Local News and Events

The Friends of the Byram Shubert Library are currently seeking donations of books, CDs, DVDs, videos, audiobooks, and artwork for their Fall Book & Media Sale to be held on November 7th-9th, 2008. The next official donation drop-off date will be on Saturday, October 11th, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Byram Shubert Library’s … Read more

The Greenwich Tree Conservancy and the Town of Greenwich is sponsoring an “Awesome Tree Contest” in collaboration with Garden Education Center, Bruce Museum, the Greenwich Libraries, Audubon Greenwich, and Greenwich Land Trust. Residents can nominate their favorite tree in the following categories: Tallest Tree Widest Tree Picture Perfect Tree Weirdest Tree Tree with a Great … Read more

The Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission will be conducting an open house at the Mianus Pond Fishway*, this Saturday, April 5th, at 10 A.M. All interested residents are invited to attend the open house and tour the fishway. As part of the open house, a short presentation will be given on the history of the … Read more

While you’re doing spring cleaning, remember that the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library are accepting donations of books and other materials for their spring book sale. Donations are tax-deductible. They accept. . . Books CDs DVDs VHS tapes CD-ROMs artwork bookends blank journals and photo albums educational materials They even offer FREE PICK-UP SERVICE! … Read more

Dig those smelly sneakers out of the back of your closet and put them to good use! The Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board is running the third annual Used Sneaker Collection, going on now through April 26th. All types of sneakers will be accepted for recycling (but no cleats). Take laces out of shoes before recycling. … Read more