Chazz Palminteri drops by the JHouse in Riverside
Scene… Academy Awardnominated actor/producer Chazz Palminteri, a Bedford, N.Y., resident, was seen dining at Tony’s at the JHouse in Riverside last weekend.
Setting sail… SoundWaters is offering a twohour sunset sail on its 80-foot schooner at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, leaving from Bocuzzi Park on Southfield Avenue in Stamford. Bring dinner and your favorite beverage, then relax while watching the sun dip below the horizon. Check in 15 minutes before the sailing time, and bring a hat, sunglasses and sweatshirt. The price is $40 per person. All passengers must be at least 5 and accompanied by an adult. For more info and to make a reservation, go to https://soundwaters.org/ sails-rentals/public-schooner-sails/
Out there… The Greenwich Historical Society on Strickland Road in Cos Cob is hosting an evening of picnics and folk music, show tunes and contemporary hits from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, on its Great Lawn. Greenwich native Justine Goggin will perform music directed by world-class musicians Kreg Gottschall and Grammy-nominated Caroline Worra. The concert will honor some of the greatest female songwriters of our time in celebration of the women’s suffrage centennial. The
Historical Society grounds will be lit up in purple and gold as part of the nationwide “Forward into Light” campaign to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Registration is required as space is limited. Free for members, $20 for nonmembers. VIP Bistro seating for four with appetizers and refreshments is available. Masks are required inside the campus and suggested outdoors. The grounds will open for picnics at 5:30 p.m. with the concert from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more info and to RSVP, visit greenwichhistory.org/music-on-thegreat-lawn/.
Giving… Splurge gift shop owner Sonia Malloy sold more than 40 “Greenwich Strong” masks that were designed by a local friend, with $5 from each sale donated to the Greenwich COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. Opened in 2007, Splurge supports the local community and has delivered hundreds of Easter baskets to Kids in Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, countless cans of food to Neighbor to Neighbor and items to Toys for Tots. The store regularly hosts Splurge for a Cause charitable shopping nights, resulting in thousands of dollars donated to local charities. It has donated hundreds of items to nonprofits for silent auctions and events, and sold products made by people with developmental disabilities from Abilis. The Greenwich COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, which was launched by Greenwich United Way, provides assistance for Greenwich residents experiencing economic hardship due to the pandemic. To support the fund, visit greenwichunitedway.org/greenwichcovid-19-community-relieffund/.
Out there… Aux Delices on East Putnam Avenue in Riverside is expanding its menu. The popular eatery/ caterer owned by husbandand-wife team Greg Addonizio and Debra Ponzek will soon be offering wine and beer to its patrons.
The Sound Beach Community Band is performing at Binney Park on Sound
Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. The band consists of 40 local musicians who entertain crowds with its performances of popular songs, marches and show tunes. Patrons of the concert must wear masks and practice social distancing.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
— Helen Keller