Did you know there is an astronomy club at Greenwich High School. Nicolas Garros and Eloise Petersen shared all their news with Greenwich Free Pres. Continue Reading →
GHS Astronomy Club Sets its Sights on Bowman Observatory
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Basketball Legend Surprises Boys & Girls Club during Celebration of New Teen Room
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has been renovated with fresh paint, chalk boards, XBox, big screen TV and new sofas – all courtesy of the Junior League who held focus groups with Bobby Walker and the teens to see what wold best serve their needs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, AG Williams, Bobby Walker, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Garden Catering, John Starks
UPDATE: All Customers Have Power Back In Old Greenwich
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substation on Tomac Avenue in Old Greenwich sustained damage and resulted in the loss of power to about 1,100 customers in the area about 10:00am Monday, April 25. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government
UBS Spruces up Landscaping at Soon-to-Open Health Clinic at Wilbur Peck
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On Saturday, couple dozen UBS employees, along with friends, family and some high schoolers earning volunteer hours, spruced up the landscaping at Wilbur Peck Court outside the medical clinic that will open soon. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Family Centers, Housing Authority of Greenwich, UBS, Wilbur Peck
Old Time Radio Shows to Be Performed Live at Greenwich Library
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Coming on May 21, free Old Time radio shows to be performed in the Main Greenwich Library. Read Live, in costume by the Greenwich Experimental Theater Company on Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:00pm, 2nd Floor meeting room. Public welcome. Refreshments served. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Greenwich Library
Get Yourself to the Old Greenwich Garden Club’s Plant Sale!
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The Garden Club of Old Greenwich members prepare for the Plant Sale May 7, by decorating Fairy Houses and Fairy House Kits which will be for sale along with Members’ own perennials, Mother’s Day Baskets, Bake Sale, Annuals, Herbs, Vegetables and Native Plants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Volunteering, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Mother's Day, plant sale, The Garden Club of Old Greenwich
Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Honors Paul Hicks at Sold-Out Benefit
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At Saturday’s third annual Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol benefit, Paul Hicks was honored with the Chief’s award. Also, William Christian Andersen Jr was acknowledged for 20 years of service on the patrol. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, Brian Kelly, Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, John Toner, Paul Hicks, Sebastian Dostman
Volunteers Organize Chicken Dinner, with Seconds, at New Covenant Center
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New Covenant Center served over 150 meals on Sunday, including seconds. New chef, Rafael, cooked up the chicken leg quarters, rice, and mixed veggies. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, New Covenant Center
Sun Shines on Greenwich’s Bruce Park for CHAMPathon to Raise Funds for Mine Detection Dog, “Emily”
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In a collaboration that included North Mianus School, Cos Cob School, the Rotary Club of Greenwich and the Marshall Legacy Institute, families walked through Bruce Park during CHAMPathon, a fundraiser with the goal of funding a mine detection dog in honor of Emily Fedorko. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Giving, Schools, Volunteering, CHAMPS, Cos Cob School, Marshall Legacy Institute, mine detection dogs
Junior League of Greenwich Announces Community Grant Award Winners!
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Every year, the Junior League of Greenwich designates $5,000 of its funds to be awarded to one or more community organizations through its Community Grant Award.
The grant is intended to fund new initiatives or expand programs relating to significant community needs. The qualifying applying organizations must be tax-exempt, promote volunteerism, and provide training and/or education for the community. Continue Reading →