Ephemera Show in Greenwich Shows Off the Beauty of Printed Collectible Paper

The Ephemera Fair dazzled collectors and browsers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Old Greenwich over the weekend with displays from an international group of dealers. The show’s promotor, Marvin Getman explains: “I have found that people who like antiques – once they attend a book and paper fair – often get hooked and become regulars at my fairs, which, fortunately, have gained a reputation for being well curated for quality.” See the photos for gorgeous examples of the hot collectible – Ephemera. Continue Reading →

North Street School International Dinner is a Feast of Fun!

North Street School’s week long international celebration was highlighted by an international dinner on Wednesday night. Hundreds turned out to for the feast, which was punctuated with hula hooping to tunes spun by NSS’s own DJ Anthony Buzzeo, followed by Flamenco dancing by Johanna Escamilla, accompanied by Spanish guitarist, Arturo Martinez. The event was the brainchild of longtime NSS ESL teacher Viviana Serraillier who had the idea 24 years ago. “We have 65 countries represented,” said principal Jill Flood, adding that either a parent or grandparent hailed from one of the 65 countries. Ms. Flood said that originally they asked for RSVPs and sold tickets to the dinner as a fundraiser. Continue Reading →

Ann B. Shepard, 95

To honor Ann’s life, family and friends will gather Monday, March, 21 from 3:00-6:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave in Greenwich.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00am on Tuesday March 22, at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →

Family of Young Girl with Rare Form of Muscular Dystrophy Receives $10,000 from Needs Clearing House

Cintia Balog, 7, has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. She lives with her family in Bridgeport after having come to the United States from Hungry where she was born. On Saturday, Needs Clearing House (NCH) presented a $10,000 check to Cintia Balog and her family at a ceremony in Bridgeport, where student nurses also gave Cintia a giant teddy bear. During the six weeks since learning about Cintias Balog’s needs, NCH has been busy raising $6,000 in cash and arranging for over $4,000 more of durable medical supplies, including braces for her legs and back. Continue Reading →

Greenwich Women’s Golf Club Will Open 50th Season at the Griff on April 7

The Greenwich Women’s Golf Club will open its 50th season at Griff Harris Golf Course on April 7. Interested golfers are encouraged to attend the meeting which will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairways Restaurant at The Griff. President Kaisa Newhams will present information about this year’s program and explain the weekly schedule of tournament play. Continue Reading →