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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

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

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

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 →

Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, Heather brown, St. Baldrick's, Western Middle School