Calling all rock hounds, jewelry-makers, crystal collectors and beaders.The Stamford Mineralogical Society’s Gem and Mineral Show is for you! Kids will appreciate the always popular Geode Cracking, and beginner and professional craftspeople can pick up all tools necessary to fashion the latest adornments. There will be hourly door prizes, a grand prize and [...]
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Greenwich Hospital Women’s Health Initiative is sponsoring a special skin event on Friday, November 6 at 9:30am in the Nobel Conference Center. Dermatologist, Dr. Lynn Haven will discuss sun protection, signs of skin cancer, latest in peels, laser treatments, fillers, botox and other non-invasive skin rejuvenating techniques. Call 863-4277 to register. Several years ago, my Mom, in her mid-70′s, had her hip replaced at Greenwich Hospital. Always spry, she was slowing down and, after much rumination and discussion, decided to go for it. I can happily say that Mom is back to hiking, swimming, world travel – without hip pain. But I do understand the time [...] So, you can’t afford to send your family and friends to the South of France. How ’bout the next best thing. L’Escale Restaurant at the Delamar Hotel on Greenwich Harbor. One reviewer wrote: L’Escale is as close to a St-Tropez beach club one is going to get in CT, even if there is no [...] Many people drive by the Perrot Library in Old Greenwich without knowing what it is or what treasures lie within. The stone building could be mistaken for a church, but it is a sanctuary of a different kind. From the library’s Blog: New York Times best-selling author Tracy Kidder will discuss his books, Mountains Beyond Mountains and Strength [...] For all of you mystery book lovers out there, Agatha Award-winning novelist Katherine Hall Page reads from her newest novel, The Body in the Sleigh at Just Books in Old Greenwich. Monday November 2nd from 2-4pm. The event is free, but but please be sure to buy your copy at Just Books! For every Madoff-type victim, there’s a Ruth equally stung. Karen Weinreb was one such casualty of her husband’s white collar crime, and she tells the story in fictional form in her novel, The Summer Kitchen. Weinreb will read excerpts from her book and speak about the importance of women’s financial independence at the Greenwich Library, [...] Paul Laveris, owner of Glenville Wine and Spirits, has great taste when it comes to specialty wines. Over the years, he’s forged relationships with the best small and medium-sized vineyards and wine purveyors – and loves to pass his knowledge on to his customers. ”I’m not out to compete with the BevMaxes,” Paul admits. ”Their [...] |
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