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Activities from the morning will include planting trees along the trail’s entrance, native plantings in the circle of the parking lot, removal of invasive, winged euonymus species as needed, lining the trails with stray logs/larger branches, removal of debris from the first drainage area, planting trees along the trails, and debris pick-up as needed. Continue Reading →
The Live Like Luke beach cleanup at Tod’s Point is set for Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Continue Reading →
Adopt A Dog, based in Armonk, NY, had a great turnout for their reunion of adopted dogs on Saturday on the lawn of Second Congregational Church in Greenwich. As the skies cleared, an adoptees reconnected with shelter staff and volunteers, families shared their heartfelt adoption stories. Director Courtney Bellew said that in the 3+ years she had been the director at Adopt A Dog, adoptions had increased five-fold, and this year they anticipated another increase. Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
The third annual ReThink Waste Fair featured a fashion show from the “OR Blue Wrap Upcycled Project.” Continue Reading →
The 2024 Youth of the Year winner, selected from a list of outstanding candidates, was Greenwich High School senior, Omar Badr. Continue Reading →
The most needed items are include canned Protein, soups, beans, oatmeal and both peanut butter and jelly. Continue Reading →
Purchase a ticket by April 1 on the N2N website or by calling. The guest speaker is Lydia Fenet, author of Claim Your Confidence: Unlock Your Superpower and Create the Life You Want. Continue Reading →
“I’ve always loved swimming, and was on the Greenwich High School Swim team, but this is a totally different level. The cold-water training is grueling, but I am really excited to take part.” – Molly (Porter) Southwood, GHS class of 1999 Continue Reading →