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Thursday night’s centennial year celebration of the YMCA of Greenwich benefited from displays of archival photos. Meanwhile, outside, in the cupola a multi-colored light warmed up a frigid February night in honor of the landmark’s birthday. Continue Reading →
Participants aboard the Aquarium’s unique new hybrid-electric research vessel, R/V Spirit of the Sound, will make passes by five century-old beacons: Peck Ledge, Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island lighthouses in Norwalk, Penfield Reef Lighthouse in Fairfield and Stratford Shoal (Middle Ground) Light. This 4-1/2 hour Central Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruise departs at 10:00 a.m. Advance reservations are required. Continue Reading →
The Avon Theatre & Barrett Bookstore present an evening with author Markus Zusak celebrating the 10th Anniversary of his acclaimed novel The Book Thief, on Monday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. There will be Q&A and book signing, followed by a screening of The Book Thief (2013). Continue Reading →
The Undies Project inaugural “Mardi-Bras” collected 686 donated gently used or new bras, including sports bras. Continue Reading →
Declan O’Regan, a 4th grader from Julian Curtiss School, said the ice cream social at the Boys & Girls Club was a generous gift from Rebecca Breed. “They take care of us here. They really help us. It makes us feel cared about,” he said. Continue Reading →
On these nights, the shop will welcome the community for butchery demos, and the butchers – aka the meat concierges – will offer advice on how to buy and prepare meats. Guests are encouraged to get to know the butchers and ask questions about cuts, sourcing, recommended cooking tips, etc. Continue Reading →
Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee is set to open on Feb 22 at 122 Riverside Ave. “Featuring local and fresh ingredients is what I do best. We’re pulling our own mozzarella, curing all the meats and even making the ice cream that will go into the ice cream sandwiches,” said Chef Mike Pietrafeso. Continue Reading →
Mike Chiappetta shares some of his secrets for a long healthy life, including frequent chili dogs from Joey B’s, a nightly glass of red wine and abundant hot peppers, he cooks and preserves. Continue Reading →
This year the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Women Who Matter Luncheon speaker is Karen Newman. Karen is a motivational speaker, world record breaking athlete and survivor of two life-threatening diseases. Continue Reading →
Round Hill Association is hosting a spring forum on Wednesday, March 2 at 7pm, featuring leaders from three back country schools: Parkway, Whitby and Round Hill Nursery School. Continue Reading →