Urgent Care plans expansion
Pulse Equity Partners and the PineBridge Structured Capital team of PineBridge Investments have competed a growth equity investment in Urgent Care of Connecticut, the largest network of urgent care centers in Connecticut.
Urgent Care has a medical facility at 10 South Street.
The capital and partnership will allow Urgent Care to expand throughout the Northeast. It now has seven clinics in Connecticut.
Weichert begins collecting toys
Nick Davis, branch manager of Weichert Realtors’ Ridgefield office, reports the annual holiday toy drive has begun to benefit children and families associated with the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury.
“This is our way of giving back to the community that has given us so much,” said Mr. Davis. “The holidays mark a time of year when charitable organizations receive their greatest demand for assistance and the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury is no exception. It’s our hope that through this drive, we will be able to bring joy to some deserving families.”
Ridgefielder may donate new, unwrapped toys at the Weichert Office, 388 Main Street, through Sunday, Dec. 15.
During the annual Ridgefield “Holiday Stroll” on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. where a balloon artist will make special balloon creations for the kids. Additionally, the office will also be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys at this time.
For more information, call 203-431-1400.
Jewelry trunk show at Audrey Road
KZK Jewelry will be having a trunk show Thursday, Dec. 5, at Audrey Road in Ridgefield.
From 4 to 6 p.m. there will be a soiree for moms and daughters. From 6 to 10 p.m., doors will open for all.
KZK Jewelry offers a line of sterling silver and gold filled chains with more than 150 interchangeable pendants including semi-precious stones, horn, pearls, crystals and more.
Knick plays golf to benefit museum
Roger Knick of the Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield was among the players in Swing Into It! a benefit golf tournament for Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, which took place at The Stanwich Club in Greenwich on Oct. 3.
Proceeds from Swing Into It! benefit the museum’s Open Arms initiative, which makes it possible for every child, family and school to enjoy the museum’s exhibits, gallery activities and themed events regardless of financial, language or special needs barriers.
The tournament raised nearly $50,000.
Amy Kahn Russell plans sample sale
International jewelry designer Amy Kahn Russell will be selling her jewelry collection at the Community Center at 316 Main Street with special discounts for the holidays.
The sale will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 9 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 to 9 p.m.
Food and drink will be served. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Risbridger speaks in Stamford
Steven I. Risbridger, CPA, managing partner of the Reynolds & Rowella’s New Canaan office, participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the XPX Connecticut Exit Planning Exchange, focused on collaboration in exit planning for business owners, Nov. 15 at the Stamford Yacht Club.
Mr. Risbridger is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Santa is coming to Quarry Ridge
Santa will be coming to Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital to have his picture taken with people’s pets Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The $10 donation for a photo will benefit a local family. There will be a raffle, baked goods for sale, local shelters with animals available for donation and more.