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Congrats to Cos Cob resident Alan Gunzburg for being recognized for his or dedicated humanitarian services. All of us who are familiar with Alan know how much he deserves this honor. Continue Reading →
In a standing-room only event at Bruce Museum on Friday night, a crowd of men and women listened to presentations and panel discussion on the subject of gender equity in the workplace. The talk was the inaugural event of the Parity Project, a group of professional women, some currently working in the corporate world and some not. They are attorneys, doctors, economists, investors, academics and consultants. Continue Reading →
Motorcycle clubs from near and far converged on the St. Lawrence Club in Cos Cob for a fundraiser to benefit Kids in Crisis. The Cos Cob Riders organized the event, which drew upwards of 300 guests. The band Fast Forward played, while guests danced in between drinks, dinner and visits to the raffle table. Continue Reading →
Award-winning war photojournalist Lynsey Addario will share the stories behind the snapshots on Tuesday, April 19 at Greenwich Academy. The evening is a benefit for Connecticut-based Save the Children. “More than a Snapshot: The Fragile Lives of Children in Conflict,” is presented by Greenwich Leadership Council of Save the Children and will benefit Fairfield-based Save the Children’s efforts to focus on the most deprived and marginalized children, ensuring all boys and girls survive, learn, and are protected from harm. Continue Reading →
The Center for Children’s Advocacy held its first annual Play for Kids event at Stamford’s Chelsea Piers on March 31. Eight teams competed in trampoline dodgeball, rock wall climbing relays, an obstacle course, strategy games and batting cages – earning points for their team and competing for the Play for Kids trophy. Continue Reading →
Tom’s Driving School a family owned business in Greenwich for 65 years has taught thousands of teens to drive. Tom Ferraro Jr and his sister Linda both certified driving instructors share some of their stories and techniques. Continue Reading →
Judge, attorney, mom, author, and radio personality, Lisa Wexler wears many hats. Wexler opens up about her sense of justice and the path that led to her popular drive-time show on WGCH 1490 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Continue Reading →
Safe Rides has struggled to find footing after being dropped two years ago by the Red cross who decided to double down on their focus on disaster relief. Subsequently Safe Rides was kept afloat by the Junior League and Transportation Association of Greenwich, before inadvertently being omitted from the town Budget. On Thursday, First Selectman Peter Tesei explained the unfortunate oversight at the Board of Selectmen meeting. Continue Reading →
Everything from furniture to clothing to children’s items will be available at bargain prices. Revenue from the sale will go to supplement the church’s Wednesday after-school education program, cooking for shut-ins program, and facilities maintenance. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, ZAC Camp at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich brought staff from GEMS and teens from the EMS Explorers. In the pool, campers learned pool safety and water techniques is a boat capsizes. Continue Reading →