In total, 229 crates were filled with popular food pantry items surpassing last years total of 160 crates. Continue Reading →
First Selectman’s Youth Commission Help with the Heavy Lifting at the “Scouting For Food” Drive
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GFP Top Stories of the Week: Feb 27-March 5, 2017
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As February turned to March, news was dominated by Greenwich High School. The police initiated a traffic enforcement campaign. The Diversity Awareness Club held their annual diversity week, and there was a student protest at Greenwich High School. The Greenwich Police promoted two of their finest. A house in Milbrook came on the market, garnering much interest. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, #publicschoolstrong, 143 Sound Beach Avenue, Bobby Walker, Dita Bhargava, Diversity Week, Dorothy Nins, Greenwich High School
Protestors Brave Cold to Shout Down Hate Following Shooting in Kansas
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“Srinivas came to our country with the aspirations that many of us, our parents or grandparents came with – to live the American dream. He came here because he knew that America represents freedom and equality, because in America hard work is rewarded and because America at its core is strong because of inclusion and tolerance.” – Dita Bhargava Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government
Greenwich Scouts Enjoy Family Fun Night at YMCA: Pool Event Features Inflatable Slide and Obstacle Course
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Greenwich Boy Scouts and their families took part in platform diving, inner-tube water polo, lap swim and aqua-inflatables at the YMCA Scout Night event Sunday, February 26. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bob DeAngelo, Carl Marianaccio, Greenwich Scouting, Heather Lowthert, Kevin O'Shea, Vince LaPadula, YMCA of Greenwich
“Scouting for Food” Drive on March 4th Led Again by Fred Camillo
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From 9:00 am to11:30 am on Saturday, March 4, food donations can be brought to one of the four drop-off locations. The “Scouting for Food” drive by collecting food from local residents to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, Fred Camillo, Scouting for Food
Needs Clearing House’s Joe Kaliko Presents $1,000 Check to Greenwich Police Scholarship Fund
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Joe Kaliko of Needs Clearing House kicked off a fundraiser for the Greenwich Police Scholarship fund on Tuesday with a $1,000 donation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Police & Fire, Andrew LaSala, Building Hope Foundation, Chris Winters, Granit Balidemaj, Greenwich Police Scholarship Fund, Jim Heavey
Pinewood Derby Championship Finishes in Seconds at Seton Scout Reservation
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1st place winner, Pack 35 Webelos Scout Austin Sciulla 2.5992 sec
2nd place winner, Pack 20 Webelos Scout Jack Rossi 2.6021 sec
3rd place winner, Pack 35 Tiger Scout Owen Kennedy 2.6140 sec Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Greenwich Town Party Seeks #GTPHeroes Who Exemplify Generous Spirit of Greenwich
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Greenwich residents are encouraged to nominate the remarkable people who touch their lives and enrich their community – from a friend or neighbor to a teacher, coach, doctor or firefighter
In May, a select number of Heroes will be chosen to receive a pair of tickets to the 2017 Greenwich Town Party. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Giving, Volunteering
Greenwich Town Party Announces Award Winning Lineup for Summer 2017
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Steely Dan, Alabama Shakes, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Carolyn Wonderland to Perform at the Seventh Annual Greenwich Town Party. Community Tickets for the 2017 Greenwich Town Party go on sale on March 7 at 10:00am. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Alabama Shakes, Carolyn Wonderland, Greenwich Town Party, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steely Dan
John Yoon Honored by Board of Education for Making a Difference
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Greenwich Schools Arts Coordinator Laura White said that even though School Band & Orchestra Magazine was “blown away” by all the heartfelt, inspiring stories that candidates received, Mr. Yoon stood out. Continue Reading →