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Block Party Fundraiser at Bottom of Greenwich Avenue on Sunday, August 1, 2010 3:00pm-8:00pm, FREE, But Please Buy a T-Shirt or Raffle Tickets -All Proceed Go To the Family of Police Sargent Roger Petrone

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Sometimes, it feels good to give back. Enjoy yourselves on Sunday night, and spend a bit for a LOT of satisfaction.

The Bottom of Greenwich Avenue
Sunday, August 1, 2010
3:00pm-8:00pm

In honor of Sargent Roger Petrone, who suffers from Lou Gherig’s disease. All proceeds will go to the Petrone family for his seven-year old daughter, Sydney.

Thataway Cafe, Sundown Saloon and Macduff’s Pub will be open for the event and will be serving. The local band, The Short Bus will be performing. T-shirts will be available for purchase and a raffle will be held.

For more information, contact the Police Silver Shield Association at 203-869-9519. Donations may be mailed to the Association for Roger Petrone – call the Association for mailing instructions.

Presentation On Historic Stone Walls of Greenwich Sponsored by The Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Historical Society March 23 @ 1:00 pm, FREE with Place Revealed Upon Registration

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:41:18 +0000

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Did you ever wonder why stone walls are a recurring visual motif throughout the town of Greenwich? On March 23 at 1:00 pm, The Greenwich Land Trust and the Greenwich Historical Society will join forces for an educational program on the historical significance of these rough-cut gems. Presenters Dan Barrett, Environmental Director of the Greenwich Land Trust and Anne Young, archivist at the Greenwich Historical Society, will talk about the variety of walls throughout town, including how they evolved and why they became such an important part of the town’s landscape. Following the lecture, participants will take a walk on one of the Land Trust’s preserves in back country Greenwich to explore the geology and history embodied in these iconic walls. Fred N. Durante, Jr., Inc. is a generous sponsor of this program. Admission is free, but donations to either sponsoring organization are encouraged. Reservations are required and number of participants will be limited. Location information provided at time of registration.

Historic Stone Walls of Greenwich

Sponsored by The Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Historical Society

March 23, 2010

1:00 pm

Free admission.

Reservations required. Call for 203-869-6899, Ext. 18

For Every Comment to This Post, I Will Donate $5 To Save The Children/Haitian Relief Fund Up to $500 Through Friday January 22nd.

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:50:02 +0000

My friend, Jill Cancellieri, works for Save The Children. This morning I read this awful report about one staff member confirmed dead and another 7 missing.

In memory of those who gave their hearts and lives to better the lives of others, I will make a $5 donation to Save the Children/Haiti Relief – for every comment made on this post – up to $500. You need do nothing but let me know that you read this. Or, you can tell me that you also gave to help with the seemingly insurmountable disaster in that tiny impoverished country. Forward this to your friends. And if there are any companies or corporations who would like to add mention of their own contributions, I’d love to hear about them.

Malerie Yolen-Cohen
Stamfordonthecheap.com
Greenwichonthecheap.com

Bring Diapers or Baby Food to Annie Watson Photography Studio, Get Portrait Sitting Fee Waived, Monday – Friday December 14-18th

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A couple of weeks ago, I happened upon the down-to-earth Annie Watson in her studio at 428 East Putnam Ave. in Cos Cob. A few casual, candid black and white pictures blown up to poster proportions hanging on her studio wall indicates Watson’s ability to elicit a subject’s inner spark; romantic, mischievous, contemplative, wistful…. Watson captures it all. And, while having a great time, she also knows how to snag that particular, sometimes oddball moment when a baby reveals his or her true self. Snap, Snap.

But Watson, I discovered, is also a philanthropic, give back sort, and wants to do anything she can for the community – for babies in particular. So to that end, Annie Watson is holding a donation drive for diapers and baby food on Monday December 14 – Friday December 18, 9am – noon each day at her studio, which she will bring to to Kids in Crisis, Neighbor to Neighbor and United Way of Greenwich to help mothers and babies in need.

In exchange, Watson will waive her portrait sitting fee for 6mo. to 12 mo. babies – with each photograph automatically entered in her “best baby photo contest.” So, bring some disposable diapers, baby food and your kid (or just the food and diapers if you don’t have one of those) and be prepared for a fun, rambunctious, beautiful baby morning.

Those unable to make a drop-off during designated hours may call Ms. Watson at 203-485-0565 or e-mail awatsonphoto@aol.com to make other arrangements. For more information, visit Anniewatson.com.

Gaze At Picasso Prints and Ceramics at Bendhiem Gallery, Greenwich Arts Council, Now Through January 17, FREE

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Pablo Picasso, master of disjointed anatomy, inspired generations of doodlers with his simple-lined drawings. He also worked in ceramics and sculpture – and now the Greenwich Arts Council (GAC) brings these and Picassos prints and posters to their Bendheim Gallery at 299 Greenwich Ave. through January 17th. Most of these works are on sale ($2,000 and up for prints and ceramics, $500 and up for posters), with 30% of the tax-deductable price tag benefiting the GAC.

Holiday Stroll Weekend 2009, Greenwich Avenue, December 4-6, Carolers and Bell Ringers Entertain, Merchants Provide Seasonal Refreshments, FREE

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:24:42 +0000

Hope for good weather when Greenwich Avenue merchants open their doors to holiday shoppers for the first annual GREENWICH HOLIDAY STROLL on Friday December 4 4pm-7pm, Saturday December 5th 10am-7pm and Sunday December 6th 11am-4pm. Adding another layer of festivity, carolers, bell ringers and other musicians will stroll around spreading happiness and joy during those times.

Santa AND His Reindeer at McArdles Florist and Garden Center November 27-December 24, FREE Mulled Cider, Specially Priced Photo Packages

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:23:56 +0000

Santa is never one to miss a photo op- especially with his reindeers in tow (or, are they towing him?). Kids In Crisis benefits when you visit and spend at McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center 48 Arch St, November 27 – December 24. Santa will be available for pictures Monday – Friday Noon -5:30 PM, Sat. 9am – 5:30pm and Sundays 9am – 4pm. Reindeer feeding times daily 9am and 4pm. Come to watch, get a free hot mulled cider and take those ho,ho,ho photos – packages start at $29.99.

Greenwich Yoga Presents Bhante Wimala, recipient of the Global Peace Award in 2007, on Monday, November 9th from 7-9pm; Fundraising Lecture, Body Treatments and Fresh Juices, FREE

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Bhante Wimala, a Buddhist monk for 36 years, known throughout the world as a spiritual teacher and humanitarian has devoted his life to helping others and promoting a message of inner peace and spiritual transformation. He travels the world crossing religious, racial, and cultural boundaries teaching people how to create more peace, harmony and joy in their everyday lives.

Greenwich Yoga is please to help in the fundraising efforts to aid refugees of a long-standing war between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamel Tigers. While the war has officially ended, hundreds of thousands have been injured and displaced.

Monday, November 9, 7:00-9:00pm
Greenwich Yoga West
328 Pemberwick Rd @The Mill