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Roots in Action: How Greenwich Youth Are Growing a Greener Future

Teens participating in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program grow a deeper appreciation for the natural world while gaining a sense of pride in giving back to the place they call home. They build lasting friendships, develop teamwork skills, and connect with others through meaningful service to the Greenwich community, all while being immersed in the great outdoors.  Continue Reading →

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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Welcomes New Board Chair and Board Members

Sarah Osnoss succeeds Eileen Tang, who has completed five years of exceptional service as Board Chair. Membership enrollment at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is now open as the Club prepares to welcome youth ages 6-18 back to a newly renovated Clubhouse this September. The upgraded facility features a brand-new regulation-size gymnasium, twice the academic space, and a dedicated Teen Center. Continue Reading →

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Christ Church Dogwood Books & Gifts to Host Hoda Kotb Book Launch Event

The New York Times bestselling author Hoda Kotb is inviting readers to navigate change in her new book, “Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change In Every Season of Life.” The author talk and reception are Wednesday, September 24, at 7:00 pm Christ Church’s Dogwood Books & Gifts. Continue Reading →

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The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck Named 2025 Greenwich Reads Together Selection

Written with breathtaking humanity and humor, The History of Sound is a love letter to New England, a radiant conversation between past and present, and a moving meditation on the abiding search for home. The Boston Globe called The History of Sound “polyphonic fiction” and “a reminder of the short story’s power,” marking Shattuck “as one of the form’s brightest lights. . . . A terrific writer. . . . Deeply resonant.” Continue Reading →

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RMA Presents Author Mark Clifford, “The Troublemaker, How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong’s Greatest Dissident & China’s Most Feared Critic”

After the protest and the massacre in 1989 at Tiananmen Square, Jimmy Lai started a newspaper to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime. He has been held in solitary confinement since 2020. Mark Clifford tells his story. Continue Reading →

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League of Women Voters of Greenwich Launches New Student Committee

The committee is open to students in grades 7-12, who live or attend school in Greenwich. The committee will meet monthly, switching between Zoom and in-person, depending on the agenda. Additional volunteering opportunities and League events will be available. Meetings will span one hour, and so with the limited duration, commitment and participation is expected.  Continue Reading →

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