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Every single Cub Scout and Boy Scout made a difference on Saturday during the annual Scouting for Food Drive. James Donovan, 12, from Troop 35 even collected $126 from his neighbors to supplement the non-perishable items collected. In the end tons of food were collected, sorted and brought to Neighbor to Neighbor, where it will be distributed to those in need. Continue Reading →
The GEC is also pleased to announce filmmaker Ed Brown has signed on to serve as a judge for the contest. Brown launched his career as filmmaker and activist after writing, directing, narrating, shooting and editing his first feature documentary film “Unacceptable Levels” which debuted in Hollywood in 2013. Continue Reading →
“From boots on the ground in the civil war in Darfur, to emerging issues with Syrian migration, Save the Children will be there to resolve ongoing struggles that children face every day in a world of violence, poverty, hunger, illiteracy and disease.” – Mattito Watson, Save the Children Continue Reading →
On Friday night artists enjoyed an Art to the Ave kick-off celebration. The artists learned what businesses selected their works to be featured in Art to the Ave, which will run from May 5 – 30, 2016, with opening night set for Thursday, May 5, from 5:30-8:00pm. The evening will launch a truly spectacular show and much anticipated community event with musicians and street performers dotting the streets. Continue Reading →
Opening night of SRO delivered humor, dance, song and skits like a candidate debate between Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Ben Carson and Hilary Clinton. Continue Reading →
Readers are invited to upload their events to the Greenwich Free Press community calendar and have them displayed the home page, but please note we don’t publish recurring events because they jam up the calendar. Please publish one day, one time events only. Thank you. Continue Reading →
People who’ve made a significant contribution to African American culture and causes were recognized in Bridgeport’s East End Baptist Tabernacle Church on Sunday in honor of Black History month, including Greenwich’s Needs Clearing House founder Joe Kaliko and US Senator Richard Blumenthal. Continue Reading →
Liberate Artists & Allegra Dance Greenwich are proud to announce that internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Sean “FRESH” Redding will be coming to Connecticut for a day of intensives. On March 13 dancers from all communities in Connecticut are invited to attend this homecoming class of one of the hottest choreographers from Los Angeles, FRESH! Continue Reading →
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016. When setting clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 12, remember to also change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide (CO) detector batteries. Continue Reading →
This year, Stanwich’s Math-A-Thon raised $25,452 for St. Jude.
St. Jude is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. Continue Reading →