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By BONNI BRODNICK T hank goodness for the arts for bringing music, beauty and levity to our lives. This fall 2001, the Pound Ridge Theatre Company (PRTC) will celebrate its 25 th Anniversary. Join the celebration and gala fundraiser on Thursday evening, September 22 at Ristorante Lucia, 454 Old Post Road in Bedford (telephone: 234-7600). There will be the thrill of a Murder Mystery, food/wine/beer/soft drinks, a small luxury silent auction, and a PRTC Giving Tree, to preserve great theater in our community. Seating is limited. Reserve early by buying tickets now at www.prtc01.org/ . Hats off to local sponsors and their advertising support in programs—Albano Appliance & Service, BISTRO 22, Chubby’s Hardware, CPR Computer Problem Rescue, DiNardo’s Italian Restaurant, Gisela and Elizabeth O’Brien Photography, KP Designs, La Cr é maillere Restaurant, Lionhart Gallery, Loren Maron, Marshall Oil, Pound Ridge Neighbors & Newcomers Club, North Star Restaurant, Pin...

The second edition of  POUND RIDGE PAST: Remembrances of Our Townsfolk  is here!  To order, go to Amazon.com For personally signed copies, contact me at  BonniBrodnick@gmail.com Also makes a great Father's Day gift to those who love, cherish and adore Pound Ridge. If this is a gift (how thoughtful of you!) and you'd like the book personally signed to someone special, please let me know. Merci, merci.  .../|||\... For up-to-the-minute (almost by the nanosecond) news  on  Pound Ridge Past ,  please visit us on Facebook.

 August 20, 2011 "TALK OF THE TOWN"  By Bonni Brodnick H ere’s another reason to drive the speed limit on Westchester Avenue. Along with reasons of safety to all, you won’t want to miss looking left as you drive the 30 mph speed limit on your next foray to New Canaan. Lions Park is growing and growing.        Pound Ridge Lions and the Pound Ridge Garden Club (PRGC) members have set up a rotating watering schedule in the pumpkin patch. With hoses and sprinklers generously donated by PRGC and friends, the pumpkin patch is thriving (even in this August heat). “The weeds have gotten a bit ahead of us, but we hope to catch up with a day of weeding soon,” said Sebastian Vinci , chair of the Lions Park Committee. “We have lots of pumpkin plants actively growing with numerous buds and even a few small pumpkins. In addition, we are proud of the beautiful display of sunflowers. The buds are just opening and the display is ready t...

" Under the Wire: An Uplifting Look at Brassieres " In this article, author Bonni Brodnick takes a look at brassieres, their styles, washing techniques and her first experience with one. From the infinite styles and sizes, she notes there is a certain fascination with women's bosoms and brassieres not just for men ... but for women as well.                            ~BEDFORD MAGAZINE

By BONNI BRODNICK Y ou couldn’t ask for anything simpler: someplace to go for a little vino, an espresso or cappuccino, maybe a Panini, a crostini or a little antipasti. Mariela’s Wine & Espresso Bar , located at 71 Westchester Avenue, is now serving. Order one of the 16 whites, reds or rosés, or pump it up with caffeine. “Every town should have a nice place to go where you can sit down, have a glass of wine, or read the paper and have an espresso,” said Alex Rubeo , proprietor/owner. “We also have free Wi-Fi, so folks can come in with their computer and write the next ‘Harry Potter.” Have a seat at a table or at the bar and stay tuned for wine tastings. Just a step away, beyond the planters filled with blooming flowers, is Pound Ridge Wines & Spirits , which will launch a Wine of the Month Club in the fall. Mariela’s is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 764-3424. N 2N a.k.a. Neighbor to Neighbor is a community-based volunteer organiza...

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By BONNI BRODNICK T his is no wives’ tale: we drizzle Wild Virginia salad dressing on fish, meat, and vegetables to cook, roast, BBQ, you name it. The versatility of this tasty dressing has it jumping the food chain in all directions and the stuff is delicious. Its robust flavor is made from fresh flavors and superior-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) with no other oils, water, thickeners, preservatives or chemicals. It also has a convenient (and kid-friendly) flip top to make it easy to shake up each time you use it (natural separation will occur). And believe it or not, all-EVOO dressings are hard to find, if at all. And if it’s not EVOO, you don’t get the same health benefits (so don’t be fooled by the “pure olive oil” stuff, which is actually a lower grade olive oil. The launch of Wild Virginia has put inventor/connoisseur Ellen Best on the frontline as an entrepreneurial foodie. Her product is now available in ten stores in Westchester and Fairfield Counties...