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“For most of history, anonymous was a woman.”

Virginia Wolf

Greenwich, Connecticut
41.0167° N, 73.6167° W
Water Temperature 40.6°F

Today will be cloudy with afternoon rain and a high of 52 degrees. Tonight will see see rain, heavy at times, and a low of 48 degrees.

(1) Don’t Miss the Last Days of ‘In Every Hue’

9:00am to 3:00pm @ Les Beaux Arts Gallery

Les Beaux Arts Gallery presents In Every Hue: A Rediscovery, an exhibition that spotlights the rich hues and textures of Natasha Ulyanov’s paintings. A young talent, Ulyanov’s new style of painting may be more stylized and abstracted, but she remains faithful to her subject matter. Ulyanov captures the essence of the human form through her unique vision and perspective.

Les Beaux Arts Gallery is located at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road. The exhibit is on view through Thursday, March 7. For more information, call the Gallery at 203-869-1091.

(2) Learn The Why’s and How’s of Tree Pruning

10:00am @ Greenwich Botanical Center

Come join Darrin Wigglesworth and Joseph Kay of the Town of Greenwich Parks Department for a thorough introduction to the why’s and how’s of tree pruning. Darrin and Joe will go over all the basic methods, tools and safety and then demonstrate technique around the GBC’s Pinetum.

This workshop is co-hosted with The Greenwich Tree Conservancy. The cost is $20 for Non Members and Free for GBC Members. For more information and to register, click here.

(3) Take Part in Greenwich’s Food Scrap Recycling Program

10:00am to 12:00pm @ Round Hill Community Church

As part of its ongoing commitment to being a “Green Church,” Round Hill Community Church invites you to use its campus in the backcountry as yet another compost drop-off location. Every Wednesday, you may drop off food scraps between 10am to 12pm. Please park in front of the Community House and walk your bins to the back of the lot at the designated area. For more information, click here.

(4) Find Out How Affordable Housing Can Save Greenwich From Over-Development

11:00am @ First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich & on Zoom

Affordable Housing is one of the most controversial issues in Greenwich (and everywhere else). Residents are told to fear loss of “local control” due to 8-30g “mandates.” Join The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich for a presentation by Sam Romeo and Tony Johnson from Greenwich Communities and hear how they are confronting the many objections and obstacles. Get answers to your toughest questions.

This program is free and ope to the public. Attend in person or by Zoom. For more information, click here.

(5) Discovering The 100 Best Things to Do in Connecticut

7:00pm @ Perrot Memorial Library

Join Perrot Library with local Author Anastasia Mills Healy as she discusses her latest book, “100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die”. Did you know that in Connecticut you can encounter 50 life-size dinosaurs, float over farmland in a hot air balloon, admire stunning private gardens, and take a sightseeing cruise through a picturesque archipelago? Instead of scrolling through pages of search results, the new book 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die provides a curated list of the best of the best of the state in the categories of Food & Drink, Arts & Culture, Music & Entertainment, Sports & Recreation, and Shopping & Fashion.

Whether you’re a jazz fan or a history buff, baseball lover or antiques hunter, you’ll find plenty of ideas in the book to keep you and your guests busy. For more information and to register for this free program, click here.

Resources

If there is an emergency please dial 9-1-1 immediately.

To reach the Greenwich Police Department on their non-emergency line, call 203-622-8000. If you need to see or speak with an officer, call 203-622-8004, any time, 24/7.

To reach the Greenwich Fire Department on their non-emergency line, call 203-622-3950 Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. All fire stations, except Central Station Headquarters, have restricted non-GFD personnel from entering the building. Please call the GFD offices to see if they can assist you with normal business in a remote manner.

To reach the Red Cross visit RedCross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

To reach Kids in Crisis contact their 24/7 hotline at 203-661-1911.

To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24 hours, please call 800-273-8255. Help is available.

To reach Recovery Village’s Teletherapy Program, call 855-673-2221 or Click Here. Recovery Village is dedicated to providing treatment to those struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.

For those residents experiencing challenges with food, finances, and living arrangements, please call the Department of Human Services at 203-622-3800.

Members of the public are encouraged to sign-up for the Town’s Emergency Alert Notification System at greenwichct.bbcportal.com/Entry

Click Here to see the Town of Greenwich Community Hurricane Preparedness Presentation.

To reach the Domestic Abuse Services staff at the YWCA, please call the 24/7 hotline at 203-622-0003.