Free and open to the public. Local pianist Alexander Constantine will be joined by violinist Jeff Pearson and cellist Nicco Mazziotto for the annual Christmas Serenade at Second Congregational Church, Greenwich. Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Extended Adopt-A-Dog Family Gather for Joyful Reunion in Greenwich
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Adopt A Dog, based in Armonk, NY, had a great turnout for their reunion of adopted dogs on Saturday on the lawn of Second Congregational Church in Greenwich. As the skies cleared, an adoptees reconnected with shelter staff and volunteers, families shared their heartfelt adoption stories. Director Courtney Bellew said that in the 3+ years she had been the director at Adopt A Dog, adoptions had increased five-fold, and this year they anticipated another increase. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Giving, Volunteering, Adopt A Dog, Brian Gordiski, Courtney Bellew, Second Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church Announces Holy Week Services
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Second Congregational Church at 139 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich welcomes all to attend their services through Holy Week starting on Palm Sunday, March 24 at 10:30am with a Palm Processional in the Sanctuary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Second Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church Announces Easter Service, Easter Egg Hunt & Small Animal Visit
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Second Congregational Church at 139 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich welcomes all to attend their Easter Sunday, April 9th 10:30 am Festival Service. “We encourage all ages, infants to seniors, to worship together on Easter Sunday,” said a message from the church. Their nursery will be open as wiggle room for parents to come with their children as needed.
Bring your baskets! Following the 10:30 am service they will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt along with small animal visitors who will engage young and old alike. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Easter, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Sunday, Second Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church to Host Haitian Art & Handcraft Sale
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The Second Congregational Church will warm our senses over the weekend of February 10 to 12 by bringing over 200 original Haitian paintings and unique handcrafts to Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Gordon Ng, Haitian Art & Handcraft Sale, Maxwell Grant, Second Congregational Church, Sheri Chin, Vassar Haiti Project
P&Z Applauds Abilis Coffee Shop, Reluctant on Historic Overlay for 48 Maple
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“An HO allows additional uses, but it also allows for an increase in square footage in the building, up to 28,800 sq ft….Now there is 12,000 sq ft. …You’re having a Historic Overlay to save the building in perpetuity, but in 20 years the church could add an awful lot and redevelop to 28,000 sq ft.” – P&Z Commissioner Nick Macri Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Abilis, Alan Gunzburg, Coffee for Good, Dennis Yeskey, Doreen Pearson
Performing Arts Camp at Second Congregational Church Runs July 8-12, 2019
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Included in the schedule will be group singing, theatre improvisation, dancing, combat technique, small group voice lessons, audition prep, musical of the day discussions, and more! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Summer Camp, Alexander Constantine, Heidi Haskins, performing arts camp, Second Congregational Church
Maple Avenue Neighbors Versus Greenwich Academy: The Battle Has Just Begun
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At Tuesday’s P&Z meeting Greenwich Academy returned with an updated proposal to combine 96 Maple and 100 Maple into one property where they seek to relocate their Cowan Center, a program for children from 8 weeks old to 4 years old, that services teachers at Greenwich Academy, Brunswick School, and “affiliate families.” The house is located in the single family R-20 zone. It was granted a Historic Overlay (HO) for a second unit in 1979 in return for preserving the historic structure in perpetuity. In later years, the house was illegally divided into four units and has four kitchens. Subscribe to the daily Greenwich Free Press newsletter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, 96 Maple Ave, Bill Galvin, Bruce Cohen, Brunswick School, Chip Haslun
Discover the Well Kept Secret: ACT II Consignment Boutique on Maple Ave
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Housed on the first floor of the historic Mead House c 1858, ACT II Consignment Boutique sells both consigned and donated items. Manned by volunteers, all proceeds from sales go to charity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Giving, Volunteering, ACT II Consignment Boutique, Second Congregational Church
Talk Turns to Heroin in Greenwich: The Drug Has Worked its Way into Every Segment of Society
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“The process of de-stigmatizing getting well is a challenge that we should all take on.” – Second Congregational’s Reverend Maxwell Grant Continue Reading →