Greenwich United Way closed on the sale of the organization’s building and office space at 1 Lafayette Court on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Continue Reading →
SOLD: United Way Headquarters at 1 Lafayette Place
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Children’s Learning Centers Youth Board Raises $2,700 to Benefit Preschool Children
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A portion of the money is set to pay for field trips for CLC’s preschoolers. Trips include visits to SoundWaters in Cove Island Park, which are the culmination of a nature learning experience SoundWaters provides CLC children through its SoundKids program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering
NEW: Household Hazardous Waste Day, May 6, to Include All Types of Paint
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The Town of Greenwich will hold a collection for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, May 7, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Island Beach parking lot. New this year: All types of paint will be accepted — oil and latex! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Volunteering, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board, Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Nichole Tomczyk, Patrick Collins, Sally Davies
Now in its 20th Year, Art to the Ave Returns to Greenwich Avenue
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Opening night is Thursday, May 4, from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Practically every location on Greenwich Avenue will be hosting a special reception that night for the artists and the public. In addition the viewers will be entertained by more than 15 bands, musical groups and other performers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Business
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Brightens Facility with Help from Eversource and Energize Connecticut
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is expected to benefit from an estimated $41,000 annual savings Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Eversource, Fred Camillo, Mike Bocchino
New Exhibit at Flinn Gallery: Cambodia, Looking Back on the Future
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Don’t miss this breathtaking exhibit which includes 11 Cambodian artists who explore notions of time, identity and history. The opening at Flinn Gallery, 2nd Floor Greenwich Library is Thursday evening, May 4 from 6 to 8 pm. Come mingle with your fellow art lovers and chat with the curators – who have traveled to and from Cambodia to bring this wondrous collection of art to Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Lifestyle, People & Culture, People & Culture, Cambodia, Flinn Gallery
Greenwich Free Press to Be Honored at 2017 Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
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The 2017 Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon is set for May 19 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Deborah and Charles Royce, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Harry Keleshian Small Business Award, Jack Moffly, Jenny Byxbee, Junior League of Greenwich, Leslie Yager
Innovative GHS Food Truck Fair Fundraiser Will Benefit Kids in Crisis
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 6, for the GHS food truck fair, which will also include live music and face painting. Bring the family. Proceeds to go Kids in Crisis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, Emily Bass, Greenwich Hihg School, Greg Goldstein, Jimmy Catalano
Register for St. Lawrence Society’s 27th Annual Charity Golf Tourney, May 22
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Proceeds will be donated to the Greenwich Senior Center, Parks & Rec Scholarship program and Kids in Crisis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering
Children Environmental March on Greenwich Ave Empowers Youth
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The Children’s Environmental March in central Greenwich drew crowds. The event featured speakers including Claire Colman, Fred Camillo, Marina Rosin Levine, Alex Bergstein and Denise Savageau. Also, Greenwich High School students Elizabeth Murray and Kara Bittman talked about their personal connections to the environment and the necessity of having a deep commitment to fighting climate change. Continue Reading →