https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:40:10 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/dance-company-ailey-ii-comes-to-greenwich-library-on-october-2-253639/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253639 2026-09-15T10:51:23+0000 greenwichfreepress Ailey II will be the featured performing arts program for Greenwich Library’s 2026 Opening Night Celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, in the Library’s Berkley Theater. This event always sells out, so reserving tickets now is recommended. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/third-annual-retired-mens-association-us-open-fan-week-2026-253633/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253633 2026-09-15T10:38:46+0000 greenwichfreepress The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich (RMA) recently hosted its Third Annual trip to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-non-profit-organization-announces-college-essay-workshops-252996/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252996 2026-09-15T7:31:01+0000 greenwichfreepress Workshops will be held in person at The Reading Room in Cos Cob and via Zoom. Students will learn how to avoid common mistakes when writing essays, get expert feedback on their ideas, perform in-class brainstorming and writing exercises, and review successful college admissions essays. They will leave the class with a first draft of their College Essay Common App personal statement. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/dogs/adopt-a-dogs-38th-annual-puttin-on-the-dog-festival-set-for-sunday-sept-27-253622/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253622 2026-09-14T19:27:41+0000 greenwichfreepress This year’s festival will also serve as a filming location for The Adoptables, a new comedy series created by Greenwich native Blake Sherwyn that parodies The Real Housewives and features a cast of real-life shelter dogs from Adopt-A-Dog. Screen Shot 2015-09-20 at 1.55.23 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ribbon-cutting-at-julian-curtiss-school-marks-completion-of-phase-3-of-renovation-253562/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253562 2026-09-14T15:53:00+0000 greenwichfreepress Julian Curtiss School Principal Eduardo Calderón  said the renovation preserved the history and character of the building while creating modern accessibility at the school. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/great-captain-island-clean-up-set-for-sat-sept-26-2026-253613/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253613 2026-09-14T14:44:09+0000 greenwichfreepress Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a reusable water bottle. Trash bags and disposable rubber gloves will be provided. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/friends-and-family-festival-at-first-congregational-church-in-old-greenwich-set-for-sept-19-253469/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253469 2026-09-14T14:00:51+0000 greenwichfreepress First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich is located at 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/art-in-the-park-seeks-artists-for-sept-20-event-in-binney-park-251465/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251465 2026-09-14T11:30:31+0000 greenwichfreepress There are opportunities for artists who specialize in acrylics, oil, photography, aluminum or Plexiglass prints, mixed media, charcoal, watercolor, pen and ink, ceramics and hand-made crafts. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/9th-annual-dart-to-the-finish-charity-walk-set-for-saturday-oct-3-at-tods-point-252753/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252753 2026-09-14T9:20:06+0000 greenwichfreepress Family-Friendly 2-Mile Walk Supports Promising New Research and Treatments for Rare Childhood Disease Niemann-Pick Type C. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/weather/video-photos-flash-flood-warning-in-effect-in-greenwich-253513/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253513 2026-09-13T18:49:29+0000 greenwichfreepress Drivers are urged to stay off Greenwich roads if possible, particularly in low-lying areas and areas prone to flooding. Screenshot