FOR THE RECORD
Bruce Beginnings
Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to explore the Bruce Museum’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities at Bruce Beginnings on Tuesdays. There are two sessions: 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Topics rotate between art and science. The program is free with admission, but space is limited. See the Visitor Service desk upon arrival to sign up. Visit www.BruceMuseum.org for more info.
Food donations
The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes accepts food pantry donations for Neighbor to Neighbor from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays in its parking area at 4 Riverside Ave. Items needed include peanut butter and jelly, oatmeal, canned meat, tuna, canned fruit, dried or canned beans, cereal, rice and soup as well as household cleaners and toiletries. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 200 Riverside Ave. accepts donations from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Museum tour
The Bruce Museum offers an Exhibitions Highlights Tour from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. A trained guide will lead a discussion and exploration of exhibitions and objects on display at the museum. No reservations are required, but space is limited. Check-in with the front reception desk to take part. Free with museum admission, and free individual museum admission on Tuesdays. For more information, visit BruceMuseum.org.
Central conversation
The public is invited to a meeting to gather input on educational specifications for a new Central Middle School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the CMS Auditorium. The consultants for the project, Construction Solutions Group, will be meeting with the public, families, community partners and elected officials. The school district wants to hear about how a new school building will support the neighbors with CSG’s Chief
Operating Officer Roger LaFleur and education specialist Fran DiFiore. This is not a meeting on the building’s design; it is a meeting to learn what elements of a building are important to the community. Items such as parking, athletic facilities, landscaping and meeting space are just a few of the possible topics. The meeting is open to all.
Visit Riverdale
The Greenwich Library will host a free virtual talk with Archie Comics co-CEO Nancy Silberkleit on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sign up to attend at greenwichlibrary.libcal.com/ event/8903201. Silberkleit will share “the secret sauce on how the ‘Riverdale’ (television) series has evolved from Archie Comics and why it has much of the same DNA.” She is also passionate about autism and will give a peek into a new character with autism who attends Riverdale High with Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead. The talk is in conjunction with Autism Awareness Month in April.
Speakers at Retired Men’s group
The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free in-person speakers program Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The public is welcome to arrive at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and danish. Attendees must show proof of vaccine and booster at door. Masks required. Visit www.greenwichrma.org for a link to watch via Zoom. On April 6, Ransom Wilson, a candidate for conductor of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, will speak.
Outdoor space
The Greenwich Botanical Center will host an in-person talk on “Landscapes as Sancutary” from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, with Kathryn Herman, principal of New Canaan based Kathryn Herman Design. She will address the renewed importance of outdoor spaces and the ways in which the creation of these outdoor environments add to the enrichment of their enjoyment. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. To register, visit greenwichbotanicalcenter.org/product/landscapes-as-sanctuary/. GBC is located at 130 Bible St, Cos Cob.
Youth of the Year dinner
The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich will hold its annual Youth of the Year dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at its headquarters at 4 Horseneck Lane. Reception at 6, with the program and dinner at 6:30. For information and tickets, visit https:// secure.givelively.org/event/greenwich-boys-and-girls-club-association-incorporated/2022.
Little Liberia lecture
The Greenwich Historical Society’s annual “Shining a Light” Lecture Series will continue with its second virtual talk from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday. Maisa Tisdale, president and CEO of the Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community, will speak on “Bridgeport’s Little Liberia: The Importance of African American Historic Preservation.” She will focus on the fascinating story of the once-prosperous seafaring community of people of color in Bridgeport, and ongoing efforts to restore and preserve this historic area. For more information and to register: greenwichhistory.org/event/maisa-tisdale/. The three-part virtual series features speakers who are dedicated to interpreting, restoring and preserving the underrepresented voices in history.
BCA Junior Fashion Show
The Breast Cancer Alliance’s Junior Fashion Show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Richards at 359 Greenwich Ave. The BCA’s Junior Fashion Show is back and as stylish as ever: Celebrate the hard work and philanthropic efforts of our high school students. The event sponsor is Carnegie Prep Private Tutoring and Courses, with hair and makeup for the models by Maison D’Alexandre. For info and tickets, visit https://breastcanceralliance.org/events.
Leadership talk
The SaksWorks Leadership Talk with HGTV star Joe Mazza will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at SaksWorks Greenwich at 265 Greenwich Ave. Enjoy a conversation on the ins and outs of “Home Inspector Joe” and learn about his background. The discussion will conclude with a Q&A session. SaksWorks is a new membership club for life and work. For info and tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ saksworks-leadership-talk-withjoe-mazza-tickets-303537939147.
Girls With Impact gala
The Girls With Impact Gala, with the theme of “Unleashing NextGen Leaders in CT,” will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Belle Haven Club, 100 Harbor Drive. Special guests include Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons; Chrissy Tracey, a chef in Bon Appetit’s test kitchen and CEO of Vegan Vibes Meal Prep; and Brett Markinson, CEO of Innovent Capital. The event will support women including: Raina Jain, 19, CEO of HiveGuard & QueenBee; Jody Bell, 19, CEO of In Case of Deportation; Kristen St Louis, 18, of MirrorMe Diversity. For ticket and more info, visit https://www.girlswithimpact.org/ ct-gala.
Friday Films
The Friends Friday Films Series at the Greenwich Library on April 8 is showing “The French Dispatch,” a comedic love letter to the art of journalism from Wes Anderson. It is set at the French outpost of a New Yorker-like magazine, with an anthology of sequences correlating to different sections of the magazine, covering stories in art, politics, and cuisine. Rated R. Free. Showtime is 7 p.m., doors open at 6:40 p.m. at the Berkley Theater at the Greenwich Library. Masks and vaccine or negative PCR test required. Registration required at greenwichlibrary.org. Series is made possible by contributions from the Friends of Greenwich Library.
Color Challenge fun run
The International School at Dundee will host its fifth annual Greenwich Color Challenge fun run and obstacle course from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at 55 Florence Road, Riverside. Rain or shine. Open to the public. All proceeds benefit PTA-sponsored curriculum enhancements. To register, visit GreenwichColorChallenge.com. The 1.5-mile course starts and ends at the ISD fields and takes participants through obstacles, a foam pit and color stations — where kids and adults get “dusted” with safe, non-toxic, washable powder. The fun continues with games, prizes and food at the finish line. Silly attire encouraged.