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Pumpkins & Pints Event at Arch in Bloom is Tons of Fun

Arch in Bloom is still decorated for Halloween. It’s not too late to pick your pumpkins and gourds and step inside the retail shop to explore unique Halloween-themed products, including tarot cards, oracle decks, Venus fly traps, sage for smudging, dried flower bouquets, perennials, candles, ornaments, and a variety of books including a mushroom cookbook and a mushroom foraging book. Continue Reading →

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Great Turnout for “DART to the Finish” Charity Walk at Tod’s Point

Since its founding in 2002, after two of the Marella family’s four children, Dana (1993-2013) and Andrew, now age 26, were diagnosed, DART has raised $6.5M+ for research, launched SOAR-NPC, funded NIH scientists and supported trials, initiated newborn screening pilots and therapies now helping children like Andrew Marella, who continues to benefit from advancing treatment options.  Continue Reading →

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2025 Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence Brings Attention to Greenwich’s Most Reported Violent Crime

“One in two women and two in five men will experience some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Today we walk for those who are still suffering due to domestic violence, for those who are survivors of domestic violence, and to those who are no longer with us due to domestic violence.” – Jacqueline Collazo, director of YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project Continue Reading →

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YWCA Greenwich “Walk the Walk” & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence Set for Sunday, Oct 5

The Walk the Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence raises funds and awareness for free domestic abuse and sexual violence services at YWCA Greenwich, including counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, criminal court advocacy, and a 24/7 hotline. Continue Reading →

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Countdown to October 4 DART to the Finish Charity Walk

Registered walkers receive a commemorative T‑shirt, refreshments and access to a referral‑reward program that offers gift certificates for signing up additional family members and friends to join in the Walk. Virtual walkers are also welcome and can join in from anywhere in the world! Continue Reading →

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Christ Church’s Dogwood Books & Gifts to Host Author, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt for Parenting Talk, Book Signing & Reception

Christ Church Greenwich’s Dogwood Books & Gifts is hosting a Parenting Author Talk, Book Signing & Reception featuring Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, New York Times bestselling author, host  and founder of “BDA Baby” Podcast &  Instagram Live Show. The event is on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:00 pm. Continue Reading →

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