The Greenwich Lions Club raised funds for a special water wheelchair to enable people with disabilities to enjoy the water in Long Island Sound. Continue Reading →
Water Wheelchair Helps People with Disabilities Get to the Sound
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Special Education Legal Fund (SELF) launches 2020-2021 grants program
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This year, S.E.L.F. will accept applications from families residing in all school districts in Connecticut and Westchester County, including Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich ‘Torch Club’ Wins Two National Awards
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Greenwich places 1st and 2nd in Boys & Girls Clubs of America Torch Club National Project Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Ashley Culver, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara, Torch Club
Round Hill Association to Sponsor Its Second Annual Neighbor Day on Oct 3
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After six months of Covid isolation people are ready for an autumnal celebration provided by the Round Hill Association. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Greenwich Schools Propose Small Group Pull-Out Model for Middle School Music
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Concerns include breaking cohorts and lack of instructional space. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski, Kathleen Stowe, Laura Downey
Historical Society Presents: Anya Seton, Best-selling Author of ‘The Winthrop Woman,’ Chronicles Life of Elizabeth Feake
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Lucinda MacKethan, an acclaimed scholar of American literature and author of the newly published book Anya Seton: A Writing Life, will present an intimate look at Greenwich native Anya Seton’s creative process, how she balanced writing with raising three children and her conflicted relationship with reviewers. A compelling portrait emerges of a deeply dedicated writer whose life was full of inner turmoil. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Anya Seton, Greenwich Historical Society, Lucinda MacKethan
Bike Safety Training Event Coincides with Uptick in Bicycles Sales
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Supported by Greenwich Police and Pedal Greenwich, the event attracted over 50 participants. The area stretching behind the building of the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center became a stage for the several stations carefully planned by subcommittee member, Nerlyn Pierson. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Fall Clean Up and International Coastal Clean Up 2020
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On Saturday, September 26, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Greenwich Green & Skip the Straw Greenwich are sponsoring a fall cleanup at Greenwich Point as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Greenwich American Legion Post 29
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The fundraiser barbecue is set for Saturday September 19, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Tomes Higgins House Back Lawn Christ Church Campus, 248 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Boy Scouts Hosts Drive Through Registration: Scout Me In!
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“Scouting in Greenwich is hotter than ever. Parents are here now because Covid has made them available to enjoy scouting with their kids. In fact, Covid has encouraged all of us to enjoy the outdoors more, which is a large part of what Scouting is about – Scouting put the outing in Scouting!”– Cindy DiPreta, pack 23 Continue Reading →