“Sadly, two Saturdays ago, someone dropped at least a dozen boxes of books on the table and that afternoon we had torrential rains.” – Janet MacKenzie, book swap volunteer Continue Reading →
A Loss for Book Lovers at Holly Hill
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Celebrate Community Day at The Wallace Center: Free Event Features Bagels, Ice Cream, Music and Dancing
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The event is co-chaired by Wendy Day and Adele Rota who said the Wallace Center has members age 55 to 105. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Adele Rota, Community Day, Greenwich Ave, Senior Center, Wallace Center, Wendy Day
Arch in Bloom’s Halloween Themes Beckon. Pumpkins & Pints Set for October 4, 2025
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Arch in Bloom’s 2025 “Pumpkins & Pints” event is set for October 4 from 12:00 to 6:00pm. The family event will feature a haunted house, Halloween-theme shopping, music, scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, s’mores, hot dogs and beer. This year Arch in Bloom will partner with Greenwich Brewing Co, who will bring their favorite brews, including Cardinal Red Ale, CT Lager, and Peanut Stout, among others. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Holiday, Arch in Bloom, Derek D'Andrea, Halloween Town, haunted house, Pemberwick Road, Pumpkins & Pints
Actor Sam Waterston & Rev Dr. Russ Levenson In-Person Author Talk and Book Signing, Set for Oct 4
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The event, set for Saturday, October 4 at 6:00 pm at Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, will include the talk, a copy of Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, Q&A, a wine and cheese reception and book signing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
Official Opening of Renovated and Expanded Cos Cob Library Branch Marked with Ribbon Cutting
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Thanks were made to Friends of Cos Cob Library, the Town, Library staff, generous donors, the construction company, architect, and Library Board of Trustees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Fourth Lourdes Retreat at St. Mary Parish in Stamford: Highest Turnout To Date
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“Let’s leave here today with more love in our hearts, hope in our dreams, healing in our arms. Our country sure needs hope and healing more than ever. Trust in God.” – David D’Andrea, organizer of Lourdes Retreat at St. Mary Parish in Stamford Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
The Undies Project Marks 10 Years and 600,000 Items Donated with an Evening of Magic
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The Undies Project will hold their 10th Anniversary Celebration, An Evening of Magic, featuring the incredible magician, Jason Silberman, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at CoCreate in Stamford. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Amanda Shietzelt, CoCreate, Jason Silberman, Laura Delaflor, Stacey Higdon, The Undies Project
YMCA of Greenwich Helps 125 Children Start the School Year with Confidence
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“This program is about so much more than new shoes or a backpack. It is about giving kids the confidence to walk into the first day of school feeling seen, supported, and excited to learn. As a volunteer myself, I have seen firsthand the smiles, the pride, and the connections these kids make with caring adults in our community. That is what makes this program so special: it reminds every child that they are not alone, and that their community is rooting for them to succeed.” – Matthew Skaarup, CEO of the YMCA of Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, DATTCO, Demetria Nelson, Dr. Toni Jones, Kohl’s, Matthew Skaarup, Neighbor to Neighbor
Greenwich Green & Clean Announces International Coastal Cleanup at Greenwich Point Park
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Join the Greenwich Green & Clean at the International Coastal Cleanup at Tod’s Point on Saturday, Sept 20 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. All ages welcome. No park pass needed. Community service certificates available. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering
Art in the Park Returns in Binney Park Sunday with Food & Ice Cream, Music, Raffle and Activities
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Mark your Calendars for the 2nd Annual Art in the Park – Fall Edition, hosted by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association Binney Park in Old Greenwich. Event includes Cups N’Cones Ice Cream, Country Table Sandwiches and Friends of Binney Raffle and turtle to color. Continue Reading →