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One of the earliest commemorations occurred in 1865 in Charleston as Decoration Day. The site was a prisoner of war camp where Union soldiers were imprisoned and died of starvation and disease. Continue Reading →
On Monday the rain held off and the Old Greenwich Memorial Day parade was a cool affair with temps hovering around 65° for most of the morning. The parade featured members of the two political parties, police, fire and other emergency services workers, the OG Garden Club, Boy Scouts and of course the fleet of parents pedaling Dutch cargo bikes full of toddlers. Continue Reading →
This Memorial Day holiday weekend there are numerous events scheduled across town. Saturday, May 25
Saturday, May 25 at 10:30am, The Cos Cob VFW Post 10112 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony in the park on Strickland Road across from the Greenwich Historical Society. Sunday, May 26
The Byram Veterans annual Memorial Day Parade is set for Sunday, May 26 at 1:00 pm. The parade moves down Delavan Avenue, from the Byram Veterans Club to the Byram Shubert Library. On Sunday, May 26, the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company and 9th District Veterans Association parade will begin at 5:00pm in downtown Glenville. Continue Reading →
Ella Whitridge says that despite the inspiring stories from veterans, American Legion Post 29 in Glenville is anything but inspiring: dreary tile flooring, bland cinder block walls, broken kitchen equipment, and problematic bathrooms. Continue Reading →
This holiday weekend State Troopers will be on duty to ensure that highways are free of hazardous drivers as residents drive to their destinations. Continue Reading →
“No other nation on earth has achieved what the Jewish People of Israel have accomplished: not one miracle but countless miracles, over and over again,” said Rabbi Mitch. “Am Yisrael Chai – Long Live Israel!” Continue Reading →
Old Greenwich native Lt. Kristina Byrne Oberst, U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, will be the guest speaker on Monday, May 27 at the Memorial Day ceremony held in Binney Park at the conclusion of the Old Greenwich Memorial Day parade. Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 and Abilis Gardens & Gifts is the place to shop for unique and one-of-a-kind items. The options focus on flowers and plants in the greenhouse to home decor, handmade soaps, lotions and candles, diffusers and fresh beautiful special Mother’s Day flower arrangements (available for pre-order and grab-and-go arrangements). But there is much more to choose from once you step inside! Continue Reading →
“The Garden Club of Old Greenwich will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 11 from 9-1:00 pm at the Living Hope Community Church, 38 West End Avenue in Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →
River House will be hosting a special Mother’s Day Sip and Paint in honor of all the amazing women in our lives. With Mother’s Day quickly approaching why not get the special ladies in your life tickets to a fun filled experience this year? Or maybe you would like to treat yourself to something fun for Mothers’ Day? Come celebrate with River House. Leave the kids at home and come tap into your inner Picasso while enjoying delicious food, wine, laughter and let’s not forget about the beautiful river views. Continue Reading →