Greenwich Roundup: Saturday, March 8, 2014

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Greenwich Rallies Support for Newtown, Gun Control

... lost their lives in a hail of bullets at the hand of a crazed gunman were memorialized in Newtown, Ridgefield and Greenwich on Saturday. In each town, supporters for stricter gun laws - specifically, background checks at the top of the list - ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/greenwich-rallies-support-for-newtown-gun-control

NYC exhibit showcases basketball's Black Fives Era

... opening at the New-York Historical Society on March 14. The exhibition features 150 artifacts on loan from the Greenwich, Conn.-based Black Fives Foundation, including newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, programs, press badges and vintage photographs ...

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765649218/NYC-exhibit-showcases-basketballs-Black-Fives-Era.html

Ludlowe's Kindel qualifies for New England gymnastics meet

... (34.9) and 13th on bars (8.95). Newtown senior Elisha Wilson (8.8) tied for 10th on the beam, along with Greenwich freshman Jessica Freiheit . Wilson (8.75) was 18th on floor. Vault: 1. Grace Logan (Woodstock Academy) 9.475; 4. Linda McAuley ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Ludlowe-s-Kindel-qualifies-for-New-England-5300640.php

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... (34.9) and 13th on bars (8.95). Newtown senior Elisha Wilson (8.8) tied for 10th on the beam, along with Greenwich freshman Jessica Freiheit. Wilson (8.75) was 18th on floor. Vault: 1. Grace Logan (Woodstock Academy) 9.475; 4. Linda McAuley ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Ludlowe-s-Kindel-qualifies-for-New-England-5300640.php

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The Kennedy cousin awaiting a new trial in the 1975 slaying of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley chalked up another legal victory Friday, with a federal judge ruling that Michael Skakel can go forward with a slander lawsuit against television host Nancy Grace.

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Judge-Skakel-can-sue-Nancy-Grace-for-slander-5300479.php

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... ll-around (34.9) and 13th on bars (8.95). Newtown senior Elisha Wilson (8.8) tied for 10th on the beam, along with Greenwich freshman Jessica Freiheit. Wilson (8.75) was 18th on floor.

http://m.ctpost.com/sports/article/Trumbull-gymnastics-team-fourth-at-Open-5300411.php

Trumbull gymnastics team fourth at Open

... ll-around (34.9) and 13th on bars (8.95). Newtown senior Elisha Wilson (8.8) tied for 10th on the beam, along with Greenwich freshman Jessica Freiheit . Wilson (8.75) was 18th on floor.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Trumbull-gymnastics-team-fourth-at-Open-5300411.php

Ophthalmologist eyes challenge of Himes

... an unsuccessful 2010 challenge of Himes; state Rep. John Shaban , R-Redding; and retired Navy SEAL Carl Higbie of Greenwich. Bentivegna, an eye surgeon who practices out of Rocky Hill, has chosen to make health-care reform a centerpiece of his ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Ophthalmologist-eyes-challenge-of-Himes-5299673.php

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... an unsuccessful 2010 challenge of Himes; state Rep. John Shaban, R-Redding; and retired Navy SEAL Carl Higbie of Greenwich. Bentivegna, an eye surgeon who practices out of Rocky Hill, has chosen to make health-care reform a centerpiece of his ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Ophthalmologist-eyes-challenge-of-Himes-5299673.php

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... an unsuccessful 2010 challenge of Himes; state Rep. John Shaban, R-Redding; and retired Navy SEAL Carl Higbie of Greenwich. Bentivegna, an eye surgeon who practices out of Rocky Hill, has chosen to make health care reform a centerpiece of his ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Opthamologist-eyes-challenge-of-Himes-5299673.php

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... an unsuccessful 2010 challenge of Himes; state Rep. John Shaban, R-Redding; and retired Navy SEAL Carl Higbie of Greenwich. Bentivegna, an eye surgeon who practices out of Rocky Hill, has chosen to make health care reform a centerpiece of his ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Opthamologist-eyes-challenge-of-Himes-5299673.php

Opthamologist eyes challenge of Himes

... an unsuccessful 2010 challenge of Himes; state Rep. John Shaban , R-Redding; and retired Navy SEAL Carl Higbie of Greenwich. Bentivegna, an eye surgeon who practices out of Rocky Hill, has chosen to make health care reform a centerpiece of his ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Opthamologist-eyes-challenge-of-Himes-5299673.php

Newtown to DC bike ride to push for gun control

... end the trip at the U.S. Capitol building. The four-day "rolling rally" also includes events in Ridgefield, Ct, Greenwich, Ct., Doylestown, Pa., Baltimore, Md., College Park, Md., the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC and end at the ...

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/northern_suburbs&id=9459127&rss=rss-wabc-article-9459127

Team 26 Departs For DC

... and put an end to the gun-violence epidemic. The four-day "rolling rally" will include events in Ridgefield and Greenwich, Harlem, N.Y., Doylestown, Penn., Baltimore and College Park, Md., and Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., ...

http://www.newtownbee.com/news/news/2014/03/08/team-26-departs-dc/194215

Lauren Moffatt Pop-Up Is The Perfect Excuse For a Weekend Escape

... of town for the weekend. And, as if a little R&R wasn't excuse enough, Lauren Moffatt is opening a pop-up shop in Greenwich, CT that's basically begging us to pay a visit. Well, pack up that weekender because we're heading to Connecticut! The ...

http://www.refinery29.com/lauren-moffatt-pop-up?

NYC Exhibit Showcases Basketball's Black Fives Era

Funeral held for Stamford Police Sgt. Terri Vitti

Friends and family gathered Friday for Vitti's wake at the Knapp Funeral Home in Greenwich to pay their respects.

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/funeral-held-for-stamford-police-sgt-terri-vitti-1.7322745

It's Time Greenwich ... To Spring Your Clocks Ahead

... as pop star Rod Stewart crooned. so we'll enjoy an earlier sunrise and a later sunset - more time to spend a Greenwich's enticing beaches! And as we set our clocks ahead, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends testing your smoke ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/its-time-greenwich--to-spring-your-clocks-ahead

Open Houses In Greenwich This Weekend

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th District) is inviting high school students in his district to participate in the Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academic ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/open-houses-greenwich-weekend-35

Himes Invites Students In Greenwich To Enter STEM App Competition

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes is inviting high school students in his district to participate in the Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academic Competition.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/himes-invites-students-fairfield-enter-stem-app-competition

Greenwich's Second Congregational Gala Raises $112,000 For Heart Care

Heart Care International board members gather at the church's 12th annual gala. From left are Dr. Robert Michler of Riverside, Phyllis Jacob of Stamford, Ilda Lee of Greenwich, Sally Michler of Riverside, Susan Poland of Greenwich,and Chris Combe.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-second-congregational-gala-raises-112000-heart-care