The building, which serves as a retail training site for the Abilis Employment program, has been transformed. Continue Reading →
Abilis Marks Reopening of Gardens & Gifts in Renovated Building with Ribbon Cutting
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Around Town
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YWCA “Walk the Walk” Draws Attention to Town’s Most-Reported Violent Crime: Domestic Violence
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Collazo said last year the Harmony Project served 602 victims of domestic and sexual violence, and responded to 3,078 calls to their 24/7 hotline – (203) 622-0003 – where a counselor will answer and help with crisis intervention, counseling and even emergency shelter and legal guidance as necessary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Police & Fire, domestic violence, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey, Lauren Rabin, Mary Lee Kiernan
Behind the Scenes in Greenwich: Neighbor Helping Neighbor
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The Dept of Human Services Fund runs with very littleoverhead, allowing the majority of every donation to stay right here in Greenwich and go directly toward helping our neighbors. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday
Open Arts Alliance Announces Their Spring 2027 Season: Featuring Peter Pan, Disney’s The Lion King KIDS, and Alice in Wonderland
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Open Arts Alliance is proud to announce its magical Spring 2027 Season, featuring their audition-based Mainstage production alongside exciting class-based programming. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Open Arts Alliance
PHOTOS: Dana’s Angels Research Trust Fundraising Walk at Tod’s Point Benefits from Sunshine and a Great Turnout
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The two-mile walk at Tod’s Point brought together families, friends and supporters of all ages to raise critical funds for NPC research and treatments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Sports, Volunteering, Andrea and Phil Marella, Andrew Marella, Dana’s Angels Research Trust, DART
Refunds Offered after Greenwich Library Event Canceled at Last Minute
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On Saturday, library director Joe Williams; president of the board of trustees of Greenwich Library; Ian Murray, and chairman of the Friends of Greenwich Library, Hilary Martin Lea wrote to library guests and supporters saying the event had been canceled at the last minute following a determination by the Greenwich Fire Marshal that the permit that had been submitted was not acceptable. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving
Freaky Summer Weather for Arch in Bloom’s Popular Pumpkins & Pints Celebration
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The displays can be enjoyed through Halloween along with colorful fall plants, pumpkins, gourds and gifts in the retail store including tarot cards, Venus fly traps and candles. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Holiday, animatronics, Arch in Bloom, Derek D'Andrea, fall plants, Halloween, pumpkins
Greenwich Author’s New Book, “HAITI: The American Dilemma!” Puts Immigration, Haiti and American Values to the Test
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The book grew out of my long involvement with Haiti and looks at the country’s history and its relationship with the United States through the very current questions surrounding immigration, ICE, DHS, due process, faith and American values. As you will see, I do not shy away from the difficult choices raised by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies or from what has recently been happening here in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Guy L. Smith, HAITI: The American Dilemma!
Greenwich Green & Clean Invites Community to Beautification Awards Celebration
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Greenwich Green & Clean invites the community to an evening reception celebrating the Beautification Awards on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses on North Street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Greenwich Historical Society Fall Harvest Festival to Celebrate New England’s Harvest Traditions
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The event features scarecrow building competition, live Bluegrass by Too Blue, cider, harvest crafts and more. Continue Reading →