This self-paced program invites families to read 1,000 books with their child before they enter kindergarten. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Library Launches 1,000 Books Initiative to Inspire Early Literacy
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Celebrating Service: At Home in Greenwich Honors RMA and Diane’s Books at Annual Gala
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At Home in Greenwich recently held its annual gala at the Delamar Hotel, honoring the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich and Diane Garrett of Diane’s Books for their years of service to the community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering
Milestone Reached: YWCA Greenwich Breaks Ground on Renovation and Addition
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Officials including Governor Ned Lamont joined YWCA Greenwich leadership and the project team to mark the start of a major renovation and 15,000+ sq ft addition to the front of the 50-year-old building at 259 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, A.P. Construction Company, Building for our Future Campaign, Erik A. Kaeyer AIA, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno
Christ Church Announces Author Talk by Lee Wilson, “Women’s Crusader,” Oct 8 at Dogwood Books
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Women’s Crusader is the compelling and meticulously researched untold story of Catharine (Kate) Beecher—a fun-loving extrovert turned pioneering advocate for women’s education. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, abolitionist, Catharine Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Community Day at The Wallace Center: Yoga, Dancing, Ice Cream and a View to the Future
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As part of a series of events to celebrate The Wallace Center, formerly known as the senior center, Friends of the Wallace Center organized “Community Day,” a free event featuring yoga and dance sessions, ice cream truck, bagels, coffee & hot chocolate, and a chance to view renderings of proposed improvements to the facility. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, The Wallace Center
Bruce Museum extends “Jeremy Frey: Woven” through Oct. 26
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Major retrospective celebrates contemporary and Indigenous art through more than 50 works Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
Greenwich United Way Hosts Reading Champions Open House as it Commences 17th Year of Building Students’ Fluency
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The Greenwich United Way will host a Reading Champions Open House for the community on Wednesday, September 24, 12:30-2:30 pm at Town Hall, providing a great opportunity to learn more about the largest volunteer-driven early literacy program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering
A Loss for Book Lovers at Holly Hill
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“Sadly, two Saturdays ago, someone dropped at least a dozen boxes of books on the table and that afternoon we had torrential rains.” – Janet MacKenzie, book swap volunteer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, book swap, Holly Hill, Lorrie Stapleton
Celebrate Community Day at The Wallace Center: Free Event Features Bagels, Ice Cream, Music and Dancing
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The event is co-chaired by Wendy Day and Adele Rota who said the Wallace Center has members age 55 to 105. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Adele Rota, Community Day, Greenwich Ave, Senior Center, Wallace Center, Wendy Day
Arch in Bloom’s Halloween Themes Beckon. Pumpkins & Pints Set for October 4, 2025
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Arch in Bloom’s 2025 “Pumpkins & Pints” event is set for October 4 from 12:00 to 6:00pm. The family event will feature a haunted house, Halloween-theme shopping, music, scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, s’mores, hot dogs and beer. This year Arch in Bloom will partner with Greenwich Brewing Co, who will bring their favorite brews, including Cardinal Red Ale, CT Lager, and Peanut Stout, among others. Continue Reading →