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Big Changes at The Josef Pilsudski Society; Gifts Made to Silver Shield, Family Centers and Cub Scout Pack #20

The Josef Pilsudski Society of Greenwich was founded back on March 20, 1950 by three Polish immigrants, including Alexander Muskus. Today his grandson Rick, along with Christy Caragol and working to gain non-profit status for the Society and what better way than to give away funds to three worthy local organizations? Continue Reading →

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Kudos to Pasta Vera for Hosting Veterans at the Annual Community Walk

On Wednesday a longtime member of the Greenwich business community was honored for hosting an annual Veterans Day breakfast before the Community Walk for Veterans since its inception four years ago.
Susan Della Ragione has operated Pasta Vera for 30 years, starting at a location where Whole Foods currently operates. Continue Reading →

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Christmas Eve Services at First Congregational Church in OG

Christmas Eve Services at First Congregational Church of Greenwich include a traditional Christmas pageant and “White Gifts.” Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve in Old Greenwich will feature four different services at the First Congregational Church, each service designed for a special audience. From the first service at 10:00 a.m., primarily designed for families with young children, to the 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Service that particularly attracts high school and returning college students, all age groups will have ample opportunities for worship and celebration on this special day of the year. The afternoon and early evening services, at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., will feature performances of First Church’s traditional Christmas Pageant, “Once in Royal David’s City,” re-enacted by adult and school-age members of the congregation in colorful period costumes. Between those two services, at 4:00 p.m., all are welcome to join the congregation outside by the crèche to serenade passersby on Sound Beach Avenue with traditional Christmas carols. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Dogs Enjoy a Day at the Beach As Long as Owners Abide the Laws

Saturday, Dec 10 was freezing, but that didn’t stop a couple dozen dogs from enjoying themselves, making friends and plunging in the Sound. Leashed dogs are only allowed at Tod’s Point from December 1 through March 31. Dogs must have licenses attached to their collars, and dogs must remain on a leash in the hands of an adult throughout the park.
All dogs must be under control below the mean high water mark and must NOT cause a disturbance to any person or other animal.
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