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Santa and His LIVE Reindeer Return to Greenwich for the 18th Annual Greenwich Reindeer
Festival & Santa’s Workshop at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses on North Street, November 27 – December 24, 2026. Continue Reading →
Walkers will raise funds to support the Silver Shield Foundation’s core mission to provide educational support and services to the children and surviving spouses of Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMS members killed in the line of duty. Continue Reading →
5K, 1 Mile & Mini-Trot! Turkey Trot is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Greenwich Alliance for Education, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. The Alliance funds Greenwich Public School programs including Reaching Out Grants for innovative school programs, Tuning In To Music for free instrumental lessons, AVID SUCCESS to expand the AVID program addressing opportunity gaps, and the eighth-grade Capstone Experience trip to Washington, D.C Continue Reading →
Conducted in conjunction with the 2025 Needs Assessment, these reports provide a data-driven look into the town’s most pressing human services challenges: housing affordability, mental health, and early childhood education. Continue Reading →
Neighbor to Neighbor and Dogwood Books present A Conversation with Co-screenwriter of the movie, “TONY.” Todd Bartels will be interviewed by stand-up comedian, Greenwich resident, Jane Condon (his mom) Friday, November 20, 6:00 pm. Before Anthony Bourdain became a bestselling author, celebrated chef, and fearless world traveler, one pivotal summer in Provincetown changed the course of his life. Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation with Todd Bartels, co-writer of TONY, the new film starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain and Antonio Banderas, as his mentor. Inspired by Bourdain’s bestselling memoir, Kitchen Confidential, the film explores the experiences that launched his remarkable career—and helped shape the candid, curious, boundary-pushing voice the world came to love. Continue Reading →
The Purple Ribbon Award was presented to Elizabeth Butler. The inaugural Lavender Ribbon Award was presented to YNET leader, Angela Lizcano Sanabria.
Last year the Harmony Project answered 3,078 hotline calls, representing an increase from the previous year, when there were 2,413 calls. Continue Reading →
In his new role, Nappi will take charge of daily operations and major fundraising. He will focus on matching community resources with local health, education, and self-sufficiency programs. Continue Reading →
More than 40 vendors have signed on to participate at Sip & Shop Greenwich on November 5. Admission is free and open to the public (no denim, please). Continue Reading →
Adopt A Dog’s Howl & Prowl event on Sunday benefited from clear, sunny skies and mild temps in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
On Saturday, November 7, from 9:30am to 2:00pm, volunteer teams will visit participating households to rake leaves, clear debris, and assist with general yard cleanup. Continue Reading →