During National Volunteers Week (April 21-27), the Witherell honored their volunteers with a special appreciation luncheon. Continue Reading →
Luncheon Honors Volunteers at the Nathaniel Witherell
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Spring Celebration at Greenwich Reform Synagogue Highlights Work of JFS of Greenwich
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The JFS of Greenwich’s spring celebration was held on May 2 at Greenwich Reform Synagogue, bringing the community together to celebrate the important work of JFS. Continue Reading →
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ICC’s HoliFest 2024 Welcomes Spring during its Festival of Colors in Greenwich
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The highlight of the event was the color throw, where hundreds of people filled the air with a kaleidoscope of colors. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Carnegie Prep, Delaney Sampson, Dhabewala Indian Shack, ICC, India Culture Center, Kona Ice Truck
Garden Club of Old Greenwich’s Annual Fundraising Plant Sale is May 11
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“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 →
Filed under: Holiday, Volunteering, Garden Club of Old Greenwich
GoFundMe Set for Memorial for Patty de Mata
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Patty de Mata passed away unexpectedly on April 29. The Western Middle School PTA has set up a GoFundMe for a memorial. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Patty de Mata
ICC’s Community-wide Celebration, HoliFest, Returns to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on May 4
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The centerpiece of HoliFest 2024 is the color throw. Participants will receive several bags of color to throw and take part in a joyful and energetic celebration. The color is safe and non-toxic and made from high-quality cornstarch and food-grade colors. Following the Holi tradition of wearing white, those who register by April 19 are guaranteed a white t-shirt for the color throw. Continue Reading →
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May-Day Protest outside Town Hall: Hotel Workers Demand, “Respect Our Work”
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International Workers Day is celebrated every year on May 1, “May Day.” It is a day to observe and celebrate workers’ rights. Continue Reading →
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Arbor Day Tree Party at McArdle’s Celebrate the Fleeting Beauty of Springtime Cherry Blossoms.
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The April 26 event was a lively cocktail fundraiser to support the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s mission to preserve and enhance the tree canopy of Greenwich to benefit our community, health, and quality of life. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Lisa Beebe
PHOTOS: Live Like Luke Beach Cleanup Features New GHS Club Dedicated to Sharks
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Barrels categorized for styrofoam, sports balls, plastic containers, glass bottles, straws, and more filled up quickly on Saturday morning. There were also tables and tents set up for environmental groups to share information. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Bruce Museum Seaside Center, GHS Environmental Action Club, GHS Shark Conservation Club, Green & Clean, Greenwich Green & Clean, John Toner
Giving Hope: Biggest Crowd Yet at YWCA Greenwich’s Stand Against Racism Event
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The annual event featured presentations of the 2024 YWCA Greenwich Gender and Racial Justice Scholarship Awards to local high school students: Zara Haque, Ila David, Sophia Sigro, Geronimo Diaz Lopez and Ceanna Hidalgo. Continue Reading →