Monica Maccera Filppu has almost 30 years of education and non-profit leadership experience serving organizations in New Haven and Bridgeport, CT as well as Western Massachusetts and Washington, DC. She is currently the Executive Director of Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center, a community non-profit that provides environmental learning and leadership experiences for children of all ages across Greater New Haven. Continue Reading →
Around Town
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Community Support Shines at Neighbor to Neighbor Luncheon
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Neighbor to Neighbor’s recent Spring Luncheon allowed attendees to stand together and fight hunger in the area. The Greenwich nonprofit currently serves over 575 households weekly with food and household essentials. The April 3 luncheon served as a call to action for like minded individuals to advocate for their neighbors in need. The event featured inspiring speeches by Lydia Fenet (Auctioneer, Author, Podcast Host), K. Brent Hill (NTN Executive Director), Angelique Dawson (Chair), and Kristen Shapiro and John Schulman (Co-Presidents). Additionally, a profound testimony of gratitude was given by Neighbor to Neighbor client “Kayte L.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Angelique Dawson, Cindy Lyall, Connie Figgie, Elizabeth Mills, John A. Shulman, K. Brent Hill
Robert Wolterstorff to Step Down as Executive Director and CEO of Bruce Museum
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The Board of Trustees of the Bruce Museum has a plan in place to ensure a smooth transition with an Interim Executive Director from the Board and has immediately begun a search for a new Executive Director/CEO. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Jonathan Rohner, Robert Wolterstorff, The Bruce Museum
American Legion Post 29 and Horseneck Chapter DAR to Hold Pancake Fundraiser
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This is an annual event and the proceeds will support the Boy Scouts, the Girls Scouts, the American Legion Baseball team and the Boys & Girls State Program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering
Celestial Show: Greenwich Enjoys Monday’s Solar Eclipse
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Shoppers and workers lined up along Greenwich Ave to view the eclipse. Office workers spilled out onto sidewalks and Julian Curtiss School students gathered on the hill by the Bowman Observatory. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Chabad, eclipse, Greenwich Avenue, Julian Curtiss School, Maryashie Deren, Rabbi Yossi Deren, WGCH 1490
PHOTOS: Third Annual ReThink Waste Fair Features UpCycled Fashion Show
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The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Angie Hartofilis, Anna Leventon, Beata Popis-Matejak, Beth Evans, Bob Conlan, Cate Tucker
Local Smith College Club Hosts Discussion about South African Scholarship Program
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The historically significant South African Scholarship program is featured in the film: Where I Became. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
Greenwich Youth Conservation Summer Job Experience Program Accepting Applications
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Participants have a summer job experience – complete with a supervisor and co-workers – and participate in skills training on topics such as personal budget management, resume writing and teen decision-making. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Youth Conservation Program
Wishes Come True: NMS Students to Perform Aladdin Kids
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North Mianus School 5th graders performed Aladdin Jr for the younger students in school on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools
Bruce Museum Birthday Bash Set for Saturday: Come Join the Party!
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Celebrate this milestone birthday with public workshops, hands-on activities, and a building-wide selfie scavenger hunt. Continue Reading →