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Greenwich Scouts Build Pinewood Derby Cars at Asbury Millwork Shop

There’s nothing quite as exciting for a Cub Scout as building and racing their pinewood derby car, but building it at the Asbury Millwork Shop takes the cake! Greenwich’s Pack 10 Wolf Den (2nd graders) gathered at Asbury Moulding & Millwork in Stamford to design, cut, sand and even paint their custom pinewood derby cars. Continue Reading →

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Custom Loudspeaker and Percussion Manufacturer to Open Showroom in Greenwich

Meliti Acoustics store will showcase handmade loudspeakers, solid wood drums, sound absorbers and sound diffusers. Additionally, Meliti Acoustics will offer acoustics consultations and media/listening room design and installation. Meliti Acoustics are hosting an opening reception on Friday, March 4, at 6:00 pm at 1081 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside. Continue Reading →

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Set in Greenwich in 1980, Murder Mystery is a Delightful Romp through a Simpler Time

Greenwich native, Jim Ramsey graduated Greenwich Country Day School in 1976. Not unlike his fictional character, Steve Rollins, he returned to Town after college and worked as a newspaper reporter. In Post Road and the Putnam Plaque, the very tall Steve Rollins solves the mysterious murder of Greenwich’s Mayor Bradley Bentley. A page-turner, the type best read in one sitting, borrows era-specific music, food, clothing and cars. If you remember Treetorns, Jiffy Pop and Jeep Wagoneers – or even you don’t, this is a great read! Continue Reading →

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Free Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf to be Performed by the Woodwind Quintet of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra

March 20 is a freebie double feature starting with another fantastic Curiosity Concert for everyone interested in the arts in Greenwich. The Woodwind Quintet of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, joined by master storyteller Michael Boudewyns, will perform Peter and the Wolf. Come to the Curiosity Concert at the Cole Auditorium at 1:00pm, and immediately afterward, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will pass right by the Library. Continue Reading →

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Maritime Aquarium Historic Lighthouse Cruise Set for March 5

Participants aboard the Aquarium’s unique new hybrid-electric research vessel, R/V Spirit of the Sound, will make passes by five century-old beacons: Peck Ledge, Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island lighthouses in Norwalk, Penfield Reef Lighthouse in Fairfield and Stratford Shoal (Middle Ground) Light. This 4-1/2 hour Central Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruise departs at 10:00 a.m. Advance reservations are required. Continue Reading →

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