Elected officials, religious and community leaders, LGBTQ+ residents and allies will gather to honor Greenwich Pride. Continue Reading →
Greenwich to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride 2024 on Sunday, June 2 at Town Hall
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Tod’s Point Sailing School is Open for the Season with Sailboat and Paddlecraft Rentals & Lessons, Camp Sessions
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All course registrations may be made online. Staff are available to answer any questions about the program by phone 203-637-2022 or by email: info@[email protected]. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Summer Camp, Bill King, Erik Milbauer, Tod’s Point Sailing School
Greenwich Botanical Center presents the 67th Annual Grandiflora Garden Tour
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Visit each garden once, on a self-guided tour over two days, Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, 10:00am – 4:00pm each day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Why Pride Matters, Perhaps More Than Ever
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“Even in our own town, we’ve been privy to hate and ignorance targeting the LGBTQ community, including people trying to censor free speech and literature in our public libraries and schools, people hosting staunchly anti-LGBTQ elected officials from other states and funding their campaigns, and someone putting up hateful, anti-LGBTQ signs in the veil of night.” – Allison Hope Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
Greenwich Town Party Kicked off Summer 2024 with Headliners Mumford & Sons, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Local Bands, Food and Fun
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During the event, the GTP Board of Directors announced an endowment that will keep the popular party going for years to come. Philanthropist and GTP Founder Ray Dalio, 74, has financially supported the GTP with patrons and sponsors over the last 13 years. He has now pledged to match all donations up to $5 million, which will give the GTP a $10 million endowment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Greenwich Town Party, Mumford & Sons, Ray Dalio
Chabad Greenwich Presents Moran Stela Yanai, Who Endured 54 Days Held Hostage
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For 54 grueling days, Moran faced unimaginable challenges, holding onto hope and faith until her release on November 29. Her story of resilience and courage is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to endure even the most extreme adversities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
US Navy Helicopter Pilot Lt Kristina Byrne Oberst Honors the Sacrifice of Military Aviators during Memorial Day Ceremony in Binney Park
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“The world today is a dangerous place. There are well armed aggressors that threaten friends of this country, as well as this country’s interests directly.” – Lt Kristina Byrne Oberst Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
Byram Vets Ceremony Honors 13 Byram School Alumni Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country
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Jim Ferreira from the Byram Veterans Association read aloud the names of all 13 Byram School alumni who gave their lives in service of their country in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Eugene Morlot Memorial Park
State Rep Meskers Shares Thoughts on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024
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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 →
Filed under: Holiday
PHOTOS: Crowds Turn Out for Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade 2024
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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 →