(1) Intro to Statistics using R Part 1
July 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Greenwich Library – Training Center, 101 West Putnam Avenue
Come to the Greenwich Library for an Intro to Statistics course using R – a free, open-source statistical computing language that is the industry standard software of data science. R’s functionality overlaps with Microsoft Excel but offers more flexibility and works better with large data sets. These skills may be particularly useful for middle and high school science research students who need to analyze datasets for their projects. In this first session of a two-part series on R, patrons will learn how to read data into RStudio (an integrated development environment), perform basic operations, subset data, create matrices, and generate plots. This series will be taught by Luke Hellum, a rising sophomore at Yale College planning to major in Applied Mathematics or Statistics.
For more information, contact Michele Martin mmartin@greenwichlibrary.org or call (203) 625-6533
(2) RMA: “Music for Non-Musicians”
July 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Avenue
Music, in one form or another, is a language that speaks to every society. George Ubogy will discuss and demonstrate its basics and some of its complexities.
How does music differ from noise? How does the brain sense music? How do the great composers use music to paint pictures and to convey emotional states? He will explicate the mysteries of clefs (treble and bass), keys, key signature, time signature, tempo markings and volume markings, the nature of musical sounds and their perception by the ear and the brain, and the perception of sound. Dr. Ubogy will discuss these issues, using piano demonstrations.
(3) Experiment with Circuits for Grades 3-5
July 27 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Greenwich Library Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Avenue
Are you a fan of electronic devices? Ever wonder how they are powered? Learn about the basics of circuitry and make your own circuits. Light-up a Minion figure by using coin cell batteries, wires and LEDs. Did you know that playdough can be used like a wire to conduct electricity? Come to the Greenwich Library to design your own playdough butterfly and make it light-up. Space is limited to 25 children entering grades grades 3-5 and registration is required. Please note: child must have completed grade 2 for this program.
(4) The Struggle is Real – For Young Adults
July 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane
Join the Jewish Family Services of Greenwich for “The Struggle is Real” – a 6 week discussion group for college age young adults. The goal of the group is to help each member succeed by equipping them to confront personal, educational, and professional challenges. All are welcome!
Call 203-622-1881 or email llsmith@jfsgreenwich.org to find out more information and to register.
(5) Sip & Shop – Tasting and Shopping Showcase
July 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Innis Arden Golf Club, 120 Tomac Avenue
Join Roseann Benedict and Nancy Carr at their event, Sip & Shop –a tasting and shopping showcase that will feature more than 25 local businesses, including many represented by women who’ve met in the neighborhood or through their children’s schools. Roseann and Nancy created an event to bring together and foster the business ventures of these moms they’ve met along the way. Products and services from bourbon, wine and food tastings, cigars and home décor to men’s and women’s fashions, jewelry, accessories, artwork, salon, beauty products and more will be featured. Through the event, the organizers also hope to raise money for a local charity that supports gene therapy research to fight cancer – a disease that’s touched too many of their friends.
Contact Roseann.Benedict@Raveis.com 203-979-9104 or nancy.carr@jhilburnpartner.com 203-940-2724 for more information.
