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Work it Off: Register Now for 7th Annual Greenwich Alliance for Education 2017 Turkey Trot

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The 7th annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Greenwich Alliance for Education, a foundation that has gotten behind programs like AVID at GHS, Tuning In To Music, Going Place with Books and most recently the GHS Innovation Lab pilot, is set for Nov 25, 2017. Join over 1,200 spectators and participants in the perfect post-Thanksgiving family activity. Registrants will be able to choose from either a 5K race or a non-competitive 1 mile run/walk. Both races begin and end at the Arch Street Teen Center at 100 Arch Street and pace through the beautiful flat roads of Bruce Park. We are grateful to our 5K race sponsor, Hospital for Special Surgery and our 1 Mile Fun Run/Walksponsor, Cadillac of Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Holiday, Sports, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Turkey Trot

PHOTOS: Biggest Turnout Ever for Greenwich Alliance for Education Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

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Nearly 1,000 turned out for the annual Turkey Trot which started at the Arch Street Teen Center and took runners through Bruce Park, raising funds for the Greenwich Alliance for Education in the process. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Holiday, Volunteering, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Jane Hentemann, Julie Faryniarz, Marlene Gilbert, Maureen Bonanno, Turkey Trot

Junior League of Greenwich Announces Community Grant Award Winners!

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Every year, the Junior League of Greenwich designates $5,000 of its funds to be awarded to one or more community organizations through its Community Grant Award.

The grant is intended to fund new initiatives or expand programs relating to significant community needs. The qualifying applying organizations must be tax-exempt, promote volunteerism, and provide training and/or education for the community. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Junior League of Greenwich, Kids in Crisis

Support the Greenwich Alliance for Education. Form a Team for the Trivia Challenge.

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The Greenwich Alliance for Education is hosting a trivia challenge designed to be a fun, welcoming event, with casual dress and a buffet dinner. All competition is between teams so nobody will be put on the spot. Sponsors and silent auction donations are welcome. Form a team today – this is going to be a fun night, and the Alliance, having just lost its Storymobile in the severe wind storm when a massive tree smashed it in half, deserves our help. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Parenting, Schools, AVID, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Innovation Lab, Jane Hentemann, Julie Faryniarz

‘The Triumphant 23’ Have Their Moment: GHS AVID Class of ’14

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“There is no age limit on learning. I did not get my doctorate until I was nearly 50. Dr. Winters did not get his until he was approaching 100.” – Deputy Superintendent Ellen Flanagan to GHS AVID Class of ’14 Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Schools, AVID, Chris Winters, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Ellen Flanagan, Greenwich Alliance for Education, Greenwich High School