Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/page/490/)
The good news for fans of Safe Rides is that Saturday night’s fundraiser at 49 Byfield Lane, a new construction from Silver Properties, was a hit.
“We succeeded in raising $30,000,” said Peter Negrea, a GHS grad now a freshman at Fordham University, who organized the event with current Safe Rides President Julia Moch (GHS senior), and Chad Silver (Hobart class of 2019.) Continue Reading →
While the eighth graders in the show chorus are enjoying the songs for the first time, the music, as well as countless references in the script, will strike a chord with parents. Saturday is dress-up night and everyone is encouraged to download the virtual Zippo Lighter app. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Public Schools will be closed. Stores will be open. YMCA will be open. Trains on a Saturday schedule. Continue Reading →
Due to the recent rise in hate speech and hate crimes, the YWCA’s focus for the event will be “Why Words Still Matter” in the context of building a community without hate. Featured guests will be Moderator, Steve Ginsburg, Director – Connecticut Region, Anti-Defamation League; Deirdre Daly, U.S. Attorney, State of Connecticut; Bobby Walker, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich; and Dr. Salvatore Corda, Interim Superintendent, Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →
“Especially Mike Pence’s idea of raising funds for conversion therapy. And what it means for all Americans with different backgrounds and experiences. We’ll be experiencing the effects of this presidency when we’re leaving college in about four years and entering the workforce. We’re really scared.” – Josh Stone, GHS Gay Straight Alliance Continue Reading →
Fans of the new leader of the YWCA of Greenwich, Mary Lee Kiernan, crowded into Betteridge on Greenwich Ave on Thursday, Jan 12 for a celebration of her appointment. Continue Reading →
Over one hundred Cub Scouts came out for the Greenwich Council Boy Scout annual Pinewood Derby Workshop Sunday, January 8. Continue Reading →
Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Abilis Community Foundation, The YMCA of Greenwich will be offering a free six week course designed to teach basic water safety and swimming concepts to children ages 3-12 with special needs. Continue Reading →
YWCA Greenwich 2017 BRAVA Awards Honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon on Friday, February 10, at the Hyatt Regency, Greenwich, beginning at 11:30 am. Continue Reading →
