The Free program is Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 7:00-8:00pm in the The Byram Shubert Library Community Room. Continue Reading →
The Grace Notes to Sing at Byram Shubert Library Thursday Night
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Connecticut Bats: More Misunderstood than Spooky
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If you’d like to learn more about our local bats here in Connecticut, and specifically around Greenwich, state biologist Dr. Devaughn Fraser will be giving a talk at Greenwich Land Trust from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday, October 25. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, bats, Converse Brook Preserve, Dr. Devaughn Fraser, Greenwich Land Trust
Greenwich Botanical Center Presents Ghouls in the Garden
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The Greenwich Botanical Center announces “Ghouls in the Garden” is set for – Saturday, October 21 from 4:00-7:00pm. (Rain date is Oct 22 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm)
Come celebrate Halloween with the family at Greenwich Botanical Center’s fall family favorite: Ghouls in the Garden. Join us in the spooky Montgomery Pinetum for a fun-filled afternoon of costumes, crafts, and treats; and stay for a fright-tastic evening of live ghouls, a forest spook walk, and even more tricks. Ghouls Tickets: (children under 2 are free)*
$250 – Ghouls Family Sponsor Package (includes 4 tickets, 1 parking pass, GBC Gift Bag, and listing as a Family Sponsor in the event program.)
$15 per GBC Member
$20 per Non-Member
$20 per Parking Pass for GBC Lot
Those who do not purchase a parking pass may walk from surrounding neighborhoods or park in the Bible Street Park lot where shuttle service will be available. Greenwich Botanical Center is located at 130 Bible Street in Cos Cob. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
PHOTOS: Abilis Brings Out the Sun for 2023 Walk/Run at Tod’s Point
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After so many weekends of rain, the skies cleared for the annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Highlights included the fun warmups with Billy Blanks Jr and remarks by this year’s ambassador Kristen Schumacher. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Abilis Walk/Run, Billy Blanks Jr, Kristen Schumacher
YWCA Greenwich’s Harmony Project to host ‘People, Pets and Abuse: The Healing Connection’
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YWCA Greenwich’s Harmony Project is hosting an impactful discussion called People, Pets and Abuse: The Healing Connection, which will be held at YWCA Greenwich on October 17 from 12:00-1:30 pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, YWCA Greenwich
18th annual Walk/Run for Abilis Set for Oct 15 at Greenwich Point
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Mark your calendars for the 18th annual Walk/Run for Abilis will take place on Sunday, October 15, at Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Volunteering
International Coastal Cleanup Rescheduled for Saturday, October 21
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Gloves and buckets will be available on site, however participants are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
First Church and The Hub Offer Free Naloxone (Narcan) Training – Open to the Whole Community
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By the end of this training participants will learn how to administer Narcan which can reverse an opioid overdose in just a few minutes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Naloxone, Narcan, The Hub
Garden Club of OG and Riverside Garden Club Celebrate “The Great American Flower Show”
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The show was inspired by “The Great British Bake Off ” and was open to all club members and their invited guests. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
RMA Speaker Change for Oct 11: Author Mark Perlman to discuss “The Reluctant Soldier”
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Dr. James Brodlie – is unable to attend our meeting. Hopefully we will be able to reschedule his presentation.
We are fortunate to have Mark Perlman, a writer, available on such short notice to be our speaker tomorrow. Here is a description of his talk:
Mark Perlman- Author, “The Reluctant Soldier”. Mr. Perlman talks about his historical novel “a wonderful mix of history and fiction about WWI, (the intervening years in Paris), and WWII”. The book sets out the experiences, both good and laced with discrimination, of a fictional African American soldier.
Mr. Perlman will speak in-person at the regularly scheduled time of 11:00, and you are invited to attend. You can also view the presentation on ZOOM.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION ON ZOOM Continue Reading →