The RTC will treat Greenwich Police, Fire, tree workers and others to lunch. Continue Reading →
RTC to Host Food Truck Thank You Event for Greenwich Essential Workers
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Greenwich Youth Conservation Program Gives 60 Teens a Safe Summer Job during Pandemic
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Even a pandemic couldn’t keep the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program (GYCP) from successfully completing its 42nd summer of “Teens Working for a Greener Greenwich.” Every summer since 1978, GYCP has brought together a diverse group of local 14- and 15-year-olds from neighborhoods throughout Greenwich to experience a first job as they enhance town parks and beaches. GYCP is a public-private “learn and earn” program organized by the Greenwich Departments of Human Services and Parks and Recreation. It gives young teens a summer job — complete with supervisors, co-workers, skills training – while they beautify our town. The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines made planning this year’s program a little more challenging than usual, however, participants were up to the task. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Youth Conservation Program
Paper Shredding Event is Rescheduled
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Shredding trucks are sponsored by The First Bank of Greenwich and Santaguida Sanitation. Continue Reading →
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YWCA Panel Talks Race: School culture, Curriculum, and Dropping the Term Headmaster at GHS
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A panel discussion Wednesday on systemic racism in schools was organized by YWCA Greenwich, whose core mission includes eliminating racism. The conversation was inspired by the proliferation of “BlackAt” accounts on social media. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, #BLM, Ann Neary, Antonia Thompson, Black Lives Matter, Dr. Toni Jones, equity, Greens Farms Academy
No need to “swine”…the Off-Beat Players are ready for the show!
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Off-Beat Players are excited to premiere their production of Charlotte’s Web on Friday, August 14. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Greenwich High School Hockey Coach
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The Rurak family has partnered with the Greenwich Athletic Foundation and has established a scholarship fund in honor of Coach Rurak. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Chris Rurak, Chris Rurak Scholarship Fund, GAF, Greenwich Athletic Foundation
YWCA Greenwich to Host Zoom panel: Black@: A Conversation About Race, Culture & Curriculum in Our Schools
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The discussion will examine the aspects of the school experience that perpetuate implicit bias and racism, as well as how both public and independent schools are addressing these critical issues. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Launches Townwide Textile Recycling Program
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In the US, 85% of textiles are tossed in the trash, but nearly all can be reused and recycled as secondhand clothing, rags and even building materials. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Fairco-Greentree, GRAB, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board, textile recycling
RMA Featured Speaker: Robert Gallucci, “Conversations on America’s Place in the World”
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Has the Trump doctrine of “America First” strengthened or weakened our standing in the world? Have these policies made our national defense more secure and our nation more prosperous?Is this a positive or negative path for globalization.
Robert Gallucci, American diplomat and distinguished professor in the practice of diplomacy at Georgetown University, will address these questions. Continue Reading →
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Concession at Byram Park Features Funnel Cake and both Lobster and Sautéed Shrimp Roll
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The pool is a wonderful alternative to swimming in the Sound, given that the sea lice have returned, and that itch is no fun. sea lice is caused by tiny creatures that invade the water. You may not see them, but few hours after swimming, people get a rash along their bathing suit line. Swimmers are advised remove their bathing suits and shower after being at the beach, but the showers are closed, unfortunately. Continue Reading →