GB’s Top 5 Weekend Events – Nov 1-2
By gb on Oct 30, 2008 with Comments 0
Group Bike Ride (25 Miles)
Signature Cycles
28 Bruce Park Ave
Saturday, November 1st
9:00am-10:30am
The ride leaves the shop at 9 am. The average pace will be 15-17 mph and the ride will cover about 25 miles.
Families, Kids, Singles, Seniors, everyone is welcome!
Cost: Free
Contact: Lori Hoefer 203.485.0500 lorihoefer@gmail.com
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Farmers’ Market
Commuter Parking Lot
Arch Street & Horseneck Lane
(Across from Boys and Girls Club)
Saturday, November 1, 2008
9:30am-1:00pm
Fresh products from local farmers. The Greenwich Farmers Market, sponsored by the Greenwich Park and Recreation Department, offers unique annuals and perennials for the garden, fresh herbs, greens, juicy ripe greenhouse tomatoes, jams and jellies, yogurt and cheeses, breads and pastries, farm fresh milk and eggs, freshly cut roses, and a whole lot more!
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Walking Tour – Strickland Road on Foot
Bush-Holley House
National Historic Landmark
39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob
Saturday, November 1, 2008
10:30am-12:00pm
Put on your walking shoes and discover the architectural treasures of Margaret Brassler Kane’s Strickland Road waterfront neighborhood. Hear about the distinctive architectural and historical heritage of the district. Visit Kane’s historic 19th century residence, where she lived and worked for nearly 60 years. Get a rare glimpse inside the studio to find finished and unfinished work, tools, drawings and papers. Light refreshments served following the tour. Reservations are required. Space limited to 20 people.
Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members
Contact: Sally Frank 203.869.6899 sfrank@hstg.org
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Annual Celebrating Wishes Ball
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Greenwich Country Club
Saturday, November 1
The Annual “Celebrating Wishes Ball” to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut will be held at the Greenwich Country Club on November 1, 2008. Enjoy fine dining, dancing to the sounds of E.T.A., amazing live and silent auction items and the opportunity to help makes wishes come true for Connecticut children with life-threatening medical conditions. Please visit http://wishct.kintera.org/ball for ticket information, sponsorship opportunities, and more details!
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Bird Walk at Greenwich Point
Sunday, November 2, 2008
12:00pm-1:00pm
Bring binoculars, dress for the weather and meet at southern concession stand in Greenwich Point Park. Held in collaboration with Wild Wings, Audubon Greenwich, and Bruce Museum. Free. Beach card required for Park access.
For information, call Cynthia Ehlinger at 203.869.6786, ext 304
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