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Greenwich Ave Holiday Lights to Return!

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The holiday lights project has been turned over to Greenwich Green & Clean, led by Mary Hull. Rather than wrap tree branches with strands of lights that potentially damage trees if not removed, the ‘fabric hanger’ method, piloted by the Town Tree Dept with two trees in front of the Seniors/Art Center on Greenwich Ave, will be utilized. Mrs. Hull said Kim Bruce, who works for Patriot Bank, will be instrumental in making sure the Town will have beautiful lights on Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Government, Holiday, Volunteering

Arch Street Teen Center Christens “Greenwich Grind”

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After a townwide naming contest, and a tight runoff between “Greenwich Grind” and “Teen Bean” a winner emerged. On Wednesday night teens from several public and private schools in Greenwich celebrated at the Arch Street Teen Center. The goal of the coffee house, which has a snack bar and a range of snack and beverage choices, is to extend to weekdays the selection of activities, which have been traditionally concentrated on weekends. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Parenting, Schools, Volunteering, Arch Street Teen Center, Greenwich Grind, Kyle Silver

Unique New York: 50 Photos of New York City to be Exhibited at Byram Schubert

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New York City. Millions know it by many names – The Big Apple, Gotham, the City. Teeming with life, it is crowded, loud, tough, gritty, ugly, beautiful and resilient. It is a place of endless possibilities, where dreams come true and hopes are dashed. It is a place where the unexpected is the norm. It is, simply stated, the greatest city in the world. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Alexandra Bogdanovic, Byram Schubert Library

(Re)Discovering the “New World”: A Conversation with the Collector

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Jack A. Somer will discuss the antique maps and sea charts from his private collection on Sunday, March 1, at 2:00 pm. Somer is a long-time professional sailor who turned his fascination for the sea into a career as a marine writer. Former editor-in-chief of Yachting magazine, he is currently working on his twelfth book about large yachts, large ships, and maritime history. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts

Been Away on Vacation? Here’s What You Missed on GFP Last Week

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It may have been Greenwich Public Schools vacation week, but Greenwich carried on as usual, with several town meetings and significant decisions made that would potentially impact Booth Court and Armstrong Court neighbors, and car dealership neighbors behind West Putnam Ave. On Valentine’s Day Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom was the perfect venue for everyone at Abilis to enjoy their sweetheart dance. Continue Reading →

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Junior League of Greenwich’s Wildly Popular PositivelyMe! Has Some Openings for 3rd Grade Girls

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There are limited spots available for Session IV, April 17-18. “Though every child is different, third grade is typically a time when girls are both developing their independence and spending more time with their peers. Many girls place a high importance on peer acceptance and struggle to figure out where they fit in at school, making third grade an ideal time to help girls gain positive social skills, make new friends and boost their self esteem in the process.” – Kristen Tomasiewicz, Junior League of Greenwich PositivelyMe! Co-Chair Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Parenting, Schools, Volunteering