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YMCA’s Annual “Healthy Kids Day” is a Hit

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“Healthy Kids Day” is part of the Y’s commitment to keeping our community healthy through a combination of educational activities, exercise, and healthy eating habits. The Y implements this initiative in both childhood education and after school programs, which have set a precedent by exceeding national HEPA standards (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity). Continue Reading →

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Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser Fills Richards with Purple and a Sense of Hope

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The third annual Celebrating Hope fundraiser took place on Friday night at Richards on Greenwich Avenue. The event was a fundraiser for The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter which is the primary source of information and support to the thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The event featured a VIP reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment from a Brunswick School jazz trio, followed by a welcome from Bill Mitchell of Richards. Guest speakers were Kim Campbell, whose husband, country music singer and guitar player Glen Campbell has Alzheimer’s, and director James Keach who shared the trailer from his film Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me. Before the event got under way, Mrs. Campbell and Director James Keach shared some of their insights and advice from their journey with Alzheimer’s and the making of the feature film Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me, which was filmed from 2011 to 2012. Continue Reading →

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Holly Hill Tour Starts with Doug Francefort

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You may stop calling it the dump once you become aware of all the opportunities to recycle at Holly Hill.  

In the single-stream recycling area, look for the red book swap shed. The red shed was the brainchild of Doug Francefort 43 years ago. He designed the shed and Town carpenters built it. “We started with just a table over there,” Francefort said, pointing toward a corner of the parking lot. Continue Reading →

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Shred Your Sensitive Documents Safely on Saturday!

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Gather your sensitive documents. This is a great opportunity to shred sensitive document such as bank statements, medical and tax files, or personal information. All shredding is done on site and the shreds will be properly recycled. Your donations of canned tuna or fruit will benefit the local food bank. The event takes place in the Island Beach parking lot off exit 3 and runs 9:30am til 12:30pm. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Girls’ Bake Sale for CHAMPS Raises $500

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A group of 4th grade girls from Greenwich Country Day School held a bake sale last weekend to benefit Children Against Mines Program or “CHAMPS.” To their surprise, the girls — Lisa Hires, Emily Iorio, Tessa Pascarella, Lillian Vittone, Grace Asness, and Ellie Perkins — raised a whopping $500 to donate to the non-profit. Through CHAMPS, 100% of the money raised by children goes to the purchase and training of landmine detection dogs. Students can follow the training and deployment of their dog on the Marshall Legacy Institute website. Continue Reading →

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