Things to do in and around Greenwich

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http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6205051.php

Leggiadro, a new high-end women's store, to open on Greenwich Avenue

The windows at 160 Greenwich Ave. are popping with color, as the name Leggiadro -- Italian for "light and airy" -- was recently painted in a cheerful pink, heralding a new women's clothing store known for its bright colors. The store, which is set to open in early May, marks the 14th Leggiadro location in the country, and will be swiftly followed by the 15th, set to open in Chicago later this year.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/Leggiadro-a-new-high-end-women-s-store-to-open-6207988.php

Leggiadro, a new high-end women's store, to open on Greenwich...

The windows at 160 Greenwich Avenue are popping with color, as the name Leggiadro -- Italian for "light and airy" -- was recently painted in a cheerful pink, heralding a new women's clothing store known for its bright colors. The store, which is set to open in early May, marks the 14th Leggiadro location in the country, and will be swiftly followed by the 15th, set to open in Chicago later this year.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Leggiadro-a-new-high-end-women-s-store-to-open-6207447.php

Leggiadro, a new high-end women's store, to open on Greenwich Avenue

The windows at 160 Greenwich Avenue are popping with color, as the name Leggiadro -- Italian for "light and airy" -- was recently painted in a cheerful pink, heralding a new women's clothing store known for its bright colors. The store, which is set to open in early May, marks the 14th Leggiadro location in the country, and will be swiftly followed by the 15th, set to open in Chicago later this year.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/Leggiadro-a-new-high-end-women-s-store-to-open-6207447.php

Photography Club Offered by the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut

Our Photography Club braved the wind a few Saturday's back to grab some shots at Greenwich Point Park in Greenwich, CT!

http://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/photography-club-offered-regional-ymca-western-connecticut-0?

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner in Greenwich for a Fundraiser

He stopped by a Darien restaurant earlier on Friday and said he was in the area for a fundraising event in Greenwich. U.S. House Speaker John Boehner paid a visit to the Goose restaurant in Darien today, and was in the area for a fundraising event in Greenwich, the restaurant's manager, Matthew Polidoro said.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/us-house-speaker-john-boehner-greenwich-fundraiser-0?

Celebrate Arbor Day, Greenwich Tree Conservancy at a Tree Party

Greenwich Tree Conservancy's 8th Anniversary Celebration Tree Party with the theme of "For the Love of Trees," will be held on Friday, April 24, same day as Arbor Day, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McArdle's Greenhouse on Arch Street in Greenwich. This year, the Tree Conservancy is celebrating Greenwich's 375th anniversary with the goal of planting of 375 trees on public and non-profit lands in Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/celebrate-arbor-day-greenwich-tree-conservancy-tree-party-0?

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner Makes a Surprise Visit to Darien

... outside in the parking lot. Polidoro said he was told by a Secret Service agent that the fundraising event is in Greenwich, but wasn't told anything more about it. A Republican official at the state level, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/us-house-speaker-john-boehner-makes-surprise-visit-darien-0?

Carrington to Appeal RMBS-Related Lawsuit Judgment

Carrington Capital Management is appealing a judgment by the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut awarding a mortgage-backed securities investor at least $1.3 million in contractual damages. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company on April 16 filed a notice of appeal in the case, according to a spokeswoman.

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/secondary/carrington-to-appeal-rmbs-related-lawsuit-judgment-1048991-1.html

Standard Register hosting potential buyers since bankruptcy filing

... any of these unnamed buyers could be planning to move the headquarters or break the company into pieces for sale. Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Silver Point - which agreed to the initial bid for Standard Register - has said it plans to keep ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/17/standard-register-hosting-potential-buyers-since.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_47+%28Telecom+Industry+News%29

Greenwich Man Is Accused of Threatening to Kill Neighbor

A 79-year-old Greenwich man was issued a misdemeanor summons by police, after he allegedly threatened to kill a neighbor. According to a Greenwich Police, the man who "had been aggressive and confrontational several other occasions over the last two years," made the threat on Wednesday.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-man-accused-threatening-kill-neighbor-0?

Creating for Community Local Students Make Bowls for Greenwich's...

Students from several local schools including Greenwich Country Day, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Cloonan Middle School, and Westhill High School, as well as Lakeside Pottery, made and donated bowls to Greenwich's food pantry Neighbor to Neighbor. The bowls will be displayed at Neighbor to Neighbor's 40th anniversary benefit "Filling Bowls for 40 years" on April 24 at the Milbrook Club in Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/creating-community-local-students-make-bowls-greenwichs-neighbor-neighbors-40th-anniversary?

On the Greenwich Market: A Sprawling Whitney Drive Ranch on 4 Acres

Zillow.com's latest listings in Greenwich including this home abutting a nature preserve that's on the market for $1.75 million. These real estate listings come to Patch in a direct feed from Zillow and automatically update to show the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-market-sprawling-whitney-drive-ranch-4-acres-0?

Help Wanted: Jobs in and Near Westport

... of the "Best Places to Work-and with good reason.59 minutes ago from The Ladders NEWOpen Systems Technologies - Greenwich, CTJob Description Were looking for a high-energy, self-starting Product Manager . You will make an immediate impact, work with ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/westport/help-wanted-jobs-and-near-westport-3?

Connecticut Playmakers to Present Dinner with Disney, Begin. 5/8

Connecticut Playmakers' production of Dinner with Disney at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich in May is the sixth collaboration for the theatre company of a long-time creative partnership of director Michele Grace of Fairfield and jazz pianist Chris Coogan of Weston. The show opens May 8 and runs weekend performances through May 24 with cabaret-style seating so audience members may bring in food and beverages.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/Connecticut-Playmakers-to-Present-DINNER-WITH-DISNEY-Begin-58-20150417

10 Notorious Tax Cheats: Queen Of Mean Leona Helmsley Proved Little People Can Put You In Jail

... 2003, in New York. Helmsley, who was reviled as the "queen of mean," and went to prison as a tax cheat, died in Greenwich, Ct., on Aug. 20, 2007. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano, File) In 1983, the Helmsleys bought a home Greenwich, Connecticut. The price ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2015/04/17/10-notorious-tax-cheats-queen-of-mean-leona-helmsley-proved-little-people-can-put-you-in-jail/

Cos Cob Woman Is Accused of Smoking Pot Near School

A Cos Cob woman is facing drug-related charges after Greenwich Police say she was seen smoking pot in a pipe while sitting in the Bible Street Park. The incident unfolded shortly after noon on Wednesday as "numerous children were playing in the area," according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/cos-cob-woman-accused-smoking-pot-near-school-0?

Narcotics Officers Earn Award Following Drug Investigations

Following three major drug arrests in March, members of the Greenwich Police Department's Narcotics Section have received the department's Officer of the Month award. The officers, who are not being identified by the department for security reasons, have received the award for their involvement in three major narcotics investigations in March.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/narcotics-officers-earn-award-following-drug-investigations-0?

Weston Woman Tells Her Story Of Survival At Greenwich Holocaust Event

It's been nearly seven decades since the end of World War II, when the horrors committed by the Nazis against Jews, Poles, Russians and others were discovered. At an event at Temple Shalom in Greenwich, the 6 million people lost in the Holocaust were remembered and honored.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-gathers-temple-sholom-keep-stories-holocaust-alive

Greenwich Brothers Organize Project Yellow Light Teams

GREENWICH, Conn. Grand Prix New York will host the third annual 90-minute endurance Project Yellow Light Race on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. Greenwich teens Ben Albano, a first-year student at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, along with his brothers Addison, a senior at Brunswick School, and Austen, a sophomore at King, are organizing the race and signing up participants from high schools throughout Fairfield County and Westchester County, N.Y. Last year's event raised $1,000 more than the 2013 race, garnering a total of $3,200 for Project Yellow Light, which promotes awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-residents-organize-project-yellow-light-teams

New Anchor Anastos Headlines Benefit For Soup Kitchen Serving New Canaan

... House, one of the largest programs of Catholic Charities, serves the greater Stamford area, including, New Canaan, Greenwich and Darien. The guests at New Covenant House include the poor and disadvantaged, including the homeless, working poor, ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/news-anchor-anastos-headlines-breakfast-benefit-stamford-soup-kitchen