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This free workshop teaches 6th & 7th-grade girls and their guardians about healthy online habits and ways to positively interact on social media with their peers. Continue Reading →
Mary Hull has announced her retirement as Executive Director of Greenwich Green & Clean after more than three decades of dedicated service to the Greenwich Community. Hull’s involvement with Green & Clean began in 1988, just two years after the establishment of Green & Clean, when she joined the organization to serve as a Public Relations Coordinator. Soon thereafter, Hull was appointed Executive Director and served in that capacity until her retirement, announced today. Under her leadership, Green & Clean expanded its outreach, forging collaborative partnerships with businesses, like-minded local organizations, and concerned citizens to enhance the beauty of the Town. Hull’s dedication has inspired our community to support local conservation efforts and fostered a culture of environmental consciousness, establishing Green & Clean as a beacon of environmental stewardship and community engagement. Continue Reading →
“We had over 400 attendees who enjoyed the breakfast and entertainment, plus new this year, we were thrilled to have partnering non-profits set-up tables at the event.” – Allen O’Farrell, Lions Pancake Breakfast chair Continue Reading →
To help gather equipment and raise awareness for the event, Claire and GirlGolf will be hosting a Golf Club Drive on Saturday, March 30, at the Cos Cob library from 10:00am to 4:00pm to collect donations of new and gently used golf club sets. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Sustainability Committee announced the winners of its Second Annual Sustainability Awards, to be presented at the Rethink Waste Fair organized by Waste Free Greenwich on Saturday, April 6 at Christ Church. Continue Reading →
Perrot’s Seed Library is located opposite the Adult Circulation Desk in the Waid Building. Library patrons can come and choose seeds based on their gardening ability. For now, there is a limit of one envelope of seeds per variety per home. All seed packets have a QR code to scan for easy planting directions. Continue Reading →
Jeff Aldrich succeeds former chair David G. Ormsby, who founded the Friends in 2007 and successfully spearheaded the Project Renew capital campaign that raised millions of dollars to update and modernize the Witherell facility. Continue Reading →
Saturday’s GHS campus cleanup organized by Thomas McKinney was a washout, but the rain date on Sunday was sunny and warm. Continue Reading →
OAA is much more than a youth theater group. Founder Rocco Natale’s mission for OAA is to foster an inter-generational connection. Even before OAA officially began to share space at River House they held senior programs there. Then, in 2019 Natale introduced OAA Junior Leadership Council (grades 6-8) and Leadership Council (high school) with the goals of giving back to the community and growing confident leaders. Continue Reading →
The submission must include two written recommendations from non-family members familiar with the student’s volunteer activities. The deadline for application submission is April 1, 2024. Continue Reading →