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GFP’s Year of Smiling Faces: 2017
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Kerrin Coyle
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PHOTOS: Familiar Faces at Sold Out Columbus Day Dinner Honoring Renato Berzolla
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The St Lawrence Society held its 30th annual Columbus Day dinner, this year honoring Renato Berzolla. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Holiday, Anthony DeVita, Carmella Budkins, Columbus Day, David Rabin, Denise Longo, Denise Payton
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at St. Lawrence Club’s Fonda La Paloma Nostalgia Dinner
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The Nostalgia Night Dinner Series at the St. Lawrence Club in Cos Cob continued on Friday. Timed to coincide with Cinco de Mayo, the Remember Fonda La Paloma night featured an authentic Mexican meal reminiscent of the fare served for decades at Fonda La Paloma in Cos Cob, now home to Little Pub. Guests enjoyed ceviche, carnitas, fajitas, and Mexican beer. After dinner, the party continued with Karaoke Master, Mike Lehman. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Food Drink Restaurants, People & Culture, Bea Crumbine, Carlos Vivero, Ceviche, Dan Warzoha, Denise Longo
Kudos to Pasta Vera for Hosting Veterans at the Annual Community Walk
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On Wednesday a longtime member of the Greenwich business community was honored for hosting an annual Veterans Day breakfast before the Community Walk for Veterans since its inception four years ago.
Susan Della Ragione has operated Pasta Vera for 30 years, starting at a location where Whole Foods currently operates. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Giving, Holiday, Bruce Winningham, Fred Camillo, Kerrin Coyle, Livvy Floren, Mary Jane Huffman
Toys for Tots Annual Gift Drive Returns to Greenwich on Saturday, Dec 10
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On Saturday, Dec. 10, a beloved holiday tradition returns to Greenwich, when the US Marine Corps and Toys for Tots hold their annual toy drive to bring holiday joy to children in need. There are two drop off locations: Cos Cob Fire House and Banksville Community Center.
Community members are encouraged to greet the Marines, Greenwich Police officers, Greenwich Fire Department personnel, and the guest of honor, Santa Claus! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Jack Kriskey, Kerrin Coyle, Toys for Tots
Tuesday, Sept, 27 is “Thank A Cop Day” at Joey B’s: Chance to Say Thanks to Police, First Responders
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On Sept 27, the community is invited to Joey B’s in Cos Cob to thank a cop in person, sign a banner, pick up a blue rubber “thank a cop” bracelet and take home a blue ribbon to tie to trees in Greenwich neighborhoods for a townwide show of gratitude. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Volunteering, Domenick Delfino, first responders, Greenwich Police Chief Heavey, Greenwich Police Dept, Joey B's, Judy Goss
Northwind Kennels and ARK Charities Help Rescue 24 Sweet Southern Dogs
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Ark Sciences, Inc.’s flagship product is Zeuterin, a concentration of Zinc Gluconate neutralized with Arginine. The result is a safe, fast non-surgical method of castration for male dogs. Zeuterin eliminates the risks associated with surgical castration and allows veterinarians to combat the problem of pet overpopulation in a safe, humane, and manageable way. No incisions and no general anesthesia means the procedure is safe and fast. According to Franchesca Biondo who is a volunteer with ARK Charities, the method is ideal for mass sterilizing events, where a large number of dogs receive the procedure and walk away bright and alert. Continue Reading →