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Words Still Matter – Building a Community without Hate Event Honors Martin Luther King at YWCA Greenwich

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Martin Luther King at YWCA of Greenwich - Greenwich Free Press

Due to the recent rise in hate speech and hate crimes, the YWCA’s focus for the event will be “Why Words Still Matter” in the context of building a community without hate. Featured guests will be Moderator, Steve Ginsburg, Director – Connecticut Region, Anti-Defamation League; Deirdre Daly, U.S. Attorney, State of Connecticut; Bobby Walker, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich; and Dr. Salvatore Corda, Interim Superintendent, Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Anti-Defamation League, Bobby Walker Jr, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Deirdre Daly, Dr. Martin Luther King, Greenwich Public Schools, Jr

What to Do in Greenwich the Weekend of Oct 1-2, 2016?

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Oct 1-2 is a busy weekend in Greenwich, with events including the Knights of Columbus flea market, the chili cook off in Cos Cob, the Boys & Girls Club Muddy Up at Camp Simmons, the GHS class of ’76 reunion, the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Co open house, and the Teddy Bear Clinic at Greenwich Hospital. Also, apple season begins at the Greenwich Farmers Market in Horseneck lot. Continue Reading →

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Elected Officials, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Service Clubs Collaborate on Graffiti Removal Project

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A group who are fed up with graffiti in Greenwich will appear at the July 14 Board of Selectmen meeting to exploring how an approach to a cleanup project. The project is a collaboration among Fred Camillo, Dawn Fortunato (RTM District 3) and folks at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich including Bobby Walker, Camryn Ferrara, Ashley Culver, and Ryan Accurso.

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Filed under: Government, Volunteering, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Camryn Ferrara, Dawn Fortunado, Fred Camillo

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

48th Annual Awards Night at Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Showcases Club Members and Volunteers

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Thursday night marked the 48th annual awards night at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich and Greenwich Free Press lucked out with an exclusive feature of the event. There was laughter, a few tears and an impressive array of talented and giving Club members and volunteers were honored for their accomplishments. Congratulations to Youth of the Year winner Kyla Johnson, and all the award winners. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Dodge for a Cause Tourney at Boys & Girls Club is Great Fun, and a New Tradition!

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The first annual Dodge for a Cause was the brainchild of Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich athletic coordinator Camryn Ferrara. The fast paced tournament was a project of the Torch Club, a leadership program for middle and high school students at the Boys & Girls Club. A total of 28 teams included Greenwich Police Dept, Fire Dept, EMS, as well as creatively named teams like Rex Kwon Do, llabegdod (dodgeball spelled backward, and Mook’s Army. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Sports, Volunteering, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, dodgeball