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This Thursday, the owners of Raleigh & Company are holding a holiday reception and fundraising event at their fine pet goods store with 10% of proceeds going to benefit Clancy’s Cure, an organization that raises funds for cutting-edge research on cancer treatment and prevention conducted through Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Continue Reading →
Challah baking is the traditional bread that Jews eat on the Sabbath and holidays. Women have the special mitzvah of making and sanctifying this bread and do so on Fridays in preparation for the Sabbath. Pre-register today for the Mega Challah Bake in Greenwich at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 17. Continue Reading →
Inspired by a library book, and the desire of the 5- and 7-year old McGowan sisters to help those in need, the entire North Mianus School community rallied to collect and donate 687 pairs of gently worn shoes to those in need through an organization called Soles 4 Souls. Continue Reading →
Old Greenwich School will become the 15th Reading Champions location in town. The program is run by United Way and trains volunteers to work with children on their language fluency, with the goal of narrowing the achievement gap. Continue Reading →
On Monday morning members of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich visited the Head Start pre-school at Armstrong Court to deliver gifts of winter hats, mittens and scarves, many of the handmade. Continue Reading →
This annual celebration is a heart-warming evening of original tunes, holiday classics, and Mathes favorites that will put you in the spirit of the season. And,just announced, Vanessa Williams will be making a special guest appearance on both nights! Continue Reading →
Parents are cautioned by BBB to oversee children’s online holiday activity because apps and websites can track users, collect personal information. Watch for “Dear Santa” websites and smart device apps that, for example, help monitor Santa’s trip from the North Pole. Continue Reading →
Greenwich artist Catherine Stahl is the 2015 winner of Greenwich Pen Women’s prestigious Owl Award. Kia Heavey, a graphic artist, writer and wife of the Town of Greenwich’s Chief of Police, whose book “Domino” won a Kindle Scout Award for fiction and is being published by Kindle Press, spoke about her experiences in the new world of self-publishing. Continue Reading →
The ugly sweater party and fundraiser at Carriage House Motor Cars benefited Adopt-A-Dog. The event featured a live fundraiser with a fantastic array of items including classic and collectible cars and both jewels and watches from Manfredi. The showroom doors were flung open and guests enjoyed the balmy temps outside, where cars were on display. Proceeds from the event will be put toward Adopt A Dog’s dedicated veterinary clinic on site. The clinic will serve adoptable pets of the rescue group as well as other area animal rescue groups for a reduced rate. Continue Reading →
Break out your tartan, polish your “Braveheart” brogue, and come join the fun to celebrate the Ploughman Poet’s 257th birthday, an event the organizers hope will be the start of a new Greenwich tradition. All are welcome! Continue Reading →