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As the 2026 Youth of the Year, Joell Molina will now compete for the Connecticut Youth of the Year title, carrying forward the legacy of excellence and service that defines Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
To kick off the garden tour in style, Greenwich Botanical Center will host a festive Grandiflora Patron Party on Friday, June 5 from 6:00-9:00pm at an exquisite private backcountry estate where patrons and sponsors will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the rare opportunity to step inside one of the area’s most remarkable properties. On Saturday, June 6, Attendees can visit each garden once on a self-guided tour. Continue Reading →
During an event hosted by the YWCA Greenwich’s Harmony Project, Cheyenne Wilson, author of “We Are the Evidence,” marked sexual assault awareness month. Wilson was candid about her own journey, setbacks, myths, stigmas, and resources including hotlines and the support of community of survivors. Continue Reading →
The Knollwood Garden Club of Greenwich is sponsoring the concert, “Let Freedom Ring!” a handbell choirs benefit to support restoring the historic Seaside Gardens on Greenwich Point, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00pm. Rain date: Saturday, May 16, 2026. A reception will follow the concert. Continue Reading →
The book charts the efforts of four ordinary citizens in the South as they established secret schools to help Black citizens overcome onerous Jim Crow laws and register to vote. Continue Reading →
This event directly supports veteran organizations, including Fisher House., Hooks for Heroes, and Honor Flight—all of which provide essential services to veterans and their families. Continue Reading →
This year’s program is titled, “How to Have ‘The Talk’ – How do Parents Talk to Their Kids About Inclusion,” and will feature keynote speaker Ali Morgan, Educational Consultant for ALKM Consulting. Continue Reading →
Guests can see Kaya in Pinniped Cove and learn more about harbor seals, their adaptations, and conservation challenges. They can also catch a seal feeding, which occurs daily at 11:30am and 3:00pm. Continue Reading →
Tree Party co-chairs Sammie Lazar Jacobs, Saila Kukar Shah, and Hannah Kremer Steen, along with their committee, are planning a memorable and festive evening. Enjoy specialty cocktails and wine by Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, a longtime supporter, and delicious hors d’oeuvres in a festive ‘Flight of the Forest’ theme. You’ll connect with neighbors, who also want to protect our town’s natural heritage and support the vital work of preserving and enhancing our precious tree canopy. Continue Reading →
Among the exhibitors was Greenwich High School Senior Mariam Fahini, who shared her knowledge of composting and its benefits. Mariam, who is one of the founders of the Greenwich Composting Project, said the group works with 18 of neighbors whose kitchen scraps are collected every Friday. Continue Reading →