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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Greenwich

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The State of CT Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped near the Eastern Civic Center in Old Greenwich on July 19, 2017 have tested positive for West Nile Virus. These are the first positive mosquitoes identified by the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station (CAES) in Greenwich this year. In addition to Greenwich, West Nile Virus positive mosquito pools have been found in West Haven and South Windsor. The mosquitoes trapped (Culex pipiens) are generally bird and mammal biting which breed in standing water often found in artificial containers like discarded tires, birdbaths and catch basins. During 2016, one CT resident developed WNV-associated illness, the case was not fatal. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Health, Greenwich Dept of Health, West Nile Virus

YWCA Greenwich Shares How to Spot Domestic Violence and ‘Cut it Out’ during Visit to Hopscotch

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Leslie Coplin, LMSW, Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, the owner of Hopscotch Salon, Hisao Oe, Meredith Gold, LMSW, Director of Domestic Abuse Services of the YWCA Greenwich and Yajaira Gonzalez, Community Educator and Bilingual Advocate July 7, 2017. Photo: Sadie Smith

About two dozen stylists at Hopscotch Salon on Railroad Ave attended a talk by the YWCA of Greenwich on how to spot signs of domestic violence. In Greenwich, domestic violence is the second most investigated crime and the number one violent crime. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Business, Health, domestic abuse, domestic violence, Hopscotch Salon, YWCA Greenwich

Greenwich YNET’s Annual Frisbee Tournament

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 Saturday Morning Greenwich YNET held their Annual Frisbee tournament at Greenwich High School. Participating were member of UConn’s Ultimate Frisbee team, as well as other former and current GHS students. YNET’s goal is to spread awareness and prevent domestic abuse in teens and adults. Members of YNET gathered to celebrate the tournament and hand out T-shirts and snacks for the players. The Tournament had three very successful teams from all over Connecticut. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Health, Schools, Sports, Frisbee, Greenwich High School, No Excuse for Abuse, YNET

GHS Girl’s Empowerment Club Event at Greenwich YMCA Means Girl in Peru Goes to High School

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Greenwich High School students gathered at the YMCA of Greenwich to spin in support of girl’s education. Organized by the Greenwich High School Girl’s Empowerment Club, the proceeds went directly to support the club’s She’s the First scholar, Lisbeth H in Peru.

Joined by the YMCA’s own, Bob Deangelo and Heather Brown, the group enjoyed an hour of invigorating exercise with great music. The class was lead by enthusiastic spin instructor, Wendy Coleman. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Health, Schools, Sports, Volunteering, Bob DeAngelo, Girls Empowerment Club, Greenwich High School