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An April Fool’s Day tradition at the Rummage Room in Old Greenwich was started by former manager, Maria Drieghe over 10 years ago. On Friday, assistant managers Betty Shopovick and Liz Gustavson took turns climbing into the store display windows and posing, using various store items as props. Continue Reading →
Just in time for the April 2 celebration of World Autism Day, a Greenwich Country Day student has won the Connecticut Autism Action Coalition’s Second Annual “Create Your Own Autism Awareness Contest.” Continue Reading →
An impressive show at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich features seven artists who share their renderings and sketches in the field, and what later is finished in their studios. The artists are displaying the way direct observation and sketching are vital to their creative process. The art features wildlife from locations around the works including Africa, Mongolia, The Himalayas, South America and various places in the United States. A must-see show! Continue Reading →
Greenwich United Way invited the organization’s top benefactors to a cocktail reception at McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center on Thursday. The event formally introduced David Rabin as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Greenwich United Way. Town and State officials in attendance included Peter Tesei, John Toner, Livvy Floren and Fred Camillo. Continue Reading →
Throughout April, Diamond Hill United Methodist Church and Little Pub – neighbors along East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob – will compete in second annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Challenge to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Continue Reading →
Head to Western Middle School on Friday or Saturday to see the annual musical, SHREK! The show features performers from 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Continue Reading →
Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich is hosting an exclusive and intimate event “Shannon Elizabeth & Animal Avengers: Back to Africa” on Sunday April 17, 2016. The event will bring awareness and support to Shannon Elizabeth’s non-profit Animal Avengers that is currently assisting anti-poaching units as well as organizations and people in Africa who are protecting and saving endangered animals while supporting the surrounding communities in the process. Continue Reading →
Adopt-A-Dog has received a $25,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation to renovate the shelter’s transition building for rescued dogs. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is sponsoring a series of free discussions addressing this topic with the first one “Calling all Tree owners” set for Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 9:30-11:00 am at Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North Street, Greenwich.
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The Kids in Crisis “The Spirit of the Olympics” fundraiser promises to be a casually elegant evening of exquisite food, live and silent auctions, and exciting entertainment. The fun begins at 6:30 pm. Be the best you can be and support Kids in Crisis as a Champion for Children! No jeans, no ties please. Continue Reading →