Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/around-town/page/18/)
On March 2, students at Whitby School in Greenwich hosted the 10th annual “March Madness” Connect 4 Tournament, collecting 56 new toothbrushes and 11 new tubes of toothpaste. Participants donated dental supplies to support Dorothy Day Hospitality House, a homeless shelter in Danbury. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation will host its 4th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up & Beautification event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Mianus River Park. Volunteers are encouraged to meet at the Cognewaugh Street entrance of the park. Individuals, families, scout groups, and students seeking community service hours are encouraged to participate. Continue Reading →
• Preseason Opening Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17
• Grand Opening Saturday, May 23
•.The beach will open on a preseason basis beginning Saturday, May 23.
Fourth of July Fireworks will return this year, along with weekly Friday night fireworks thereafter. Continue Reading →
This year, JFS proudly recognizes Marc Jaffe, Lindsey Rossler, Alek Modi, and First County Bank who each exemplify giving, leadership, and service. Continue Reading →
On December 11, just as auditions were getting underway, the family of Director and co-producer Mia Gyesky experienced personal tragedy as their home burned down. The Parkway, Central and Greenwich communities rallied around them, and for Gyesky, giving her time and talents back to this community has made this year’s production extra meaningful. Continue Reading →
Stamford Center for the Arts Palace Theatre announces Greenwich resident and Emmy Award-winning, Grammy – and Tony-nominated Rob Mathes will receive the 2026 Arts Ovation Award at their 14th Annual Gala on Thursday, April 16, 2026, preceding a special performance by the legendary Smokey Robinson. Continue Reading →
Sheldon Low – one of the most widely recognized names in contemporary Jewish music and pop-folk today – has been appointed to the congregation’s clergy team as the Senior Cantorial Director of Sacred Music beginning this July. Continue Reading →
Open Arts Alliance is proud to announce its 2026 SummerStage season, giving students in grades 1-6 the opportunity to perform in Disney’s Aladdin Kids and At The Bandstand, and students in Grades 1-7 the chance to perform in Chicago: Teen Edition. Some sessions have filled and there are wait lists, but there are some sessions with openings going fast. Continue Reading →
Fred was a dedicated security guard at Greenwich High School, a supervisor at the Boys and Girls Club in Stamford, and an employee of the Stamford YMCA. Fred’s daughters, Jualéa and Jazmén, have created a GoFundMe fundraiser for help as they navigate the heartbreaking loss of their father and face the financial responsibilities that come with funeral arrangements and other unexpected expenses. Continue Reading →
The series will begin with a presentation by Peter Picone, Wildlife Biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Wednesday, March 25 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Continue Reading →