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Lemonaid stands and volunteers will be found throughout Greenwich on Saturday with location along Greenwich Ave, in Riverside and in Belle Haven, as well as other locations. In 2014, Lemonaid raised more than $100,000 – enough to provide 800,000 nutritious meals to New Yorkers in need. Every penny raised through Lemonaid will fund food pantries, soup kitchens, and other emergency food providers throughout the five boroughs. Continue Reading →
Eight PTA volunteers were nominated for the PTA Council of Greenwich’s Annual Essence award. All are winners as far as we’re concerned. One of the nominees was actually a duo of dads at Old Greenwich School. In the end July Faryniarz, won the overall award. She has worked tirelessly in her children’s schools, in addition to all the work she does for the Alliance and the AVID program at GHS. Congratulations to everyone. You are a major reason Greenwich Schools are the envy of all. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, May 27th, A true American icon came to Greenwich’s own C. Parker Gallery to present his emblematic artwork to viewers buzzing with questions and conversation. Max was not only a keystone artist in psychedelic and counter-culture pop art in the 60’s and 70’s, but later the official artist for many recent events, highlights including the Grammy Awards, The 30th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Super Bowl among others. Despite his success with various styles, Max’s continued fascination with new ideas and processes was evident to anyone in attendance on Wednesday evening. Continue Reading →
Wednesday night was the final chorus concert of the year, the seniors and the auditorium. The auditorium was packed to listen to Greenwich High School choirs sing popular songs. Continue Reading →
At first glance, Naoya Fukuchi, Marcus Zabik, and Jack Freiheit – the founders of a blog entitled Humans of Greenwich – may seem no different from the other high-achieving seniors graduating GHS this year. However, they distinguish themselves even further from their peers by using their senior project to explore the diversity of Greenwich.
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Congratulations to the 2015 Greenwich Eagle Scout Class: Robert Anderson, Eugene Constandaki, Peter Forsberg, Matthew Fox, William Freder, Benjamin Langley, John Martin, Conor Patterson, Nicholas Sages and Sivan Sud. A celebration for the newly minted Eagle Scouts was held at the Hyatt on Wednesday. Local Eagle Scouts of all ages attended the “Gathering of Eagles,” reuniting to celebrate the accomplishments of the newest Greenwich Eagle Scouts. Also, Terry Betteridge was awarded the seventh Malcolm Pray “Friend of Eagles” Award. Continue Reading →
Every Saturday morning Tim and Victoria travel from Sankow’s Beaver Brook Farm in Lyme to Greenwich for the weekly farmers market. Sankow’s is the state’s largest sheep farm and all dairy are pasture raised. What’s popular? Everything lamb from lamb bolognaise sauce to lamb sausage. There are eggs from free range chickens and ducks. The farm processes about 125 meat birds a week and the “butter-flied” chicken sells out at the farmers market every week. Tim and Victoria provide a glimpse into the life of a farmer. From 1:00am shifts during lambing season starting in February to building mobile chicken coops, 12-hour days are de rigeur. Greenwich Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9:30am- 1:00pm in Horseneck Lot. Continue Reading →
A review of Pete Francis’s newest project coming this summer: Dragon Crest Collective. Continue Reading →
The Y-Net Frisbee tourney will feature a DJ, sandwiches and food from the area’s favorite Deli’s including: Corbo’s, Cardillo’s, Kings, Rinaldi’s, Riverside Deli, and others. Prizes include free meals at local restaurants, T-shirt and sport items. There will also be a Sno-cone machine and raffle prizes. The event will take place at the Western Middle School fields. Continue Reading →
The Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation will hold its “1st Annual Emsway Boating Safety Day” on Sunday, June 7, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point. The event is sponsored by the Town of Greenwich Shellfish Commission and the Bruce Museum First Sunday Science program. No reservations are required. Continue Reading →