As February turned to March, news was dominated by Greenwich High School. The police initiated a traffic enforcement campaign. The Diversity Awareness Club held their annual diversity week, and there was a student protest at Greenwich High School. The Greenwich Police promoted two of their finest. A house in Milbrook came on the market, garnering much interest. Continue Reading →
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Diversity Week at Greenwich High School Begins with Frank Talk on Social Justice
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A panel that included Bobby Walker from the Boys and Girls Club, motivational speaker Dorothy Nins and Dita Bhargava discussed equality, equity and social justice in the context of such mundane moments as sitting down for lunch in the student center and as relatable as college admissions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Aya DiSimone, Bobby Walker, Dorothy Nins, Greenwich High School
Nico Venegas Named 2017 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
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Nico Venegas has been named the 2017 Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, selected from among eight outstanding finalists. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Nico Venegas
Poignant Remarks Delivered at YWCA Greenwich Words Still Matter Event
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An impressive panel convened at the YWCA of Greenwich on Wednesday night to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Junior, and serve as a reminder in these times of increased hate speech and hate crimes of the importance of civil discourse. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Parenting, Anti-Defamation League, Bobby Walker, Deirdre Daly, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools
A Lesson in Humanity: Diversity Training at Town Hall Packs the House with “Agents of Change”
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During a 3-hour diversity training workshop akin to Names Day at Greenwich High School, 66 town leaders talked about stereotypes, hate, bigotry and the power of allies. All agreed that silence is deadly. Personal anecdotes were powerful. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Anti-Defamation League, BET, Board of Education, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, bully
Greenwich Graffiti Wipeout Initiative Gets a Hearing at Board of Selectmen Meeting
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“I think graffiti damages civic pride and encourages criminal activity. It devalues property, and it’s intimidating to residents. For some, it generates fear and anger.” – Dawn Fortunato Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Government, Volunteering, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Dawn Fortunato, Fred Camillo
Megan Sweeney Joins Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich as VP of Administration
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Megan Sweeney arrives at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich just in time for the start up the summer camp season. In her new role, she will oversee the day to day operations of the Club ensuring that the children in Greenwich who need us most have a first-class experience. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Jr, Megan Sweeney
Basketball Legend Surprises Boys & Girls Club during Celebration of New Teen Room
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has been renovated with fresh paint, chalk boards, XBox, big screen TV and new sofas – all courtesy of the Junior League who held focus groups with Bobby Walker and the teens to see what wold best serve their needs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, AG Williams, Bobby Walker, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Garden Catering, John Starks
PHOTOS: Boys and Girls Club Holidays in July at Camp Simmons — Soaked by Santa
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It was the 14th year of a fun tradition that involved a visit from Santa on his fire truck and a giant soaker hose that cooled down everyone from campers to reporters. Don Palmer got targeted for a dousing, which he seemed to enjoy and, by the end candy canes were added to the mix and everyone had a blast! Continue Reading →