New collaboration at Camp Seton increases access to affordable childcare, outdoor learning, and youth leadership opportunities Continue Reading →
YMCA of Greenwich Expands Summer Camp Programming To Meet Growing Community Needs
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Greenwich Farmers Market Opens May 16 in Horseneck Lot
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Oceans 180 will return with a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut shores. Check out our interview with Oceans 180’s Jardar Nygaard, from last summer. Also, there are new vendors including New Petal Flower Farm out of Monroe, CT and Biscuits and Bones, who offer all natural dog food and dog treats. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates Record-Breaking Healthy Kids Day Attendance
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The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:
• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health
George Washington Inaugural Bible Comes to Greenwich
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In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the George Washington Inaugural Bible will be displayed at the Greenwich Library [Jewel Room] from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The event is thanks to the efforts of Acacia Lodge No. 85, A.F. & A.M.— the Masonic lodge of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday
20th Annual Swim Across America – Fairfield County Open Water Swim Set for June 20
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This Milestone Event Honors Two Decades of Making Waves to Fight Cancer Through Swimming ½-mile, 1.5-miles or 3-miles and a Fun Kids’ Splash. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Sports, Volunteering
PHOTOS: GHS Spring Musical, Grease, Opens Thursday – Go Greased Lightning
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Greenwich High School’s spring musical production of Grease is set for Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the school’s performing arts center. Shows start at 7:00pm. There is an intermission between Act 1 and Act 2. Reserve tickets online. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Frank Mastrone, GHS Theater Dept, Grease, Greenwich High School, Luke Rosenberg, Patricia Cirigliano
Guinness Record Holders Honored During Tom’s Driving School 75th Anniversary Celebration
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Owners Tom Ferraro Jr. and Linda Muccio, who are siblings, were recognized as Guinness World Record title holders for being the world’s oldest active driving instructors after each surpassed 38 years as owner and operator of the school. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Linda Muccio, Tom Ferraro Jr, Tom's Driving School
Honoring Meredith Sampson’s Living Legacy
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“Members of the Greenwich Pollinator Pathway and Friends of Binney Park carefully relocated many of Meredith’s cherished native plants before her property is sold. These plants—some rare and not even available in garden centers—include native ferns, Virginia bluebells, mayapple, and more, all chosen by Meredith to support birds, bees, and other pollinators.” – Friends of Binney Park Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Friends of Binney Park, Greenwich Pollinator Pathway, Meredith Sampson
Perrot Memorial Library and Greenwich Historical Society Present “Music of America,” an Outdoor Patriotic Concert
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On Saturday, May 16, at 2:00pm come and enjoy Music of America, a free outdoor patriotic concert on the Greenwich Historical Society’s Lawn, co-sponsored by Perrot Memorial Library and the Greenwich Historical Society. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, America’s 250th anniversary, Greenwich Historical Society, Perrot Memorial Library, Regal Brass, Trish Tomlinson
Grease is the Latest Word at GHS as Spring Musical Approaches
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The annual Greenwich High School musical is Grease, with performances on May 14, 15 and 16. All performances will be at 7:00pm in the GHS Performing Arts Center. Continue Reading →