Photos and a complete list of the 45th annual GSA winners and their scholarships, which totaled over $550,000. Continue Reading →
Scholarships Tap Interest from $6.5 Million GSA Endowment, Gifts from 100+ Sponsors
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Around Town
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Greenwich Photographer Receives First Place Award for Her “Starburst” on Aluminum
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The Art Society of Old Greenwich juried show at The Greenwich Arts Council Bendheim Gallery on Greenwich Ave opened on Thursday night. First place was awarded to local photographer Julie DiBiase. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, People & Culture, Art and Sound Gallery, Julia Moch, Julie DiBiase, The Art Society of Old Greenwich
Curiosity Concerts Appoints Julie Alberty Associate Producer
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As Curiosity Concerts’ Associate Producer, Alberty will help manage the full range of work connected with organizing the concert series, as well as help expand Curiosity Concerts’ outreach programs to reach more under-served families, both in Greenwich and in neighboring communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Curiosity Concerts, Julie Alberty, Shelly Cryer
GHS Girl’s Empowerment Club to Hold Spin Class Fundraiser at Greenwich YMCA
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The Girl’s Empowerment Club at Greenwich High School is holding a spin class at the YMCA of Greenwich this Sunday, June 11 to raise money for their sponsored scholar in Peru, Lisbeth.
The club’s mission is to empower girls through education. Through its partnership with non profit “She’s the First,” GHS students support girls in developing countries be the first in their family to graduate from high school. Last year, the club raised enough funds to give a scholarship to Lisbeth, a girl attending secondary school in the Sacred Valley of Peru.
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Filed under: Giving, Schools, Sports, Volunteering, Girls Empowerment Club, Greenwich High School, Margaret Zhang, Michelle Xiong
GHS Band Pops Concert a Successful Exit to the School Year
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The band program has left a lasting impression on students. Many former students of Mr. Yoon and Mr. Walker were seen at the concert to support the program, something graduating students will continue to do in coming years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Ben Walker, GHS Band, Greenwich High School, John Yoon
Parks & Rec Update: Byram Pool, Binney Dredge, Grass at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
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At the May 31 Parks & Rec board meeting, director Joe Siciliano gave an update on the condition of the grass in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park after thousands attended the Greenwich Town Party. He also gave an update on upcoming Binney dredge project and Byram Pool. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government
Cardinal Critics Review Mix Creative Kitchen: A Refreshing Take On Health Food
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Mix Creative Kitchen brings a cool atmosphere and nutritious offerings in a location that is hard to beat. The Critics got to try Sesame Ginger Stir Fry bowl and the Smokey Southwest salad. Both meals were quite different than what the Critics were used to, but they absolutely loved them. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Food Drink Restaurants, Cardinal Critics, Mix Creative Kitchen, Nikaela Comizio
Off-Beat Players to Perform Fiddler on the Roof in August; Auditions Set for June 21
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Offbeat Players Summer Musical will be Fiddler on the Roof. Auditions will take place on June 21 Arch Street Teen Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Arch Street Teen Center, Fiddler on the Roof, Offbeat Players
Greenwich Summer 2017 Ferry Service: Good News, Bad News
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“The Islander II, built in 1948, was on her return from the shipyard when an engine problem occurred, resulting in the vessel being returned to the shipyard. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Trash Collectors Descend on Calf Island to Remove All Manner of Debris
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A group of volunteers traveled to Calf Island where they collected an amazing amount of debris, including three car tires, innumerable plastic bottles, balls (soccer, basketball, tennis, football, even golf), floats, party balloons, large pieces of styrofoam (presumably from docking floats), lengths of rope, metal pieces that could not have floated to the island, and much else. Continue Reading →