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Neighbor to Neighbor Fundraiser Features Best Selling Author and Food Critic

Ruth Reichl, author, chef and former Editor in Chief of Gourmet Magazine entertained over 200 guests at Neighbor to Neighbor’s spring luncheon at the Innis Arden Golf Club in Old Greenwich on April 5, 2016. This is her first cookbook in over 40 years showcasing 136 recipes that represent her life’s passion for food. As a thank you, each attendee received a copy of the cookbook. Ms. Reichl signed complimentary copies of her new book, My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes that Saved My Life. The beloved author shared stories of her early years as a struggling writer, escapades as a New York Times food critic, and finally her heartbreak about the day she learned Gourmet Magazine closed its doors, realizing she was suddenly unemployed. Continue Reading →

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Riverside School Parties on Earth Day with Worms, Pill Bugs, Food Scraps and Compost

 

Friday, April 22 was Earth Day, and at Riverside School, a pilot program that taught children about composting came to fruition. The project involves leaves, food scraps and worms – the key ingredients in the school’s compost bins. The project was a collaboration among many, starting with Aleksandra Moch an environmental analyst for the Town of Greenwich. She worked with colleagues in town hall, Riverside School Principal Christopher Weiss, school’s staff, the PTA, parent volunteers, Greenwich Parks & Rec who held onto leaves collected in the fall, cafeteria workers and custodians – everyone came together with a shared goal. On Earth Day, students burst out of the cafeteria doors and across the blacktop to tables set up by Ms. Moch and volunteers, who greeted them with penguin pledges, worms and pill bugs. Continue Reading →

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In Greenwich, Shannon Elizabeth of Animal Avengers, Talks Anti-Poaching, Endangered Elephants and Rhinos

Animal Avengers in 2001 as a cat and dog rescue that has now evolved to helping animals on a bigger scale while also helping the communities around them and ultimately our ecosystem and planet. The focus for 2016 is currently supporting anti-poaching units, vets & various people & projects in Africa who are protecting & saving endangered animals. Continue Reading →

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Artivism Salon at Bruce Museum to Benefit Anti-Human Trafficking Group “Not for Sale”

ARTTN Gallery is hosting an exclusive evening where storytelling takes the center stage. The “Artivism Salon” will feature the current “Free to Be” exhibit, which tells the stories of refugees and victims of human trafficking. The event, which is being hosted at the Bruce Museum, benefits Not For Sale, a non-profit working around the world to stop human trafficking and put an end to modern-day slavery. Continue Reading →

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Annual Paper Shredding Event Set for April 30

Head to the Island Beach Parking lot on April 30 for the annual paper shredding event. Sensitive documents shredded on site: old Financial, Legal, Tax, Social Security, Medical documents. Shredding saves trees…all paper shreds will be properly recycled. Shred only sensitive documents. Remove all metal, cardboard & plastic -clips, bindings, covers and recycle in your household single stream recycling. Staples are ok. Continue Reading →

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Parks & Rec Announces 2016 Provisional Beach Policy with Important Changes from 2015

It is important that park users are aware that the Daily Park Passes have been replaced by a Single Entry Park Pass, the difference being the single entry park pass is good for ONE entry to one of four parks/beaches. Single Entry Park Passes and Single Entry Parking Passes will not be sold at Town Hall. They may be purchased weekdays at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center or the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center starting May 2. Continue Reading →

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