Christ Church Greenwich and St Barnabas Episcopal Church announce they will co-host Courage & Faith Speaker series event welcoming Reverend Dr. Russ Levenson, Jr. and acclaimed actor Sam Waterston for a special evening discussing Levenson’s book, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, recently published by Morehouse Publishing. Continue Reading →
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KPMG Employees Come Together for 4th Annual Community Impact Day
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KPMG volunteers spent the morning at Camp Simmons leading activities like field games, a paint war, book readings, and more with campers ages 5-12. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering
Rumba for a Reason! 7th Annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich Charity Gala Set for Sept 20
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Event co-hosts Brendan and Afton Fraser return to lead the festivities. Celebrity judges include award-winning actor Brendan Fraser, renowned model and actress Paulina Porizkova, and comedy writer Jeff Greenstein. Tickets and tables sell out every year. Reserve yours today. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Brendon Freser, Dancing Stars of Greenwich, Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich, Paulina Porizkova
YMCA of Greenwich Launches Back to School Fundraising Campaign First-Ever Campaign Supports Child Care, Recess Programs, and School Readiness for Local Youth
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The campaign supports four key YMCA programs that work together to meet the needs of working families and children across a wide age range — from toddlers taking their first steps into preschool to elementary students navigating the classroom and playground. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
David Brooks to Speak at Christ Church Greenwich: How America Recovers
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Christ Church Greenwich will host an in-person talk by David Brooks, New York Times columnist and The Atlantic contributor titled, “How America Recovers” on Wednesday, October 29, at 6:30 pm. The talk will be followed by a wine & cheese reception. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Christ Church Greenwich, Courage & Faith, David Brooks
Open Arts Alliance Announces Fall 2025 Production: It’s A Wonderful Life
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Students in grades 7–12 are invited to register for auditions. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable production. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
Student Leaders Tackle Local Hunger Crisis: Feeding 500 & Open Doors Internship
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, according to Open Doors, Connecticut has seen a 40% rise in food insecurity—affecting an additional 152,600 residents. Today, 1 in 7 people in the state face hunger, including 1 in 6 children. Much of this spike is due to the soaring cost of groceries. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving
New Elm Tree at First Church of Round Hill Will Honor John Conte
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At the First Church of Round Hill, Greenwich Tree Conservancy has plans in the works to replace a dead Elm Tree with a new tree in memory of John Conte, who married his wife Kim in First Church of Round Hill in 1983. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, First Church of Round Hill, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, John Conte, John Street, Leslie Lee, Round Hill Road
Shop Connecticut Grown During National Farmers’ Market Week
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Support local farmers during National Farmers’ Market Week – which runs from August 3-9, 2025 – by visiting some of the more than 100 certified farmers’ markets statewide and purchasing locally grown products designated with the Connecticut Grown logo. Continue Reading →
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Inspired by Nature Photography, Moss Apparel Promotes Conservation
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Greenwich native Robert Moss who graduated from GHS in 2013 has started an apparel company featuring his original photos of wildlife to promote conservation efforts. Continue Reading →