Nearly 40 percent of Christmas tree home fires occur in January. Continue Reading →
Get ‘Em Out: Dry Christmas Trees are Very Flammable
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A Novel Thought: Letting Kids Explore Nature During Vacation at the Garden Education Center
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February break is coming up quickly. Here is a fun 1/2 day program from Feb. 9-13, for young children. Sprouts & Seedlings at the Garden Education Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Parenting, Schools
Cleaning Up Long Island Sound: How You Can Help
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Head to Bruce Museum Seaside Center at Innis Arden Cottage on Sunday and learn about improving water quality in Long Island Sound by improving the water quality in the many rivers flowing into it. Visit the seaside center and learn about shellfishing. Bring the kids. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Parenting, Schools
Greenwich Point at Low Tide Reveals a Sea of Organic Treasure
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What lies under the sea comes ashore at low tide. See what buried treasure washed up at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Byram Beach and Park, Friends of Greenwich Point, Greenwich Parks & Recreation, tod's point
When Was the Last Time You Had Your Chimney Cleaned?
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A Darien family used their fireplace on Christmas. Early the following morning, the chimney caught fire. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
Greenwich Christmas Tree Recycling Information
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There are four locations in Town where you can drop your tree to be recycled. The trees will be chipped and made into mulch for residents’ use. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
Needs Clearing House Delivers! Dozens of Blankets Spread Warmth at Adopt-A-Dog!
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Joe Kaliko and Fred Camillo donated dozens of pristine new blankets to Adopt A Dog on Boxing Day. The donation was in honor of Greenwich Selectman Dave Theis, who passed away just before Christmas and was a fan of the non-profit and its mission to find homes for dogs and cats. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Giving, Volunteering, Adopt-A-Dog, Needs Clearing House
Greenwich’s Aspiring Spellers Need Our Help
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North Mianus School star spellers aced words including: Sisyphean, bhangra, noctambulist and synecdoche. The champion Neha Iyer, a 5th grader was a third time participant. She placed fifth in 3rd grade, third in 4th grade and this year she finally ended up on top. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
Mangia from Cos Cob: Photos From the Orricos’ Seven Fish Feast
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Take a look at the Seven Fish Feast through photographs from Christmas Eve. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Holiday
PHOTOS: Finding Hope at Bridgeport Rescue Mission
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Bridgeport Rescue Mission feeds, clothes and shelters so many needy. This year there is a critical budget shortfall. We toured the facility and met lots of people. Continue Reading →