UPCOMING EVENTS
Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol 2020 Benefit – EVENT POSTPONED
Event Postponed
New Date to Be Announced
Greenwich Water Club
49 River Road Cos Cob, CT
With a great deal of thought and consideration for the safety and well-being of our Town, supporters, and friends, The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol has come to the decision to postpone our annual fundraiser scheduled for March 27
Please join us in congratulating Sabrina Forsythe on receiving the Chief’s Award. Her dedication and philanthropy to the community have been unwavering. When we are able to come together again, we hope you will join us, and acknowledge her in person. Thank you for your understanding and support of CCFPP. We look forward to seeing you soon
The Neighbor to Neighbor Spring Benefit Luncheon – CANCELED
CANCELED
The Neighbor to Neighbor 45th Anniversary Celebration Spring Benefit Luncheon
For more information and how to support click HERE
Questions? (203) 622-9208 or email Margaret Goldberg- mtgoldberg@ntngreenwich.org
The Rowan Center’s Imagine: Our World Without Sexual Assault Gala – POSTPONED
POSTPONED
New Date to Be Announced
The Rowan Center fundraiser has been postponed indefinitely- we intend to have a virtual auction of our lovely donated items soon. Be on the look out for more information. Stay Home, Stay Safe!
To Donate – Click Here
For more information, please contact Marie at 203-487-0658 or at mcorriveau@therowancenter.org
Greenwich United Way’s 15th Annual Sole Sisters Luncheon – POSTPONED
POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2020
Greenwich Country Club
19 Doubling Road, Greenwich CT
Help support the Greenwich United Way’s work to fund community solutions in the areas of education, self-sufficiency and health.
2020 Luncheon Co-Chairs are Kirsten Riemer & Nicole Kwasniewski
Keynote Speaker is critically acclaimed bestselling author and executive producer Candace Bushnell
For Patron and Ticket opportunities click here
For underwriting opportunities click here
Greenwich Historical Society Designer Lecture featuring Bronson van Wyck – POSTPONED
POSTPONED
New Date to Be Announced
Greenwich Historical Society
Cos Cob, CT
The Greenwich Historical Society invites you to an evening with Bronson van Wyck – event planner extraordinaire and author of Born to Party, Forced to Work.
More Information please email Daniel Suozzo at DSuozzo@greenwichhistory.org
Saint Joseph Parenting Center Benefit Breakfast – POSTPONED
POSTPONED
New Date to Be Announced
Italian Center of Stamford
Stamford, CT
New Date to Be Announced for Saint Joseph Parenting Center Benefit Breakfast!
Saint Joseph Parenting Center’s vision is that all children live in a world free of abuse and neglect.
With that vision in mind, our mission is to strengthen families that are at risk of child abuse and neglect, by providing parenting education and support.
To Donate – Click Here
For sponsorship and ticket information, please contact Barbara Russell – 203-588-1934 x229 – brussell@sjpcenter.org
Breast Cancer Alliance Annual Junior Committee Fashion Show – POSTPONED
POSTPONED
New Date to Be Announced
Richards, 359 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT
Breast Cancer Alliance’s Junior Committee will open the runway to over 20 local high school students who will strut their stuff in fabulous fashions from Richards, raising money through tickets sales and a silent auction to support breast health services for underserved women throughout Connecticut and in Westchester, NY.
For tickets or to make a donation visit: HERE
For information, please contact: info@breastcanceralliance.org or call (203) 861-0014
For media inquiries: Christine M. Biddle, CMB Communications: christine@christinembiddle.com (914) 914-763-3843
YWCA Greenwich Stand Against Racism
Friday, April 24th, 2020
12pm
Town Hall
Greenwich, CT
Join YWCA Greenwich and its community partners for the annual Stand Against Racism.
Speaker, Gautam Mukunda will address the importance of civic engagement in the fight against racism with a focus on the upcoming census.
Learn more about Gautam Mukunda – HERE
REACH Prep’s Annual Benefit Luncheon 2020 – CANCELED
CANCELED
Our Annual Benefit Luncheon helps us empower our students to achieve unmatched outcomes and become future leaders. For over 25 years, REACH Prep has been opening doors for our Scholars and positively impacting not only their lives, but the lives of their families and the communities in which they live, learn and work.
2020 Luncheon Co-Chairs:
Bia Bettamio, Judy Collins & Nisha Hurst
Greenwich International Film Festival
May 1st to May3rd, 2020
GIFF has made the decision to postpone all physical events for the foreseeable future. However, GIFF 2020 will still go on…online that is!
It is our pleasure to invite all of our supporters to attend the first-ever Virtual Greenwich International Film Festival, May 1st to 3rd, bringing the Festival experience into the homes of our audience members.
For more information – CLICK HERE
Please contact Ginger Stickel at (203) 717-1800 or info@greenwichfilm.org with any questions regarding purchasing a pass.
Bedford Playhouse The 2020 Playhouse Un-Gala!
May 4th – 9th, 2020
Bedford Playhouse
Stay home, stay safe and get comfortable!
The Playhouse Un-Gala kicks off right on your couch.
Join us online for a week-long celebration of all things Playhouse. It’s going to be the most fabulous party you never had to attend!
May 4-9: Stay tuned for all the exciting details … no heels required!
For more information contact – Dan Friedman
danfriedman@bedfordplayhouse.org
914 867 3051
Click Here for More Information
YWCA Old Bags Luncheon
Thursday, May 7, 2020
11:00AM-2:00PM
Belle Haven Club
Greenwich, CT
Established in 2006, the Old Bags Luncheon features silent and live auctions of new handbags, designer handbags and vintage handbags, donated by designers, manufacturers, retailers, and individuals.
Auctioneer – Scott Mitchell
For Tickets and More information Click Here
Thank you to our Old Bags Luncheon Co-Chairs!
Gretchen Bylow
Connie Anne Harris
Lauren Walsh
Judith Wertheimer
B*CURED Backyard Bash – POSTPONED
POSTPONED
New Date to Be Announced
The Bailey’s Backyard
Greenwich, CT
Watson’s Catering * Beer Pong * Open Bar * DJ & Dancing
For information and sponsorship opportunities email –Karena@bcured.org
YMCA Greenwich 2020 Gala – A Night in St. Barths – POSTPONED
POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2020
In light of COVID-19, we are moving our annual gala fundraiser to the fall.
Save the Date! A Night in St. Barths with Co-Chairs Erica Bens & Erin Oveissi Benefiting the YMCA of Greenwich
For Sponsorships and More Information Please Contact:
Elaine Grant
Director of Development
YMCA of Greenwich
203.869.1630 x112
egrant@gwymca.org
The Greenwich Hospital Benefit 2020 – CANCELED
CANCELED
For tickets and more information – Click Here
To donate and support Greenwich Hospital- Click Here
Community Centers, Inc. The Magic Continues! – POSTPONED
POSTPONED
New Date to Be Announced
Community Centers, Inc. celebrates 65 years of serving the Greenwich Community!
For more information please email Gaby Rattner – gaby.rattner@ccigreenwich.org
Community Centers, Inc. is a Greenwich-based social service agency dedicated to building skills that empower clients to overcome educational, social,
Breast Cancer Alliance Annual 5K For Hope
Sunday, May 17th, 2020
Any Time
Where You Live
Join us in! Pick your workout of choice, alone, or with family, and support the life-saving work of Breast Cancer Alliance by registering or making a donation today.
Pre-Registration or Donate at: breastcanceralliance.org/events
For more information: info@breastcancerallinace.org
For Media Inquiries: Christine M Biddle, christine@christinembiddle.com – 914-763-3710
The 2nd Annual Fallen Patriots New York City Gala – POSTPONED
NEW DATE – September 10th, 2020
Cipriani 42nd Street
New York, NY
The 2nd Annual New York City Gala gives surviving military families and supporters of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation the opportunity to come together and celebrate the success of the scholars we aim to serve.
2020 Patriot Award Recipient
Lieutenant General Andrew P. Poppas
Sponsorships, tables, and tickets will remain on sale and available HERE
LifeBridge Community Services’ Building a Brighter Future Gala – CANCELED
CANCELED
For more information or to support LifeBridge Community Services, contact Lori Goertz at (203) 368-5581 or LGoertz@LifeBridgeCT.org
Proceeds will support LifeBridge’s new Urban Scholars Program
Save The Date : YWCA Annual Gala – POSTPONED
POSTPONED – October 3rd, 2020
YWCA Greenwich
259 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT
The elegant evening will feature dinner, dancing and a live auction to benefit our programs and services. We hope you can join us for a special evening!
For More Information and Tickets Click Here
Co-Chairs: Andrea Sisca, Sabrina Forsythe, Stacy Zarakiotis, Douglas Graneto
Regional Hospice Gala 2020 Evening Under the Stars – POSTPONED
POSTPONED to Saturday, September 26th, 2020
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Westconn Hangar at Danbury Airport
Danbury, CT
Spend a starry night with us in support of our youngest patients. This gala will be benefitting our Children’s Hospice program & services including the North Star pavilion.
For more information about this event, email info@regionalhospicect.org or Click Here
For questions call the Development Office at 203-702-9130
REACH Prep’s Junior Council Presents Greatest High School Hits
Saturday, June 13th 2020
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Arch Street Center
Greenwich, CT
Relive the glory days or completely reinvent your high school self on June 13th. Dress up as a jock, a nerd, a cheerleader or a character from your favorite high school movie or show.
We all have high school memories we’ll never forget, come stroll down memory lane with us! Discounted Early Bird tickets are available until March 20th.
For More Information and Tickets – CLICK HERE
Breast Cancer Alliance Charity Poker Tournament
New Date – Thursday, June 25, 2020
6:00 pm – 11:00pm
GlenArbor Golf Club
Bedford Hills, NY
Breast Cancer Alliance will host its inaugural Poker Night at GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, NY. This fun evening will begin with cocktails and appetizers followed by a private poker tournament and outstanding prizes for the top five winners. Compete against some of the best as you raise impactful funding for breast cancer.
For Tickets and More Information – CLICK HERE
For Media Inquiries: CMB Communications: Christine@christinembiddle.com 914-763-3843
Save the Date – Golf for S.E.L.F
Monday, September 14, 2020
Trump National Golf Club
Westchester, NY
Hosted by
Fred Trump
Christine Lai & Ulrika Drinkall
For more information please contact Christine Lai – christine@spedlegalfund.org
Breast Cancer Alliance Presents a Special Evening with Kevin Zraly
Thursday, December 10th 2020
6pm
Burning Tree Country Club
Greenwich, CT
Breast Cancer Alliance presents a special evening with Kevin Zraly is world’s top authority on wine and education, founder of the Windows on the World Wine School, author of eight books including Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, a favorite for three decades and recipient of Recipient of 2011 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award.
In partnership with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and Horseneck Wine & Spirits.
For Tickets, Donations or Sponsorships – CLICK HERE
TRAVEL
Sustainable Luxury on the Trending Island of Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-eek-a) has been called “the only island that Columbus would still recognize.” There is something primordial about the Nature Island’s densely forested mountains, volcanoes, boiling lake, thermal pools, black sand beaches, and crashing waterfalls. Some of the world’s oldest sea creatures—whales and sea turtles—pay visits and a community of native people, the Kalinago (formerly Carib), still live as they have for thousands of years. Read More…
Calabash, a Caribbean Gem
One of only seven Relais & Chateaux properties in the Caribbean, the serene Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel encircles a perfect little cove in Grenada with 30 suites. Two-story buildings arranged in a semi-circle face an emerald green lawn that leads to a white-sand beach. Compact, easy going, and graceful, Calabash is a true Caribbean gem. Read More…
LIFESTYLE
How Not to Lose Your Mind
“Sometimes, it feels like my kids are having a contest on who can make me have a mental breakdown first,” Sarcastic Mommy. Read More…
Spicing Things Up
“I would like a shot of hot sauce, please.” I recently returned from a girls trip with a group of wonderful women. One woman, in particular, is the inspiration behind this article. We were out to lunch when she pulled out a Ziploc bag filled with green chilies (for the record, we were in St. Barth’s, so she snuck these little guys through security), chopped one up and added it little by little to her food. Read More…
Ruth Mannes Ushers in a New Era at MoCA Westport
At fifty years old, MoCA Westport is getting a facelift. Despite a long history in Fairfield County, the museum, formerly Westport Arts Center, now boasts a new name, a new building, and a brand new Executive Director. Read More…
Spring Break Reads 2020
Want to read more but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone. We’ve attempted to help by compiling a list of fiction and non-fiction books that will not only captivate, but could even make you a better person. Read More…