In the coming year, the Conservancy intends to plant 500 more trees and is looking forward to its upcoming fundraiser event, the Tree Party in April. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Has New Leadership, New Website and New Offices
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Around Town
Recent Posts
55% of Nutmeggers Don’t Use All Their Vacation Days
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That percentage equates to 6.5 million unused vacation days and an untapped economic benefit of $853 million. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Transportation
Greenwich Pool in Byram Park Capital Campaign in a Sprint Toward May 2018 Opening
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The Junior League of Greenwich and the Town of Greenwich are pleased to announce that this summer residents will have a special addition to their beach pass privileges – an outdoor pool. This exciting debut began with the Junior League and the Town joining forces in 2010 to revitalize Byram Park and build a new outdoor community pool. At that time, the Junior League of Greenwich agreed to conduct a major capital campaign to provide funding towards “The Greenwich Pool,” the centerpiece of the Byram Park Master Plan. The Greenwich Pool, with capacity for 300 people, will be fully handicapped accessible with a main pool, kiddie pool, splash pad, changing areas, showers, restrooms, a café and picnic area. The grand opening of the new Greenwich Pool coincides with the centennial anniversary of Byram Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Pool at Byram Park, Junior League of Greenwich
Undies Project Kicks Off Mardi Bras with Event at Susan Hanover Designs
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Susan Hanover Designs at 89 Greenwich Avenue will host a Mardi Bra wine & cheese reception on Thursday Feb 1 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm. During the event and and through Feb 4, 20% of sales will be donated to The Undies Project. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Giving, Volunteering, Debra Ponzek, Edgar Delaflor, Ginnie Cheney, Joe Hadley, John Langley
Just a Few Months until Opening of Greenwich Pool in Byram Park
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Parks & Rec director Joe Siciliano said when the pool opens in late may or early June, the intent is to have some swim lessons, aerobics, lap swimming and day camps, but not initially. “We want people to be able to come and have the experience of using it,” he said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Sports, Byram, Greenwich Pool at Byram Park, Joe Siciliano, Parks & Recreation Dept.
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club Fashion Show Turns Heads on Friday Night
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Old Navy is a national sponsor of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Here in Greenwich the partnership resulted in a fashion show of old Navy clothes. At the end the kids were surprised to learn they could keep their outfits. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Volunteering, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara, Old Navy, Torch Club
Honors for Greenwich Academy’s Daedalus Art & Literary Magazine Reflect Passion for Excellence
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“The group is full of really cool people and there is a collaborative nature I enjoy.” – Sadie Smith, class of 2018
“At Greenwich Academy, writing is considered cool.” – Avery Barakett, class of 2019. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Avery Barakett, Daedalus, Elizabeth Dunn, Elizabeth Winkler, Grace Zhao, Greenwich Academy
Grace Farms Foundation and Live Green CT to Pioneer Regional Conference for Sustainable Development
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“Now, more than ever, we need to come together around the issues that matter most to the flourishing of humanity,” said Daphne Dixon, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Live Green Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government
YWCA Introduces LiveGirl, a Free, 10 Week Empowerment Program for Middle School Girls
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A group of about 15 girls will meet with a mentor on Monday afternoons starting Feb 5. Weekly units include healthy relationships, body image and social media. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Parenting, Schools, LiveGirl, middle school, YWCA Greenwich
An Evening with former NPR Correspondent Corey Flintoff at the Bruce Museum
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The Bruce Museum will host Corey Flintoff, former Moscow correspondent for NPR, at the Museum on Thursday, March 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for a timely and topical discussion about current US-Russian relations and how past events – from the October Revolution of 1917 to the end of the Cold War to the 2016 U.S. elections – continue to shape the public perceptions and official policies today. Continue Reading →