest-sunday-09551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>SM&NC Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm</p><p>There are added attractions, fun springtime programs and free giveaways. Not only will the Rock Climbing Wall be making its return, but both days will feature special performances by Spider-Man and Taylor Swift tributes! Plus, they will have Sheep Shearing and Miniature Horses on-site exclusive to the first and second fest, respectively. Be sure to pre-register, because tickets at the gate will be limited and higher in price!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/rediscover-greenwich-greenwich-avenue-walking-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Rediscover Greenwich: Greenwich Avenue Walking Tour</strong></a></p><p><strong>Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm</p><p>Historic buildings will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Historical Society’s collections and interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories. The murals, designed by Untapped New York’s artist Aaron Asis, will debut in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society Director of Library and Archives.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/quantum-leap-a-bold-fusion-of-chamber-music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Quantum Leap: A Bold Fusion of Chamber Music</strong></a></p><p><strong>Emerson Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>Quantum Leap redefines chamber music by seamlessly blending classical and contemporary styles. The concert features musicians familiar to the Fairfield County chamber music community including Edita Orlinyte (violin), Shan Jiang (violin), Suzanne Corey-Sahlin (viola), Gunnar Sahlin (cello), Maxim Pakhomov (piano), and noted New Canaan musician and composer Gwyneth Walker as a narrator. The program includes works by contemporary composers Walker (Trails and Open Spaces) and Marc Chen (How Rivers Become Other Rivers), and a classical selection by Antonín Dvořák (Piano Quintet, Op. 88).</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/egalitarian-brass---sunday-soundscapes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>eGALitarian Brass - Sunday Soundscapes</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston Public Library, Weston</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>eGALitarian Brass has presented recitals at Newport Classical, Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, Women Composer's Festival of Hartford, International Women’s Brass Conference, New York Women Composers, and Spectrum’s Female Composers Festival. In addition to performances, they have been an Ensemble in Residence at Rutgers University, Sacred Heart University and Marist College, where they have presented recitals and masterclasses, and led panel discussions.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">This spring, the Golf Performance Center (GPC) in Ridgefield unveiled </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The National</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, a premier 9-hole short course designed to offer a world-class short game experience - just $20 to play 9 holes. </span></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">We asked Edward Murphy, the Director of Operations at GPC to share </span><u style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">10 Fun Facts about The National. </u></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">1) It's an Executive Short Course</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">2) You only need a couple of wedges and a putter to play</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">3) It can be played at night</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">4) The record for 9 holes is 7 under par</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">5) Men, women and children all play from the same tee's</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">6) The Greens are as challenging as any private country club</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">7) The Norwalk River runs through it</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">8) Professional golfers play a tournament on it every year</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">9) Can be played with various routings</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">10) The National was designed by King & Collins renowned golf course architects. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tee times can be booked online through the GPC website or by calling the Pro Shop at 203-790-4653. Non-members are welcome and can reserve tee times up to 48 hours in advance, whereas course members can book 1 week in advance.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">For more information about The National Short Course, membership options, and to book your tee time, visit</span><a href="https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/the-national" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/the-national/.</a></p>
<p>Sary Baker of Norwalk has earned a distinction few undergraduates achieve. On April 5, she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society at the University of Wisconsin–Madison—an academic milestone that reflects years of intellectual rigor and unwavering curiosity.</p><p>Baker, a student in UW–Madison’s College of Letters & Science, was among just 245 undergraduates invited to join the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Inductees are selected based on exceptional academic performance across a broad range of disciplines. Requirements include a cumulative GPA of at least 3.80 and demonstrated achievement in mathematics, foreign language, and diverse fields of study beyond one’s major.</p><p>Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa recognizes students who embrace a true liberal arts education. Inductees are not only high achievers in the classroom—they are also thinkers and explorers, committed to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.</p><p>The induction ceremony, held at Madison’s Monona Terrace, featured speeches by faculty and student leaders. Among them was Lily Hamacher, a fellow honoree, who encouraged her peers to “take a bite of everything on your plate,” underscoring the value of a wide-ranging academic appetite—a sentiment that aptly describes Baker’s approach to learning.</p><p>Sary Baker’s accomplishment places her among an esteemed group of scholars nationwide and reflects the strong educational values she has carried from Norwalk to the heart of the Midwest. Her recognition by Phi Beta Kappa is a mark of excellence that will follow her wherever her intellectual journey leads next.</p>
<h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Local Business Champion: </span><a href="https://strigocoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Strigo Coffee</a></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meet Dennis Bubbico, founder of </span><a href="https://strigocoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Strigo Coffee</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why did you start your business?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We couldn't find a local roaster that focuses on Specialty-Grade, Single-Origin coffee. It was also hard to find freshly roasted coffee, rather than beans that have been sitting around getting stale. Also, being a Norwalk native, I am proud to be able to offer some amazing coffee to my friends and neighbors.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is your best-selling product or service?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Cold Brew is super popular and is a product that can be purchased ready to drink at local cafes. Our best-selling service would be our free local delivery of our bags of beans.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do you use any local businesses to support your operations?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our coffee is sourced from an importer in NY, but we have wholesale deals with The Pantry, So Fresh Doughnuts, Harbor Harvest, Allora Coffee & Bites and coming soon...314 Beer Garden! We've also done collaborations with Spacecat Brewing Company and Lindsay's Handmade Ice Cream.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you reimagined Strigo Coffee?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes! During COVID most cafes and restaurants weren't buying coffee or taking on new accounts. We shifted our focus on free home delivery since everyone was at home! Now this is an integral part of our business and ensures super fresh coffee by roasting on Tuesday and delivering on Wednesday every week.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Visit Strigo Coffee’s website </span><a href="https://strigocoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://strigocoffee.com/</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and follow along on social media @</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/strigocoffee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">strigocoffee</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Questions? Email </span><a href="mailto:dennis@strigocoffee.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">dennis@strigocoffee.com</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Local Business Champion: </strong><a href="https://www.apsct.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Affordable Pet Services</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p>Three questions with Chandni Bechar, founder of <a href="https://www.apsct.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Affordable Pet Services</a>. </p><p><strong>What is your best-selling product/service?</strong></p><p>My best-selling service is doggy daycare and boarding pups at my residence. We provide park days and hikes when the dogs are in our care. We do offer dog walks as well, but unfortunately, with the traffic the way it is nowadays, we've cut back on daily walks.</p><p><strong>How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?</strong></p><p>I have partnered with other dog care professionals in my area and the surrounding areas. Some of the dog care businesses I support are Happy Leash, No Place Like Home, and Sabrina's Pet Care.</p><p><strong>Have you "reimagined" your small business?</strong>I have reimagined my small business so much that we've gone through three phases. We are currently providing the best care from our residential area and will be looking into buying or leasing a bigger area of land so we can provide our pups with private playtime without worrying about aggressive dogs or people invading their space and comfort zone.</p><p><em>Chandni is First Aid & CPR Certified and Affordable Pet Services is 100% insured</em></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.apsct.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Affordable Pet Services</a> online <a href="https://www.apsct.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">here</a>, and make sure to check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/affordablepetsitterct" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/affordablepetservicesct/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Instagram</a> pages as well!</p><p><strong>HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658238881436694&usg=AOvVaw39W0bJpATtDqE_cBmJU58x" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658238881437096&usg=AOvVaw3RsWKp-KhAsGejMtOWDanG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong>for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">Fairfield County Bank is honored to announce the recent graduation of Michelle Luis, Assistant Vice President, Small Business Lending Manager, and Paul Lutsky, Vice President, Commercial Lender, from the Connecticut School of Finance & Management (CSFM). </p><p class="ql-align-justify">The graduates were honored at a ceremony on April 11 at the Trumbull Marriott Hotel. CSFM is a two-year banking education and management program with class work including banking theory, practices and procedures, capital markets and management functions. It is a proven management development staple within the Connecticut banking industry designed to increase the knowledge of the participants in their own specialties and, at the same time, introduce them to a wide range of banking topics and scenarios. </p><p class="ql-align-justify">“Paul and Michelle did an incredible job balancing the rigorous undertaking that is CSFM while continuing to provide our Commercial Lending clients with the highlight level of service,” said Dan Berta, Fairfield County Bank President. “We look forward to the implementation of their newfound knowledge and are exceedingly proud of their achievement.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Ms. Luis has been with the Bank for 24 years and has served as the Small Business Lending Manger since 2020. She works diligently with local small businesses to find the right financial product that will grow their business through property acquisition, working capital, orequipment financing. She is a lifelong Fairfield County resident and away from the office, enjoys traveling with family and friends.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Mr. Lutsky joined Fairfield County Bank in 2021. With more than 20 years of experience, Paul is committed to working tirelessly to ensure the goals of his clients are met. Covering Fairfield County, his responsibilities include both establishing new relationships between clients and Fairfield County Bank and enhancing existing client relationships through a suite of commercial loan, consumer deposit, and wealth management products, while managing a commercial lending portfolio. Outside of the office, he is an accomplished golferand serves on the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Finance Committee.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photographed, from left to right: Virginia Turnbull, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader. Glen LeBlanc, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Lending Officer. Michelle Luis, Assistant Vice President, Small Business Lending Manager. Paul Lutsky, Vice President, Commercial Lending. Daniel Berta, President. David Schneider, Chief Executive Officer.</span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>Visit </em><a href="http://www.fairfieldcountbank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><em>www.FairfieldCountBank.com</em></a></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Run Like a Mother® 5K</strong> returns to Ridgefield this Mother’s Day, promising an inspiring weekend filled with community, fitness, and celebration. Now in its 18th year, the event welcomes mothers, families, and supporters of all kinds to honor the strength and resilience of women—on and off the racecourse.</p><p>“This year, Run Like a Mother has partnered with Asics and The Prospector Theater to kick-off this special weekend with a panel of incredible women discussing <a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2025/102460/move-her-mind-event-series-ridgefield-running-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Implementing Habits & Routines in Asics Move Her Mind</a> Event” says Megan Searfoss, Founder of Run Like a Mother and CT Run Co. The event is free and registration is limited.</p><p>This year’s celebration kicks off on <strong>Saturday, May 3</strong> with an <a href="https://tockify.com/e/ctrunco/detail/331/1746273600000" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>8:00 AM Course Preview</strong></a> at the Ridgefield Playhouse, giving participants a sneak peek at the scenic route through town.</p><p>On <strong>Thursday, May 8</strong>, as Ridgefield Running and Asics presents the <a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2025/102460/move-her-mind-event-series-ridgefield-running-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Move Her Mind Event</strong> at the Prospector Theater:</a></p><p><strong>5:30 PM</strong>: Lace up and hit the streets for a <strong>Run with Asics and Special Guests</strong>.</p><p><strong>7:00 PM</strong>: Enjoy <a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2025/102460/move-her-mind-event-series-ridgefield-running-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a <strong>Live Podcast</strong></a> experience with Meaghan Murray of Believe in the Run, Meghann Featherstun of Featherstone Nutrition, </p><p>Megan Connolly Morant, host of the WWE, and Makenna Myler, Pro Runner.</p><p>Following the podcast, meet our special guests during the <strong>Post-Event Meet & Greet</strong>.</p><p>Participants can pick up their race packets on:</p><p><strong>Friday, May 9</strong> from <strong>10:00 AM to 4:00 PM</strong> at BMW of Ridgefield</p><p><strong>Saturday, May 10</strong> from <strong>10:00 AM to 4:00 PM</strong> at Ridgefield Running.</p><p>Race day, <strong>Sunday, May 11</strong>, will be an unforgettable Mother’s Day morning:</p><p><strong>6:30 AM</strong>: <strong>Final Package Pick-Up</strong> opens.</p><p><strong>7:45 AM</strong>: The community gathers for a heartfelt <strong>Run Like a Mother </strong>Blessing (non-denominational) with the Reverend Whitney Altopp from St. Stephen’s.</p><p><strong>8:00 AM</strong>: Little ones lead the charge in the <strong>Kid’s One Mile Run</strong>.</p><p><strong>8:30 AM</strong>: The <strong>Run Like a Mother 5K</strong> kicks off!</p><p>After the race, stick around for the <strong>Post-Race Celebration in Ballard Park</strong>, with festivities, music, and community cheer.</p><p>Whether you’re running, walking, cheering, or celebrating the moms in your life, this weekend is for everyone.</p><p><a href="http://www.runlikeamother.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register now</strong></a> and join us in making memories, embracing wellness, and celebrating motherhood—one stride at </p><p>a time.</p><p>Run Like a Mother is proud to support the <a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.ejoinme.org/MyPages/NoreenLPapaFund/tabid/536511/Default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ridgefield Library’s Noreen L Papa: Mothers Live Your Life programming</a>, and the <a href="https://www.theirisfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iris Fund</a>- Devoted to the future every pre-term baby deserves. </p><p>For more information and registration details, visit: <a href="http://www.runlikeamother.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.runlikeamother.com</a>. For sponsorship inquiries and other questions, please contact Amy Stozinic, Race Director, <a href="mailto:amy@ctrunco.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">amy@ctrunco.com</a></p>