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We Should All Nap Like the American Black Bear

Greenwich Sentinel·
January 4, 2020·

Did you know that in 2019, Black Bears were recorded 4 times in Greenwich, and likely seen and not reported dozens of times? Reaching lengths of 6.5 feet and weights of up to 650 pounds, The American Black Bear is no lightweight! Meet our state's largest terrestrial carnivore and learn the remarkable survival strategies it employs to survive and thrive through the harshest New England winters.

Greenwich Sentinel·
January 4, 2020·

On Feb. 6 at 6 p.m., the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich (BGCG) will name its 2020 Youth of the Year recipient, which is the highest honor a BGCG member can recieve. The 52nd annual awards dinner will take place at the club, and will also honor the 2020 Champion of Youth Award recipient, Susan Bevan. Each year, the teenage BGCG members apply to become the Youth of the Year. The program recognizes an outstanding Club member who has made significant contributions to his or her family, school, community and Club.