Parenting

GHS Grads Break Silence on Drugs from Marijuana to Heroin

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On Thursday the YMCA of Greenwich and Liberation Programs hosted a seminar to help parents talk with their teens about drugs. Liberation youth options counselor, Cerissa Orbegoso, whose office is housed inside the Greenwich YMCA, introduced former client Mark Pelazza, the featured speaker. Pelazza, now a soft-spoken, clean-cut 24-year-old, described growing up in Greenwich in a loving family who gave him everything he ever wanted. He attended Cos Cob Elementary School, Central Middle School and Greenwich High School. Drinking and Smoking Pot in Middle School
“I started using drugs and alcohol at age 14. Continue Reading →

Schools

Got Ethics? BBB Announces a $2,500 Scholarship Contest for High School Jrs

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Connecticut Better Business Bureau is now accepting submissions for its 2014 BBB Student Ethics Scholarship Award. The award recognizes high school students in their junior year who personify high ethical standards demonstrated in a number of ways. The scholarship is for school-related expenses including tuition, books and lodging. The winner will be selected by an independent panel of judges to receive a scholarship of $2,500 for use at an accredited college or university. The selection committee will be comprised of business leaders and members of the academic community. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Baking Powder Biscuits

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

You can serve these delicious biscuits with dinner or use with Strawberry Shortcake. INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Sifted Unbleached Flour
2 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/3 Cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
2/3 Cup Light Cream

Position your rack in the center and preheat your oven to 425 degrees. In large-size bowl, combine sifted flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Use pastry blender or 2 forks to cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse meal. Gradually add cream adding just enough cream so that dough is soft, but not sticky. Blend in cream with pastry blender (or forks). Continue Reading →

Schools

Friendship Day at Glenville School Models Caring Behavior, Reinforces District Norms

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Where better to start modeling caring behavior and the meaning of friendship than in kindergarten? At Glenville School, Joanne Riley, who has been teaching for 30 years, and paraprofessional Sharon Wessel, a 14-year veteran, planned several engaging activities for their class on Thursday. March 27 was “Be Here, Be a Friend Day” in Greenwich Public Schools. To remind students about the importance of being a good friend, the class broke into pairs to conduct ‘friendship interviews.” The teachers first modeled the exercise, which had the goal of supporting an environment for caring for one’s self and others. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

252-264 Greenwich Ave Sells for $24.45M

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Property Transfers as recorded in the Town of Greenwich Assessor’s Office through March 25, 2014:

17 Field Point Rd., Unit 5 from Jeffrey S. Gladstein to Alexis N. Depetris on March, 19, 2014 for $1,089,000

47 Round Hill Road from Eric Jorgensen to Ahahida Khan and Mehmod Khan on March 19, 2014 for $6,650,000

201 River Run from Barbara B Hatzel to Constance Atiles-Hewitt on March 21, 2014 for $518,500

559 Steamboat Rd Unit B-1 from Clearsteam LLC to Miriam K Moran, Trustee of the Miriam K Moran Amended and Restated Revocable Trust Agreement on March 21, 2014 for $4,000,000

227 Cognewaugh Rd from National Transfer Services to Shahryar Oveissi on March 24, 2014 for $1,290,000

277 Cognewaugh Rd from Craig Zoltowski and Anna Zoltowski to National Transfer Services, LLC on March 24, 2014 for $1,290,000

252-264 Greenwich Ave from Brooks Properties Greenwich LLC to 252-264 Greenwich Ave Retail LLC on March 24, 2014 for $24,450,000

68 Northridge Rd from Elisabeth Anne DeNatale and John Francis DeNatale to William C Harnett on March 24, 2014 for $975,000

203 West Lyon Farm Drive from Betty H Hogin to Milton and Sharon Fuller on March 24, 2014 for $1,050,000

203 West Lyon Farm Drive from Philip N Glennon, Trustee, Estate Tax Sheltered of Philip E Hogin Revocable Trust On March 24, 2014 for $1,050,000

1454 E Putnam Ave, Unit 525 from Barbara Ochen to Nichole Lombardo on March 25, 2014 for $317,263

Recent Real Estate Stories:

Maple Ave Home in Greenwich Sells for $1.24M

Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes-Benz Building on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich
Le Grande Ave Condo in Greenwich Sells for $1.2M
Dearfield Ln Home Sells for $2.725M
Green Lane Home in Pemberwick Sells for $394K
Rockefeller Parcel Sells for $3.3M; Bruce Park Ave Home Sells for $585K
$1.4M for Milbank Ave Home to Demolish
Greenwich Avenue Building Fetches $5.3M
In-Town Home with 4BRs on Connecticut Ave Sells for $2.55M

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Arts

PHOTOS: Jazz Band’s Still Playing – GHS Jazz Festival Part 2

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Saturday Greenwich High School hosted the 29th annual Jazz Festival with “Essentially Ellington,” with 10 jazz bands traveling to Greenwich for the day.  The GHS Jazz Lab Band played at 11:00am and the Ensemble at 6:00pm. Thank you to Leslie Perry for these fabulous photos from Saturday’s Jazz Festival. Feature photo is Director John S. Yoon with the festival judges — Rich Perry, Gregory Gisbert, Scott Brown, and Justin Dicioccio —  who performed together at the end of the festival.  

GHS Jazz Ensemble
John S. Yoon, Director

Saxophones
Trvor Kelly, alto
Christian Lee, alto
Vince Urbanowski, tenor
Peter Russell, tenor
Stephen Aly, bari

Trumpets
Doug Wrotnowski
Jackie Bein
Tommy Glover
Kotaro Yamashiro

Trombones
Ben Albano
Paul Collins
Mia Constanza
Aaron Kim

Rhythm Section
Tim Prier, piano
Lucas Mangold, piano
Nikhil Mandava, guitar
Christopher Healy, bass
John McCormack, drums

Jazz Lab Band – Directed by John S. Yoon
Saxophones
Elise Perry, alto
Derek Woo, alto
Rebecca Carlo, alto
Reed Aaron, tenor
Nick Szabo, tenor
Nick Gomez, tenor
Matt Matejak, bari

Trumpets
Alex Baietto
Stephen McDonnell
Christian Izzy
Ben Robbins

Trombones
Tyler Dagnino
Annie Wissman
Simon Perry
Emily Schwartz

Rhythm Section
William Yin, piano
Alex Schuler, piano
Alex Woo, bass
Andres Rabellino, bass
Sam Wolff, drums
Ryan Bologna, drums

See also:

29th Annual Jazz Festival at GHS “Essentially Ellington,” Totally Talented

 

 

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Tiny New York Kitchen: Gnocchi With Asparagus

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

Gnocchi With Asparagus is the perfect weeknight dinner. Either make your own gnocchi or purchase freshly made from your local market. INGREDIENTS

1 Pound Fresh Gnocchi (16 Ounces)
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
1 Bunch Trimmed & Chopped Asparagus (Leave Tips Whole)
Grated Zest of 1 Lemon
Juice of 1 Lemon
3/4 Cup Pasta Cooking Water
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Plus More For Topping)
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil

Make the gnocchi or purchase fresh gnocchi from the market. Bring a large-size pot of salted water to a boil. Transfer fresh gnocchi to a colander and shake over a baking sheet to remove any excess flour. Continue Reading →

Sports

Greenwich Blues Tryouts Schedule

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Calling all hockey enthusiasts!! To register for tryouts go to:
https://leagueathletics.com/Registration/Default.asp?org=greenwichblues.comThe Greenwich Blues try out schedule is as follows:MITES (2006 & below)
Tuesday, April 1, 5-6 pm TCR
Saturday April 5, 3:10-4:10 pm TCR
Sunday, April 6, 3:10-4:10 pm TCR

SQUIRTS (2005 & 2004)
Wednesday, April 2, 6-7:10 pm CP
Saturday, April 5, 6-6:50 pm STR
Tuesday, April 8, 6-7 pm TCR

PEE WEES (2003 & 2002)
Tuesday, April 1, 6-7 pm TCR
Saturday, April 5, 6-6.50 pm STR
Tuesday, April 8, 6-7 pm TCR

BANTAMS (2001 & 2000)
Saturday, April 5, 7-7:5- pm STR
Tuesday, April 8, 8:20-9:30 pm TCR
Friday, April 11, 8:10-9:10 pm TCR

CP: Chelsea Piers CT, 1 Blachley Road, Stamford, CT
STR: Stamford Twin Rinks, 1063 Hope Street, Stamford, CT
TCR: Terry Connors Rink, 1125 Cove Road, Stamford, CT

www.greenwichblues.com

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Business

Kendra Farn Lauds Successful Businesswomen at Chamber “Women Who Matter” Luncheon

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Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted its Women Who Matter Luncheon on Wednesday, March 26th at Barcelona Restaurant.  This networking luncheon series celebrates successful businesswomen who contribute to the Greenwich community.  About 70 people attended the lunch that featured guest speaker Kendra Farn, Emmy Award winner and former CBS Evening News correspondent, Kendra Farn. Featured photo: Dr. Paul Lowe, Greenwich Admissions Advisors, Marcia O’Kane, Executive Director of The Chamber and Kendra Farn, President of P Garyn Productions. Continue Reading →