Saturday’s GHS campus cleanup organized by Thomas McKinney was a washout, but the rain date on Sunday was sunny and warm. Continue Reading →
What a Difference a Day Makes: Springlike Weather for GHS Campus Cleanup
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CLC Announces 8th Annual Golf Outing May 30 at The Stanwich Club
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The 8th Annual Outing will begin at 9:00 am with a shotgun start. The all-inclusive Tournament includes breakfast, golf, greens fees, on-course contests, and a luncheon reception. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Bob Rahilly, Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County, CLC, The Stanwich Club, Tom Goldberg
Greenwich United Way to $250,000 Annually to Fund Preschool Scholarships
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The increased commitment considers rising preschool tuitions, a very limited Greenwich Public Schools preschool lottery, and the delayed kindergarten start requiring Connecticut students to be 5 years old by September 1 instead of Jan 1 to enroll, adding an additional year of preschool tuition to family budgets. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
GHS Jazz Festival Set for March 23 in the Performing Arts Center
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The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 for adults. The event features 10 bands visiting and performing throughout the day from as far away as Canada and eight top tier New York City based jazz clinicians giving masterclasses on all jazz instruments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Essentially Ellington, Greenwich High School, jazz festival
River House Green Eggs & Ham Event is a Rhyming Success
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River House celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a Green Eggs and Ham themed Brunch on March 2. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving
United Way Issues Grant to Greenwich Alliance for 8th Grade DC Trip
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The $30,000+ grant will go toward trip tuition assistance and a stipend for each of the 80 qualifying students. Working together on this initiative, the Greenwich United Way, Greenwich Alliance for Education and the D.C. Committee provide tangible equity and inclusion for Greenwich Public School students, benefiting the student body at large. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Greenwich United Way
Open Arts Alliance to Stage The Sound of Music, March 14-16
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The inspirational story follows a confident postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of World War II take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Open Arts Alliance, The Sound of Music
Game On Tournament Raises $10,000 For YMCA of Greenwich Summer Camp Scholarship Program
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The event drew in 23 teams from the community, all coming together for a day of basketball, community, and supporting the YMCA of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, YMCA Greenwich
Rescheduled Book Signing: Al DiMarco Publishes Memoir, “For The Love of Music”
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Local music legend Al DiMarco’s memoir, “For The Love of Music” has been released and Mr. DiMarco is having a very special live music and book signing event on March 6 at Marianacci’s in Port Chester to celebrate. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Al DiMarco, Forthe Love of Music, Natasha May, Steve LaMattina, Steve Taylor, The Al DiMarco Vibe Trio
Second Session of Israel Odyssey Greenwich for High Schoolers: “My Israel Story”
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Last Sunday, the Jewish teen community gathered once again for the second installment of the Israel Odyssey series directed by Rabbi Boruch and Chaya Ceitlin, a project of Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich, and Chabad of Greenwich, catering exclusively to high school students in the area. Continue Reading →