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The renewed focus on thrifting is driven in party by a reaction against fast fashion and a desire for sustainability, especially among the young people. There are three popular thrift shops in Greenwich: Rummage Room in Old Greenwich, The Marketplace by Fofie and Mia’s in Byram, and the Greenwich Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Chickahominy.
Campers head out on camp boats – the Pelagic Beast in Greenwich – to explore the waters of the Long Island Sound, for a complete, unique outdoor experience. Guided by Coast Guard licensed captains daily, children are taught the basic fundamentals needed to catch their own fish.
A Greenwich high school student spent this spring conducting hands-on marine research through the SoundWaters Research Intensive (SRI), studying topics ranging from kelp farming to biodiversity. Their work offers a compelling look at how students are engaging with local environmental issues and Long Island Sound.
Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at [email protected] for details.
Calling all local female high school students passionate about community service! The Junior League of Greenwich is now accepting applications for its Community Service Award. Continue Reading →
On March 14, 2025, in celebration of Lesh’s 85th birthday on March 15, the corner of Westchester Avenue and Broad Street – right outside the historic venue – was officially renamed Phil Lesh Lane. Broad Street holds special significance as home to The Cap’s “Door 12” stage door – the very entrance Lesh used for 106 performances since 2012 and the spot where his tour bus was regularly parked. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday March 23, 2025. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm from the Town Hall southern parking lot and will go north to US Route #1, then proceed east to Greenwich Avenue and run down to the bottom of the Avenue to Steamboat road where it will disband. Parking restrictions will be in effect starting at 10:00 am Sunday morning, there will be “NO PARKING” on the east side of Greenwich Avenue from West Putnam avenue to Steamboat Road. In addition, there will be “NO PARKING” on the west side of Greenwich Avenue from Bruce Place (the Greenwich Commons Park) to Steamboat Road. Continue Reading →
The Central Middle School Theater Arts department is pleased to present The Addams Family on the George Sepe Memorial Stage for two performances this Friday, March 21 at 7:00pm and Saturday, March 22 at 5:00pm. Buy tickets online. Continue Reading →
“I had an opportunity to discuss another matter with Goldstein a couple of years ago when he was campaigning at the transfer station. I asked his position on solar power. He said he had done a study and it didn’t work here in Connecticut. I replied I had just installed a 41KW solar system for a client with a 16% Return On Investment. That didn’t faze his assertion a bit.” – Steve Hall Continue Reading →
The warrant for the man’s arrest was part of the on-going cruelty to animals investigation being conducted by the Winchester Police Dept in cooperation with the Town of Harwinton Regional Animal Control Dept, and Animal Control Officers with the State of Connecticut Dept of Agriculture. Continue Reading →
Strategic Planning for Aging Well: Senior Living Options, Legal Matters, Downsizing and Wealth Management. The panel discussion is Thursday, March 27, at 12:30pm at the Wallace Center at 299 Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
A celebration of Gil’s life will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Stanwich Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Stanwich Church Stamford Project, https://stanwichchurch.org/giving Continue Reading →
The construction zone was active, and crews were working at the time of the incident. Continue Reading →
“Why do we need a sidewalk? Over 500,000 people come to Tod’s Point just in the summer season – and ten percent of those visitors arrive on foot.” – Maggie Bound and Kristen Beecher Continue Reading →