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Community Solutions to Advance a Sustainable Food System – A free, in-person panel discussion

Greenwich Food Alliance, in collaboration with Food Rescue US-Fairfield County, Greenwich Land Trust and Waste Free Greenwich, announces “Community Solutions to Advance a Sustainable Food System,” a free, in-person panel discussion on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30pm at the Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room. All are welcome, please RSVP directly to: [email protected]. For further details see here. The industrial food system causes significant harm to human and ecological health. It must transform if we are to sustain life for future generations. Continue Reading →

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YWCA Greenwich’s Annual Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Event to Focus on Women’s Health Equity

The conversation, titled, “A Vital Conversation: Women’s Health Equity Forum,” will examine chronic disparities related to women’s health equity in the community and in the region. Experts in medical fields will discuss how these inequities and barriers impact the lives of people based on gender, race and other dimensions of identity. Continue Reading →

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CT AG Tong Announces Coordinated Coast-to-Coast Crackdown on Bootleg, Highly Addictive, Disposable E-Cigarettes Used by Youth

“This is Joe Camel 2.0. Flavored disposable vapes are highly potent, highly-addictive, and used by kids. Many of these are bootleg illegal imports – untested and unsafe. We’re cracking down. Our investigation is focused on identifying the suppliers and distributors of these illicit products.” – Attorney General Tong Continue Reading →

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YMCA of Greenwich Launches Adaptive Swim Lessons to Support Swimmers of All Abilities

The program provides tailored swim lessons for individuals with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, and other emotional, physical, or sensory challenges. Financial assistance is available for all programs at the YMCA of Greenwich, including adaptive swim lessons. This ensures that individuals can participate regardless of their financial circumstances, providing access to water safety and swimming instruction for all members of the community. Continue Reading →

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