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Holiday Shopping Destination: Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work

If you’ve missed all the holiday boutiques around town, and are just starting your holiday shopping, the Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work on Sherwood Place is a great destination. The Exchange is a reliable resource for thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts, while providing a retail venue for vendors who consign their crafts and wares. Modestly priced, the handmade gifts defy the imagination, filling room after room with options displayed attractively and without clutter. While consignors receive 67% of the selling price,  the remaining 33% is used for operating expenses and local charitable contributions. The Exchange is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who also volunteer alongside  staff year-round and at the non-profit’s annual Christmas Fair at the Round Hill Club in November. Continue Reading →

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It’s Toys for Tots: Drop-off Dec. 12 at Cos Cob Fire House or Police Station

Saturday, Dec. 12, the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association in conjunction with the US Marine Corps will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children at Cos Cob Fire House where the Marines will have a truck. Alternately, people can drop off toys at the Public Safety Complex throughout the Battle of the Badges blood drive. Continue Reading →

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Unneighborly? Putnam Hill, Putnam Park Residents Object to Neighbor-to-Neighbor Building Proposal

Residents of Putnam Hill and Putnam Park behind the proposed Neighbor to Neighbor building described the proposal as not very neighborly. They fear noise issues, wet garbage, loss of bucolic views, and concerns about water. The proposed building would be behind the Tomes Higgins House carriage house. Continue Reading →

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The Chabad of Greenwich Menorah Lighting – The First Candle is Lit

It was standing room only, as the community came together at Greenwich’s largest outdoor menorah lighting ceremony on Sunday. After the menorah was illuminated, traditional Chanukah songs were sung by all, with children joining the Rabbi and band. Moving indoors, the joyous fun began with a lavish buffet, including traditional fried favorites just for Chanukah – latkes and jelly doughnuts (because of the central role that oil played in the Chanukah miracle.) Continue Reading →

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Annual Tree Lighting at Byram Shubert Library Benefits from Balmy Temps

Partygoers’ jingle bell necklaces provided a cheerful background to the beautiful voices of Greenwich High School students Abigail O’Keefe, Melissa Fraioli and Dara Holmberg as they began the event with “Silent Night” and “Silver Bells.”

Everyone joined in for a round of familiar Christmas carols. A special visitor from northern climes arrived in a golf cart and the tree was lit for the season! Continue Reading →

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