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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

How Fast Will the Snow Fall in Greenwich -- a Weather Update:

The real news, is that the snow will be still be falling during Thursday morning's commute, so please exercise caution when driving. The storm itself isn't that impressive.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/how-fast-will-snow-fall-greenwich-weather-update-0?

Greenwich boys hockey team stops St. Joseph, advances to FCIAC...

Greenwich goalie Bryan Archino, center, makes a stop on a rebounded shot attempt by St. Joe's Chris Kirven , left, as Kevin Piotrzkowski comes in to defend during the third period of the FCIAC boys high school hockey semifinal between St. Joseph High School and Greenwich High School at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday night, March 4, 2015. Greenwich won the game 5-1 advancing to the final where they will play Darien High Shool for the championship on Saturday at 3:30 pm at Terry Connors Rink.

http://m.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Greenwich-boys-hockey-team-stops-St-Joseph-6115720.php

Things to do in and around Greenwich

Zoey is an amazing, goofball of a dog in need of a loving home!!! About 2 Year Old, Zoey is incredibly smart, and has learned some awesome obedience tricks while at the shelter. She loves being around people, and wants to be the center of attention, so a home without other pets would be best for her.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6115534.php

SoulCycle Greenwich Hosting Fundraising Ride

GREENWICH, Conn. SoulCycle Greenwich will be holding the September.11 Memorial Fundraising Ride on Saturday, March 7 from 2-2:45 p.m. The ride will be followed by a Green & Tonic sampling of signature juices from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. After a successful benefit concert in December, awareness and support for the memorial project have grown in recent months, and less than 10 percent of the fundraising goal remains.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/soulcycle-greenwich-hosting-fundraising-ride

Prevalence peaks for rentals

Heading into the busiest time of year for residential real estate brokers, listings continue to pile onto the market in Greenwich -- from a condo at Old Greenwich Gables going for $3,900 to a Byram Shore Road estate for $20,000. Per month, that is.

http://www.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/Prevalence-peaks-for-rentals-6115442.php

Burgling brothers' 'reign of terror' ends

... last week for more than two dozen burglaries and a string of home invasions in communities including New Canaan, Greenwich and Ridgefield, as well as in New York. In sentencing Paul DiBiase, 59, to 27 years in prison, and Daniel DiBiase , 58, to 15 ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Burgling-brothers-reign-of-terror-ends-6115054.php

Fairfield Citizen Athletes of the Week

... the CIAC Class LL state tournament. The win improved Warde's record to 20-3. Scored 18 points in a 47-44 loss to Greenwich in the FCIAC tournament semifinals. Coaches who wish to nominate an athlete for Athlete of the Week can call Fairfield Citizen ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Fairfield-Citizen-Athletes-of-the-Week-6115249.php

Composer Panufnik's work, life inspires admiration

Polish-born British composer Andrzej Panufnik at his London flat, 1957. One of his later chamber works, String Quartet No.3 iWycinanki ,i will be performed by the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra for two concerts, March 8 and 9, 2015, in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleGallery/Composer-Panufnik-s-work-life-inspires-admiration-6114795.php

Iconic inspiration: Artist draws from the sacred to honor spirit of civil rights movement

... the movement's most well-known leaders. Thirty such multi-media works are on display at Les Beaux-Arts Gallery in Greenwich, Conn., through the end of March. aAuIcons of the Civil Rights Movement,aAu teams visual art and written accounts to tell the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Iconic-inspiration-Artist-draws-from-the-sacred-6114743.php

Composer Panufnik's work, life inspires admiration

Polish-born British composer Andrzej Panufnik at his London flat, 1957. One of his later chamber works, String Quartet No.3 iWycinanki ,i will be performed by the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra for two concerts, March 8 and 9, 2015, in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Composer-Panufnik-s-work-life-inspires-admiration-6114795.php

Iconic inspiration: Artist draws from the sacred to honor...

... the movement's most well-known leaders. Thirty such multi-media works are on display at Les Beaux-Arts Gallery in Greenwich, Conn., through the end of March. aAuIcons of the Civil Rights Movement,aAu teams visual art and written accounts to tell the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Iconic-inspiration-Artist-draws-from-the-sacred-6114743.php

Stamford Sympony, GCS join forces for Mozart Requiem

The Stamford Symphony is joining forces with the Greenwich Choral Society for a performance of the Mozart Requiem on March 14 and 15 at the Palace Theatre. Photo: Contributed Photo Paul Mueller, director of the Greenwich Choral Society, has been rehearsing his group for a performance of the Mozart Requiem, with the Stamford Symphony.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stamford-Sympony-GCS-join-forces-for-Mozart-6114527.php

Stamford Sympony, GCS join forces for Mozart Requiem

The Stamford Symphony - under the direction of Eckart Preu - will join forces with the Greenwich Choral Society for two performances of the Mozart Requiem on March 14 and 15 at the Palace Theatre The Stamford Symphony is joining forces with the Greenwich Choral Society for a performance of the Mozart Requiem on March 14 and 15 at the Palace Theatre. Paul Mueller, director of the Greenwich Choral Society, has been rehearsing his group for a performance of the Mozart Requiem, with the Stamford Symphony.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Stamford-Sympony-GCS-join-forces-for-Mozart-6114527.php

Stamford Sympony, GCS join forces for Mozart Requiem

The Stamford Symphony is joining forces with the Greenwich Choral Society for a performance of the Mozart Requiem on March 14 and 15 at the Palace Theatre. Photo: Contributed Photo Paul Mueller, director of the Greenwich Choral Society, has been rehearsing his group for a performance of the Mozart Requiem, with the Stamford Symphony.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Stamford-Sympony-GCS-join-forces-for-Mozart-6114527.php

The lasting appeal of TV's Judge Judy

... with your strong suit. Concentrate on what you are naturally adept at." She splits her time between her 13-acre Greenwich, Connecticut, estate - which features a sprawling jardin A la franA aise - Florida and California, where the show tapes. ...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/66941995/The-lasting-appeal-of-TVs-Judge-Judy

Initial Environmental Tests Show No Soil Contamination at New Lebanon School

As Greenwich Public Schools proceeds with its plans for the New Lebanon School building project, an environmental assessment has revealed there are two underground storage tanks on the Mead Avenue campus, according to a preliminary report. And the assessment and soil tests - that are part of the development of educational specifications for the school at 22 Mead Ave. - indicate that neither tank is leaking and there isn't any soil contamination, according to the school district.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/initial-environmental-tests-show-no-soil-contamination-new-lebanon-school-0?

Full Career Retrospective and Greatest Moments for Chyna

... her contributions would be a grave injustice. There was something about seeing a rich, entitled pretty boy from Greenwich, Connecticut, turn to a woman to protect him from his fellow Superstars and occasionally fight in his matches, helping him pick ...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2384432-full-career-retrospective-and-greatest-moments-for-chyna

Greenwich Weather Update: Another Winter Storm Watch Is Issued

If you took our advice and made plans to call out of work on Thursday, you may want to reconsider, based on the latest complicated weather forecast for Thursday's snow. According to Connecticut's leading meteorologists this could be an almost all-or-nothing snow event late Wednesday into midday Thursday.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-weather-update-another-winter-storm-watch-issued-0?

Ancient Seagoing Maps At Bruce Museum

... discovered something. Over time, the maps became more reflective of reality. An exhibit up now at Bruce Museum in Greenwich shows 30 maps collected by Jack Somer, a Fairfield County resident who has worked as a sailor and as a writer and editor at ...

http://www.ctnow.com/entertainment/hc-bruce-greenwich-sea-maps-0305-20150304,0,7403179.story?track=rss

Greenwich Man Faces Harassment, Protective Order Violation Charges

A Greenwich man remains in custody, unable to post bond following his arrest on violation of a protective order and harassment charges. According to a Greenwich Police report, police obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect after determining that he had sent harassing text messages and trespassed where the victim lives on Feb. 11. Patrick E. Blake, 31, of 8 Peck Ave., Greenwich, was arrested March 1 after Stamford Police investigated a motor vehicle accident involving Blake.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-man-faces-harassment-protective-order-violation-charges-0?

St. Catherine's Players Of Greenwich Stage 'Seussical'

St. Catherine of Siena in the Riverside section of Greenwich is putting on a show, with productions of "Seussical the Musical" on the calendar for March. Performances will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Lucey Parish Hall.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/st-catherines-players-greenwich-stage-seussical

Coldest Month On Record Freezes The Landscape At Greenwich Point Park

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Are you feeling frigid from the bone-chilling temperatures experienced in the past few weeks across Fairfield County? There's a a good reason for that.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/coldest-month-record-freezes-landscape-greenwich-point-park

Greenwich Schools Make Decision on Opening Schools

Public and private schools include Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, Stanwich Scchool and the Whitby Schoo,l will have a two-hour delay in starting classes. The Greenwich Country Day School will open at the regular time on Wednesday, according to its website.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-schools-make-decision-opening-schools-0?

Forbes' richest counts 3 more in Connecticut than last year

... "The 500 Richest People in the World." Four new names include sisters Alexandra Daitch of Lyme and Lucy Stitzer of Greenwich, who are heirs to food giant Cargill; Andreas Halvorsen of Darien, founding partner and chief executive officer of Viking ...

http://www.theday.com/local-business/20150304/forbes-richest-counts-3-more-in-connecticut-than-last-year

Greenwich Audi Gets Town's Permission To Build Parking Deck

GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved an Audi dealership franchise's request to build a parking deck at its West Putnam Avenue site, greenwichtime.com reported.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-audi-gets-towns-permission-build-parking-deck

Greenwich YMCA Prepares For Back To The Beach Gala

Join the YMCA of Greenwich for dinner, drinks and dancing as it prepares to celebrate the official kickoff of summer with Back to the Beach on Saturday. Watch the YMCA transform as it heads Back to the Beach, a summer-inspired fete supporting Y programs for kids.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-ymca-prepares-back-beach-gala

Greenwich "Time for Lyme" Gala to Honor Leading Lyme Disease Researcher

... disease. The "Time for Lyme" Gala will be held Saturday, April 11 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich, CT. It features a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction. This year's Gala will ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Greenwich-Time-for-Lyme-Gala-to-Honor-Leading-Lyme-Disease-Researcher22572.shtml