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Sunday, September 11, 2011

09/11/11 This Week In Greenwich

Chamber open house

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s Open House, 5:30 to 7, Tuesday, Sept. 13, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 6 Lewis St.; $25 nonmembers, $15 members; RSVP by Sept. 9; 203-869-3500;greenwichchamber@greenwichchamber.com.

JLG informational meeting

Learn about the Junior League of Greenwich’s history and projects, 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, JLG headquarters, 231 East Putnam Ave.; 203-869-1979; jlg@jlgreenwich.org; Jlgreenwich.org.

Jesse Terry performs

Jesse Terry performs at the Old Greenwich Farmer’s Market, 4, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 38 West End Ave.; free; Jesseterrymusic.com.

Art fair

SeaFair presents “Art Greenwich Art Fair,” Thursday, Sept. 15 through 19, Delamar Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road; $15 one-day pass, $20 multi-day pass, free children under 10; 239-495-2024; Expoships.com.

Cancer screening

Greenwich Hospital and Ed Randall’s Fans for the Cure hold prostate cancer education and screening program, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, 5 Perryridge Road; 203-863-4444.

SUS meeting

Singles Under Sail’s (SUS) meeting featuring Shari Sant Plummer, Vice President of SEACOLOGY, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, Hyatt Regency Greenwich; $10 nonmembers, $5 members; 203-847-3456;Singlesundersail.com.

Illustrations exhibit

Eleven artists show their work in “The Art of Contemporary Illustration,” Friday, Sept. 16 through Nov. 6, opening night reception, 6-8, conversation with the artists, 6:45, Sept. 16, The Bendheim Gallery; 203-862-6750;Greenwicharts.org.

BGCG fund-raiser

The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s “Camp BGCG” fund-raiser, 6:30, Friday, Sept. 16, BGCG Clubhouse, 4 Horseneck Lane; call Kathy Seiden, 203-869-3224, ext. 122; kseiden@bgcg.org.

Year of forests series

Prof. Paul E. Olsen of Columbia University speaks on “Forests and the Changing Climate: Evolutionary Innovation,” 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16, Bruce Museum; RSVP; 203-869-0376, ext. 420.

Book study

A three-part book study on Rob Bell’s best seller Love Wins, 3, Saturday, Sept. 17, Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395.

Farm to table

Audubon Greenwich’s “Farm-To-Table,” dinner in the historic Ketay-Asnes Barn, 6 to 10, Saturday, Sept. 17, Audubon Greenwich; $120; RSVP; 203-869-5272, ext. 239.

Jazz concert

CT Playmakers present Michele Grace and the Chris Coogan Quintet, 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Ave.; $20; 203-977-8627.

Teddy bear clinic

Greenwich Hospital’s “Teddy Bear Clinic,” noon to 3, Sunday, Sept. 18, Greenwich Medical Building, 49 Lake Ave.; three to 12 years old; free;Greenhosp.org.

Greenwich GOP clambake

The Cos Cob Republican Club and The Republican Town Committee’s “Clambake Campaign Kickoff,” 1 to 4, Sunday, Sept. 18, Greenwich Point; $45 adults, $5 children; Irene Dietrich, 203-622-4313, Dick Kriskey, 203-869-3992, Linda Moshier, 203-253-7240; clambake@GreenwichGOP.com.

Year of forests

Bruce Spaman, Superintendent of Parks and Trees and Town Tree Warden, leads an outdoor walk titled “Upland Watershed: The Source and Filter of Good Water,” 2 to 4, Sunday, Sept. 18, Audubon Greenwich; RSVP;treeconserv@optonline.net.

Scouting golf tournament

The Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America Golf Tournament, 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, Round Hill Club; call Craig Jones, 203-869-8424, ext. 110;Craig.Jones@Scouting.org; GreenwichScouting.org.

Whiterell golf tournament

The Witherell Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament, noon, Monday, Sept. 19, Griffith E. Harris Golf Course; call Scott Neff, 203-618-4227;sneff@friendsofwitherell.org.

Author talk

Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, speaks on teenage girls and social media, 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, Convent of the Sacred Heart; free; 203-531-6500.

Healthy dancer

The Ballet School of Stamford and the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education present “Parenting a Healthy Dancer,” 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 175 Atlantic St., Stamford; free; 203-358-8853;info@Balletschoolofstamford.org; Balletschoolofstamford.org.

Get published talk

A panel of four authors and a literary agent discusses “Breaking In: How to Get Published in the 21st Century,” 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, Perrot Memorial Library; free; 203-637-3870; Perrotlibrary.org.

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  1. More Events That Are Ongoing ...

    Everyday Heroes exhibit

    The Greenwich Historical Society’s “Everyday Heroes: Greenwich First Responders,” exhibition, Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Aug. 26, 2012, Storehouse Gallery; $10 students, $8 seniors, free members and children under six; 203-869-6899; Greenwichhistory.org.

    Homosexuality talk

    Dr. Ariel Ferrari, pastor of First United Methodist Church, leads a five-week discussion open to all, 7 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22 and 29, and Oct. 20 and 27, First United Methodist Church library room; 203-629-9584; churchnews@fumcgreenwich.com.

    Art exhibit

    The Greenwich Arts Council presents “The Art of Contemporary Illustration” paintings, prints and drawings exhibit, Friday, Sept. 16 through Nov. 6, opening reception, 6 to 8, Sept. 16, The Bendheim Gallery; 203-862-6750; Greenwicharts.org.

    Art exhibit and sale

    Cavalier Galleries presents Important Marine & Maritime Paintings exhibition and sale, Friday, Sept. 16 through Oct. 7, 405 Greenwich Ave.; Cavaliergalleries.com.

    Guitar lessons

    The Department of Parks and Recreation offers guitar lessons, Monday, Sept. 19 through Nov. 21, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center; eight years old and up; $220; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.

    Art exhibit

    Various artists show their work, through Sept. 30, opening reception, 6:30 to 8, Friday, Sept. 9, Kiernan Hall Nature Art Gallery, 613 Riversville Road; 203-869-5272; Greenwich.audubon.org.

    Photography exhibit

    Amanda Kirkpatrick shows her work based on her trips to Egypt, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua and Lake Tahoe, through Oct. 1, The Village Barbers, 238 Sound Beach Ave.; Amandakirkpatrick.com.

    Paper-cut stories

    The Flinn Gallery presents “Béatrice Coron: Paper-Cut Stories,” a solo exhibit of Coron’s paper works, through Oct. 19, Greenwich Library; 203-622-7947; Flinngallery.com.

    AA meetings

    Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held at various times at locations across Greenwich; 203-869-5221.

    Chamber music opportunity

    Music ensemble has openings for intermediate to advanced performers of recorders, violas da gamba, and early winds, 7 to 9 p.m., every Tuesday, call Deborah Booth, 212-864-6490; deborah@flute-recorder-deborahbooth.com; Flute-recorder-deborahbooth.com.

    CPR training

    The Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross leads instruction on adult and child CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator, infant CPR and standard first aid, various times and dates; 203-869-8444; Greenwichredcross.org.

    Farmer’s market

    The Old Greenwich Farmer’s Market, including live music and children’s activities, 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, summer venue, Old Greenwich Elementary School, fall venue: Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich.

    GDTC meetings

    The Greenwich Democratic Town Committee Executive Board meetings, 8 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, Town Committee meetings, 7:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Town Hall.

    Paddle boarding classes

    Paddle boarding classes, 4 to 5, Saturdays, Greenwich YMCA; RSVP required; $30, $20 members; 203-869-1630.

    Pilates classes

    The Department of Parks and Recreation offers Pilates class, noon to 1, Mondays and Wednesdays, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center; $100; RSVP; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.

    Stop smoking

    Community Health at Greenwich Hospital offers smoking cessation and control programs for smokers interested in curbing or quitting the habit; 203-863-4444.

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  2. Regularly Scheduled Events In Greenwich

    Monthly

    Bariatric support group

    Specialists address nutrition, exercise, medical management and other topics for people who have had or are considering having bariatric surgery, 6:30 to 8 p.m., monthly alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays, Healthy Living Center, 55 Holly Hill Lane; free; 203-863-4302.

    Better Breathers

    The Better Breathers Club, open to anyone with breathing difficulties or who wants to learn more about them, meets 12:45 to 2, second Wednesday of every month, Healthy Living Center; 203-863-4277.

    Book discussion

    Marcel Proust’s “In Search of Lost Time,” starting with Swann’s Way, 5 to 7, second Tuesday each month; $50, $40 GAC members; call for location; 203-629-1340.

    Brown bag books

    The Brown Bag Book Club meets at noon on the third Wednesday of every month at the Cos Cob Library; bag lunches welcome; 203-622-6883.

    Cancer coping

    A support group for adult family members of cancer patients meets Mondays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Greenwich Hospital; 203-863-3147 or 203-863-3146.

    Cos Cob book club

    The Cos Cob Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Cos Cob Library.

    Diabetes support group

    Support group allows patients and caregivers to discuss eye health, neuropathy, foot care, heart health, self-management tools, and more, 7 to 8:30 p.m., monthly, Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center; free; 203-863-3929.

    Dine around

    Not Alone, a social network for mature Jewish singles meets for dinner and conversation, 7 p.m., Thursdays; pay your own way; 203-622-1881 to reserve a spot.

    Heart support

    A heart support group designed for people with, or at risk for, heart disease, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., second Tuesday of every other month; 203-863-4277.

    Jewish scouts program

    Jewish Boy and Girl Scout program, medals awarded to all scouts, begins Sunday, Nov. 14, Chabad of Greenwich; girls, five years old and up, boys, six years old and up; call John Raybin, 203-661-4444; john.raybin@raybin.com.

    La Leche meetings

    Free mother-to-mother discussions for all women interested in breast-feeding, 7 to 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., every third Wednesday, 89 Sherwood Place; Bridget 203-247-4363, Annie 203-869-5344; Lllusa.org/CT/WebGreenwichCT.html.

    Low vision services

    The Greenwich Hospital Low Vision Center provides services to persons with low vision in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Open Monday to Friday by appointment with physician referral; 203-863-3984.

    Lyme disease support

    The Lyme Disease Support Group helps individuals and families dealing with Lyme and meets the first Thursday of every month, 7 to 8:30, Town Hall; Timeforlyme.org.

    Prostate cancer education

    The Prostate Cancer Education Forum for patients, survivors and loved ones meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30 to 8, Greenwich Hospital; free; registration required; 203-863-4277; Greenhosp.org.

    Stroke support group

    The Stroke Support Group, a monthly program of Community Health at Greenwich Hospital offers patients and caregivers a supportive environment in which they can learn more about the condition, and how to move forward after it occurs; free; 203-863-3792.

    Teen nights

    Teen nights, featuring games, football, Ping-Pong, music, movies, and pizza, 6:30 to 9:30, first and third Friday of every month, the Banksville Community House; BCHinfo@optonline.net.

    Toastmasters

    Greenwich Toastmasters Club, a nonprofit educational organization for adults, meets, 7 p.m., first, third and fifth Tuesday of the month, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road; 914-563-2288.

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