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GHS Announces Graduation Speaker, Former NFL Player, GHS Class of 2003 Grad

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago

After retiring following Super Bowl LIII, Sullivan pivoted to financial services in 2020. Today, he is a partner and the Director of Business Development at Integra Global Advisors in Stamford where he guides clients with the same steady hand that guided NFL offenses.

Schools

Sound Beach Day School’s Shared Curiosity Hones in on Spotted Lanternfly

Each year, our program follows the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) by observing children’s emerging interests and using them as a foundation for meaningful, project-based learning. This year, a shared curiosity developed around the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species frequently found on our playground. Children expressed excitement and curiosity as they noticed these insects outdoors, often discussing what they observed and asking questions.

Around Town

Community Tag Sale at St. Paul Lutheran Church Offers Bargains for Local Shoppers

Local residents looking for great deals and unique finds are invited to attend a Tag Sale hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The sale will feature will feature a wide variety of affordable items, including furniture, clothing, household goods, décor, kitchenware, books, tools, and homegrown organic herbs, along with many other bargain-priced treasures.

Arts

Second Annual Spring Follies Brings Memorable Performances to Town Hall

Following the overwhelming demand for tickets to last year’s inaugural event, which filled every available seat in the meeting room at the Greenwich Arts Council, it became clear that a larger venue would be needed. Finding such a space in Greenwich proved no small task, but thanks to the generosity of Greenwich Town Hall, this year’s Follies found a perfect home. Participants gathered on the iconic Town Hall dais and performed in front of its signature blue mural, creating a setting as memorable as the performances themselves.

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Schools

A Tradition Continues: Collecting Signatures at GHS Compass Night

By: Jason Trabish | June 11, 2015

At Compass Night, you can purchase or pick up your Compass yearbook, and collect your friends’ signatures. Continue Reading →

Business

Seminar at Greenwich Police Dept. on Preventing Retail Theft

By: greenwichfreepress | June 11, 2015

Here is a great seminar on retail loss prevention led by Greenwich Police Detective Solomon. Just $10 — register today via Greenwich Chamber of Commerce as space is limited. Continue Reading →

Arts

Still Time to Register for Summer Camp at Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

By: greenwichfreepress | June 11, 2015

The Aquarium summer camp is for kids Age 6-14. The program shows kids the fun side of science inquiry, with lots of hands-on activities and experiments, interactions and observations of the Aquarium’s animals, and maybe even an IMAX movie or outing aboard the Aquarium’s unique new research vessel. Each session is different, so pick from one, some or all. Continue Reading →

Around Town

The New and Valuable Greenwich Fire Department Training Center

By: Walker Nadeau | June 10, 2015

On Wednesday the Greenwich Fire Department conducted a tour of its brand new training center. It reaches four stories and features live-fire capabilities, confined spaces and an elevator shaft. The result: a safer Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up-to-the-Minute Greenwich Property Transfers June 9, 2015

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2015

From Chapel, to Meadow, to Otter Rock, property transfers in Greenwich on June 9. Continue Reading →

Around Town

GHS Senior Project Feature: Album Founded on Improvisation by Jack Plants and Hughie Allan

By: Katherine Lawrie | June 10, 2015

Embarking on a journey of personal discovery through music, Greenwich High School Seniors Jack Plants and Hughie Allan have bravely taken on the challenge of creating an original album. Their process differs from the creation of your typical compilation of music, however. In their case, their idea is not to write songs before recording, but to let their material develop organically through improvisation. The result is a unique sound that demonstrates the students’ personal growth and discovery as musicians. Continue Reading →

Business

Life Is Sweet for GHS Intern at Old Greenwich Bakery

By: Uma Ramesh | June 10, 2015

Greenwich High allows seniors who meet certain criteria the opportunity to pursue full-time internships during the last weeks of the school year. Saira Khurana, a GHS senior who dreams of becoming a pediatrician, greatly enjoys her internship with Sweet Pea’s Baking Company. Continue Reading →

Parenting

MISA Offers the Wow! Factor at GHS: PHOTO TOUR of New Auditorium and Instructional Space

By: | June 10, 2015

Experience the wow! factor in our behind the scenes tour of the new auditorium at Greenwich High School. The space is vast and state-of-the-art. Thank you Dr. Winters for letting Greenwich Free Press photograph behind the wall! Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Cos Cob Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct after Striking Woman with Couch Cushion

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2015

On Tuesday, a Harold Street resident was arrested after fighting with a family member. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Chickpeas With Chorizo

By: greenwichfreepress | June 10, 2015

“Add extra flavor to chickpeas with dry cured Spanish chorizo, a type of smoked sausage with a deep red color. Be sure to use firm, dry-cured Spanish chorizo and not soft, raw Mexican chorizo for this recipe.” Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →