Now that autumn has arrived, it’s time for the Greenwich Historic Society to carry its annual Fall Household Pageant.
Final 12 months, not even the pandemic may cease the competition, which this 12 months takes place from 11 a.m. to three p.m. Oct. 9 on the historic society’s campus at 47 Strickland Highway.
“Fall Pageant is one among our hottest occasions, anticipated by households all through the group and in close by cities for greater than 30 years because of the huge number of out of doors actions that individuals of all ages can take pleasure in,” Historic Society Government Director and CEO Debra Mecky mentioned.
“Proceeds assist our interactive academic applications, which counterpoint classroom educating. That is particularly necessary this 12 months because the pandemic has strained studying alternatives for school-age kids. We’re grateful for the group’s assist through the years and sit up for welcoming them again,” she mentioned.
Your entire occasion shall be held exterior.
Tickets are $50 per household of 4 for members of the Greenwich Historic Society and $60 for a nonmember household of 4. There are additionally particular person tickets on sale at $10 for member adults and $15 for nonmembers, and $5 for kids age 2 to 16.
Among the many actions is music from the Trummytones, a brand new kids’s music band led by trombonist Vinny Nobile. The band will fuse the tuba with drums and the accordion to create what’s described as “an natural pop zydeco and reggae enjoyable for all ages.”
The annual scarecrow-building competitors shall be held, and households can create their very own scarecrows to take house. The ticket worth for the competition will embody scarecrow provides; further provides might be bought for $20 every.
Donations of garments and different equipment for the scarecrows are sought. The donations might be delivered to the Greenwich Historic Society’s foyer by Oct. 8.
A Tavern Market will even be supplied on the competition, with gadgets on the market starting from meals to flowers to presents and crafts. The market shall be free to enter. Extra info is accessible on-line at www.greenwichhistory.org/tavern-markets/.
For extra details about the competition and to buy tickets, go to www.greenwichhistory.org/occasion/fall-family-festival/.
Glenville
Since 2015, the Glenville Volunteer Fireplace Firm has been giving out its David N. Theis Award for Excellent Service to the Neighborhood to leaders and volunteers in Greenwich.
On Oct. 7, the award will go to Larry Simon, a longtime resident, former member of the Board of Estimate and Taxation and the present chair of Nathaniel Witherell’s Board of Administrators.
In an announcement, the fireplace firm mentioned Simon’s dedication to the city “goes far past” his position on the town-owned and -operated expert nursing and short-term rehabilitation heart. He was on the BET for 12 years as a Democrat and has additionally been concerned with the city’s Retirement Board, the Greenwich Land Belief, the Bruce Museum, the Greenwich United Means and the League of Ladies Voters.
“Whereas that may be sufficient to fill most individuals’s calendars, Larry additionally finds time to be a volunteer tutor on the Glenville College,” the assertion mentioned. “As a substitute of slowing down after retiring from an organization that he based, Larry has as a substitute centered his abilities and time on making Greenwich higher each day. He really embodies the spirit of the Theis Award and the Glenville Volunteer Firefighters are excited to honor him for his contributions to our city.”
The award is introduced yearly in reminiscence of David Theis, a member of the Board of Selectmen, who died unexpectedly in December 2014. Theis was a supporter of the Glenville Volunteer Fireplace Firm and first responders all through city. The award was established to acknowledge residents who “selflessly and compassionately serve the city’s individuals, organizations, and establishments.”
Previous recipients of the award embody former State Rep. Livvy Floren; Icy and L. Scott Frantz; Bea and Peter Crumbine; Ed Dadakis; and Terry Betteridge. Final 12 months, the award was given to the late Kerrin Coyle, who was Theis’ longtime accomplice.
The reception and award ceremony will happen on the Tamarack Nation Membership at 55 Locust Highway. The doorways will open at 6 p.m. and the ceremony will start at 7 p.m. Tickets can be found. Funds raised shall be used to purchase crucial security tools and different provides for the volunteer fireplace firm. Extra info is accessible by visiting www.glenvillefire.org or calling 203-532-9606.
Outdated Greenwich
The necessity for blood is an ongoing subject for the Purple Cross — and residents may have an opportunity to donate on Monday, Oct. 4.
In accordance with city resident Gary Silberberg, who organizes the blood drives each month, the one scheduled for Monday will happen on the Japanese Greenwich Civic Middle in Outdated Greenwich from 1 to six p.m.
Donors should enroll upfront by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org. Donors also can fill out wanted types upfront and make the method go sooner by visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org/rapidpass on the day of the blood drive.
Stroll-ins usually are not permitted. The blood drives are held each month; one other is scheduled for the primary week in November.
“Pandemics aren’t scheduled however blood drives are,” Silberberg mentioned.
Within the days main as much as the blood drive, donors ought to drink numerous water and eat inexperienced, leafy greens, resembling spinach or broccoli, he mentioned.
However as a phrase of warning — with Halloween developing, Silberberg mentioned the “city vampire” may present up on the occasion.
Downtown
For many who are enthusiastic about Greenwich’s previous, the oral histories obtainable at Greenwich Library have lengthy been thought-about a useful device.
Now the award-winning Oral Historical past Mission is looking for volunteers and can maintain a two-part coaching and orientation course for these on Oct. 5 and on Oct. 12. Each classes will run from 2 to 4 p.m.
Individuals who wish to volunteer should attend each classes. The coaching is required for individuals to participate.
The Oral Historical past Mission conducts and collects interviews with Greenwich residents who describe what life was like on the town throughout their lifetimes or that of their mother and father or grandparents. Volunteers contribute in quite a lot of roles.
The coaching will cowl the historical past of oral histories, the origins of the Oral Historical past Mission and the very best interviewing strategies. Openings for volunteers embody interviewing, modifying, indexing, researching pictures and paintings, public relations and administrative assist.
The Oral Historical past Mission is sponsored by the Mates of Greenwich Library as a volunteer effort and was based in 1974. Its assortment contains greater than 1,000 interviews and 142 revealed books.
For extra info or to register, name 203-622-7945.
