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37th Annual One Mile Swim Returns to Greenwich Point to Support Water Safety and Swim Lesson Scholarships

This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program. Continue Reading →

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GHS Unified Sports Family Day: Experiencing the Power of Kindness and Inclusion First-Hand

“I envisioned Unified Family Field Day as an opportunity to bring together students and families from across the Greenwich community to build connections and celebrate inclusion. What made the day truly special was the incredible support from our varsity coaches and student-athletes, whose enthusiasm, kindness, and creativity brought each adaptive sport station to life. They created welcoming experiences where every participant could experience success, connection, and fun.” – Deirdre Burke, Unified Sports Program Coordinator, Greenwich High School Continue Reading →

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CMS Students’ Capstone Project: Free Community Dance Class

Central Middle school 8th graders, Lilia Dubin and Jagger Levine have been busy planning their unique Capstone project. Noting that dance classes typically expensive, and many people don’t get enough exercise, Lilia and Jagger had the idea to teach a free dance class. The class is set for May 24 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon at Sportsplex 49 Brown House Rd, Stamford, CT 06902. Lilia said their goal is to help create accessibility to dance for those who cannot afford the high costs of dance classes. “I am thrilled to share the joy of dance with those in Greenwich!” Continue Reading →

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Breast Cancer Alliance’s 5K for HOPE Returns May 3 with Goal of 800 Participants to Fund More Breast Cancer Screenings

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 →

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Reunion of 1976 Catholic Middle School “Chargers” Basketball Champs: Everybody Had a Role

On Friday a group of former 7th and 8th grader basketball players from what was the Catholic Middle School League reminisced about their win in the New England State Championship in 1976. The reunion was moving, with some former players traveling as far as from Minnesota, Maryland and Florida. The group honored coaches Peter Borchetta and David D’Andrea, sharing a slice of Greenwich’s history. Continue Reading →

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