The Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade kicked off on Sound Beach Avenue on Monday, May 28. Continue Reading →
Tradition Marches Along Sound Beach Ave with Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade
|
Around Town
Recent Posts
Reading Champions Students Honored at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
|
Volunteers who work with young students involved in the Reading Champions program were honored at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Greenwich United Way, Reading Champions, volunteering
Junior League’s 18th annual “Touch A Truck!” Set for June 10
|
There will be firetrucks, including Greenwich’s new brush truck and an antique firetruck, as well as ambulances, a backhoe, a snowplow, a vacuum truck and more construction equipment than a child can dream. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
GHS Seniors Seek Your Photos to Encourage Use of Reusable Bags
|
Michelle Xiong and Michelle Fu are creating a fun video to encourage the use of reusable bags in Greenwich for their senior project. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, BYO Greenwich, Michelle Fu, Michelle Xiong, recycling, reusable bags
Sue Moretti Bodson, Katie Yu Take Top Awards at PTAC Essence Awards 2018
|
Several outstanding PTA volunteers in Greenwich Schools were honored on Tuesday at the PTAC Essence Awards. Sue Moretti Bodson received the Lifetime Essence award, and Katie Yu received the Essence award for excellence. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Anne Vranos, Christine Surette, Cricket Dyment, Debbie Moses, Essence Awards, Katie Yu
Old Greenwich Farmers Market to Kick Off 8th Season on Wednesday
|
Market hours are 2:30-6:00pm.
Opening day music will be presented by Dueces Child and the playground on-site provides additional entertainment for the children.
The Market offers Connecticut grown, farm-fresh products and promotes local businesses in a lively family oriented setting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bees Knees Ice Pops, Bongo & Capacci Pasta, Carrot Top Kitchens, Chef Gretchen, Dana Evans, Empanadas on the Go, Living Hope Community Church
Greenwich Youth Conservation Program Now Accepting Applications for 2018
|
This summer the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program is planning to plant 40 trees in honor of GYCP’s 40th anniversary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Christina Nappi, Greenwich Youth Conservation Program, GYCP
Byram Honors Its Veterans at 70th Annual Memorial Day Parade
|
The 70th annual Veterans Memorial Day Parade took place in Byram on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
Medal of Honor Recipient Recalls Fallen Comrades at Wreath Laying Ceremony
|
Medal of Honor recipient Captain Bucha gave the keynote speech at Greenwich’s annual wreath laying ceremony. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion Post 29, Boys & Girls Club Honor Guard, Captain Paul Bucha, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Jim Bonney, Jim Himes, Linda McMahon
Interview with Earth, Wind & Fire’s Legendary Funk Musician Verdine White
|
GFP’s Sadie Smith interviewed Earth, Wind & Fire’s founding member Verdine White, saying, “After just a few minutes on the phone, it’s easy to feel like the legendary funk musician is an old friend.”
Tickets are still available for Earth, Wind & Fire’s performance on Wednesday, May 30 at 7:30pm at the Palace Theatre in Stamford. Continue Reading →