Greenwich Sentinel

Greenwich Snow Sculpture Contest
2016-12-22 - 2017-01-31 | CT
Greenwich Recreation and The Greenwich Arts Council present the 5th annual snow sculpture contest! Throughout this winter season, create your best snow sculpture and submit a photograph to our judges for a chance to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation! Submissions must be sent via e-mail to ptroiano@greenwichct.org and include: title or name of snow sculpture, full name(s) of sculptor(s), home address, and photograph of sculpture. The Town of Greenwich reserves the right to use photo submissions in Town media. All entries must be in good taste. Primary consideration will be given to creativity of the title, concept, and execution. Participants must be Greenwich residents. Sculptures will be judged and winners will be awarded in March.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Art Exhibit: Art in Bloom @ Flinn Gallery (See gallery hours in description)
2017-01-27 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Art in Bloom, a new exhibition of colorful, flower-filled and nature-inspired paintings by five regional artists, will run from January 26 to March 8 2017 at the Flinn Gallery in the Greenwich Library. With Art in Bloom, the Flinn Gallery proffers an antidote to the winter blues. The exhibit, curated by Claire Furlin and Joann Terracciano, includes a weekly flower arrangement created by one of seven different garden clubs, inspired by the artists’ work. In the gallery at least, Spring is already here!
Gallery Hours (Unless the library is closed)
Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Further info: Flinn Gallery 2036227947

A View of Anya Seton's Family Through Her Novels
2017-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Greenwich Historical Society, 39 Strickland Rd.
“Fathers, Mothers, Daughters: A View of Anya Seton’s Family Through Her Novels,” examines autobiographical elements in Anya’s fiction, especially as she cast interactions with her famous parents into the fictional lives of some of her important characters. Discussion will include five novels written between 1941 and 1972 that offer perhaps the most intriguing representations of her own evolving sense of self as a daughter, lover, wife and mother.
Each lecture: Members: $10; nonmembers $15
Reservations required. Visit www.greenwichhistory.org or call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10.

Middle School Musical: Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
2017-01-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Sacred Heart Greenwich, 1177 King Street
Join us and watch Middle School students perform Beauty and the Beast, Jr, based on the original Broadway production of the play that ran for more than 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards. The performance features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.

Tee Off Mini Golf at the Library! (Ages 21+)
2017-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Greenwich Library
Fore! This January, Greenwich Library will be transformed into a 18 hole miniature golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks and down the stairs.
On Friday, January 27th from 6:00 to 9:00pm, an After Hours (21+) event with adult beverages and appetizers is a great way to start off the weekend. For just $25 per person, golfers can bring their competitive spirit and see the Library from a different vantage point.
No sign up necessary, just show up! Contact: (203) 622 – 7989

Arch Street Teen Center Wild Wild West Night 7th Grade Dance
2017-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch Street
On Friday January 27th from 7pm-10pm Arch Street Teen Center will hold their Wild Wild West Night 7th Grade Dance.
Admission is $15, includes pizza & refreshments.
Our mission at Arch Street is to provide teens with a safe environment in which to connect and socialize with their peers.
Further info: info@archstreet.org or 203-629-5744

Friends Friday Film - Amy
2017-01-27 19:40 - 22:00 | Greenwich Library – Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Avenue
AMY (2015) With Amy Winehouse. Directed by Asif Kapadia. Follows pop singer Amy Winehouse from her heady steady climb to success followed by a dizzying downward spiral and death at age 27 from alcohol poisoning.There’s plenty of blame to go around but in the end Tony Bennett placed her among the ranks of Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin. 128 min, Rated R. Admission to Friends Friday Films is open to all at no charge. This series is made possible by contributions to the Friends of Greenwich Library. Showtime is 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:40 p.m.

Event Type(s): Friends, Films and TV

Greenwich Library Information
(203) 622 – 7910

Friends Friday Films: Amy
2017-01-27 19:40 - 22:30 | Greenwich Library – Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Avenue
There’s no longer-lived or better-known program associated with Greenwich Library than the Friends Friday Film Series, now 69 years old. The screening of the day is Amy (2015, directed by Asif Kapadia). The film follows pop singer Amy Winehouse from her heady steady climb to success followed by a dizzying downward spiral and death at age 27 from alcohol poisoning. There’s plenty of blame to go around but in the end Tony Bennett placed her among the ranks of Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin. Friends Friday Films are open to all at no charge through the support of the Friends of Greenwich Library.

Chinese New Year
2017-01-28 - 2017-01-29 | Chinese Language School of CT, 51 Hendrie Ave, Riverside, 06878
Greenwich High School will be the place to usher in the Year of the Rooster on Jan. 28, 2017.
Fairfield Youth Orchestra and the Wesleyan University’s Asian Music Ensemble will be just two of the highlights at this years’ CLSC Chinese New Year celebration!
Tickets are now on sale online at www.chineselanguageschool.org; Special vendors from community will be joining us as well!

Common Threads - Quilters @ Cos Cob Library
2017-01-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road
The Cos Cob Library welcomes members of Common Threads who come to work on quilting projects and sometimes knitting projects as well. All are welcome. Every other year the Friends of the Cos Cob Library and Staff host a beautiful quilt show in November in our Community room and throughout the library. New members are welcome to join.

Tristate Debate Tournament
2017-01-28 09:00 - 18:00 | Sacred Heart Greenwich, 1177 King Street
More than 350 high school debaters from 20 schools in the tristate area will compete on Saturday, January 28 in the annual Sacred Heart Greenwich Speech and Debate Tournament, which will be held at the school campus, 1177 King St., Greenwich.

The strength of the tournament has grown with an increase in attendance by schools and competitors. They will turn out for a full day of competition that will be capped by an awards ceremony at 5pm in Hayes Hall.

Tee Off Mini Golf at the Library! - All Ages Event
2017-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Greenwich Library
Fore! This January, Greenwich Library will be transformed into a 18 hole miniature golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks and down the stairs.
Saturday, January 28th, is Family Fun Day from 10:00 to 4:00pm. An escape from cabin fever, at $5 per person, golfers of all ages will also enjoy a free hot chocolate at Eltons Café in the Library.
No sign up necessary, just show up!
Further Info: Trustee’s Office 2036227989

Family Science Craft @ The Byram Shubert Library
2017-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
In the Byram Shubert Library Community Room
Come to the Byram Shubert Library on Saturday January 28 from 10:30-11:30am for a fun Family Science Craft event.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library

Drop-in Computer Lab @ Greenwich Library Training Center
2017-01-28 11:00 - 11:55 | Greenwich Library
Every Tuesday and Saturday @ 11am, Thursday @ 3pm.
Get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, music, video and magazines with your Greenwich Library card. Get help on using your iPad, Kindle or other tablet or e-reader. Bring your own laptop and devices or practice with ours. Bilingual help is available. Foundation Center help is available on Tuesdays.

Event Type(s): Technology Training
Age Group(s): Adults
Presenter: Library Staff

Laura Matthews
(203) 622 – 7914
trainingcenter@greenwichlibrary.org

Chinese Language School of CT 15th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration @ Greenwich High School
2017-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Greenwich High School
Greenwich High School will be the place to usher in the Year of the Rooster on Jan. 28, 2017.
Fairfield Youth Orchestra and the Wesleyan University’s Asian Music Ensemble will be just two of the highlights at this years’ Chinese New Year celebration!
Tickets are now on sale online at www.chineselanguageschool.org; Special vendors from community will be joining us as well!
Featuring:

Authentic Chinese Buffet
Dragon Dance
Professional & Student Performances
Raffle and Marketplace
Chinese Music
Crafts and Activities
Demonstrations and Workshops for All Ages
Arts & Crafts and Activities

Chinese New Year
Ticket Prices

Adult

$30 (before 1/9/17)
$45 (after 1/9/17)

Child

$20 (before 1/9/17)
$30 (after 1/9/17)

Children under 3 free!

Ticket Prices Include a $2.00 Service Fee
Click here to download the flier
Click here to see fliers from years past!

YMCA Dodgeball Tournament! - Fundraiser To Benefit Greenwich YMCA
2017-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 | YMCA of Greenwich, 50 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Saturday, January 28,2017
11:00am to 3:00pm
$100 per person
$600 per team
Join us for a six on six dodgeball tournament supporting the YMCA of Greenwich. The day will consist of two different tournaments. One will be coed and the other will be an all male event. Every team is allowed to have up to four subs totaling teams out to 10 players! Come enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, food and drinks!
Event Co-Chairs: Chris Cortese and Leighton Thomas
Please contact Elaine Grant at egrant@gwymca.org or Laura Gallucci at lgallucci@gwymca.org for more information.
Click HERE to download PDF registration form

Learning to Look: Family Art Program on Portraiture
2017-01-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT, 06870, United States
Perrot Library is pleased to welcome back Alice Scovell Coleman, a lecturer with the Learning to Look program, for another afternoon of art. This program will focus on portraiture, particularly the art of John Singer Sargent. After the presentation, children will have the opportunity to create their own portrait on paper. This program is recommended for families with children ages 5 and up (but adults, too, are welcome). This event is a wonderful introduction or follow-up to the exhibit, John Singer Sargent’s Mrs. Carl Meyer and Her Children at the Jewish Museum in New York City.

"Oneness Meditation" with Joyce Sinclair @ Byram Shubert
2017-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
The Oneness Meditation is a powerful transmission of Divine Energies that flows through the eyes of the Oneness Meditator. Learn about and practice Meditation

Info:

Miguel Garcia Colon
(203) 531 – 0426

St. Paul Lutheran Church to Hold Spaghetti Creole Dinner
2017-01-28 16:00 - 19:00 | St. Paul Lutheran Church, 286 Delavan Avenue
The cooks at St. Paul Lutheran Church are at it again! Join us on Saturday, January 28 from 4:00 to 7:00pm for a Spaghetti Creole Supper. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children and include salad, generous serving of spaghetti creole, dessert, iced tea and coffee. “To-go” orders for $10 are available by calling 203-253-2327, packaged as a hot to-go container of only Spaghetti Creole.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 286 Delavan Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

Arch Street Teen Center Wild Wild West Night 8th Grade Dance
2017-01-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch Street
On Friday January 27th from 7pm-10pm Arch Street Teen Center will hold their Wild Wild West Night 8th Grade Dance.
Admission is $15, includes pizza & refreshments.
Our mission at Arch Street is to provide teens with a safe environment in which to connect and socialize with their peers.
Further info: info@archstreet.org or 203-629-5744

Cos Cob Archers open shoot
2017-01-29 08:00 - 13:00 | Cos Cob Archers, 205 Bible Street
On Sunday, January 29th, the Cos Cob Archers will hold an open to the public field target/3D shoot at 205 Bible St. Registration takes place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5 for those under 16 accompanied by a paying adult, $20 for adults, $10 for non-shooting adults; $50 maximum per family. Free for members. $10 for guests of members. Lunch is included. Guest bows/arrows for all ages are included in fee. To attend, email Ed Smith at edsmith@execsystems.com. For further information, please visitwww.coscobarchers.com.

Grab a New Book!
2017-01-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Grab a new book! Pick up a copy of Brian McLaren’s book (and a great cappuccino!) from the Christ Church Book Store today. We are very fortunate to have this exceptionally gifted speaker and writer with us in Greenwich next Saturday evening at 7 pm with a reception and book signing after. On Sunday morning he will be preaching at the 9:15 at Christ Church followed by a talk/Q&A in the chapel at 10:10. All of the events are free and open to the public. Brian D. McLaren’s groundbreaking books include A New Kind of Christian, A Generous Orthodoxy, The Secret Message of Jesus, and Everything Must Change. He was once recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America. Make a week of it! Pick up the book today, read it this week, and go and see and talk with Brian McLaren next weekend.

Friends of Greenwich Point Present: Wildlife in Winter @ Innis Arden Cottage, Tod's Point
2017-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point
Join the Friends of Greenwich Point as the Stamford Museum & Nature Center uncover how different types of animals such as reptiles, birds, and mammals adapt to survive the winter freeze… and how some migrate to beat the cold. Meet a live chinchilla, turtle, owl and many more animals during this exciting program.
For more information please email the Friends of Greenwich Point Education Committee at info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org
Features Live animal presentations at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

PANEL DISCUSSION: ALERTING HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES TO THE NEW CULTURE OF HATRED ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
2017-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Central Middle School
Galvanize, a new grass roots group, aims to raise awareness of the growing problem of intolerance and anti-Semitism on college campuses. This free panel discussion is being held on at Central Middle School. Panelists include current university students, a campus Hillel director, and a Southern Baptist minister and human rights activist. For more information on Galvanize and this free event, please contact Bryanna Kallman at kallman@optonline.net.

Clay Art Center Exhibit Opening Reception - REWIND: 60 Years at CAC- Exhibit Through May 25
2017-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY, 10573, United States
Clay Art Center is pleased to present
REWIND: 60 Years at CAC
A comprehensive exhibit that chronicles Clay Art Center from 1957 to the present.
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 29th
3 – 5pm
Ongoing through March 25th
Reena Kashyap, director emeritus of Clay Art Center, has curated a 60 year visual history of this nationally recognized ceramic arts center that has played a vital role in the development of ceramic artists in the United States. As a multi-media exhibition project, REWIND will kick off Clay Art Center’s 60th year with first-hand accounts of the happenings within the walls of the Center from the very beginning. 70 past and present Clay Art Center artists will exhibit recent ceramic works along with their heartfelt stories of the development of the non-profit all the way from its grassroots beginnings. Oral histories will be available on-site and online to view and scheduling a docent tour is welcome.
“When I first came to Clay Art Center in 1997 it was the best kept secret known only in the clay world and not to the general public. Through this first exhibition titled REWIND, and all year long as we celebrate our 60th anniversary, I am excited to share with you and the community at large our rich history.” –Reena Kashyap
40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573, Tel: 914-937-2047 www.clayartcenter.org

PJ Library Sunday Funday for Tots & Kids
2017-01-29 15:45 - 17:00 | YWCA Greenwich
Do good, have fun! Hands-on community service workshops for kids.
1) For Preschoolers: Help make soup jars for clients of the Jewish Family Service’s Kosher Food Pantry. Story time, songs and games with hands-on help for others! This program is a gift to the community in partnership with Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
2) For K-2nd Graders: The Sandwich Brigade. Help make over 100 sandwiches to serve the clients of the Bronx Jewish Community Council. $15 in advance, $25 at the door.
Register at JCCGreenwich.org or call 203-552-1818. Drop-ins welcome!

Panthers Girls Hockey Free Hockey Clinic for Girls
2017-01-29 16:00 - 17:20 | Chelsea Pier Stamford, 1 Blachley Road, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Love to Skate? Want to Play Hockey? Come join us Sunday, Jan. 29 – 4:00 to 5:20 pm at Chelsea Piers, Stamford for a FREE hockey clinic for girls age 8 and up with players from the Manhattanville College Lady Valiants and Greenwich High School Varsity Girls hockey teams
Full hockey equipment is required, and a USA Hockey waiver must be signed on-site.
Can’t make it Jan. 29? Please join us for one other FREE clinic:

Sunday, Feb. 19 – 12:15 to 1:45 pm at Dorothy Hamill Rink, Greenwich

The Panthers Girls Hockey Association is a travel hockey program that attracts players from all over Fairfield and Westchester counties. We are committed to providing a challenging, safe and fun hockey experience where participants at all levels can develop to their fullest potential.

Friends Cole Concert: Musicians from Marlboro
2017-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Greenwich Library – Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Avenue
The Friends Cole Concert Series presents the latest Marlboro touring group in the Cole Auditorium. Built around Vaughan Williams’s song cycle On Wenlock Edge for voice, string quartet, and piano, this program also includes a selection of Beethoven’s Irische Lieder, WoO 152 for voice and piano trio as well as string quartets by Haydn and Beethoven: the Quartet in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5 and the Quartet in C Major, Op. 59,

No. 3, respectively. Musicians are Nicholas Phan, tenor; Michelle Ross, violin; Carmit Zori, violin; Rebecca Albers, viola; Alice Yoo, cello; Lydia Brown, piano.
The Friends Cole Concert Series is made possible through the support of the Sylvia and Leonard Marx Foundation and Friends of Greenwich Library. Doors open at 3:30 pm. For more information, please call the Friends Office at (203) 622-7938 or visit www.marlboromusic.org.

Read to Otis & Cinder
2017-01-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road
Otis returns with sister, Cinder, and they’re waiting to be read to by elementary school-aged children who may be reluctant readers, shy readers, or even those afraid of dogs. If you LOVE dogs, that’s fine, too! We will have 4 fifteen minute slots available per dog. Please choose something to read when you come. Registration begins Monday, May 9th in person or call us at 203-622-6883 to reserve a spot!

Qigong/Tai Chi with Lucy
2017-01-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Cos Cob Library – Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd
The Friends and Staff of Cos Cob Library are excited to invite you to an exercise class, Qigong/Tai Chi, with Lucy Gao. Qigong/Tai Chi is described as meditation in motion with dance-like movements and often employing special breathing techniques. Both techniques are ancient and often practiced in China’s clinics due to their impressive healing effects. Lucy was born in China and is a certified instructor in Qigong/Tai Chi.
