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The participating veterinarian is Shelley Skopit DVM of Park Animal Hospital in Darien. The fee is $20 cash (or check) per vaccine per pet. The three year vaccines require written proof of previous rabies vaccinations – tags alone are not sufficient. Continue Reading →
Kids in Crisis is looking for volunteers for the 11th annual Navigators KIC IT Races on June 23 and 24 at Cummings Beach in Stamford.
There will be a 5k, Kids Triathlon and a Family Festival on Saturday, and Olympic, Sprint and Relay Triathlons for adults on Sunday. Volunteers can choose a few hours one or both of the mornings. Continue Reading →
Presently there are 175 children registered to attend camp this summer. There are also about 50 children on the waiting list who are currently not funded. Continue Reading →
King’s outstanding Faculty and Coaches and the small class size ensures that each student is challenged and receives the kind of personalized attention King delivers year round. Continue Reading →
Ron Campbell, legendary animator of beloved childhood characters including Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Jetsons, Flintstones, and Winnie the Pooh made a special appearance at C. Parker Gallery this weekend. Continue Reading →
The Education for All Club at GHS is running their annual school supply drive June 11 through June 21.
There are drop off boxes at all five houses at GHS, as well as at all three middle schools. The girls are also looking to partner with local businesses for fundraisers to pay for the shipping of the supplies. Continue Reading →
June 23rd is the date for the 12th annual Swim Across America Greenwich-Stamford Swim that makes waves in the fight against cancer.
“We have all had those doubts wondering if the time and money we put into our non-profit efforts is making a difference. Well, this year I have no doubt!” – Greenwich Swim Across America volunteer Alice Catalano Continue Reading →
Boys & Girls Club alumni spanning the decades congregated on the lush fields of Camp Simmons on Friday night for the first annual alumni reunion. With the swimming pool sparkling in the background, and the tantalizing aromas of Chef Jeff’s pulled pork wafting over the picnic tables, alumni swapped stories dating back to the 1930s. Continue Reading →
Cameras were flashing. The red carpet was unfurled. Guests arrived in style and were greeted by the paparazzi on Saturday night at the “Together We Shine” dinner and dance at Greenwich YWCA.
Greenwich based teen volunteers led by the Greenwich Jr United Way organized the event. Greenwich High School clubs including Hand in Hand, Unified Sports, Come Together, Picking Up the Pieces, Roots and Shoots, Outreach Club, Former Attire and the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Keystone Club also participated in the elegant evening. Continue Reading →
The Junior League of Greenwich worked closely with Family Centers to plan and implement an interactive learning garden at the Grauer Preschool in Greenwich on Sunday, June 3rd. The garden will provide an outdoor setting for children to gain hands-on experience in growing their own food, while teaching social and leadership skills, as well as health and nutrition. The Junior League worked closely with Family Centers this spring in planning the raised garden beds to be used as an educational, interactive garden. Committee members were eager to get their hands dirty, and showed up to build the garden itself this past Sunday, along with a team member from Family Centers, and a gardening advisor. Beginning this summer, the Grauer Preschool curriculum will include gardening, where students will plant and care for vegetables, which they will enjoy together once they are ready for harvest. Continue Reading →