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Mayor Caroline Simmons of Stamford had the honor of cutting the ribbon during the grand opening of Wings Arena on Saturday. A severe thunderstorm shook the building moments before the event, but rain, hail and even heavy winds did not dampen the enthusiasm. Continue Reading →
Greenwich High School football held their annual media day on Sunday. Go Cards! Continue Reading →
The workshop is an exciting opportunity for dancers in 3rd to 8th grade to learn a new dance routine, taught by members of the Greenwich High School Varsity Dance Team. Continue Reading →
“The Aquatics program at YWCA Greenwich is designed to be a lifelong program. We start swimmers as young as 6 months old, and they can stay with us through high school on our competitive swim team, the Dolphins. We even have senior aquatic classes. There’s really something for everyone here, and my staff does an amazing job of catering to each person so that everyone can feel comfortable and confident in the water.” – Shanna Sudderth, YWCA Greenwich Director of Aquatics Continue Reading →
Wings Arena is officially open and held their first public skating session on July 21. According to Wings CEO, Francois Magnant, 32 people attended based on a single Instagram post. Continue Reading →
To deepen its impact, the YMCA of Greenwich has expanded its Safety Around Water program this year, identifying children in Greenwich Public Schools who lack basic water safety skills and providing them with free six-week swim lessons. Continue Reading →
The event was the foundation’s 4th annual party to support the children of local law enforcement officers by raising funds toward college scholarships. In what was truly a ‘field of dreams’ experience, young people had a chance to play on the same field as Major League Baseball legends. Beyond swinging, learning and laughing alongside the athletes, the opportunity was a powerful reminder that with the right guidance, inspiration, and community support, dreams, even the big-league kind, can come true. Continue Reading →
In an action-packed final, the 11U Boys Blue Thunder Soccer OGRCC team (in photo) claimed the Connecticut Cup championship title with a thrilling victory 1-0 over New Fairfield, showcasing outstanding teamwork, determination, and skill. Continue Reading →
This was the the 16th year of the global event, but the first time the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club participated. Continue Reading →
Hundreds of people participated in the ½-mile, 1.5-miles or 3-mile swim along the Stamford/Greenwich shore all to raise money to fight cancer. The event raised more than $400,000 (and still growing) to fund crucial cancer research. Continue Reading →