Registration for Winter Programs begins this Monday, November 27, 2017.
Registration for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Winter Programs Opens Nov 27, 2017
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Friends of Barron Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement
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“Friends of Barron” seeks to build a permanent medical clinic in the poor Mexican town of Barron, Sinaloa. Consider this local charity on Global #GivingTuesday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, #GivingTuesday, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Friends of Barron
Gingerbread Houses & Cocktails for a Cause is Fundraiser for The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education
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The 9th Annual Gingerbread Houses and Cocktails for a Cause is taking place this year at two locations – one in Wilton and one in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Health, Volunteering, Gingerbread Houses and Cocktails for a Cause, the Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education
PHOTOS: 15th Annual Boys & Girls Club’s Thanksgiving Dinner Celebrates One Big Family
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich reprised a favorite tradition on Tuesday night with the 15th annual Thanksgiving feast, serving a whopping 416 hot meals. The meal included turkey, gravy, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls and a choice of apple or pumpkin pie with whipped cream. “The one thing is the need is greater than people realize. But this event is about family,” said Boys & Girls Club CEO Bobby Walker. “Whether you are in need or not.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Camryn Ferrara, Chief Jim Heavey, Chrissy von Oiste, Don Palmer, Dr. Chris Winters
PHOTOS: At GHS a Bountiful Roots & Shoots Club’s Penny Wars & Thanksgiving Food Drive Feeds 150 Families
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On Monday the Roots & Shoots Club at Greenwich High School watched the results of their Penny Wars and Thanksgiving Food Drive culminate in the assembly of boxes full of Thanksgiving turkeys and fixings for about 150 local families. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Schools, Volunteering, Alexia Towle, Andreas Milani, Cardinal Cooks, Carolina Lew
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Announces Holiday Decorating Contest for Town Businesses
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Businesses are encouraged to decorate their storefronts in the spirit of the holidays and will be eligible to win a prize and special recognition for their efforts. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Holiday, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Sophia's
Tips from the Greenwich Health Dept: Safe Turkey at Thanksgiving
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The Thanksgiving turkey is an important central theme in the upcoming holiday celebration and Greenwich’s Dept of Health shares hints about proper storage and cooling methods to prevent illness among your family and guests. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Holiday
Couture Dossier is a Destination for Designer Retail, Resale and Upcycled Apparel – and Handbags on Greenwich Avenue
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Yulia Omelich, originally from Russia, served as a diplomat before working on Wall Street for 10 years. She started Couture Dossier in Chappaqua 8 years ago and moved to 43 Greenwich Avenue in June.
With her theme of sustainable luxury, she specializes in retail, resale and upcycling. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Lifestyle, People & Culture, #ootd, 43 Greenwich Ave, Couture Dossier, Greenwich Avenue
Neighbor To Neighbor Distributes Hundreds of Thanksgiving Turkeys to the Community
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For the fifth year in a row, Neighbor to Neighbor distributed hundreds of turkeys to clients and other who qualified. “Thanksgiving is a great American tradition. Whether you cook it yourself or go to someone’s house, you want to be the same as everyone else,” said Karen Royce, president of the Neighbor to Neighbor board. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, food pantry, Neighbor to Neighbor, Thanksgiving
Work it Off: Register Now for 7th Annual Greenwich Alliance for Education 2017 Turkey Trot
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The 7th annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Greenwich Alliance for Education, a foundation that has gotten behind programs like AVID at GHS, Tuning In To Music, Going Place with Books and most recently the GHS Innovation Lab pilot, is set for Nov 25, 2017. Join over 1,200 spectators and participants in the perfect post-Thanksgiving family activity. Registrants will be able to choose from either a 5K race or a non-competitive 1 mile run/walk. Both races begin and end at the Arch Street Teen Center at 100 Arch Street and pace through the beautiful flat roads of Bruce Park. We are grateful to our 5K race sponsor, Hospital for Special Surgery and our 1 Mile Fun Run/Walksponsor, Cadillac of Greenwich. Continue Reading →