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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

04/15/08 - What's Going On Via The Greenwich Post



Today

Demystifying women’s hormones

Dr. C. Neill Epperson, director of the Yale Program for Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health, gives a talk titled “Women’s Hormones, Mood and Memory: Myths and Realities,” 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, Noble Conference Center; free; registration required; 863-3863; Andreag@greenhosp.org.

April vacation performances

Friends of the Byram Shubert Library sponsor three performances for children during vacation, 11, Tuesday April 15, Wednesday, April 15 and Friday, April 16, Byram Archibald Neighborhood Center; 531-4026.

Wednesday, April 16

Managing the media

William Holstein, author and journalist, speaks at a fairfield County Public Relations Association meeting titled “Memo to the CEO: Manage the Media (Don’t let the Media Manage You), 6:30, Wednesday, April 16, Greenwich Library; $40 members with reservations, $50 non members and walk-ins; Fcpra.org.

Declutter for a lifetime

At Home in Greenwich sponsors a talk with professional organizer Miriam Mennin where she shares her expertise in “Decluttering and Downsizing for Seniors,” 10, Wednesday, April 16, Cos Cob Library; 629-2822.

Thursday, April 17

Post-impressionist exhibit

An opening reception of American Post-impressionist painter Stokely Webster’s painting, 7 to 10, Thursday, April 17, Audubon Greenwich; free; 869-5272, ext. 226.

Friday, April 18

‘Men on Fire’

Christ Church offers an early breakfast men’s preaching program, 6:45 to 8:15, Friday, April 18, Christ Church; free; $10 suggested contribution; 869-6600, ext. 17.

Getting the boss’ attention

James Lukaszewski discusses his new book Why Should the Boss Listen to You?, 5:30, Friday, April 18, Hyatt Regency; free; reservations required; 860-354-6488.

Art for the soul

The topic of the next widows and widowers meeting is “Art and the Spirit,” 7 p.m., Friday, April 18, Second Congregational Church; 869-9311, ext. 120; Gloria@2cc.org.

Autism awareness

Cos Cob residents Karl and Rose Arezzini perform in a musical titled The Peace Table to benefit programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder, 8, Friday, April 18 and 3 and 8, Saturday, April 19, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stamford; reservations required; $15 per ticket; 637-3570, ext. 4.

Saturday, April 19

Wildflower walk

Walk through Audubon Greenwich to find early spring wildflowers, 2 to 3:30, Saturday, April 19, Audubon Greenwich; reservations required; 869-5272.

Sunday, April 20

Ethics in medicine

Dr. Robert Michler, cardiothoracic surgeon and Riverside resident, discusses “Trends in Medicine and Difficult Decisions,” 9:15, Sunday, April 20, Second Congregational Church; free; light breakfast served.

Tuesday, April 22

Before & After Six

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce holds its April Before & After Six event, 5:30 to 7, Tuesday, April 22, New Country Porsche; $15 members, $25 non-members; add $10 if registering after April 18; 869-3500; Greenwichchamber.com.

Everyday exercise

Stephanie Paulmeno, director of community planning at the Greenwich Department of Health, holds a talk titled “Building Exercise Into Your Daily Routines,” 2, Tuesday, April 22, First Congregational Church; free.

Book group luncheon

Greenwich Water Club Book Group discusses Yasmin Cowther’s book The Saffron Kitchen at its next luncheon, noon, Tuesday, April 22, Greenwich Water Club; reservations required; $40 for lunch, book and lunch gratuity; 661-4033.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

04/09/08 - Upcomming Events Via The Greenwich Post


Thursday, April 10

Go organic
Chip Osborne, co-chair of the Living Lawn and president of Osborne Organic, presents two programs, “Organice Lawns for Homeowners”, 9 to 11 and “School Practices Go Organic,” 1 to 4, Thursday, April 10,
Greenwich; registration required; 869-5272, ext. 225.
Networking breakfast
Signature Cycles hosts the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast, 8 to 9:30, Thursday, April 10, Signature Cycles; $15 members, $25 non-members; add $10 if registering after April 8; 869-3500; Greenwichchamber.com

‘At Home’ tea
Meet Lise Jameson, exechutive director of At Home in Greenwich, at an introductory tea, 3 to 4:30, Thursday, April 10, 20 Bridge St.; 629-2822, ext. 3141.

‘Why People Are Poor’
The YWCA hosts a workshop titled “Why People Are Poor,” 1 to 4 and 6 to 8, Thursday, April 10, YWCA; free; 869-6501, ext. 104.
Battling underage drinking
Jeffrey Marx, journalist and author, speaks at the parents forum of the Greenwich coalition to Combat Underage Drinking, 7:30, Thursday, April 10, Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library; info@gccud.org.

Dist. 7 election
District 7/North Center members of the RTM hold an election to fill the two-year term expiring January 2010, 7:45, Thursday, April 10, Hayton Room at Town Hall; 869-7451; Stauftek@aol.com.

Celebrating Art/Place
Artists from Southern Connecticut and Weschester County, N.Y. celebrate Art/Place gallery 25 years after a fire that closed it down with a group show, exhibit opens Thursday, April 10 and runs through Saturday, May 3, The Greenwich Art Council’s Bendheim Gallery; 862-6750; Greenwicharts.org.

Friday, April 11

Rochambeau’s march
Greenwich resident John Savage presents a video titled “Rochambeau in Connecticut” about General Rochambeau’s march with the French to join George Washington against the British, 11, Friday, April 11, Greenwich Library; 622-7970.

State of the Town
First Selectman Peter Tesei and Director of Planning and Zoning Diane Fox talk about the Plan of Conservation and Development at a luncheon, 11:45 to 1:30, Friday, April 11, Milbrook Club; $45 members, $55 non-members; add $10 if registering after April 8; 869-3500; Greenwichchamber.com.

Saturday, April 12

Shays in Greenwich
Congressman Christopher Shays talks holds a community meeting, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, Town Hall Meeting Room.

Healthy Kids Day ‘08
The YMCA holds it’s annual Healthy Kids Day to promote healthy lifestyles for kids and families, 11 to 3, Saturday, April 12, YMCA; 869-1630, ext. 206; Ebruno@gwymca.org.

Live and learn dangerously
Matthew Oswald, Greenwich Eagle Scout, facilitates a Dangerous Boys Club event titled “It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me!,” 11:30, Saturday, April 12, Barnes & Noble in the Stamford Town Center; free; 323-1612; Crm2286@bn.com.

Bluebird talk
John Rogers, co-founder of the New York State Bluebird Society, gives a talk on the Eastern Bluebird, 3:30 to 5, Saturday, April 12, Audubon Greenwich; free; reservations required; 869-5272.

‘Young & Gifted’
Greenwich’s Eckart Preu, music director for the Stamford Symphony, will conduct a concert titled “Young & Gifted,” 8 p.m., Saturday, April 12, and 3, Sunday, April 13, Palace Theatre in Stamford; Stamfordsymphony.org.

Gloria
Randall Atcheson conducts the Stanwich Congregational Church choir and soloists in Vivaldi’s Gloria, 4, Saturday, April 12, Stanwich Congregational Church; free; 661-4420.

Eartha Kitt performs
Actress and singer Eartha Kitt performs at the 2008 Greenwich Music Festival, 6:30 to 10, Saturday, April 12, Greenwich Country Club; $100 for cabaret only, $300 for cabaret and dinner; 637-0854; Greenwichmusicfestival.org.

50th anniversary finale
The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra concludes its 50th anniversary season with concerts titled “Divine Arabesques,” 8, Saturday, April 12 and 4, April 13, Greenwich High School Auditorium; $30 adults, $10 students; 869-2664. Sunday, April 13

‘Tea for Tutus’
Beam & Barre of Greenwich sponsors a fund raising afternoon of dance, fashion and tea to launch the Classic Dance Theatre Company’s 2008 season, 5, Sunday, April 13, Italian Center in Stamford; reservations required; $60 adults, $30 children under 12; 978-0727; Classicsdance@hotmail.com.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

12/27/07 - The Raw Greenwich News Feed For Thursday

Greenwich Roundup News Wire

Chamber asks How do we keep mom-and-pop stores in Greenwich?
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT,USA
As
Greenwich Avenue becomes more commercialized and surrounding cities like Stamford and Port Chester, NY, continue growing, small businesses throughout ...

Despite claim it is unfair Greenwich school board approves $125 ...
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT,USA
This is neither sustainable nor wise if we wish to have continued long-term public support of, and confidence in, the
Greenwich school system. ...

Rams' streak is over Greenwich ends NC's string at 46
Stamford Advocate - Stamford,CT,USA
By Bob Greeney DARIEN -
Greenwich High School snapped New Canaan's 46-game winning streak while capturing the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic ...

Rays of hope Old Greenwich resident finds help for holiday grieving
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT,USA
With each candle that filled the dark night air in Old
Greenwich Monday, Elaine Scuterud sent a message: You are not alone. The holiday season is a time to ...

Checking out Porricelli’s Food Mart to close doors in Cos Cob
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT,USA
Porricelli’s president Gerald Porricelli said the store’s Old
Greenwich location will remain open but, that’s no consolation to some shoppers. ...

Shoppers head out to make exchanges
Greenwich Time - Greenwich,CT,USA
By Meredith Blake Many
Greenwich stores were packed yesterday with shoppers returning or exchanging presents from the holidays and cashing in on ...

These days, biggest drama at local stages is over source of future ...
Stamford Advocate - Stamford,CT,USA
By Monica Potts, Neil Vigdor and Mark Ginocchio As the Stamford Center for the Arts struggles to rebound from dramatic cuts in state funding, a
Greenwich ...


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