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The Greenwich Association of Realtors upped their commitment to Kids in Crisis after learning about the State of Connecticut’s cuts in funding. This week they approved a $10,000 donation to the organization to support its mission of providing free, round-the-clock crisis counseling and temporary shelter for infants, children and teens. Continue Reading →
A Christmas Ago was written by Brenda Hynes McDonale, who grew up skating on Binney Park in Old Greenwich in the 1950s. Continue Reading →
On Saturday, January 9, Sacred Heart Greenwich invites children ages 4 to 7 to join Melissa Guion, author and illustrator of “Baby Penguins Everywhere!” and “Baby Penguins Love Their Mama!,” for an unforgettable experience. Children can spend the morning with the author, beginning at 10 a.m., at the school, 1177 King Street, in Greenwich for a book reading, penguin drawing demonstration, art project, and book signing. Continue Reading →
No one will be able to resist these savory lollipops. Thin sliced, luminous smoked salmon around zesty cream cheese – the perfect pick-up appetizer for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Continue Reading →
Emmanuel “Ema” Twumasi is a long way from Ghana, where he grew up playing soccer. At 11 he earned a spot at Right to Dream Academy, and at 15 he earned a scholarship to Kent School. This Thanksgiving he committed to Wake Forest University, which is currently ranked number one for soccer.
Fresh from scoring the winning goal for his East team in the Soccer All-American game with just 5 minutes left in the game, the promising 18-year-old soccer player said he looked forward to spending the holidays with his host family, Kirkpatricks of Old Greenwich, eating high school specials from Garden Catering and baking pumpkin pies. Continue Reading →
Many in Greenwich were familiar with Chase and Clancy, the two Golden Retrievers owned by the Monsigneur at St Mary’s Church on Greenwich Ave. He also had a Yorkie, Boomer, who is 15 today and doing well in the care of Terry Blevin of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Parks & Rec started Christmas tree recycling on Dec. 26 and runs through January. Drop off your tree, minus tinsel, lights and ornaments and it will be chipped into free wood chips, courtesy of the Town of Greenwich. There are four drop off locations. The deadline for Christmas tree recycling is Jan 31.
There are approximately 30–35 million real Christmas trees sold in North America every year. Real Christmas trees are a renewable, recyclable resource. Continue Reading →
Back in the day, Dorothy Hamill started out as an open air rink. Then a roof was added. Finally, the rink was enclosed. This black and white photo is visible on the wall inside the rink. Credit Leslie Yager
Greenwich’s 2016 Ice Skating Competition is set for Sunday Feb 21, 2016 at Dorothy Hamill Rink, Sherman Ave in Byram. Continue Reading →
A group of Old Greenwich girls took the polar plunge at Tod’s Point on Christmas Day. Balmy temps notwithstanding, Lane Weigel, Nina Chamberlain, Darian Fauser and Caroline Messer were pretty brave! Continue Reading →
When King arrived at Stamford Animal Control two months ago he was totally shut down and wouldn’t even eat. Today he ventures out of his crate and explores Animal Control Officer Tilford Cobb’s office but would do well in the care of a rescue group who could provide a quiet, calm setting for him to blossom and become a happy, relaxed boy. Continue Reading →