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The YMCA of Greenwich welcomed more than 450 attendees to its annual Healthy Kids Day, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. YMCA staff members hosted a wide variety of activities throughout the building, including:
• Make-your-own sunflower pots
• DIY organic bird feeders
• Slime making stations
• Tie-dye t-shirt creation
• Push-up and squat contests
• Water safety games
• An obstacle course experience for kids Continue Reading →
This Milestone Event Honors Two Decades of Making Waves to Fight Cancer Through Swimming ½-mile, 1.5-miles or 3-miles and a Fun Kids’ Splash. Continue Reading →
The event included organizations that raise awareness of addiction including gambling, substance misuse, mental health and co-occurring disorders. Continue Reading →
Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court issued a temporary administrative stay until next Monday, allowing patients to continue to access mifepristone under the FDA requirements that have been in effect for years. Continue Reading →
Breast Cancer Alliance’s 5K for HOPE takes place on Sunday morning, May 3, 2026, at Richards, at 359 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich. Every dollar raised from registration goes directly to BCA’s Screening and Diagnostic Grants, funding life-saving mammograms and ultrasounds for underserved communities across Connecticut and Westchester County, NY — no overhead, no dilution, just screenings that save lives. Continue Reading →
Greenwich is gearing up for Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday May 2, from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the Island Beach Parking lot. Residents display your Holly Hill hang tag permit if you have one. Alternately, show your driver’s license with Greenwich address. Continue Reading →
The Blight Review Board hearing officer’s memorandum of decision found that the Town had established there was a nuisance and blight at the property at 93 Bruce Park Avenue, constituting an emergency, requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, and warrants that an appropriate member of the blight review board immediately act to correct or abate the emergency. Continue Reading →
This drop-in event invites the community to explore simple, meaningful ways to care for their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—no appointments needed. Continue Reading →
In this practical and engaging session, parents and caregivers will learn strategies to help children and teens build resilience, strengthen communication, and develop confidence in the face of everyday challenges. Continue Reading →
During an event hosted by the YWCA Greenwich’s Harmony Project, Cheyenne Wilson, author of “We Are the Evidence,” marked sexual assault awareness month. Wilson was candid about her own journey, setbacks, myths, stigmas, and resources including hotlines and the support of community of survivors. Continue Reading →