FOR THE RECORD

Bruce Beginnings

The Bruce Museum’s Bruce Beginnings program for children is held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays. Children ages 2.5 to 5 and their caregivers explore the museum’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. Topics will rotate between art and science. This program is free with general admission but space is limited. See the visitor service desk upon arrival. For more info, visit BruceMuseum.org.

Drop by the Bruce

The Bruce Museum at 1 Museum Drive is open while construction continues on its expansion project. “Natural Cycles Shape Our Land” is on permanent exhibit, allowing visitors to journey through cycles that unfold over millions of years at global scales and end their tour with small cycles that unfold at minuscule scales in their own back yards. For more information on the exhibits and hours, visit BruceMuseum.org.

Hike at Lapham Preserve

Join the staff at the Greenwich Land Trust for an early fall walk at its Lapham Preserve from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Watch for the first fall color and explore the woodlands and meadows that are on the property. Sturdy, waterproof footwear is recommended. Space is limited. Preregistration is required at gltrust.org.

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.

Playing bridge

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 203-524-8032. Reservations required. No partner required. If you have a partner or a foursome, tell Frank.

Speaker at men’s group

The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free speakers program at 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.greenwichrma.org for a link to watch via Zoom or attend in person at the First Presbyterian Church. On Sept. 28, Susan Herbst, a political scientist and past president of the University of Connecticut, will speak on “Democracy in Peril?: Ten Critical Political Dynamics to Understand Currently.”

Weekday Farmers Market

The Old Greenwich Farmers Market is held from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 38 West End Ave. in Old Greenwich. The market is held rain or shine. For more information email info@oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com.

Local writer speaks

The Greenwich Library will host local author Arlene Mark to its AuthorsLive series to join Leigh Grant in conversation about her new teen novel, “The Year Without a Summer,” at the library’s Marx Family Black Box Theater at 7 p.m. Wednesday. In the book, two eighth-graders learn to navigate a world where a natural disaster causes them to meet, but personal hardships truly bring them together. Grant is president of the Greenwich branch of the National League of American Pen Women. The event is free and open to all. To register and for more info, www.greenwichlibrary.org or call 203-622-7900.

Diversity event

The First Selectman’s Diversity Awareness Committee will hold a special program at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall in the Cone Room on the second floor. The program, called “Exploring The Wealth Divide In Greenwich,” will be moderated by Ted Pardoe from St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. The panel will feature First Selectman Fred Camillo: town Commissioner of Human Services Demetria Nelson; David Rabin,president and CEO of the Greenwich United Way; Mehmet Cansoy, an associate professor at Fairfield University; and state Rep. Stephen Meskers, D-150. Bobby Walker Jr., co-chair of the committee said the goal of the event is to “highlight the socioeconomic diversity” within the town despite the stereotypes about the wealth of the town’s residents.

Volunteer Fair

Join the Friends of Greenwich Library and help bring programming, education and resources to the Greenwich community by volunteering. The library welcomes you to come and find the programs that suit your passion and time commitment. Some programs need leadership and continuity, but there are many “done in a day” opportunities. Learn about all of the opportunities from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 29 in the Baxter Courtyard. For more information, visit https:// www.greenwichlibrary .org/wp-content/uploads /2022/08/FriendsVolunteer-Info.pdf.

Networking event

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event at the Greenwich Historical Society at 47 Strickland Road at 5:30 p.m.. Thursday. This event is open to the public and, weather-permitting, will be both indoors and outdoors. Enjoy light bites, gift drawings and beverages as well as a visit to the historic Barn and Museum Galleries. The cost is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. To register, visit Greenwichchamber.com, call 869-3500 or email greenwichchamber@greenwichchamber.com.

Friday films

“Friends Friday Films,” a free event sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library, is held weekly at 7 in the library’s Berkley Theater. On Sept. 30, the film will be “Soul.” The animated feature is Pixar’s beautiful tribute to the rhythm of New York City and the art of jazz. Telling the story of a music teacher who learns to rediscover his passion, the film won the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score by Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

‘Time in Place’ art show

The Greenwich Art Society Gallery is hosting a show called “Time in Place,” featuring a selection of acrylic and gouache paintings by artist Lina Morielli, through Sept. 30. The show is in the gallery at 299 Greenwich Ave. and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. weekends. For more info, visit greenwichartsociety.org .

Monopoly morning

Monopoly is one of the bestselling board games in history — sales went up during the COVID-19 pandemic. The game is built on powerful American lore: anyone can rise from rags to riches. The Byram Shubert Library will host Monopoly Game morning from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Community Room. Monopoly sets will be provided or bring your favorite set to play with others

Farmers Market

The Greenwich Farmers Market is held Saturdays in the commuter parking lot at Arch Street and Horseneck Lane in downtown Greenwich. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 19. For more information or to place a preorder, call 203-3800580, email gfm-ct@optimum.net or visit www.greenwich

farmersmarketct.com/.

Library tours

Join a tour of the recently renovated main Greenwich Library building from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays to discover upgrades. Get reacquainted with different areas that have been transformed during the two-year project. Plus, librarians will answer questions about services and programs. Register at GreenwichLibrary.org. Walk-ins accommodated if there is room.

Book sale

The Friends of the Cos Cob Library will host its annual Open House and Book Sale from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. For the first two hours, Anitra Brooks will provide musical entertainment. Children can enjoy arts and crafts, temporary tattoos and face painting. At 2 p.m., the summer reading program prize winners will be announced. At 2:45 p.m., there will be a dedication to former library clerk Barbara Boots. The book sale will be held throughout, with a “pay what you think the book is worth to you” or join the Friends of the Cos Cob Library for $25 and receive a bag and four books ($10 for seniors). For more info, visit greenwichlibrary.org or call 203-622-6883.

Flinn exhibit and talks

A celebration of color and imagination bursts forth in “Atmospheric Moments,” the opening exhibit of the new season at the Flinn Gallery in the Greenwich Library. Through Oct. 19, works by artists Rachel Burgess, Bascove and Sage Tucker-Ketcham will fill the space with work of stimulating richness. Rachel Burgess will hold an artist talk on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. The Flinn Gallery is on the second floor of the Library’s main branch at 101 W. Putnam Ave. For more information, visit www.flinngallery.com.

Concerts at the Point

The Friends of Greenwich Point will hold a concert series from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on select Saturdays, with the next one on Oct. 1, with the Dragon Crest Collective. The concerts are held by Founders Rock at Greenwich Point — follow the music to the field above the second concession stand at this new location.