The building, which serves as a retail training site for the Abilis Employment program, has been transformed. Continue Reading →
Abilis Marks Reopening of Gardens & Gifts in Renovated Building with Ribbon Cutting
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Abilis 20th Walk/Run at Tod’s Point: Good Fun, A Step Ahead of the Storm
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Abilis marked a milestone on Sunday with its 20th annual Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. The strong nor’easter held off for both the 9:00am run and 11:00am walk. Highlights of the gathering were Theo and Melanie singing the National Anthem, activities including face painting and bracelet making, shopping at the Abilis Gardens & Gifts tent, a dance performance by The Dance Pointe, Billy Blanks Jr. leading the crowd in warm ups and a dance off where pizza parties were awarded to winning teams. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Abilis Walk/Run, Amy Montimurro, Billy Blanks Jr, Erica Klair, Heather brown, Kathleen Bonney
Why Your Camp Should Be Included in the GFP 2024 Summer Camp Guide
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GFP offers the ideal platform to promote your summer camp, sports, or enrichment program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Summer Camp, GFP Summer Camp Guide 2024, Heather brown
Ferries Are Running and Abilis Will Run the Island Beach Concession Stand
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Abilis is currently awaiting the arrival of equipment, refrigeration and permits to open the Island Beach concession stand. As soon as the equipment arrives and they get the all-clear, Abilis staff and program participants will be on the ferry out to the island to start preparing food for beach-goers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Food Drink Restaurants, Abilis, Arcuri's, Happiness Is, Heather brown, Island Beach, Island Beach concession stand
Abilis to Run The Café at Greenwich Library
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Heather Brown will manage The Café at Greenwich Library on a daily basis for Abilis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Abilis, Amy Montimurro, Arcuri’s Pizza & Salad, COBS Bread, Garden Catering, Greenwich Library, Happiness Is Back Country Market & Café
Victories Across the Board Go to Republicans in Nov 5 Municipal Election
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Republicans won the race for First Selectman, Tax Collector, and Town Clerk. The also won back control of the BET. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth Krumeich, Carmella Budkins, Charlie Glazer, David Weisbrod, Fred Camillo, Heather brown, Heather Smeriglio
PHOTOS: Cub Scouts Fall Festival Abounds with Adventure for Boys and Girls
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For the first time, girls were able to participate in the annual Cub Scout Fall Festival as registered Cub Scouts. Wearing their uniforms, the girls participated in BB’s, archery, climbing, bouldering, and gaga ball alongside their brothers and male counterparts. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Boy Scouts of America, Camp Seton, Cindy DiPreta, Cub Scout Fall Festival, Greenwch Scoutin, Heather brown, Seton Scout Reservation
Fall Session of Boys Achieving More “BAM!” a Roaring Success
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Thirty-one 5th Grade Boys Participate in Jr League of Greenwich Outdoor Adventure program. The session, which filled within 48 hours of registration, was created by the Jr League of Greenwich to give boys the opportunity to practice respect, trust, communication and leadership. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Parenting, BAM!, Bob DeAngelo, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Boys Achieving More, Camp Seton
Scooby Doo & Yellow Submarine Spark Childhood Memories at C. Parker Gallery
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Ron Campbell, legendary animator of beloved childhood characters including Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Jetsons, Flintstones, and Winnie the Pooh made a special appearance at C. Parker Gallery this weekend. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, C Parker Gallery, Heather brown, Tiffany Benincasa
Western Middle School to Host Community Head Shaving St. Baldrick’s Event on Thursday
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Dubbed “Western Cares 2018,” Western Middle School principal Gordon Beinstein said the cause hits close to home for the WMS community. “Two of our students have recently been stricken with this disease. St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s single goal is to eliminate childhood cancer, raising $234,000,000 in research grant funding since 2005.” Continue Reading →