<p>Emily Johnson,&nbsp;a member of the class of 2026 majoring in Aerospace Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled "Blockchain Technology for Digital Content Authenticity."</p><p>Known as the&nbsp;<a href="https://email.meritpages.com/ss/c/u001.2MAbPpABZpoNwpazzwdE_vU-DjKK6siPc1imAQosfEz_7Zg0exv-SKkGd1JUGjEeymC1cSZ1Pug9h-UKWAvF-3ZCgZk2f4fuMoTXUTwTDZqiiSf_lJYfjFtZi0G3dTEhO9P5T1hxxg6TeCcWQ7RGoQ/4gw/aE8k0FQERi6mOqXyZ10DGw/h0/h001.FMM57UY9oBgxacxO7xbw3xhSCDSDLyZYqX6HWT5YUa8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interactive Qualifying Project&nbsp;</a>(IQP), this project is a core part of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI. Centered around&nbsp;<a href="https://email.meritpages.com/ss/c/u001.2MAbPpABZpoNwpazzwdE_vU-DjKK6siPc1imAQosfEz8gH4bFpFOJnM6tUG_gdj8/4gw/aE8k0FQERi6mOqXyZ10DGw/h1/h001.-coJZ0GWx7SQQt9o65sWuSOPN6xlE5Fb5v4R3sSLNdA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">project-based learning</a>, this hands-on approach offers students opportunities to help develop thoughtful solutions to open-ended problems. These real-world problems affect the quality of life for people in the communities where students work, giving students a chance to make a difference in the world before they graduate. All WPI undergraduates are required to complete an IQP, usually in their junior year, through which they apply science and technology to address an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of WPI students complete their IQP at one of the university's 50+ off-campus project centers located in more than 30 countries around the world.</p><p>"The WPI project-based curriculum's focus on global studies brings students out of the classroom and their comfort zones and into the global community to apply their knowledge and to solve problems," said Professor&nbsp;<a href="https://email.meritpages.com/ss/c/u001.2MAbPpABZpoNwpazzwdE_l7IEZLt9hsCxmxHUD6Ctei2Xxrh6NM7-X09wOhxvR2T/4gw/aE8k0FQERi6mOqXyZ10DGw/h2/h001.ThoYDcUDdrI9BEQ1gZtHWYtmHUgE0atl4fXS42QQ6xs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kent Rissmiller</a>, professor of&nbsp;<a href="https://email.meritpages.com/ss/c/u001.2MAbPpABZpoNwpazzwdE_h20rhXFIcif174U8lglFbbmtm7IZ78YnsiK-yPW6nm1x6W47-8gesz_4O2vrTFOxrpt9HWuqIgr5g-H8baE1zc/4gw/aE8k0FQERi6mOqXyZ10DGw/h3/h001.7Lp1gxvy5_RzQH5BMzgqlyPIk_HANdK-xNCKRm13VzM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">International &amp; Global Studies</a>&nbsp;and associate dean of&nbsp;<a href="https://email.meritpages.com/ss/c/u001.2MAbPpABZpoNwpazzwdE_h20rhXFIcif174U8lglFbbLpFXUfFdMLQM2xcDkd1n2/4gw/aE8k0FQERi6mOqXyZ10DGw/h4/h001.WZqkrU8XnBKnkODwx6EWgzGu0oHnBZ5Lo3zRYWx6rvQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Global School</a>. "Students are immersed in all aspects of a different culture-from the way people live and work to the values they hold to the foods they eat, all valuable perspectives for surviving and thriving in today's global marketplace. They also learn the meaning and magic of teamwork; make a real and meaningful difference in their host community; and&nbsp;<a href="https://email.meritpages.com/ss/c/u001.2MAbPpABZpoNwpazzwdE_vU-DjKK6siPc1imAQosfEw-JOyYfe3q7zXHkpdZLwM31K_UYVe9s4vGtLpvpL53g3Si_rKbIgN1536DJ46VBGI/4gw/aE8k0FQERi6mOqXyZ10DGw/h5/h001.F-KmQMcEUHt13TQbNVvy26tDjvDxHcUwGBXsyhTMaIw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gain a competitive edge</a>&nbsp;for any resume, or graduate or professional school application."</p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC BUZZ Weekend May 30-April 1</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/barnum-festival-concert-food-truck-festival-mullet-badboy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Barnum Festival Concert &amp; Food Truck Festival: MULLET &amp; Badboy</strong></a></p><p><strong>1545 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe</strong></p><p>Friday May 30, 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>An evening of good food, good company and the sounds of Mullett &amp; Badboy!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-wedding-singer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Wedding Singer</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Canaan High School, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Friday May 30, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Watch the talented cast bring this beloved romantic comedy to life on stage. The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer's sparkling new score does for the '80s what Hairspray did for the '60s. Just say yes to the most romantic musical in twenty years.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-sweet-remains" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Sweet Remains</strong></a></p><p><strong>StageOne at FTC, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Friday May 30, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm</p><p>THE SWEET REMAINS is the very rare all-independent band to have nearly 60 MILLION SPOTIFY streams and counting! They're also unusual on today's music scene as a band headed by 3 gifted singer-songwriters, each of whom contribute to the writing and 3-part harmonies that define the band's sound.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/element-115" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>ELEMENT 115</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Friday May 30, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>If you love Steely Dan / Genesis / Tears for Fears / Kansas / Bowie Then you would Love this Band. Seasoned Musicians Performing Music that gives you Goosebumps and you will Jump out of your seats! Please like us on Facebook and follow us from show to show!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/bethel-ct-pride-parade-celebration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Bethel CT Pride Parade &amp; Celebration</strong></a></p><p><strong>Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, Bethel</strong></p><p>Saturday May 31, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community at our FREE parade and celebration!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/harmony-on-the-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Harmony on the Hill</strong></a></p><p><strong>Talmadge Hill Community Church, Darien</strong></p><p>Saturday May 31, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Talmadge Hill Community Church welcomes you to our annual spring concert, Harmony on the Hill. It is our wish to bring harmony to our world through the gift of music by the talented musicians who are part of our special community. We’ll be offering a selection of piano, flute, guitar and vocals, ranging from folk and rock to jazz and classical.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/keys-to-empowerment-a-dueling-pianos-charity-night-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Keys to Empowerment: A Dueling Pianos Charity Night 2025</strong></a></p><p><strong>Ponus Yacht Club Inc, Stamford</strong></p><p>Saturday May 31, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Join us for an unforgettable evening at Keys to Empowerment: A Dueling Piano Charity Night! This high-energy fundraiser will be a night of music, dancing, laughter, and giving back. At Ready to Empower, we believe mental health is the foundation for strong communities. Join us for Keys to Empowerment, to raise funds for vital mental health services for women in need and launch our groundbreaking initiative to support educators through mental wellness - Ready EmpowerEd. Together, we’ll empower women, educators, and communities to thrive!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/harmony-lodge-200th-anniversary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Harmony Lodge 200th Anniversary</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Canaan Historical Society, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Saturday May 31, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>A special in-person event commemorating two centuries of history and tradition. We invite you to be a part of this milestone occasion as we honor our past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future. Come together with fellow members and friends for a night of dinner, drinks, and dancing. Let's make this anniversary a memorable one! See you there!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-british-rock-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The British Rock Show</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday May 31, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>The British Rock Show delivers an electrifying live experience, celebrating all the legendary hits from the golden age of British Rock!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/food-truck-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Food Truck Festival</strong></a></p><p><strong>Schenck’s Island and Chess Park, Wilton</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 1, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm</p><p>Enjoy great food, immersive experiences, community unity, all while supporting Wilton’s museum at the Wilton Historical Society’s Food Truck Festival. On Sunday, June 1st, from 11am to 4 pm join Wilton Historical at Schenck’s Island and Chess Park, 202 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897, to feast from a collection of the area’s finest food trucks, with all proceeds to benefit the Society.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/black-diamond-battle-league-presents-point-blank-range" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>BLACK DIAMOND BATTLE LEAGUE PRESENTS : POINT BLANK RANGE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Creative Venue &amp; Rentals, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 1, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/gallery-exhibition-opening-reception-e9e87" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> <strong>The 15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition Opening Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 1, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>We are honored that many of the artists included in the exhibition will be able to attend the reception. Don’t miss this chance to meet the artist and gather with other print enthusiasts as you enjoy light appetizers and beverages.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/5-00-pm---five-year-anniversary-spring-showcase-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Five Year Anniversary Spring Showcase 2025</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Concert Hall, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 1, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate our singers and five years of Greenwich A Cappella!</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">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;">Join Fairfield County Bank to learn about the benefits of a 529 Plan tomorrow, Thursday, May 29. Start planning your child's future with Fairfield County Bank! $100 will be contributed to the first 5 plans opened*.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Refreshments will be served!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">529 College Savings Day will take place at the following Fairfield County Bank locations:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/new-canaan-ave-norwalk.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Broad River</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/chestnut-hill-norwalk.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Cranbury</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/danbury-road-ridgefield.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Danbury Road</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/post-road-darien.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Darien</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/post-road-fairfield.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Fairfield</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/federal-road-danbury.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Federal Road</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/danbury-road-georgetown.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Georgetown</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/mill-plain-road-danbury.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Mill Plain Road</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/wall-street-norwalk.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Wall Street</a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;*Fairfield County Bank consumer checking account clients are eligible for one (1) $100.00 (non-Fairfield County Bank consumer checking clients are eligible for $50.00) contribution from Fairfield County Bank after a minimum of $200.00 in contributions are made with assistance of a Fairfield County Financial Services financial consultant to a 529 College Savings Plan within six (6) months of opening the plan. Offer expires on May 30, 2025. Depending on your state of residence, there may be an in-state plan that provides state tax and other state benefits, such as financial aid, scholarship funds and protection from creditors, not available through a 529 plan. Before investing in any state’s 529 plan, investors should consult a tax advisor.</em></p>

<h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Local Business Champion: MythBarkers</span></h2><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meet Ridgefield native, founder and co-host of </strong><a href="https://mythbarkers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>MythBarkers</strong></a><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> podcast, Laura Petrucelli.</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">About the Founder</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Laura has spent her career building celebrity and corporate brands in the dynamic world of sports and entertainment. A former WWE executive, she has a passion for storytelling and creating content that leaves a lasting impact. Laura now devotes her time to helping rescue dogs get their much-deserved second chance at life. She has become a skilled dog “matchmaker,” pairing families with their perfect canine companion. A mom of three rescue dogs (now living in Wilton), Laura enjoys opening her home to dogs in need and volunteering with NY and CT-based animal shelters.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is MythBarkers?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I recently launched a new podcast for dog parents called MythBarkers with my friend and co-host Yena Kim, the creator behind the successful </span><a href="https://mensweardog.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">MensWear Dog</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Your mission behind MythBarkers?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our goal with MythBarkers is simple: we want to make pet parenting easier and help enrich the lives of all of our beloved dogs. With the help of various pet experts, we aim to debunk common myths and misperceptions about our canine companions across four key areas: health and wellness, training &amp; behaviors, adoption and rescue, working pets and influencers. Each episode tackles a specific myth or misperception about dogs (like “is a wagging tail a sign of a happy dog?”), and we leave our listeners with helpful guidance, tips, and recommendations to use with their own dogs.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How can our readers listen to your podcast?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Episodes of MythBarkers are available to watch on </span><a href="https://m.youtube.com/@MythBarkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">YouTube</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and listen to on </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2TVOurp8BWR18ZvkiXV4VY?si=vUs5mebeR1upyO847uydMw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Spotify</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. We’re also in the process of building up our presence across social media on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mythbarkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Instagram</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mythbarkers_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">TikTok</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mythbarkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Facebook</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and </span><a href="https://www.threads.com/@mythbarkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Threads</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> where we regularly share short-form content from and related to our podcast, along with sharing our MythBarkers “MicroMyths” where we debunk a dog myth in 60 or less.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tell me a bit about the journey that took you to MythBarkers.</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I had a successful career in professional sports and entertainment, including spending 9 years rising through the ranks at the CT-based media juggernaut, WWE. There I was able to have a crash course in storytelling, building brands, and using a platform to give back. Since leaving corporate three years ago, I’ve dedicated my time to the rescue dog space.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do you collaborate with any local businesses or nonprofits?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I work closely with ROAR in Ridgefield and SNARR Northeast in Brewster, NY, in various capacities, including as a dog volunteer, foster mom, and adoption coordinator. I’m also working with the CT Humane Society as they prepare to open their state-of-the-art Animal Resource Center in Wilton this summer, which is going to be amazing!</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Anything else you want the community to know?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Having been a dog mom for nearly 10 years, I have to say I’ve learned so much more being fully immersed in the world of dogs, and I’m hoping to share my experiences, knowledge, and network to support dogs and dog parents in a larger way.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tune in to episodes of MythBarkers on </span><a href="https://m.youtube.com/@MythBarkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">YouTube</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2TVOurp8BWR18ZvkiXV4VY?si=vUs5mebeR1upyO847uydMw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Spotify</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow MythBarkers on Instagram @</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mythbarkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">mythbarkers</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mythbarkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Facebook</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Visit MythBarkers online </span><a href="https://mythbarkers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://mythbarkers.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><br></p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Celebrated Author Daniel Mendelsohn at Wilton Library on June 12 In Conversation with Max Gabrielson</strong></p><p>Celebrated author, critic, and classicist <strong>Daniel Mendelsohn</strong> will join <strong>Wilton High School’s beloved classics teacher Max Gabrielson</strong> in conversation at <strong>Wilton Library</strong> on <strong>Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m.</strong>, to discuss Mendelsohn’s <em>new translation of Homer’s Odyssey</em> and other works. Don’t miss this singular, extraordinary literary event.</p><p>With this new translation, Mendelsohn brings Homer’s great epic to vividly poetic new life. Widely known for his essays on classical literature and culture in <em>The New Yorker</em> and other major publications, Mendelsohn offers a line-for-line rendering of <em>The Odyssey</em> that is both engrossing as poetry and rigorously faithful to its ancient source. Eschewing the streamlining and modernizing tendencies of many recent translations, he artfully preserves the epic’s formal qualities, restoring to Homer’s masterwork its original grandeur.</p><p>The result is the richest, most ample, most precise, and most musical <em>Odyssey</em> in English. Supported by an extensive introduction and the most comprehensive notes and commentary currently available, Mendelsohn’s <em>Odyssey</em> is poised to become the definitive English version of this timeless masterpiece.</p><p>A magnificent feat of translation, it has been hailed by classicists and poets alike as a “momentous achievement,” “thrilling,” “rich and rhythmical,” “superb,” “mesmerizing,” and “searingly faithful—yet absolutely original.”</p><p><strong>Elm Street Books</strong> will be on site to sell copies of Daniel Mendelsohn’s books, which he will sign. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wilton Library.</p><p><strong>Registration is required.</strong> To register, visit <a href="http://www.wiltonlibrary.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wiltonlibrary.org</a>.</p><p><em>*Photo credit Dan </em><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mendelsohn </em></p>

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Summer’s heating up, and so is the action at The National at Golf Performance Center! Whether you're stepping up to the tee for Women's Golf Day or joining the after-hours fun of our Summer Golf Leagues, there’s no better place to swing into the season. We’re talking brunch, bubbles, birdies, and a little friendly competition under the lights. So grab your clubs, call your crew (or just yourself!), and get in on the good times. Spots are limited and filling fast—sign up today and let the games begin!</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Women's Golf Day&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Golf Performance Center on Sunday, June 1st |&nbsp;10:30 AM - 1:30PM at The National at GPC in Ridgefield (yes, that gorgeous 9-hole short course!)</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Enjoy a Full Swing &amp; Short Game Clinic with our pros</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Savor tasty brunch bites&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Sip on mimosas&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Shop the stunning new Midspring golf line&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Tee off on one of CT’s most beautiful short courses</span></li></ul><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">** Limited spots available, so don’t wait! **</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Register ($60)&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://ctasbrdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yXCOB0wUnuO18_bbeQIrf6lAYsnhtY8csb-HoVsZofnimKqRXtskob3ZD_rWDhWhAW4v4ikRN4syuDNbm6Dzmsde6vDSIybXC3heaZU8cWoYyTI21xOzmEYlnDufVnwpXEu-z6SYv6O4dFYiPOZXMMwjzoTmKS0T-AWVOZR-HHhOmQsF0UBCCFO-5P_8kmob&amp;c=YUXhjfOM97hTy1tMP_wJjRDHqjgX890JtqtF8qoZttSH849JTrlqPw==&amp;ch=NHrctpVklAbci705iDQL5TC9ChHiYIlM18maTflG0ON54t9E1KMyMA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/womens-golf-day/</strong></a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Questions? Please call Kim Genzburg at 475-685-1299</span><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ladies and Men’s Evening Leagues</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Women's and Men's Summer Night Leagues</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The National at Golf Performance Center is teeing up a summer of friendly competition with Tuesday night Men’s League and Thursday night Ladies League play. The Ladies League on June 17, with the Men's League starting on June 19. Both leagues begin at 7:30 PM with two-person teams and a shotgun start.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Registration fee is $30.00, and green fees are reduced to $15.00 for league nights. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Spots are limited to 18 teams per league.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Register:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-golf-league/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-golf-league/</strong></a></p>