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Garden Club of Old Greenwich Receives Three Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut awards
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The Riverside Garden Club and Knollwood Club and Garden Club of Old Greenwich received the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Certificate of Achievement for their 2014 Small Standard Flower Show, “Space Odyssey”. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Volunteering
Emergency Winter Clothing Drive in Greenwich Needs Immediate Help
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Local moms need your help! Strong men are urgently needed in Riverside this Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am to help us load a container of clothing donations for Syrian refugees. The organizers are given only TWO HOURS to load it all into a 40 ft container due to Homeland Security regulations. There are a dozen moms helping but there’s no way they can do this alone. Please sign up here for 11/14 – plenty of volunteer spots are still available! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering
Throngs of Greenwich Residents Visit Cos Cob Hub for Monger Mingle
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The Monger Mingle in Cos Cob’s hub drew a huge crowd on a mild November night. Newcomer Fleishers Craft Butchery paired up with Greenwich Cheese Company and Fjord Fish Market for the event, which was free and open to the public. Though Cos Cob lost its supermarket when Porricelli’s Market became a CVS, the trio of specialty shops offers a traditional way of shopping with top quality products and expertise on the part of proprietors. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Food, Health
New Lebanon School Celebrates Veteran’s Day
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New Lebanon School celebrated Veteran’s Day on Wednesday with all students, staff and faculty participating in a Flag Raising Ceremony. Several local veterans were in attendance. Coffee and refreshments were served to veterans following the ceremony. Email news tips to Greenwich Free Press editor [email protected]
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Filed under: Holiday, Schools
Lights On, Greenwich! Come Check it Out!
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The effort was ambitious. Light Up Greenwich set out to raise $100,000 and they are 59% of the way there. On Nov. 11 many trees were already illuminated and at dusk the effect was magnificant! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday
Register for Indoor Softball at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
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Returning softball director, Rob Kach and instructors will teach the key fundamentals including throwing, catching, hitting, pitching, stealing, and sliding to prepare for the spring and summer seasons. *Players interested in participating in the Greenwich Babe Ruth Softball League are encouraged to attend in preparation for the season. Registration for Greenwich Babe Ruth Softball opens on December 7th.
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Filed under: Around Town, Sports
Greenwich Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party at Miller Motorcars Benefits TAG
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The kick-off party for Greenwich Restaurant Week, which runs through Nov. 18, drew a crowd to Miller Motorcars on Wednesday night. The event benefited Transportation Association of Greenwich (TAG) and Safe Rides. Guests mingled and enjoyed delicious food and drinks from local restaurants and stores. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Giving
Monger Mingle to Benefit Community Plates!
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Thursday night’s free “Monger Mingle” is open to the public. The event will benefit Community Plates, the non-profit organization committed to ending American food insecurity by directly transferring fresh, usable food that would have otherwise been thrown away from restaurants, markets and other food industry sources to food-insecure families throughout the US. Continue Reading →
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Veteran’s Day Community Walk: It’s Never Too Late to Say Thank You
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It’s never too late to say, “Thank you and welcome home.” Bruce Winningham connected with 50 local Vietnam veterans as he planned the third annual Veterans Day Community Walk, which was spared rain and enjoyed a good turnout. After the walk down Greenwich Avenue and remarks from several speakers, Mr. Winningham read aloud the names of the 50 Vietnam veterans. He had the group come forward. The large crowd applauded and there was a chorus of voices saying, “Thank You and Welcome Home.” Continue Reading →