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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 will 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 young female entrepreneurs, including: Raina Jain, 19, CEO of HiveGuard & QueenBee; Jody Bell, 19, CEO of In Case of Deportation; and Kristen St Louis, 18, of MirrorMe Diversity. For ticket and more info, visit www.girlswith impact.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. 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. Friday Films 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. That's 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.
Easter egg hunt
The Living Hope Community Church at 38 West End Ave. in Old Greenwich will host an Easter egg hunt from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9. In addition to a hunt for 3,000 Easter Eggs; kids can enjoy crafts, refreshments and a short Easter message. For kids 10 and under. Bring your Easter basket. Check website if there is inclement weather at www.LivingHopeCT.org.
Kite Flying Festival
In cooperation with the Greenwich Arts Council,
Greenwich Recreation is hosting its annual Kite Flying Festival at Greenwich Point Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Bring your own kite and find space along the beach. In case of inclement weather, call 203-861-6100. The rain date is Sunday, April 10. For info, visit www.greenwichct.gov/ 2090/Kite-Flying-Festival.
Art show
The Art Society of Old Greenwich will holds its Members Spring Exhibit and Art Sale at the Greenwich Botanical Center in Cos Cob through May 26. Dozens of pieces across a variety of mediums are displayed and for sale in the Botanical Center's auditorium. The opening reception will be held Saturday at 4 p.m.
Farmers market
The Winter Farmers Market is open at Sam Bridge Nursery on Saturdays (weather permitting) from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May 7. The market offers a diverse group of farmers and artisan vendors offering local produce, meats, fresh seafood, breads, desserts and greens. The nursery is located at 437 North St.
Aesop’s Fables
The Greenwich Library will host an Ashforth Concert Series event, “Aesop's Fables with Storytime Quartet,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in its Berkley Theatre. The event will blend three Aesop's Fables with the music of classical composers for a creative storytelling experience for kids in kindergarten through third grade. The performers engage with the audience, inviting them to ask questions and recognize themes and story plots. It includes large-screen illustrations, and the string quartet's instruments are explored in a fun Q&A segment. Free and open to the public. Masks are required for ages 2 and up. Capacity in the theater will be limited to 75 percent. For more information and to register, visit greenwichlibrary.org.
Free tax assistance
It's tax season, and the Greenwich Library is offering patrons the opportunity to come in for free tax preparation assistance every Saturday from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., in the business conference room on the main floor. Tax assistance is provided by volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation. All patrons are welcome to take advantage of this service, not just AARP members. Visit the library's online calendar for the required documentation and to register for an appointment at greenwichlibrary.org.
GSO concert
The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will perform
in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center of Greenwich High School with guest conductor Ransom Wilson and guest musician Paul Watkins on cello. The program will include “Dance of the Hours” from La Giaconda by Ponchielli; Cello Concerto by Delius; and Symphony No. 3 by Brahms. Wilson is a professor of flute at Yale University and principal conductor at the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music. He is the last of five guest conductors this season at the GSO vying for the top job. For tickets, visit www.greenwichsymphony.org.
Family Gallery Tours
The Bruce Museum will offer Family Gallery Tours from 11 a.m. to noon Sundays. Want to explore the museum with your entire family? This tour takes children 5 and up, and their caregivers and/or family, through the museum's exhibitions. Families will be able to engage in conversations about the arts, sciences and do hands-on activities. Tour is free with admission. Visit www.BruceMuseum.org for more info.
Ceramics Circle
The Connecticut Ceramics Circle will present “From the First Experiments to the Golden Age: Origins and Evolution of European Porcelain” a two-part seminar by Errol Manners, a dealer in antique ceramics based in London. The virtual talk will be from 1 to 4 p.m. April 11 on the secrets of the manufacture of porcelain exported from China since the Tang Dynasty. The seminar will begin with a talk on “Early Experiments and the Soft-Paste World,” followed by a talk on “The Success of Hard-Paste Porcelain and Spread of the Arcanum.” Held via Zoom. The fee for CCC members is $35, or $75 for nonmembers, which includes membership for the rest of the lecture season. To register, visit www.cceramicsc.org.
Talking trash
Waste Free Greenwich and the Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board will talk about all issues relating to trash in an event from 7 to
8 p.m. April 11 in the Community Room at the Cos Cob Library. Want to create less waste at home? Do you know what happens to our trash? Wondering what you should — or should not — recycle? Or looking to part with unwanted stuff ? Join Julie DesChamps, founder of Waste Free Greenwich, and Sally Davies, chair of the Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board, for answers to your waste questions. Discover ways to reduce waste at home and how to recycle, donate and dispose safely and properly. Explore community programs and practical changes toward a waste free lifestyle. To register and for more info, visit greenwichlibrary.org.
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.
Playing bridge
Looking for something to do with your friends? Learn to play bridge at the Greenwich YMCA in two courses: Beginner Bridge from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Improve your Bridge Game with conventions from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Ready to play? Games are held at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. To sign up, call Frank at 203-5248032. You must call to reserve a seat. You do not require a partner to play, but tell Frank if you do and you will be seated together. If you have a foursome, tell Frank and your table will be reserved.
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 13, Dr Jun Xu of Greenwich, a chiropractor and rehabilitation medicine and acupuncture expert, will speak about Africa Cries Out, a humanitarian organization he founded and serves as president of that provides education and medical care for people in Senegal.
Buying electric car
Thinking of going electric? Switching to an electric car won't switch up your everyday life. See how the performance, ease and comfort of EVs can help you drive change. Electric cars are now a viable means of transportation with generous driving range and pleasant road manners. To learn more about how to choose the right vehicle, join this webinar at 7 p.m. April 14. It will feature Barry Kresch, president of the EV Club of CT; Paul Young of the Juice Bar; and Anthony Moor, moderator. To register go to: greenwichlibrary.libcal.com /event/9046920. Hosted by the Cos Cob Library and organized by the Greenwich Conservation Commission, Greenwich Sustainability Committee, EV Club of Connecticut and Juice Bar.
Garden lecture
Greenwich Botanical Center will host an in-person talk and book-signing on “Sleepy Cat Farm: A Gardener's Journey” from 5 to 6 p.m. April 14. Sleepy Cat Farm in Greenwich is the vision of Fred Landman, who acquired the property in 1994. Landman will take us on a visual tour of this lavish estate that features an abundance of garden experiences: formal boxwood and undulating hornbeam hedges, dense woodland, reflecting pools, arbors and follies—and a ferme ornée offering organic produce to the community. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. For info and tickets ($40), visit https://greenwichbotanical center.org/product/sleep-cat -farm-a-gardeners-journey/ . GBC is located at 130 Bible St, Cos Cob.
Twin Plagues lecture
The Greenwich Historical Society's annual “Shining a Light” Lecture Series will continue with its third virtual talk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 21. Meadow Dibble, a Brown University Visiting Scholar, will speak on “The Diseased Ship: A Cautionary Tale of New England's Twin Plagues.” She will recount the tragic 1819 voyage of a ship from Boston to West Africa to the West Indies that only a few crew members survived. The story features a Yankee sea captain, a tragedy on the high seas, a viral outbreak, a political cover-up, and a conspiracy of silence that has lasted two centuries surrounding New England's involvement in the slave trade. The three-part virtual series features speakers who are dedicated to interpreting, restoring and preserving the underrepresented voices in history. For more information and to register: greenwichhistory.org/event/meadow-dibble/.