AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Greenwich Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:30:42 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Beginning Wednesday, October 15th, 2009 there will be bow hunting at the main Audubon Center property at 613 Riversville Road will occur from 4:00 am... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/deer-management-season-in-effect-233575 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/deer-management-season-in-effect-233575 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The third part of the “Audubon At Home” series designed for homeowners who want a greener home. This discussion will focus on how micro-wind... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/audubon-s-green-homes-series-wind-and-solar-energy-systems-233120 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/audubon-s-green-homes-series-wind-and-solar-energy-systems-233120 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Although the electric industry in Connecticut has been deregulated for over 10 years the movement of consumers to alternate electric generation... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 Business and Professional Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 As delivery of healthcare continues to change, a patient’s relationship with their doctor may no longer (if it ever was) be like talking to Marcus... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/communicating-with-your-doctor-making-that-visit-a-success-231415 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/communicating-with-your-doctor-making-that-visit-a-success-231415 Health and Fitness Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Who: Shakespeare on the Sound, Connecticut’s premier outdoor summer theatre company presenting free Shakespeare in the park, announces exciting... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/shakespeare-on-the-sound-announces-this-summer-s-production-229258 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/shakespeare-on-the-sound-announces-this-summer-s-production-229258 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Connecticut (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-fairfield-county-226027 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-fairfield-county-226027 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Department of Labor estimates that 30% of the workforce is caring for an aging parent or relative. These working caregivers are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/are-you-caring-for-an-aging-parent-relative-neighbor-or-friend-224882 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/are-you-caring-for-an-aging-parent-relative-neighbor-or-friend-224882 Business and Professional Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 All too often, an elder wants to retain his or her independence, and doesn’t want to become a burden on their loved ones. In order to maintain... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/how-to-tell-when-a-senior-needs-help-224893 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/how-to-tell-when-a-senior-needs-help-224893 Health and Fitness Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Fairfield County, CT area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Fairfield... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-fairfield-county-220764 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-fairfield-county-220764 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Fairfield County Connecticut area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-fairfield-county-221667 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/botsford/news/fairfield-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-fairfield-county-221667 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Su-Hua Chen Low: Paintings Aldo Parisot: Paintings For the Fall the Greenwich Arts Council has organized a dual show of painters, both of whom are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/the-greenwich-arts-council-presents-art-through-music-at-the-bendheim-gallery-220426 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/the-greenwich-arts-council-presents-art-through-music-at-the-bendheim-gallery-220426 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Rosalie Edge: The Woman Who Established The Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Rosalie Edge (1877-1962), the once famous but now forgotten conservation... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/author-dyana-furmansky-discusses-rosalie-edge-220084 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/author-dyana-furmansky-discusses-rosalie-edge-220084 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Prizes will be awarded for: best climbing tree, favorite shade tree, best wildlife tree, favorite park or school tree, the fattest tree. Submit... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/2nd-annual-greenwich-s-awesome-tree-contest-219555 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/2nd-annual-greenwich-s-awesome-tree-contest-219555 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Rosalie Edge: The Woman Who Established The Hawk Mountain Sanctuary And Was A Spur In Audubon's Side Meet and learn from Dyana Furmansky when she... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/rosalie-edge-a-special-discussion-at-audubon-greenwich-218348 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/rosalie-edge-a-special-discussion-at-audubon-greenwich-218348 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Come out for a family-friendly breakfast in the Kimberlin Nature Education Center at Audubon Greenwich and enjoy a guided hike in search of the many... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/e4c-family-breakfast-and-hike-217262 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/e4c-family-breakfast-and-hike-217262 Sports and Recreation Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jeffrey L. Gitterman is an award winning financial advisor and the founder and CEO of Gitterman & Associates, a full service financial firm... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/award-winning-financial-advisor-author-jeffrey-gitterman-to-talk-in-greenwich-oct-7-217514 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/award-winning-financial-advisor-author-jeffrey-gitterman-to-talk-in-greenwich-oct-7-217514 Business and Professional Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Updated List Of Fun Activities For Children At The Wow! Walk On Water And Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase WHO: Just announced!  More fun... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/children-s-wow-walk-on-water-update-for-oct-2-4-2009-217200 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/children-s-wow-walk-on-water-update-for-oct-2-4-2009-217200 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Connecticut corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for this exciting Audubon At Home program and learn how to transform your new or existing home into a greener home!  This series of... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/green-building-green-homes-lectures-audubon-greenwich-s-newest-series-214641 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/green-building-green-homes-lectures-audubon-greenwich-s-newest-series-214641 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 WOW! Walk On Water Benefit 2009 Experience Extraordinary Luxury Yachts, Cars and Exhibitors and Amazingly Accomplished Disabled Individuals! All to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/walk-on-water-benefit-2009-in-greenwich-212355 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/walk-on-water-benefit-2009-in-greenwich-212355 Sports and Recreation Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hunger Action Month is here and we, along with our network of food-assistance programs in Connecticut and the country, are asking you to Give a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/september-is-hunger-action-month-it-s-time-to-act-and-feed-more-americans-than-ever-before-211288 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/september-is-hunger-action-month-it-s-time-to-act-and-feed-more-americans-than-ever-before-211288 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Audubon Greenwich has posted the newest edition of the "In Flight" newsletter on our home page of the website... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/audubon-greenwich-s-new-in-flight-newsletter-now-available-online-209848 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/audubon-greenwich-s-new-in-flight-newsletter-now-available-online-209848 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 August 20, 2009 was the first day of Audubon Greenwich's Hawk Watching season and that means that it is just one month until our big celebration,... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/volunteer-times-for-audubon-s-hawkwatch-festival-208470 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/greenwich/news/volunteer-times-for-audubon-s-hawkwatch-festival-208470 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600