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Oct 1-2 is a busy weekend in Greenwich, with events including the Knights of Columbus flea market, the chili cook off in Cos Cob, the Boys & Girls Club Muddy Up at Camp Simmons, the GHS class of ’76 reunion, the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Co open house, and the Teddy Bear Clinic at Greenwich Hospital. Also, apple season begins at the Greenwich Farmers Market in Horseneck lot. Continue Reading →
An autobiographical film, “Seeing Beyond the Moment,” about the legendary photographer, George Tice will be shown at the Greenwich Library Friday, Sept. 30 at 8:00 pm. The film is presented by the Flinn Gallery in conjunction with their current show, American Lens: B&W Photography. The gallery will be open before the film, so stop by to see it! Tice and the directors Wodder and Bosco will be present. Continue Reading →
Ryan Stackpole founded TechCorps: Geeks for Good to teach students in the developing world and in impoverished areas of the U.S. how to use off-the-shelf parts to build low-cost computers for their schools. He has trained 300 students – over half of them young women – who have built 100 computers, bringing technology and the Internet to thousands of people. Continue Reading →
As it gets closer to the Undies Project’s “Cocktails & Comedy” fundraiser on Oct 1, tickets are close to sold out! Don’t miss out for a chance to support this unique non-profit project. The Undies Project collects donations of new underwear for men, women, and children.
“Underwear is the most under-donated, and most needed, item of clothing that many of us take for granted.” – Lucy Langley, co-founder of The Undies Project Continue Reading →
On Sept 27, the community is invited to Joey B’s in Cos Cob to thank a cop in person, sign a banner, pick up a blue rubber “thank a cop” bracelet and take home a blue ribbon to tie to trees in Greenwich neighborhoods for a townwide show of gratitude. Continue Reading →
If you have an hour free a week, Reading Champions is a well-established program that pairs volunteers with local children to improve their fluency. Volunteers receive free training. The application is available online. This is a very gratifying volunteer opportunity. Continue Reading →
“Your money will have a direct impact on ensuring a more stable and fulfilling life for all of our residents.” — First Selectman, Peter Tesei Continue Reading →
Round Hill Community Church is hosting a Volunteer Fair to connect members of the community with area non-profit organizations on October 9. Continue Reading →
Mothers for Others, a diaper bank volunteer organization serving children from birth to 5 is raising awareness for diaper drives during National Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 26th – October 2nd). Continue Reading →
Do you make a mean chili? This year’s annual chili cook-off is set for Oct 1 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Diamond Hill United Methodist Church in Cos Cob, and the organizers are looking for entries! Continue Reading →