This Week's Greenwich Area Events

Greenwich CT

14 June, 2021

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GREENWICH, CT — Looking for things to do in the Greenwich area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Greenwich Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Summer Programs for those that learn differently? When: Monday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: online What: Are you wondering what types of summer programs are out there and if any of them would be helpful for your child? If so, join us for a brief conversation Learn More Explore Israel in 2022 Zoom Meeting When: Monday, June 14th at 7:30 p.m. What: Explore Israel in 2022: Join us for an informational meeting via Zoom on Monday, June 14 at 7:30 PM for our mission to Israel in 2022. During our mission, we will: Tour Shtisel neighborhood and bakeries in Jerusalem, discover the "Salad Trail" in the south, and explore geopolitica... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Wellness Program for those dealing with cancer When: Tuesday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. What: Dealing with cancer can sometimes make your mind race with thoughts that can be overwhelming.  Whether you are a cancer fighter, survivor, caregiver, and/or family member, and join One Tough Cookie and Hal Hallard as we come together to quiet the noise and replace it with What Mat... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Wellness Program for those dealing with cancer (Marie Camacho) Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Tuesday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Gain an understanding of how Medicare works.Learn the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.Learn how to find the best plan for your needs and budget.Discover how Medicare Prescription Drug plans work.Get your Medicare questions answered... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar (Derick Buckley) Featured Event: Activities that STAND OUT and change lives! When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: FREE Online Even What: REGISTER TODAY! Find out ways you can differentiate yourself for colleges while doing things you love! With so many schools remaining test-optional, having meaningful activities beyond your grades and test scores is essential! GUEST SPEAKER Lee Norwood from Annapolis College C... Learn More Featured Event: Activities that STAND OUT and change lives! (Anne Sullivan) Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food and Essentials Drive When: Tuesday, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: St. Catherine of Siena Church, parking area, across from Rectory,4 Riverside Ave, Greenwich, CT, 06878 What: Thanks to all who continue to contribute faithfully to our weekly collections. It was a bit "lean" on the 8th in spite of the continuing need. This may be a good time to plan to add a few extra items to our shopping baskets on a regular basis so that each week or every few wee... Learn More Featured Event: Forgotten Uses of American Flora with Justin Fornal When: Wednesday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bruce Museum What: Bruce Presents: Forgotten Uses of American Flora with Justin Fornal - Via Zoom Please join the Bruce Museum for a presentation by international explorer and award-winning writer Justin Fornal as he explores the forgotten histories of indigenous North American plants. Fornal wi... Learn More Featured Event: Forgotten Uses of American Flora with Justin Fornal (Bruce Museum) Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementias When: Wednesday, June 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join the Alzheimer's Association virtually to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Al... Learn More Cancer Conversations: Brain & Bone New Treatments When: Wednesday, June 16th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: A unique Zoom conversation with two of the nation's leading scientists working on new treatments for brain and bone cancer is being presented by Swim Across America Fairfield County at 7:00 p.m. (ET), Wednesday, June 16, 2021. This free event is being offered to provide suppor... Learn More Featured Event: Six Financial Strategies for Women: 10am, Noon, or 5pm When: Thursday, June 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Online What: Craving greater confidence with your finances? Tune into this webinar offered by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Caroline Wetzel where she will: Explain why it's so important that all women plan "beyond today's budget" Introduce six financial strategies that every woman should kno... Learn More Featured Event: Six Financial Strategies for Women: 10am, Noon, or 5pm(Caroline Wetzel) Featured Event: Free College Planning Workshop When: Thursday, June 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Online What: Please join us for a free educational college planning virtual workshop that will focus on high school and middle school students. Learn how decisions you make now will affect the college admissions and financial aid process.   In this workshop, we will discuss: ... Learn More Featured Event: Free College Planning Workshop (admin) Please Help Families Stave Off Hunger and Prevent Eviction When: Thursday, June 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Unite in Love What: Unite in Love has marked its one-year anniversary on May 21. Founded in 2020, it provides relief to families impacted by lockdowns in developing countries--families left to face hunger and eviction on their own without government assistance or food banks. Unite in Love has pro... Learn More Help Local Charity Raise 100K in 100 Days When: Thursday, June 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: https://gf.me/u/zmryqh What: Local non-profit seeks Community support for programs providing relief to those in needOn Saturday, April 24, 2021, we distributed nearly 1,000 food boxes because of your donations -- YOUR DONATIONS MATTER!In 2020, over 3,000 food boxes were distributed to those food insecure ... Learn More Featured Event: CarFit: Does Your Car Fit You? When: Friday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 73 Oenoke Ridge Road What: Do you or your loved one have trouble seeing over the steering wheel? Reaching the gas and brake pedals? Checking blind spots? CarFit is a program developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association and is a quick yet comprehensive 12-point check of how we... Learn More Featured Event: CarFit: Does Your Car Fit You? (Christie M. Liberio) Featured Event: Free Music Fridays on Greenwich Avenue All Summer When: Friday, June 18th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Greenwich Avenue What: Re-Imagine Greenwich Announces Free Music Fridays on Greenwich Avenue This SummerLet's get back to enjoying live music outdoors! Free Music Fridayswill provide live music, free of charge and open to the public, everyFriday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Greenwich Common in downtown... Learn More Featured Event: Free Music Fridays on Greenwich Avenue All Summer (Sue Bodson) Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM When: Friday, June 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT What: Click Here to Register Friday 3PM EDT FREE Estate Planning, Living Trust & Medicaid Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to Register Learn More Dignity Stroll When: Friday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Cos Cob Park What: GREENWICH — UJA-JCC presents the Dignity Stroll at Cos Cob Park on Friday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (rain date: June 25). The event is a benefit for Dignity Grows, which provides essential personal hygiene products through Dignity Packs for those in need. To be part of ... Learn More Dignity Stroll When: Friday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Cos Cob Park What: Join UJA-JCC on Friday, June 18 at 10 AM for our Dignity Stroll at Cos Cob Park! Period poverty is a real thing. We're making a difference with our program Dignity Grows, which provides essential personal hygiene products for those in need. Rain date is June 25. Learn More Teen Cancer Story Contest When: Friday, June 18th at 5:00 p.m. What: Are you a teen impacted by cancer?We want to hear YOUR story. A cancer diagnosis can unleash a storm of emotions, questions, and unexpected discoveries, not just for the person with cancer, but for the whole family, and even their friends. Sharing your experience can be both g... Learn More Featured Event: The Amy Kahn Russell SAMPLE SALE and POP UP Store close JUNE 22! When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 9 Bailey Ave What: There are amazing gift ideas for that wonderful Teacher or Grad at the Amy Kahn Russell POP UP Store in Ridgefield We close for the Season on June 22. Open Monday thru Saturday 10-6 and Thursday 10-7! Great bargains at 50% off!  Amazing designs with these pave set gems in th... Learn More Featured Event: The Amy Kahn Russell SAMPLE SALE and POP UP Store close JUNE 22! (Amy Kahn Russell) Featured Event: Grand opening/Ribbon Cutting When: Saturday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Laura's Boutique & Bridal What: June 19,2021 from 1-3:30 we will be celebrating ribbon cutting of our new location with 105.5 radio station here and they will be bringing their Dj Jess we will be live on air ...it's a free event get to@listen to great music, with tons of prices and gifts it will be something... Learn More Featured Event: Grand opening/Ribbon Cutting (Lauras Boutique) Featured Event: Make Dad's Day US Open Watch Party When: Saturday, June 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Golf Lounge 18 What: WATCH l PLAY l WINUS OPEN WATCH PARTY 4PM-8PM Book an indoor golf tee time for Dad. Entry includes 2 hours of golf, food, raffle tix and amazing raffles to enjoy the day with the entire family. Ultimate raffle prizes include tickets to amazing events.... Travelers Championshi... Learn More Featured Event: Make Dad's Day US Open Watch Party (Paul Wilson) Goodnight Moonshine Livestream from Voices Cafe When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Voices Cafe What: Voices Café, musical venue at the Unitarian Church in Westport, Ct, is pleased to announce its first livestream performance at 8:00pm on Saturday, June 19th, 2021. Our premier performance features Goodnight Moonshine with Molly Venter, also of Red Molly, and Eben Pariser, who ... Learn More Greenwich, CT: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. What: The 2021 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. Participants can decide if they would like to walk/run either on will take place on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.Sign up today! http://salgivirtualwalkrun2021.even... Learn More Old Greenwich Market & Family Festival When: Saturday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Binney Park What: Celebrate the reopening of CT, the end of the school year, and the beginning of summer!  This outdoor event features Boutique and Market Shopping, Food Trucks, and "Kids Korner" featuring Bounce Houses and other Inflatables for All Ages, Face Painting, Entertainment, DJ, Games... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Greenwich Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.