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Retired Men’s Association speaker series will feature Sean Pica. Mr. Pica served time in prison, emerged with a college degree and now has a major role in rehabilitating others. Sean and several other prisoners founded Hudson Link as a way to end the cycle of crime, poverty and recidivism through the redemptive power of education. Continue Reading →
On April 28 at 5:30pm Steve Conaway, Conservation and Outreach Director, The Greenwich Land Trust, presents: The Practical Pollinator…principals of habitat improvement to encourage pollinators and other wildlife into your home landscape. The GLT Mueller Conservation Preserve is located on Round Hill Road www.gltrust.org
May 25 is Pizza PlotLuck in Greenwich Community Gardens (GCG) at Armstrong Court with its new pizza oven and fresh vegetables. Patty Sechi, GCG President and Founder www.greenwichcommunitygardens.org demonstrates gardening for pollinators. May 26th is the rain date. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Preservation Trust removed the historic plaque at Wyndygoul after disagreements over its wording. Continue Reading →
Over the past 9 weeks, the Junior League of Greenwich and the teens of The Boys & Girls Club have been busy renovating, painting and rejuvenating the teen room. The entire community is invited to come and see the improvements on Monday April 25. Continue Reading →
Students are raising money to fund MDD (Mine Detection Dog) “Emily,” named in honor of former North Mianus student Emily Fedorko. On Sunday, April 24, from 9:00-12:00, the students of North Mianus and Cos Cob are hosting CHAMPathon to help raise money and get them closer to their goal of $25,000 (the cost of a mine detection dog). Continue Reading →
Goose had been left tied to a pipe in a city basement and a good samaritan brought him to animal control. He was placed on the euthanasia list, but his photo was compelling. A network of dog lovers rallied around Goose, who had an enormous cancerous tumor. After a group of people, mostly strangers, took turns as his caregiver around the clock, something magical happened. Continue Reading →
The unofficial mayor of Greenwich, Luna Kodde pops up at fundraisers all over town. Known for her big heart and good soul, she believes community service is important, and is always looking for chances to volunteer when she’s not at work. In fact, she loves to dress up, and recently enjoyed playing the Easter bunny at Upper Crust Bagel Co. Continue Reading →
GFP Lifestyle Editor Karen Sheer captured memories forever at the Global Lyme Alliance “Time for Lyme Gala” on Saturday and an elegant fashion show at Olivine Gabbro on Thursday. Meanwhile Leslie Yager continued to chronicle the application of a 533-unit apartment building at the Iron Works plant, where 30% of units would be “affordable” which exempts the applicant from many regulations. But, where would the children play? Would Glenville School be overwhelmed? Can the sewer lines accommodate the flow?
At the School Start Time forum, the school bus expert talked about transportation variables and various start time options. A GHS 9th grader reminded parents who were worried about impacts on school activities and sports that “school comes first.” Continue Reading →
A Week of outdoor activities made for a memorable vacation for a group of 13 Inspirica children last week. On Friday the children went on a hike through the woods, where they placed pine boughs on a fort to shelter from a brief rain, played camouflage-hide-and-seek and made pizza from scratch. The week was packed with outdoor activities and the kids will have plenty of stories to share when they get back to school. Continue Reading →
In addition to competing, the band members attended a performance of The Sound of Music at the Boston Opera House and visited the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, toured the Freedom Trail. They musicians also went on a Duck Tour and visit the Lexington Common. Continue Reading →