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The Kindness Rocks Project started with one rock with a painted message left for someone to find. In Greenwich, rocks with the #teamsudell tag have made their way around the world. There will be a ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall to launch a kindness rocks healing garden on Friday, September 7 at 10:30 am. Continue Reading →
The plastic bag ordinance goes into effect on Sept 12. Businesses who have a supply of plastic bags they haven’t used up can apply for an exemption. A reusable bag drive is being planned and reusable bags are begin discounted at one local grocery store. Continue Reading →
Customers of Whole Foods Greenwich as well as passers by on East Putnam Ave cannot help but gawk at the massive red flowers that seemed to have popped up out of nowhere this August. The towering flowers, which are the centerpiece of about a dozen beds, were swaying in the breeze Tuesday afternoon, thriving in defiance heat in excess of 90°. One commenter on Facebook said her family calls the top heavy flowers “muppet plants.” Another said the flowers look like like trolls, “but in a good way.” Another commenter called the funny looking flowers, “Dr. Seuss plants.” Continue Reading →
Come play bridge with the Perfectly Polite Bridge Group who are bringing a new culture to an old game. The group, who play at the YMCA Greenwich, strives to promote an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and good will between partners and their opponents. Their goal is to play relaxed Bridge for fun and social enjoyment. The group shares the belief that Bridge is the best card game in the world. However, they believe Bridge is “just a game” and being correct is not as important as the feelings of another player. Continue Reading →
There will be a presentation of a wreath at the Artifact 9-11 Steel Memorial, which is on permanent display in front of the firehouse. Greenwich Police Honor Guard will present the colors and Lt Jim Bonney will play the bagpipes. Continue Reading →
Island Beach’s 100 years in Greenwich’s possession is rich in history. It once had an excellent restaurant and amusement park. Later it had a tower and high dive and popular float to rest and socialize after swimming. It has weathered many storms and now has new bathrooms, dock, plantings and more. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Choral Society announces auditions for Fairfield and Westchester County singers interested in becoming a member of the area’s premier choral group. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival will honor Elizabeth and Traver Hutchins with the “MMRF Spirit of Hope Award.” The event’s Saturday festivities have also added Kathie Lee Gifford, newly-minted Next Food Network Star (and festival Ambassador Chef) Christian Petroni and singer-songwriter Caroline Jones to Saturday’s event line-up. Continue Reading →
Missy Wolfe, author of The Hidden History of Colonial Greenwich, details the strategies and setbacks of creating Greenwich in colonial America’s First Period. Continue Reading →
There will be dog demonstrations, food trucks, vendors, competitions to enter your dog in, adoptable dogs, a silent auction and so much more. Continue Reading →