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On Sunday, November 18 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm the Friends of Greenwich Point are sponsoring the event “Scales & Slime: Reptiles and Amphibians” at the Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →
Mr. Studwell, who served in the US Army from 1966 to 1972, said that on a somber note, the school lost one of its veterans this year, John “Ted” Allen. “He was a gentleman I sat next to here at this event for the past two years. And it would be my honor to recognize his two grand daughters,” Studwell said. Continue Reading →
Arch Street is is looking for top local talent to serve as founding members of The Greenwich Town Theatre. Actors, directors, playwrights, producers and musicians encouraged to apply. Continue Reading →
Beginning in early February and continuing until April 15th people come to Town Hall for help in preparing their taxes. If you are available during daytime hours for about one day per week and enjoy working with people and numbers, this may be the volunteer opportunity you’re looking for. Continue Reading →
The 6th annual patriotic community walk on Veterans Day marked 100 years since the end of World War I, which was the topic of remarks by keynote speaker Dean Gamanos. Commander of the American Legion Peter LeBeau talked about Greenwich’s Col Raynal Bolling, whose likeness is immortalized in a statue outside the Havemeyer building. Bolling was the first high-ranking officer of the United States Army to be killed in combat in World War I.
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This Sunday, November 11th, when everyone goes about their daily business, take a moment to remember each and every life that served to defend and fight for the nation while we live so blessed and comfortably in town. Continue Reading →
Hamilton Avenue School children waived American flags before pledging allegiance and meeting local veterans and service members on Friday morning. Some children didn’t know that the two school crossing guards Alex Crawford and John Szymanski are both veterans. Continue Reading →
Participants are invited to bring photographs of relatives and friends who served in the military.
After the walk, at 11:00am, the American Legion Post 29, in cooperation with the Greenwich Veterans Council, will host a ceremony at the World War I monument at the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Arch Street. Continue Reading →
Catherine Quoma said that on Veteran’s Day she can’t help but wonder what her brother Ferdinand “Fred” Meringolo might have accomplished had he not been killed by the Japanese when he was a prisoner of war in 1943. Her hope is for everyone to remember the sacrifice of her brother and all The Forgotten Men. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work has been hosting their annual gift boutique at the Round Hill Club since the 1940’s. This year’s boutique is set for Wednesday Nov 7, 10:00am-5:00pm and Thursday, Nov 8 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Bring a friend and make a day of it. Luncheon is available from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm. Continue Reading →