Saturday was the annual Sandblast Sand Sculpture Festival at Greenwich Point. For some families it was their first time competing. Other families executed carefully formulated engineering plans that required sturdy shovels and sculpting tools. And some creations came with inventive narratives as only small children might imagine. Andrew Karen, recreation supervisor from the Greenwich Parks & Rec Dept, led a team across the beach to photograph each sculpture and score the entries for consideration for ribbons and prizes. Continue Reading →