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In Scouting, fishing is a skill that boys can both enjoy and enhance, as Cub Scouts can earn a Fishing Belt Loop and Boy Scouts can earn a Fishing Merit Badge. While Scouts are learning how to catch fish for sport and food, the Fishing Derby allows them to have a fun experience in the outdoors as well. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Recreation announces that registration for Summer Soccer with Aldwin is open by MAIL ONLY until June 1st. Walk-in registration begins June 1st. enrollment is limited. Summer Soccer with Aldwin provides a week-long, co-ed clinic for children ages 4 through 12 in a fun environment with a focus on the fundamentals of the game. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Safety Town is a comprehensive safety education program introducing awareness and prevention skills for youngsters entering a traditional kindergarten program. There are three sessions to choose from in June. Register today. Continue Reading →
Back when he was just four, David Beeson followed his dad onto the squash court to hit some big orange Nerf balls around. “I remember thinking, ‘Uh-oh,’ he’s pretty good after he hit 100 in a row,” Gary recalled. These days, David is 11 and a top ranked squash player int he 13-and-under category.
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A motion was approved to direct the Greenwich Schools administration to provide internet access to students in grades 3 to 12 who have been identified as not having such access. All voted in favor, except Mr. Sherr who abstained. Continue Reading →
Mrs. Lori Mulligan is known by many in Greenwich as a math teacher, but on Tuesday after school she switched hats to take up her role as North Mianus School Girl Scout Daisy leader for Troop 50126. After school, Mrs. Mulligan, along with Assistant Troop Leader Samantha Milligan-Guzman and Mrs. Mulligan’s daughter Blair from NMS grade 3 Brownie troop 50376, and all 20 Daisies in the troop headed to Tod’s Point to earn a clean-up badge. The girls were each provided a pair of rubber gloves and a bag. The girls drew some inspiration from the sunshine and unseasonably warm temps, and picked the beach clean of debris. According to Mrs. Mulligan, one of the girls treasured her trash so much she was tempted to bring it home to show her mother. Continue Reading →
“Thirteen years ago, I lost my son Chris to suicide when he was a senior at Weston High School. Chris was a bright, sensitive young man with great promise who had struggled with depression for several years….Today, there is a lot of good news about mental health – there are more treatments, strategies and community supports than ever before.” – Holly Hinds Continue Reading →
Fifth graders from Julian Curtiss School, Cos Cob School, Parkway School and North Street School — feeder schools for Central Middle School — descended on Boy Scouts Camp Seton for a day of team building, cooperation, nature education and fun. The students have all been corresponding with each other as pen pals and had a chance to meet in person on Tuesday. Continue Reading →
The first annual Lettuce Challenge among 22 second-grade classrooms in Greenwich Public Schools involved some stiff competition. Winners were selected by a panel of judges at the Garden Education Center on Sunday. Judges included Lisa Beebe of the Garden Education Center, Jeff Bischoff of Back 40 Mercantile, who donated copies of his book The Boy, The Farmer to Greenwich grade schools, Cai Pandolfino of Green & Tonic, Patty Sechi of Greenwich Community Gardens and Pam Sloane of GIVE (Garden Initiative for Vegetables in Education). Continue Reading →
