Manhattan, The Hamptons, Los Angeles, Malibu and now Greenwich! Grand opening of this eclectic boutique on Greenwich Avenue.  A percentage of the sales on Thursday, April 5th will go to the Greenwich Historical Society.  Don’t miss the great shopping and a chance to help a local Greenwich organization.  See you at 335 Greenwich Avenue.

Greenwich Police Department Headquarters
11 Bruce Place
Greenwich, CT

5:30-7:00pm and 7:30-9:00pm

Don’t miss this lecture at the Greenwich Police Department on how to protect yourself from identity theft. This informaive lecture is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greenwich.

Directions to 11 Bruce Place (Between Mason St and Greenwich Ave)

You Are Invited To A
PUBLIC WORKSHOP BY
THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TO BE HELD
Monday March 26, 2012
at 6:00 p.m. at the
Greenwich Town Hall
Cone Conference Room,
2ndFloor
101 Field Point Road
Greenwich, Connecticut

MERRITT PARKWAY MULTI-USE  TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY

The workshop will inform residents about the study process and gather local input and concerns regarding a potential trail along the Merritt Parkway corridor of the Town of Greenwich.

Residents, commuters, business owners, and other interested individuals are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss the issues and opportunities associated with the possible development of a multi-use trail which will be included in the feasibility study.

Additional information can be obtained at
www.ct.gov/dot/MerrittTrailStudy.

Written questions or comments should be
directed to:
Mr. William Britnell at
P.O. Box 317546
Newington, CT 06131-7546
or at William.Britnell@ct.gov.

YMCA of Greenwich
50 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT

Sunday, March 25th, 2012
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Greenwich YMCA To Host Olympic Swimmer Cullen Jones for Swim Clinic

2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones

The YMCA of Greenwich will host 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones for its Spring Swim Clinic.  Jones is the second African-American to hold a world record in swimming and is the third African-American to make the US Olympic swimming team.

At the 2008 Olympic swimming trials, Jones broke the American record in the 50 meter freestyle with a time of 21.59. In the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, he won a gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay in a world record time of 3:08.24 with Michael Phelps, Jason Lezak and Garrett Weber-Gale.

Jones will be working directly with the athletes to enhance their technique and skill level. The fee is $100/swimmer and registration is still open. For more, contact Jonathan Mayer at jmayer@gwymca.org.

Kick-Off Earth Day Month at the Seaside Center
With the Bruce Museum and Town of Greenwich
Sunday, April 1 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point

The Bruce Museum is joining with the Town of Greenwich to celebrate Earth Day Month 2012 on the first day of April.

The event kicks-off at 1:30 pm at the Seaside Center, housed at the Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point.

Representatives from local environmental organizations such as the Greenwich Conservation Commission and the Shellfish Commission will be on hand, along with members of the Bruce Museum Science and Education departments. A number of engaging and informative family activities are planned throughout the afternoon, including programs that promote responsible stewardship of our natural resources. And Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei will present the Town’s official Earth Day Proclamation at 2 pm.

The event is free and open to the public.

For additional information contact Peter Linderoth, Manager of Seaside Center & Outreach Education, by phone (203 413-6742) or email (plinderoth@brucemuseum.org).

About the Seaside Center
The Bruce Museum’s Seaside Center is an environmental and cultural facility located in the Innis Arden Cottage on Greenwich Point, one of the East Coast’s most scenic coastlines. During summer months, visitors to the Point are encourarged to drop-in and explore the local shore and marine life. Daily activities at the Center may include guided nature walks which incorporate the geology and ecology of Greenwich Point, study and identification of Greenwich Point flora and fauna, marine organism anatomy dissections, plankton viewing with microscopes, arts and crafts and much more, Visitors can also enjoy the Center’s facilities at their own pace by viewing the dioramas, interactive exhibits and live specimens in the marine-life touch tank and aquariums. Open June 24 through September 2, regular hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Beach passes are required for entrance into Greenwich Point. Fees for non-residents are $5 per person plus $20 for parking. For additional information, call the Bruce Museum at (203) 869-0376 or visit the website at www.brucemuseum.org.

Sunday 25th March, 2012
2pm

The Greenwich Hibernian Association will sponsor their 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 25, 2012.  The parade  forms at  Greenwich Town Hall at 101 Field Point Road, and marches down Greenwich Avenue to end at Steamboat Road.

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT
Friday, March 23, 2012
7:30-9:00 PM
www.audubonct.org

Mountain Lion Lecture ~ with Bill Betty & Bo Ottman

Come out for an evening presentation about cougars when Bill Betty and Bo Ottman visit to present the latest on sightings in the Northeast and other places where these large cats are spotted. Mr. Betty and Mr. Ottman have been following big cat sightings in the US for many years and their work is shedding light what might be a return of the puma to Northeastern states.

Bill Betty, a mountain lion lecturer from Rhode Island, will give a 90-minute PowerPoint presentation that covers all aspects of cougar behavior. Sport hunting, reproduction, pets, predation, and habituation are covered in detail. The various theories why cougars could be reoccupying the Northeast will be discussed.

To learn about sightings in Connecticut, visit the website for ‘Cougars of the Valley’: http://ctmountainlion.org .

Ages 6 & up. $10/adult or $5/child. Space is limited. RSVP require – leave message @ 203-869-5272 x239 or jcordulack@audubon.org .

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
203-869-5272
http://greenwich.audubon.org

Friday, March 23

Mountain Lions in Connecticut
7:30-9:00 pm
Come out for an evening presentation about cougars when Bill Betty and Bo Ottman visit to present the latest on sightings in the Northeast and other places where these large cats are spotted. Mr. Betty and Mr. Ottman have been following big cat sightings in the US for many years and their work is shedding light what might be a return of the puma to Northeastern states. To learn about sightings in Connecticut, visit the website for ‘Cougars of the Valley’: http://ctmountainlion.org/. $10/adult or $5/child. Ages 6 & up. Space is limited. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, March 31
Bird Watching 101 – A good foundation for enthusiasts
1:00-3:30 pm
An introduction to Ornithology and the many tools & skills used in bird study. Enjoy a walk, learn how to use binoculars, practice with ID guides and other resources that make birding so much fun. $15/adult and youth are free. All ages but most suitable for adults & interested youth. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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A printer-friendly Nature Program Calendar can be found here: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_Calendar.html

NATURE PROGRAM FEES, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED:
Members: Adults $3.00/Children and seniors: $1.50
Non-members: Adults $5.00/Children and seniors $3.00
(Program fees include admission to the Center and Grounds):
For updated information about special events, newsletters, and a printer-friendly calendar of events, visit: http://greenwich.audubon.org.
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YWCA of Greenwich
at the Hyatt Regency
Old Greenwich

Friday, April 20, 2012
7:00 pm

Contact Samantha Conetta
203-869-6501, ext. 102
s.conetta@ywcagreenwich.org

The Persimmon Ball, YWCA Greenwich’s largest fund raiser, is a black-tie dinner dance that annually attracts 500 attendees. It features world-class items offered in both silent and live auctions.

Proceeds support free services to victims of domestic violence…scholarships for preschool, afterschool, summer camps, and aquatic programs…free women’s leadership seminars…free racial justice activities…subsidies for YWCA programs not covered by dues and fees.