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Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) is forming a new Young Leaders Council (YLC), a group comprised of next-generation philanthropists eager to raise awareness of Lyme disease and further strengthen Global Lyme Alliance’s research mission. Continue Reading →
Apparently there remain many residents in Greenwich who are unaware of the ban on outdoor irrigation. From the top of Milbank Ave to the foot of Steamboat Rd about a dozen properties had evidence of sprinklers having run during the overnight hours of Friday. Continue Reading →
Prolific survivor Sharon Jones returned to the stage from a 2013 cancer diagnosis and bounced back with a Grammy nomination. She will participate in a Q&A at the Avon Theatre in Stamford on Nov. 2, following screening of the film “MISS SHARON JONES.” Continue Reading →
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, throughout October, Meli-Melo is offering a sweet, pink wheat crepe, topped with all natural strawberry sorbet and pink smoothie blend of strawberry, pineapple and banana. The restaurant’s Artist Program will support Breast Cancer Alliance with custom pieces made for Meli-Melo by Binns. Continue Reading →
Reading Champions, a program of the United Way, is actively seeking volunteer tutors for the school year. Volunteer tutor Patricia Santonocito said, “The Kids tend to say things like, ‘I’m in love with reading now,’ or that they read to a younger brother or sister or the family dog. Or they’ll say they’re not afraid of new words.” She described the program as very rewarding. “It’s amazing to know you are having a positive impact on a child’s development,” she said. Continue Reading →
A unique farm-to-fork wine dinner is in the works at Mill Street Bar & Table in Byram on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00pm. The dinner supports Friends of Autistic People (FAP) music therapy program for children and adults with Autism. Continue Reading →
A long-standing builders’ tradition, the topping off ceremony celebrates the placement of the last steel beam into the construction of a building. This beam typically is painted white so that members of the community and the construction crew can sign it before a crane hoists it into position. Continue Reading →
In addition to delivering a banner signed by hundreds of Greenwich residents during Joey B’s “Thank a Cop Day” on Tuesday, Domenick Delfino presented the Police Chief’s Scholarship funds with $1,300 that reflected donations from residents during the event. Though not a fundraiser, there was a small jar for donations to the fund, so the $1,300 was a happy surprise. Continue Reading →
Florence Henderson will host the DART annual gala benefit and concert freaturing Martina McBride the Palace Theatre. Continue Reading →
Over 300 people attended the 2016 YWCA Spirit of Greenwich Awards honoring 12 outstanding women who exemplify volunteerism and philanthropy in the Greenwich community. Continue Reading →