Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/page/609/)
iCreate is a student-oriented exhibition at the Bruce Museum. Not only are students involved in creating the artwork displayed, but also in producing and running the exhibition. The Youth@Bruce team is comprised of high schools seniors and college students who are committed to organizing a successful and professional exhibition featuring the work of our peers. Continue Reading →
Greenwich-based author Sarah Darer Littman reflects on her latest book, Backlash, which was published on April 28th, 2015, by Scholastic Press. Backlash focuses on the story of Lara Kelley, a teen brutally cyber-bullied on Facebook, and tells a story of harassment from the perspective of various adolescents involved. Continue Reading →
The Aquarium summer camp is for kids Age 6-14. The program shows kids the fun side of science inquiry, with lots of hands-on activities and experiments, interactions and observations of the Aquarium’s animals, and maybe even an IMAX movie or outing aboard the Aquarium’s unique new research vessel. Each session is different, so pick from one, some or all. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday the Greenwich Fire Department conducted a tour of its brand new training center. It reaches four stories and features live-fire capabilities, confined spaces and an elevator shaft. The result: a safer Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Embarking on a journey of personal discovery through music, Greenwich High School Seniors Jack Plants and Hughie Allan have bravely taken on the challenge of creating an original album. Their process differs from the creation of your typical compilation of music, however. In their case, their idea is not to write songs before recording, but to let their material develop organically through improvisation. The result is a unique sound that demonstrates the students’ personal growth and discovery as musicians. Continue Reading →
Organic Gardening Expert, Alan Gorkin will lead the informative and interactive class on Saturday June 13th, 10:00 -11:15 at the Armstrong Community Garden, Armstrong Court off Hamilton Avenue. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday the Board of Directors of the Needs Clearing House presented Kids in Crisis a $1,000.00 donation to help offset the non-profit’s anticipated $250,000 budget short for next fiscal year. The funds may be used anytime as Kids in Crisis sees fit. It is the hope of The Needs Clearing House that this donation primes the pump for others to contribute to to Kids in Crisis. “Needs Clearing House wants to thank the Kids in Crisis staff for always being there when we reach out to help those in need,” said Joe Kaliko. Kids in Crisis is located at 1 Salem Street in Cos Cob. Continue Reading →
Newly appointed executive director Kristen Rice at Adopt A Dog said the shelter is on a roll. Eight dogs have been adopted in the past eight days. She credits a new online adoption form, an “UnderDog program” that waives adoption fees for dogs that have resided at the shelter for a long time, and cross-training of staff, so more people are involved in the adoption process. Continue Reading →
Swimmers and volunteers are invited to take part in the annual Swim Across America Greenwich-Stamford event in Long Island Sound on June 27. More than 150 swimmers and volunteers have signed up. The goal is to have 200+ swimmers in the water. Participants can also kayak or volunteer on land. The idea is for everyone to make waves in the fight against cancer. Continue Reading →
Infant and Children’s Health will benefit from Greenwich Hospital’s Under the Stars event on June 27. Tickets are on sale for this popular annual summer fundraiser to be held at Riverside Yacht Club from 6:30 to 11:30pm. Continue Reading →