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The 2026 Spring Training Sessions will be focused on four school curriculums that are taught to elementary school children with hands-on, outdoor instruction from Audubon Educators on how these programs are conducted. Trainees will also get to engage with long-time volunteers to learn of the day-to-day activities of our Teacher Naturalists in a fun and interactive way! Continue Reading →
If you’re driving for St. Patrick’s Day, designate a sober driver. Continue Reading →
The Albert C. Hencken House on North St was designed by John Russel Pope and built in 1903-1904. Both the original owner of the house and its architect contributed to Greenwich becoming known as a cosmopolitan area attracting affluent New York businessmen looking to create their own grand estates. Mr. Hencken was a longtime member of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation and a partner in an insurance brokerage. Continue Reading →
This summer, more local children than ever may miss out on that experience—unless the community steps in. Every donation—large or small—directly supports a child’s summer experience. A gift of $400 helps fund two weeks of camp, while $800 supports four weeks. Even smaller donations help us move closer to ensuring a child can enjoy a summer filled with opportunity, fun, and care. Continue Reading →
Christ Church Greenwich welcomes a remarkable guest to its Sunday Forum series this week. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, who served as the United States Ambassador to China from 2021 to 2025, will speak at 11:15 am in the Parish Hall on Sunday, March 22. Ambassador Burns brings extraordinary depth to this conversation. A career Foreign Service Officer, he served six Presidents and nine Secretaries of State from both parties over the course of a distinguished diplomatic career spanning decades. His firsthand experience navigating one of the world’s most complex and consequential relationships makes him a rare and compelling voice on the future of U.S.-China relations. Continue Reading →
Of course it was Bobby Fischer who famously said “Chess is life,” but this Greenwich third grader is learning that like life, chess takes strategy, patience, resilience and learning from mistakes. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Cardinals Youth Hockey Association is a co-ed, nonprofit youth hockey organization based out of Dorothy Hamill Rink. The Cardinals are committed to keeping hockey accessible and inclusive while providing a high-quality, development-focused experience for Greenwich families. Continue Reading →
The Retired men’s Association of Greenwich invites you to its meeting, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 where featured speaker will be Judge David Hopper whose talk is titled, “Probate Law in Connecticut.” The talk will take place at 11:00 am at Christ Church, Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich. The program will also be shown on Zoom (click here for live feed), and on local cable channels 24 (Verizon) and 79 (Optimum). Hon. David Hopper, Probate Judge for the Greenwich Probate District, will share Greenwich probate history, explain the critical role of wills and trust, and discuss notable Greenwich cases. Continue Reading →
Saint Saviour’s Episcopal Church is pleased to announce the
appointment of the Rev. Michael Southwick as its new pastor. Ordained in 2024 after a long and successful career as an attorney, Rev. Southwick brings both deep faith and a lifelong connection to the local community as he begins leading the church into a new chapter of growth and renewal. Rev. Southwick and his wife, Debby, raised their family in Old Greenwich and are delighted to serve the community they have long called home. Together, they are committed to rebuilding and nurturing the faith community at Saint Saviour’s, creating a welcoming place for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Saint Saviour’s Episcopal Church is a charming historic landmark in the heart of Old Greenwich. Continue Reading →
On view June 6–Sept 6, “Six Extinctions” is a dramatic, immersive exhibition that explores the mass extinctions that have repeatedly reshaped life on Earth. Continue Reading →