10/25/11 Upcoming JCC Greenwich Events

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UPCOMING JCC GREENWICH EVENTS:

October 30 @ 11:00 AM
Carmel Academy, 270 Lake Avenue, Greenwich
JCC Cinema: Shalom Sesame's Mitzvah on the Street
Music and celebration in Israel, from Grover enjoying a Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem to celebrated artist Matisyahu teaching Oofnik to "beat box" Hava Nagila.
This is part of Carmel Academy's Open House.
General tickets: $12; Seniors $6; Children under 6, free.

October 30 @ 5:00 PM
Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich
Senator Joseph Lieberman's The Gift of Rest
We are proud to present an evening with Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman, sponsored by JCC Greenwich and UJA Federation of Greenwich and hosted by Greenwich Reform Synagogue. Senator Lieberman will discuss his new book, The Gift of Rest: Rediscovering the Beauty of the Sabbath, reflecting on how the observance of the Sabbath has anchored and inspired his life.
Registration required, No fee

November 2 @ 9:30 AM

UJA of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane

Social Media Workshop
with Sarah Darer Littman

Instructor Sarah Darer Littman will explain everything you need to know about the ins and outs of Facebook, Linked-In and Twitter – without the jargon.
$25

November 13 @ 5:00 PM

Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich

Owl Prowl & Night Hike
with Audubon naturalists Lindsey DeVito and Brian O'Toole

Get wise to the ways of the owl and learn how to protect its natural habitat on a moonlit adventure in the wild. Part of the Global Day for Jewish Learning.
For 8-12-year-old prowlers.
$15, registration required.

November 14 @ 10:00 AM

Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich

Israel Advocacy on the Editorial Pages: Letter Writing as Activism
with Josh Hasten

Want to improve how Israel is portrayed in the media? Learn how to get your voice heard through letter-writing and op-eds, at a special workshop offered by The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America.
No fee, registration required.

November 17 @ 10:45 AM

The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York City

Private Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Continuing our spotlight on Stieglitz and his cohorts, we're off to The Met for a close-up of the original work of art.
$50, registration required.

November 17 @ 7:30 PM

Carmel Academy, 270 Lake Ave., Greenwich

Rabbi Avi Weiss in Person

Come meet one of the most exciting thinkers and doers to emerge on the Jewish scene -- and get a deeper sense of why Newsweek ranked him as the nation's 12th most prominent rabbi. Sponsored by The Flashner Family.

November 20 @ 5:00 PM

Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Avenue

JCC Cinema: The Matchmaker

Israel. 2010, 112 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles. Comedy/Drama.
In 1968 Haifa, a teenage boy gets a summer job with a mysterious matchmaker who has him spy on the potential matches to vet they are truly in need of love. His lessons in romance are put to the test when his best pal's cousin returns from America all abuzz with notions of free love and rock 'n roll. A story about learning to live, love and spread joy despite life's hardships. Nominated for seven Israeli Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress. Directed by renowned filmmaker Avi Nesher. General tickets: $12; Seniors $6

November 30 @ 7:00 PM

Bang & Olufsen Greenwich, 365 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich

The Google Life
with author Steven Levy

Few companies in history have known the success of Google, the game-changer that has remade the Internet and become a pivotal part of our lives. How has Google done it? WIRED's senior editor will sign copies of his new book, In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives.
$10
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10/25/11 BREAKING NEWS: Fairfield County's Weekend Could Get Flaky

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10/25/11 Greenwich Press Releases

Thank you for all your help in advertising the Town's Recreation Dept's
programs to the Community.

I could not get the programs going without your help.

Thanks again. I am sending you the Men's B Ball, and the Indoor field
hockey. If you can find it in your hearts to put them in again I would be
very appreciative.

I am also attaching a new release for our annual play A Christmas Carol.

Frank Gabriele

(See attached file: Indoor field Hockey fall 11.doc)(See attached file:
Mens BBall press release.doc)(See attached file: A Christmas Carol 11.doc)

Indoor Field Hockey Clinics

At

The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that it will be starting Indoor Field Hockey Clinics on Sunday November 27 and running for 4 weeks until December 18.

Registration for these Clinics will begin by mail only starting Monday October 17 – Friday October 21. In person registration will begin on Monday October 24 at the Bendheim Western Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd.

The classes will meet for four Sundays. Session 1 will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 pm for children 8 and 9 years old. Session 2 will be from 4:30 to 5:30 pm for children 10 – 12 years old. The program will help children develop skills in stick work, passing, receiving, shooting, basic offensive and defensive skills and small sided games.

For more information or to register please visit our website at www.greenwichct.org, or call, or stop by the Bendhiem Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd., 532-1259.

THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

ANNOUNCES

MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION MEETING

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that the Registration/organizational meeting for the Men’s Basketball leagues will be on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 7 pm at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center located at 449 Pemberwick Rd. in the Glenville section of Greenwich 06831.

Anyone wishing to enter a team, or people that want to get on a team must come and register at this meeting. We accept resident teams, and teams from Greenwich businesses, and corporations.

Games are played Monday thru Thursday evenings at various gym locations around town. The league is set to begin January 2, 2012.

For more information please call Frank Gabriele at 203-622-7821 or visit our website at www.greenwichct.org.

The Department of Parks and Recreation

Presents

A Christmas Carol

Performed live by the Hampstead Stage Company

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that they will be showing the play “A Christmas Carol” at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 4 pm to 5 pm. Tickets cost $5.00 per person. For more information, or to buy tickets call the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, or visit our website at www.greenwichct.org.

This program is specifically geared to children in Kindergarten – 8^th grades and will be presented by the Hampstead Stage Company.

The Hampstead Stage Company was formed over twenty five years ago. It is named after the area of London from which the founders hail. Since its inception it has grown into one of the largest national educational touring companies which perform over two thousand shows a year for over twenty million audience members.

Charles Dickens,” A Christmas Carol” is a story that is both timeless and universal. It is the delightful tale of the miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and his clerk, Bob Cratchit. Through visits from the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas.

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10/25/11 CT NEWS Alert: NBC Sports To Add 450 Jobs, Hockey Studio In Stamford

NBC Sports To Add 450 Jobs, Hockey Studio In Stamford

NBC Sports Group will rebrand its Versus network in Stamford and will bring at least 450 jobs to the state, under Gov. Malloy's "First Five" program.

10/25/11 Greenwich Post Breaking News Alert

Breaking News Alert Selectmen's Nomination Advisory Committee member who accused fellow members of making biased and insensitive remarks, has resigned. Read More

10/25/11 There's Still Time to Register for Family Centers Luncheon with Henry Kissinger

Click here for tickets and sponsorship information Don't Miss Your Chance to See Dr. Henry Kissinger Friday, November 4 12-2 p.m. Hyatt Regency Old Greenwich, CT How Will China's Surging Economy Impact the U.S.? Dr. Henry Kissinger -- who recently returned from his 40th trip to China -- will discuss his new book On China, and share his expert perspective on the global impact of China’s emerging economy on Friday, November 4. His remarks will be the centerpiece of a luncheon benefitting Family Centers at 12 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich. Dr. Kissinger is widely recognized as the foremost authority on Chinese culture and economic strategy. He served as Secretary of State from 1973-1977 under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. While in office, Kissinger played a dominant role in United States foreign policy, having pioneered détente with the Soviet Union and orchestrated the opening of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. In 1973, Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the Paris Peace Accords and ending the Vietnam War. Click here or visit www.familycenters.org for tickets and sponsorship information, or scan the code below from your iPhone, BlackBerry or Android Smartphone. 203-869-4848| www.familycenters.org

10/25/11 Greenwich Topix News Message Board - (8 stories) - FIRST STORY: Glories of Gilded Age

Greenwich - News October 25, 2011 Glories of Gilded Age (Greenwich Citizen) Last week, some of the silver and jewelry designed and crafted during the Gilded Age in Greenwich was on display at Betteridge Jewelers as part of ongoing spotlight the Greenwich Historical Society is shining on the glories of that Gilded Age. Greenwich Costume Shop Struggles This Halloween (The Daily Greenwich) Sophia Scarpelli, owner of the year-round vintage and costume shop Sophia's Costumes , is celebrating three decades of Halloweens in Greenwich. Greenwich Girl Wins League Cross Country Crown (The Daily Greenwich) Greenwich senior Abby Markowitz patiently waited to make her move in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference cross country championships Monday at Waveny Park. Heavey to Become Greenwich's Top Cop Nov. 1 (The Daily Greenwich) Greenwich will make it official Nov. 1 when when Deputy Police Chief James Heavey is sworn in as head of the department. Greenwich cruiser narrowly avoids crash (Connecticut Post) A police officer was forced to make an evasive move with his cruiser after a car that police said was driven by an intoxicated man nearly collided with the officer on West Putnam Avenue, early Saturday, police said. Party Lines: Greenwich Campaign Trail Notes (Patch) Letter to the Editor submission deadline Before we get into the news and happenings on the campaign trail in Greenwich, please mark your calendars. Abilis Supporters Walk, Talk at Greenwich Point (The Daily Stamford) GREENWICH, Conn. - Greenwich's Afton Fraser felt the support of the Abilis community during Sunday's Walk in the Park at Greenwich Point. Chinese Fail to Acquire Saab Auto (INAUTONEWS) Today, Swedish Automobile N.V. announced that it has terminated the Subscription Agreement of July, 2011 entered into by Swan and Chinese companies Pang Da and Youngman.... ... Sweden-based Saab said Thursday it received a $70 million funding pledge from North Street Capital LP, a Greenwich, Connecticut- based private-equity firm. China's top planning agency said Oct. 11 that Chinese companies should adopt a cautious ...

10/25/11 The Greenwich First Selectman Report

News Reports About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

Greenwich Panel Ordered Into Sensitivity Training myfoxny.com The Greenwich Times reports that First Selectman Peter Tesei ordered the committee charged with helping recruit candidates for municipal boards and ...

Party Lines: Greenwich Campaign Trail Notes Patch.com Incumbent two-term incumbent Peter Tesei's site is http://www.petertesei.com and he also can be followed on Twitter: @PeterTesei. ...

Recently Updated Web Pages About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

Tesei orders sensitivity training for committee - Connecticut Post Photo: Incumbent Republican First Selectman Peter Tesei during the League of Women Voters of Greenwich debate between the candidates for first selectmen at ... www.ctpost.com/.../Tesei-orders-sensitivity-training-for-comm...

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10/25/11 The Raw Greenwich VIDEO Feed: Student to Teacher Ratio

A Recently Updated Video About Greenwich, CT

Student to Teacher Ratio | Greenwich CT 42 sec (203) 987-5627 TumbleBugsCT.com Tumble Bugs 3 Sandy Hill Terrace Westport, CT 06880 Tumble Bugs student to teacher ratio ... youtube.com

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10/25/11 Whiz Kid Warren Bein Goes The Distance and more from Greenwich Patch

Today 61° 45° Tomorrow 63° 48° October 25, 2011 Your News October 25, 2011 Whiz Kid Warren Bein Goes The Distance Sue Rogers | Oct 25, 2011 | 0 Comments Musician, athlete, environmentalist and one busy student. Letter: Ponns Cohen Worthy of Re-Election | Oct 25, 2011 | 0 Comments By George Schiele Exercising The Process to Vote | Oct 25, 2011 | 0 Comments By Colleen Giambo Parent Supports Povinelli for Ed Board | Oct 25, 2011 | 0 Comments By Beckie Fallon Suicide Attempt Rates in CT Higher Than National Average [Update] Chandra Johnson Greene | Oct 25, 2011 | 0 Comments Actual suicide rates in the state, however, are among the lowest in the nation. See more News » Opinion October 25, 2011 Blowin' in the Wind Heather Borden Herve | Oct 25, 2011 | 0 Comments Finding satisfaction—and purpose—in doing my own yard work. Local Voices October 25, 2011 No Fudge for Fido: Dangers for Pets in Every Room Dr. Steve Zeide A checklist of threats to your pet ... all through the house. Functional vs. Strength Training Peak Physique The differences between functional training and strength training, which is better and how a personal trainer might include both into your daily workout. Community Bulletin October 25, 2011 Religious Occasions Anti-Genocide Week Nov. 4th - 13th Andi Rosenthal | Oct 24, 2011 "Breaking the Silence: A Response to Genocide" will be presented by Temple Sholom, Christ Church and The Sholom Center from November… Social Notes Greenwich Food + Wine Festival Shelley Kapitulik Drazin | Oct 24, 2011 The inaugural Greenwich 2011 Food + Wine Festival took place Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 at Roger Sherman Baldwin … See more Announcements » Things to Do October 25, 2011 12:00am JCC Basketball League Registration Registration is now open for the Greenwich Basketball League, open to all boys and girls, grades 1-8. Players will enjoy first rate … 9:30pm Time for Lyme Fall Boutique Time for Lyme (TFL), an organization that raises money to fund and promote research for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, will … 6:30pm Open Auditions for Holiday 'Panto' The Town Players of New Canaan Announces Open Auditions for Little Red Riding Hood, A Holiday Panto To Be Held on Sunday, October … Tuesday, October 25, 2011 All Day Samuel Owen Gallery Hosts Street Art Show All Day Rembrandts Featured in Bruce Museum Exhibit All Day JCC Basketball League Registration 7:30am How to Make a Company's Online Presence More Effective 10:00am Malawian Children's Artwork Picturing Love at Westport Arts Center 10:00am How to Raise Caring, Responsible and Ethical Children 6:00pm LWV of Greenwich 90th Anniversary Celebration 6:30pm PJs at Perrot 6:30pm Open Auditions for Holiday 'Panto' 7:00pm Free Cholesterol Management Course 9:30pm Time for Lyme Fall Boutique 10:00pm The Art of Contemporary Illustration

10/25/11 Greenwich Costume Shop Struggles This Halloween And More News In The Daily Greenwich

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News from The Daily Greenwich

Greenwich Costume Shop Struggles This Halloween
by Anna Helhoski and Meaghan Morelli | 10/25/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. — Sophia Scarpelli, owner of the year-round vintage and costume shop Sophia's Costumes, is celebrating three ... READ MORE

Dog Owners Angered by Leash Rule in Weston
by Erin Lynch | 10/25/11
	WESTON, Conn. — Lara Pasternack has always thought of the Trout Brook Valley nature preserve as a great place to hike. And she says ... READ MORE

Greenwich To Hold Voter Registration Session
by Anna Helhoski | 10/25/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – The Greenwich registrars of voters will hold a registration session to sign up eligible voters in accordance with ... READ MORE

Tragedy Inspires Westport Teacher to Produce Film
by Vanessa Inzitari | 10/25/11
	WESTPORT, Conn. – Teacher Lauren Bullock is a firm believer in turning negatives into positives. That's why the Westport ... READ MORE

Greenwich Girl Wins League Cross Country Crown
by Tom Renner | 10/24/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich senior Abby Markowitz patiently waited to make her move in the Fairfield County Interscholastic ... READ MORE

10/24/11 The Raw Greenwich News Feed

News Reports About Greenwich, CT

Greenwich's Markowitz shines in FCIAC XC championships Greenwich Post While the Greenwich High School boys and girls cross-country teams fared extremely well during today's Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference championships held at New Canaan's Waveny Park, no one had a better day than Big Red's Abby ...

Greenwich Panel Ordered Into Sensitivity Training NBC Connecticut A town committee in the upscale town of Greenwich has been ordered into sensitivity training after accusations of racially offensive comments. First Selectman Peter Tesei ordered the committee responsible for a helping recruit candidates for municipal ...

Abilis Supporters Walk, Talk at Greenwich Point The Daily Stamford by Tom Renner (email) Today Greenwich's Afton Fraser shows her book, "Point to Happy,'' at Sunday's Walk in the Park for Abilis. Greenwich's Diane Smith, chairperson for the walk, with her husband, Brett. Young girls blow bubbles during one of the many ...

Greenwich cruiser narrowly avoids crash Greenwich Time A police officer was forced to make an evasive move with his cruiser after a car that police said was driven by an intoxicated man nearly collided with the officer on West Putnam Avenue, early Saturday, police said. The near collision between the ...

Wild Final Week Looms for Varsity Boys Soccer The Daily Stamford Incredibly, four teams are tied for the final four spots ‒ Greenwich, New Canaan, Westhill and Wilton, each with 26 points. Danbury, Fairfield Warde and Ridgefield are on the outside looking in, but still in the running. Norwalk, Darien and Trumbull ...

Hundreds take steps to help Abilis Greenwich Time The "Power Pots" at the Walk in the Park for Abilis at Greenwich Point Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Jennifer Jaboulay and Bruce Fiore of Greenwich at the Walk in the Park for Abilis at Greenwich Point ...

'I Think I'm Actually Going to Take a Stand on This One' Patch.com This is one Greenwich Patch reader's reponse to a Letter to the Editor supporting Tod Laudonia, who is running in the town's Tax Collector race. TRUMBULL: "Too many professional educators on the Board of Education. We need regular folks from various ...

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10/24/11 Greenwich Post Breaking News Alert

Breaking News Alert RTM meeting canceled due to black out at Central Middle School. Read More	Greenwich News Greenwich Sports Arts & Leisure Real Estate Classifieds

10/24/11 First Selectman Candidate John Blankley: Why I Am Running For Office

WHY I AM RUNNING FOR OFFICE

The election for local officials is almost upon us. We candidates for office have our signs all around town and whatever else you may think of it, for me it is the expression of a vibrant democracy.

As an immigrant in this land of immigrants I prize the freedom to cast a vote above all the other wonders of my adopted country. Not for nothing are we described as the greatest democracy on earth and I encourage everyone to exercise this fundamental right.

So what is at stake in this election?

Simply this - the good governance of our town. New leadership is needed to address major issues, the slow downward drift of our public schools, our failing infrastructure and the performance of our utility companies. A few months ago I set these as my principal strategic goals and I have made them central to my campaign.

As a business manager with 30 years’ experience managing large budgets and major projects and 10 years as an entrepreneur creating 30 jobs in my private company I have learned to identify problems, set strategic goals, and implement solutions. I am running for First Selectman to bring these skills to the leadership of our town as its new chief executive.

For me and my family Greenwich is the most wonderful place in the world and we can say that because in our international lives we have seen most of the rest of it. From the moment we arrived, 28 years ago, we were in love with America and with Greenwich and we decided to stay.

These statements are in no way incompatible with the need for change. Even the best can get jaded and my business sense tells me that the status quo is not quite up to the standard that we expect in Greenwich. I intend to shake us out of a certain lethargy; I have plans on the education front (costing not much money, if any), plans to avert impending disaster on the No Child Left Behind law, new initiatives for AP, ALP and ESL; there will be immediate implementation of sidewalk and traffic calming initiatives that have been shelved for no good reason. I intend to conduct a review of major spending plans like the Central Fire Station. Our emergency plans and our relationships with the utility companies will be given new scrutiny and we will for the first time embark on true strategic planning for infrastructure renewal. I have plans for the better management of operations in Town Hall so that we, the customers of town services, are better served.

Keeping taxes low is a goal we all share and I will continue the policy of restraint that keeps increases predictable in the range of 2-4%. But benign neglect of our capital infrastructure cannot continue – delay always costs more in the end. It makes sound business sense to finance our infrastructure renewal, large multi-generational projects such as schools, flood control and sewer investment, with long term financing. The alternative is the continuation of genteel decline under a frozen-in-place administration.

In summary, I want to chart a new sense of direction for Greenwich. My vision is for a town that young families want to come to because the education we offer is second to none; where our seniors wish to stay because town services for seniors are unparalleled. And in the words of the Greek proverb it will be a great society where old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in. Our unique democracy affords us the opportunity every few years to hand the helm to a new leader and I ask you to do just that on November 8^th and give me your vote of confidence to implement my vision.

John Blankley

www.blankleyforfirstselectman.com