The Bruce Museum received $750,000 at the Aug. 4 meeting of the State Bond Commission to maintain and expand its art, science and cultural programing.
“The Bruce Museum promotes the understanding and appreciation of art and science to enrich the lives of all people,” Ms. Rell said.
The Sept. 11 Remembrance Committee will hold its 2008 ceremony, as in years past, in front of Town Hall on Sept. 11 to begin at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. The ceremony will include recognition of each of the Greenwich residents that were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flights UA93, AA77, AA11 and UA175.
The guest speaker for this event will be Rear Admiral Robert Ravitz USN ret., chairman of the USS New York (LPD-21) commissioning committee. The USS New York contains part of the World Trade Center within her hull with a bow that has been forged from steel from the twin towers.
All are welcome to the United Way of Greenwich Septemberfest in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14.
The afternoon of family activities and entertainment immediately follows the VivaPop Great American Soap Box Derby being held in honor of — and to benefit — the United Way as it begins to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
A large crowd is anticipated. The event is free and takes place rain or shine.
The VivaPop All American Soap Box Derby awards presentations take place at 12:30, followed by festivities to mark the start of the United Way’s 75th anniversary.
The musical group Roadtrip will perform at noon. The five piece cover band, led by Greenwich native and vocalist Milo Fuscaldo plays popular classic rock, Motown, and blues. The band includes Chris D’Ambrozio on guitar, Al Epstein on keyboard and vocals, Frank Carr on bass and Bobby Sandler on drums.
Barbara Holly Ornstein, 80, an editor and longtime Connecticut resident, died at Rosenthal Hospice Residences on Saturday, Aug. 16, following a three-month struggle with leukemia.
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