Free admission at Greenwich’s updated Bruce Museum, a color run and other neighborhood notes
Downtown
The newly expanded Bruce Museum will host a grand reopening April 2 featuring free admission and festivities to mark its completed transformation.
The “New Bruce” is double the size of the original museum with new art and science galleries as well as new spaces for community events and education.
Construction of the new facilities started back in 2019 and cost about $60 million, paid for with private funds and donations. The museum closed several times during construction.
The grand reopening celebration runs from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit the Bruce’s website for more information.
Greenwich
The Representative Town Meeting currently has three open seats, specifically in Districts 3, 4 and 11. The RTM is Greenwich’s 230-member legislative body.
If you or someone you know lives in one of these districts and is interested in joining the RTM, please contact the following members: District 3: Ed Lopez, 203-660-0698, ed.lopez@greenwichct.org; District 4: Bob McKnight, 203-5315233, rjmmkt@gmail.com; District 11: Susan Fahey, 917-0699-5476, susanfaheyrtm@gmail.com.
Central Greenwich
The Greenwich Police Department is seeking applications for this year’s Citizen’s Police Academy spring class.
The course is designed to give participants 18 years and older an overview of law enforcement operations in Greenwich. Topics for the course include motor vehicle stops, crime scene forensics, de-escalation tactics, ride-alongs and more.
The course runs on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. from April 26 to June 21. There is one Monday session, May 8, at the same time.
GPD is only accepting 40 participants for the course and applicants will be submitted to a lottery drawing to get a seat. The course is free, but applicants will be subject to a criminal records check. Applications are due on April 21. For more information, visit https://www.greenwichct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1880
Riverside
Riverside residents beware: You may see running children and parents adorned in colored dust this weekend at the sixth annual Greenwich Color Challenge.
The Color Challenge will feature a 1.5 mile fun run and obstacle course with more than 10 stations to navigate. The event is hosted by the International School at Dundee Parent Teacher Association.
The color powder used during the event is cornstarch and coloring, which the organizers say is safe, non-toxic and easy to clean off. Last year the event drew more than 1,000 participants.
The run route goes through Riverside and Old Greenwich. The event starts at 9 a.m. April 1 at 55 Florence Road in Riverside.
Registration is required and tickets cost $40 per person, for those ages 5 and older. Visit the ISD PTA website for registration information.
Midcountry
Greenwich Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) is hosting a 1980s themed fundraising event this week called “Back to the ‘80s Again.”
Guests are encouraged to don 1980s attire as they enjoy the sights and sounds of the era, including music by local ‘80s cover band, Jessie’s Girl.
GEMS is an independent nonprofit organization that is not part of the Town of Greenwich. GEMS does receive some funding from the town, but it relies on donations and fundraising.
The event is at Greenwich Country Club on March 31, from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets start at $375. Visit the event website for tickets and more information.
Central Greenwich
The Greenwich Police Department is accepting applications for a new 911 operator, or public safety telecommunicator as the town calls it.
The job entails responding to 911 emergency and non-emergency radio and telephone calls for police, fire and emergency medical services in Greenwich.
Applicants need a high school diploma and three years of professional experience. They will also need to pass a background check, psychological review, medical exam and a written exam.
The job pays between $28.14 and $38.36 an hour. Visit the town’s website for more information.
Greenwich
Waste Free Greenwich is hosting the ReThink Waste Fair on Saturday and inviting residents to consider how they can help reduce waste in the community.
Organizers will highlight the six Rs of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair and Rot.
The event will have a recycling drive for used electronics and other items, children’s activities, information about composting and ecofriendly vendors.
The fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 at Christ Church
Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. Visit the
Waste Free Greenwich website for more information.