“If you have the tools to help a family less fortunate, it’s important to give back to your community.” – Emma Wilson, GHS Continue Reading →
4,000 Items Collected for 2019 GHS Thanksgiving Food Drive
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Open Arts Alliance Announces Auditions for Mary Poppins Jr!
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Students ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to come audition for this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius story about a family in turmoil and the magical nanny who saves the day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Open Arts Alliance
Greenwich United Way “Finance Champions” to Host Showcase & Holiday Bazaar at Boys & Girls Club
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Participants will present contributions they each made to the organizations they chose to support. The evening will culminate with a holiday bazaar reception and sale. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Finance Champions, Greenwich United Way
Swiss Re Donates a “Learning Lab” to Kids in Crisis
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On Tuesday there was a ribbon cutting for a new Learning Lab at Kids in Crisis in Cos Cob, made possible by a donation from Swiss Re. The Learning Lab is equipped with modular tables, sound absorbing panels, stackable chairs and area rugs, PCs and Macs, and wireless printing and teleconferencing capabilities, for personal and professional development, as well as advocacy work. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Bill Pierz, Kids in Crisis, Neil Sprackling, Pearl Mayo, Shari Shapiro, Stan Galanski, Swiss Re Foundation
Register for Greenwich Alliance’s 9th Annual Turkey Trot
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Scheduled for Saturday, November 30 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Run Benefits Greenwich Alliance Programs for Greenwich Public School Students. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Greenwich Public Schools, Turkey Trot
GHS Clothing and Textile Drive to Support Substance Misuse, Mental Health Programs
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Reduce. Reuse. Repurpose. The Greenwich High School Clothing and Textile Drive scheduled for Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 20. Drop off your used, unwanted textiles and help a great cause. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Arch Street Teen Center, Fairco-Greentree Recycline, Greenwich High School, mental health, Outreach Club, StressLess Club
PHOTOS: Many Happy Faces at the Boys & Girls Club 2019 Thanksgiving Feast
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Nearly 400 boys and girls feasted on Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Alan Barry, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara, Chief James Heavey, Chris Winters, David Rabin
Kick Off the Holiday Spirit with the 2nd Annual Ornament Concert at First Church
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Last year, First Church introduced Ornament, a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band, to Old Greenwich. The concert was so popular that First Church is welcoming the orchestra back to town for another exciting performance on Saturday, November 30. This year, the concert will take place in the recently renovated Meetinghouse. As part of the renovations, all of the lighting, sound, and seating were replaced and upgraded to the highest professional standards. In addition to the space being the perfect setting for this concert, members of the First Congregational Church Youth Choir and the Children’s Choir will perform with Ornament on several pieces. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, First Congregational Church, Old Greenwich, Ornament
PHOTOS: New Lebanon School Set to Perform ‘The Music Man’ in Brand New Auditorium
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New Lebanon School students will perform The Music Man on Nov 26, 2019. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, New Lebanon School, The Music Man
Byram Shubert Holiday Tree Lighting and Open House Set for Dec 7th
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This free family evening is the Friends’ gift to the community. Continue Reading →