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Children helped State Rep Fred Camillo unload a truckload full of donated sports equipment for the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich on Friday. Inspired by the GHS YES Club, Camillo kept the momentum going with his own drive. Camillo acknowledged Steve DeRosa came through in a big way. Continue Reading →
Garland Allen served the Greenwich Public Schools with distinction for many years as a teacher of Health and Physical Education. Garland was also the Director of Athletics for eighteen years and coached football, basketball and track at Greenwich High School. Three of his former team captains (Taylor Baldwin, Steve Young & Ceci Hopp) were some of the most accomplished athletes in the history of Greenwich High School sports. Continue Reading →
Volunteers will man the windows throughout the day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, April 1, some dressed in crazy garb, others dressed more sedately. April Fool’s Day! Continue Reading →
Central Middle School theater arts department is set to perform Grease on Friday April 1 and Saturday April 2 at 7:00pm. The musical is directed by Christine DiTota, with musical direction by Rebecca Lipschutz. Tickets at $10 per person and can be purchased just prior to 7:00pm performances on April 1 and 2, 2016 at Central Middle School, 9 Indian Rock Lane. Continue Reading →
“Each year the local Girl Scouts support our Easter Basket Drive, but this year they really went the extra mile and we are all very grateful for their efforts,” said SPLURGE owner Sonia Malloy. Three Girl Scout Troops helping in the drive were from Troops 50637, 50714 and 50387. Continue Reading →
Highlights of the week’s news included a surprise approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals of Tesla’s proposal to operate a “gallery” on Greenwich Ave, over the objections of local car dealerships. An early morning blaze at Barcelona Restaurant resulted in no injuries. However the restaurant will be closed for the foreseeable future for repairs. An 1889 Victorian located a stone’s throw from the water and Belle Haven Club was posted for demolition. And, lastly Julian Curtiss School showed they know how to Let Go and Move On. Continue Reading →
Like her three older brothers, Lacey Hartley, 11, enjoys organizing community fundraisers Make-A-Wish CT. While the boys got started an basketball tournament several years ago, she put together a girl-oriented fundraiser – a very successful chick flick for 50 girls at Darien Playhouse. Continue Reading →
In keeping with the store’s concept, Art & Sound Gallery will change its founding exhibit, and on April 3, from 6:00-8:00 pm celebrate a new collection with an opening reception for The Big Picture: A Group Photography Exhibition. Continue Reading →
The local culinary community joined together at Back 40 Kitchen, a superb farm-to table restaurant, to welcome the publisher and editor of Edible Nutmeg, which celebrates the local food culture of Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties. Guests were treated to creative and organic tastings from the kitchen. Conversations were as rich as our local soil as the guests spoke about their personal experiences advocating for organic growing techniques, farming and gardening. Continue Reading →
Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol is set to honor Former Selectman Paul B. Hicks III at Annual Benefit fundraiser on Saturday, April 23 at Greenwich Country Day School. The Mission of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. is to protect commercial and residential dwellings from smoke, water and fire damage during and after a fire. Continue Reading →