UPCOMING EVENTS
Greenwich United Way Brew Ha Ha
Friday, September 24, 2021
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Greenwich Civic Center
The funniest night of the year in Greenwich!
Enjoy a dinner from some of the best local food trucks and a night of laughs from our comedians.
Co-Chairs: Karin McShane, Grace Lockhart Djuranovic, Caroline Russo, Kellie Kerwin
Save the Date – Puttin’ On The Dog – Adopt-A-Dog’s 40th Anniversary
September 26, 2021
10 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Greenwich, Connecticut
Celebrating Adopt-A-Dog’s 40th Anniversary!
Honoring:
Greenwich First Selectman, Fred Camillo
Prai Beauty and Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals founder, Cathy Kangas
Puttin’ On The Dog is Adopt-A-Dog’s annual community event that serves as the shelter’s largest fundraiser and adoption event. The family friendly event attracts over 4,000 pet lovers with dog competitions and activities, vendors, a silent auction, food trucks and more!
For more information and tickets, click here
Saint Joseph Parenting Center 12th Annual Benefit Dinner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
6:00pm-10:00pm
Stamford Yacht Club
Outdoor Tented Affair
Join Saint Joseph Parenting Center for their biggest fundraiser of the year- dinner, drinks and live auction.
Greenwich Historical Society’s David Ogilvy Preservation Award & 90th Annual Meeting
Thursday, September 30, 2021
5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Belle Haven Club
David Ogilvy will be granted posthumously with the Greenwich Historical Society’s first David Ogilvy Preservation Award to recognize his contributions to historic preservation in Greenwich. The award will be presented to Anne Ogilvy and family at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Landmarks Recognition reception, September, 30 2021.
RSVP by September 15, 2021
YWCA Greenwich Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Bruce Park
10:00 am
2021 Co-Chairs: Christine Petta, Toland Sherriff, Prabhjot Grewal, Chief Jim Heavey
DAS turns 40! Walk 39 miles & join us for the final mile on October 3 at Bruce Park.
Regional Hospice 10th Annual Golf Classic
October 4, 2021
Salem Golf Club, North Salem, NY
Join Regional Hospice for an autumn day in North Salem in honor of Brookfield, Connecticut resident, Bill Leverence.
The Memorial Golf Classic is an important gathering that raises critical funds to support the $1.1 million that Regional Hospice provides annually in free, un-reimbursed patient care and services. Please support Regional Hospice’s mission of approaching death by creating human connection and honoring each patient’s unique end-of-life journey.
For ticket and sponsor information, or to donate an auction item, please visit makingthebestofeveryday.org
Annual Domus Golf Outing
Tuesday, October 12th, 2021
Country Club of Fairfield
Fairfield, CT
Join us for the day at the Country Club of Fairfield. The event includes a hearty lunch, evening reception with open bar, goodie bag including golf attire, on-course refreshments, hole signage, and more!
Greenwich Historical Society History in the Making Award Dinner
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Greenwich Historical Society is pleased to honor Barbara and Ray Dalio at our “History in the Making” event for their philanthropic contributions to Greenwich & beyond, and their commitment to ensuring a future that offers generations to come opportunities to make our world at large a better place.
Annual Fall Fundraiser PowerHer: Freedom, Independence and Future
Thursday, October 14th
7:00 PM
Harvest Time Church of Greenwich
Join us for PEHT’s Annual Fall Fundraiser, PowerHer! Break the cycle of human trafficking and abuse by fostering Freedom and Independence. 100% of event proceeds will go to support our holistic, trauma-informed home and social enterprise program.
Breast Cancer Alliance – 25th Anniversary Luncheon & Fashion Show
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Join us in Celebrating BCA’s 25th Milestone Anniversary on October 20, 2021!
Fashion Show Presented by Richards
The event will take place as a hybrid event, with a live event at Westchester Country Club and via livestream.
Event Co-Chairs: Jennifer Dreilinger, Sarah Meindl, Lori Kron, and Paige Siek
Save the Date – Domestic Violence Crisis Center Harvestfest
Friday, October 22
6:30 PM
The Shorehaven Golf Club
Festive Attire
Get ready for a fun, festive evening to support the critical work of DVCC!
10th Annual Run for Waterside
Saturday, October 23, 2021
9 a.m.
Waterside School
770 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT
Proceeds will support The Jeff Long Endowment Fund, which was established in 2018 in loving memory of Jeff Hammond Long. Funds will provide scholarship support for Waterside students, to further advance the values that Jeff stood for: selflessness, loyalty, dedication, humility and respect.
For more information, to register or to make a donation, click here.
Domus’ Annual Oktoberfest Gala
Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
Tokeneke Club
Darien, CT
Our annual gala has moved to autumn, so what better way to mark the change of the seasons than with an Oktoberfest celebration?!
For more information, please email Craig Baker.
REACH Prep’s Masquerade Bash
Saturday, October 30th
The Masquerade Bash, a fundraiser hosted by REACH Prep’s Junior Council, will be held on Saturday, October 30th at a new waterfront venue, The Village in Stamford.
For tickets and more details, click here.
Event Co-Chairs: Lauren Schweibold, Christine Arzeno, Margo Cole, and Emmy Bealle.
For questions and sponsorship information, contact Amy Kiser at akiser@reachprep.org.
ICC GALA BENEFIT A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT
Saturday, October 30, 2021
6:30pm – 11:30pm
Hilton Stamford Hotel
On October 30, 2021, ICC will host its Ninth Annual Gala Benefit: “A Celebration of Light” the area’s biggest Diwali party. Indra Nooyi, former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo is Guest of Honor.
Save the Date – Fallen Patriots 12th Annual Greenwich Gala
Saturday, November 6, 2021
6:00 pm
Riverside Yacht Club
This evening of patriotic generosity honoring Gold Star families will be nothing short of spectacular. Patriot Award recipient, Lieutenant General Andrew P. Poppas who serves as the Director for the Joint Staff, will address the room followed by words from a Fallen Patriots scholarship recipient.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here
YWCA Greenwich 4th Annual Women Who Inspire Awards
November 11, 2021
Greenwich Country Club
YWCA Greenwich will be holding its 4th Annual Women Who Inspire Awards to recognize exceptional women in our community.
For questions, contact Jackie Stam at j.stam@ywcagreenwich.org or 203-869-6501, ext. 102
Make-A-Wish Connecticut’s Wish Night
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Greenwich Country Club
Join us for a magical Starry Night in celebration of the life-changing power of a wish.
Back in person and better than ever, prepare to be inspired as we celebrate 35 years of wishes granted in Connecticut.
Postponed – YMCA of Greenwich Annual Gala
Postponed – Friday, May 6th, 2022
Burning Tree Country Club
Co-Chairs: Erica Bens, Dana Charette, & Kim Rosenbaum
Honoree: Shahryar Oveissi
Impact Award: Lynn Hagerbrant
To purchase tickets: Greenwichymca.givesmart.com or contact Elaine Grant at egrant@gwymca.org with any questions.
Downing Yudain Gallery – Elemental Abstraction
Tucked away in a beautiful gray barn in back country Stamford, the Downing Yudain team has put together a wonderful synergistic group of artists for a show called, Elemental Abstraction. Read More…
TRAVEL
New York State of Mind
There is a certain excitement in the air in New York City during the time of the US Open in late August and early September. We were delighted to enjoy it during a recent overnight stay at The Peninsula Hotel. Read More…
A Trip to Dallas – Fort Worth
It was a historic year for water polo. The Junior Olympics and the Summer Olympics were held at the same time and the JOs were held in the Dallas – Fort Worth area instead of northern or southern California, for all the teams from other regions of the United States. Read More…
LIFESTYLE
Faces of Philanthropy – Fred Camillo – Adopt-A-Dog Honoree
As one of our favorite LOOK “hometown heroes,” First Selectman, Fred Camillo is the quintessential honoree for Adopt-A-Dog’s inaugural Humanitarian Award. Fred loves his pets and everyone else’s. Read More…
Faces of Philanthropy – Puttin’ on the Dog Honoree, Founder of PRAI Beauty, Cathy Kangas
With the excitement of Adopt-A-Dog’s annual Puttin-On-the-Dog fundraiser and adoption event upon us on September 26th, LOOK visited with honoree, Cathy Kangas, animal advocate and founder of PRAI Beauty. Read More…
Super Mom Kimberly Wilson Wetty
I grew up in Bronxville, NY and swore I would never move back or join the family business. Note to self, never say never! I did both. Read more…
MOMENT Consulting Tips: Website Updates to Help Close the Sale
You only have one chance to make a good first impression and in today’s digital age, that impression needs to come in the form of a clear, functional, and effective website. Read More…