Items include everything from furniture to clothing to children’s items – all at bargain prices. Continue Reading →
St. Paul Lutheran Church to Hold Massive Tag Sale
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Survey Says! What is the value of Greenwich’s shellfish?
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A NOAA Fisheries research vessel, the R/V Victor Loosanoff, will be in Greenwich waters from Monday, Oct 1 through Friday, Oct 5, to allow scientists to conduct a shellfish population survey. This survey is an important piece of an ongoing study which will provide the town, and particularly shellfish growers and harvesters, with data on the value of shellfish beyond the seafood market. The study will also yield a methodology that other coastal communities can follow to quantify the economic value of environmental benefits provided by shellfish. Shellfish such as hard clams and oysters feed by filtering algae and other organic material from the local environment. These suspension-feeding animals incorporate nutrients from their food into their own tissue and shell as they grow. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
World Vision to Host “Friendraiser Luncheon” and Trip Report From Bangladesh
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“Friendraiser Luncheon” and Trip Report From Bangladesh On Thursday, October 4 th , 2018, Women of Vision Fairfield County will be hosting a “Friendraiser Luncheon” and Trip Report from Bangladesh at The Belle Haven Club in Greenwich. The event will run from 11:30 to 2:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Bangladesh, Fred Whitteveen, The Belle Haven Club, Women of Vision, World Vision
Pemberwick-Glenville Day “Valley Jam” Set for Saturday, Sept 29
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The Valley Jam will be held at the Benheim Western Greenwich Civic Center Park on Sept 29 from noon to 7:00pm. With kids games and activities, a dance performance, four bands, food trucks, raffle prizes, a showcase of Civic Center programs and local organizations, Valley Jam will be a fun-filled, grass roots celebration for all ages. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Moms Demand Action Chapter Calls for Gun Control Legislation
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In an effort to further their goals to protect common sense gun legislation, the MDA leaders provided a list of midterm election candidates, who align with their goals, to support. Among those candidates were featured speakers Laura Kostin (D), a District 151 candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives, and Stephen Meskers (D), a District 150 candidate for the House. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alexis Gevanter, Jen Barro, Laura Kostin, Maura Murphy Osborne, MDA, Melissa Devaney, Moms Demand Action
Fall Session of Boys Achieving More “BAM!” a Roaring Success
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Thirty-one 5th Grade Boys Participate in Jr League of Greenwich Outdoor Adventure program. The session, which filled within 48 hours of registration, was created by the Jr League of Greenwich to give boys the opportunity to practice respect, trust, communication and leadership. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Parenting, BAM!, Bob DeAngelo, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Boys Achieving More, Camp Seton
Junior League New Member Open House set for Oct 2
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The Junior League of Greenwich is hosting a new member Open House for the fall 2018 class on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00pm for prospective members to learn more about membership, meet current members and become part of the legacy. The open house will take place at Junior League headquarters, 231 East Putnam Ave, Greenwich. Registration for the New Member Class is now open and the first class will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00pm at Junior League headquarters. Interested in becoming a member? The Junior League provides opportunities for women to develop skills enabling them to be highly effective volunteers who create community change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, It Starts With A Woman, Junior League of Greenwich, New Member Open House
US Senator Richard Blumenthal to Officiate Ribbon Cutting of Greenwich Historical Society’s New Campus
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On opening weekend, October 6-7, admission will be free. The site will be open 12:00-4:00pm, and all are welcome. Following the ribbon cutting at 12:30, guests will enjoy live music, children’s activities, and family-friendly tours of Bush-Holley House every 30 minutes. Culinary treats from food trucks as well as beer and wine will both be for sale. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Historical Society, Peter Tesei, Richard Blumenthal, Scott Frantz
Tix Going Fast for Undies Project Fundraiser Featuring Comedian Ross Bennett
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The event will feature comedian Ross Bennett. Jane Condon, local Greenwich award winning comedian, will serve as MC for the event, which is sponsored by Inside the Armoire, as well as Aux Délices, First Bank of Greenwich and O & Co Media. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Jane Condon, Laura Delaflor, Lucy Langley, Olga Litvinenko, Ross Bennett, The Undies Project
“Skip the Straw” Campaign to Kick-Off in Old Greenwich
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So far there are six restaurants that have committed to serving straws by request only or switching to an alternative to plastic straws, including Ada’s Kitchen & Coffee, Alpen Pantry, Beach House Cafe, Le Fat Poodle, Osteria Applausi and Sweet Pea’s.
Join Skip the Straw Greenwich for a kick-off event celebrating the launch of the Old Greenwich campaign to reduce plastic waste and protect our waterways and shorelines on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 at the Old Greenwich School plaza. Continue Reading →