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Starting Sunday March 13, teens are invited to take a selfie with the napping cardinal in Greenwich and submit the photo to the givememyhourback Facebook page and include a comment that starts, “I need another hour of sleep because…” to win great prizes in a contest organized by Start School Later Greenwich, with sponsors Duxiana and The Local Vault. Continue Reading →
This important fundraising event promises fun for the whole family – bring your appetites because it’s “all the flapjacks you can eat.” In addition, this year there will be free pediatric eye screening for children age 2 to 6. Continue Reading →
Designed for those 50+, an upcoming speakers include Maria Scaros-Mercado on March 8: “Your Story Matters: Tell It!” and Cindy Wager-Meyer on March 16: “How to Refresh your Communication Skills on the Internet” Continue Reading →
The School Start Time Steering Committee will hold community engagement sessions in advance of and following the Superintendent’s recommendation scheduled for May 12 at North Street School. The Board of Education is scheduled to act on the Superintendent’s recommendation on June 16, at 7:00 p.m. at New Lebanon School. Continue Reading →
Parkway School third graders enjoyed a tower-to-table harvest in their cafeteria on Wednesday. Specifically, they harvested arugula, swiss chard, kale, herbs and a variety of lettuces. Continue Reading →
The Caregiver Circle was founded in 2009 by River House, the Commission on Aging, the Greenwich Chapter of the Red Cross, and the Junior League of Greenwich with the purpose of helping caregivers gain an understanding of the many issues related to care giving. Continue Reading →
Marijuana use amongst teens and young adults continues to rise. Why? There are a number of reasons but one of the contributing factors is low perception of risk. In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to hear the facts, engage in discussion and have a better understanding of the marijuana of today. Continue Reading →
Liberation Programs and the Greenwich Department of Social Services will conduct the study. The goal is to collect to collect data on the extent residents have tried heroin or other opiate and at what frequency levels, gauge the perception of risk, and learn how law enforcement, medical and mental health professionals, the education system perceive the problem.
Data gathering may include arrest records, coroner reports, school statistics, or other secondary research studies. Continue Reading →
On Wednesday a Wilbur Peck resident peeled the plastic baseboard off her kitchen floor and roaches poured out. The Housing Authority of Greenwich executive director Anthony Johnson said tenants need to take responsibility for their units. “We work with people to save them. We work with social services. We put people on payment plans above and beyond what we are required to do,” Mr. Johnson said. “This is not a concentration camp. People are free to come and go, and say what they want to say.” Continue Reading →
Staff and students of GHS, along with ONSF (ONS Foundation for Clinical Research) and Education) concussion experts, will share the facts, bust the myths and empower parents and students with tools to navigate recovery from the time of injury to return to play and school. Continue Reading →