All Greenwich residents are invited to shred. Cost is $2 per box, cash only. Maximum is 5 boxes per car. Continue Reading →
Mark Your Calendars for Paper Shredding Day in Greenwich
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Greenwich Teen Teaches Photography at Boys & Girls Club for Girl Scout Gold Award
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Anna Meurer has taught students about the basics of camera function, as well as beginning photography techniques such as perspective and lighting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Volunteering, Anna Meurer, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
Mead Farm, a Family-Run Business, Offers Riding and Horsemanship to All Ages
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Not far from the Greenwich line, Mead Farm in Stamford, in operation since 1928, offers affordable and challenging riding and horsemanship instruction. The atmosphere is casual yet professional. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Sports, George Mead, horseback riding, horsemanship, horses, Mead Farm
Greenwich Pen Women and Perrot Library to Present a Book Discussion: World Without Mind
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The Perrot Memorial Library and the Greenwich Pen Women will present a book discussion on World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech by Franklin Foer. The facilitator is Sarah Darer Littman, president of the Greenwich Pen Women. The event, free and open to the public, will take place on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rand Room. The Perrot Memorial Library is located at 90 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870. Now in its third year, this successful series serves the Greenwich community of readers who enjoy a variety of literary genres through facilitated group discussion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
GHS Jazz Ensemble Takes First Place at Darien Jazz Jamboree
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On Friday, March 1, the Greenwich High School Jazz Ensemble took first place at the Darien High School Jazz Jamboree after competing against other local high school ensembles. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Darien High School, Darien High School Jazz Jamboree, Duncan Cavanaugh, Greenwich High School, Greenwich High School Jazz Ensemble, Lucas Gazianis
Community Conversation: Making Greenwich A Community for All Ages
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On Wednesday, March 13, The Greenwich Commission on Aging will be hosting an update conversation on the Town wide Survey results for Greenwich residents 45+. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Health, AARP, AARP Network of Age Friendly States & Communities, Age Friendly Community, Bill Armbruster, Commission on Aging
Clay Art Center in Po Cho Presents “Pots for Pets”
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The Opening Reception is Saturday, April 6, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Pots for Pets is in the Gallery April 6 – June 1.
Pots for Pets is a national invitational of utilitarian works made for the “furry members” of our family. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Dogs, Giving, Adopt-A-Dog, Clay Art Center, Doug Peltzman, Tischman Pets Photography
Town Seeks Volunteers for Mianus Fishway Monitoring Program
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No prior knowledge of fish passage is needed to attend. Local residents, fishing groups, watershed associations, and town employees are encouraged to attend. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering
Brave Enough for the St. Baldrick’s Shave? Sign up Today!
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Western Middle School’s event “Greenwich Braves the Shave” will take place on Thursday, March 14 starting at 6:00pm to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The event includes entertainment from J & the B-Sides. This annual event enlists “shavees” to shave their head to raise money for childhood cancer research. “We have over 20 shavees signed up,” reported Kerry Gavin, Western Middle School Assistant Principal and event organizer. “There is still time to sign up and help us reach our goal.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, J & The B-Sides, Kerry Gavin, St. Baldrick's Foundation, Western Middle School
Greenwich Botanical Center to Host Greenwich Youth Film Festival Awards with Kabir Chopra
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ore than 50 films were submitted to the 8th Annual Greenwich Youth Film Festival (GYFF) from high school students in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. After the films are screened, there will be an awards reception, free to attendees, on Monday, March 25 at 6:30pm. – Continue Reading →