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Paris Portraits: Artists, Friends and Lovers. September 27, 2008 - January 4, 2009

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, presents a fascinating array of both famous and little-known works in its new exhibition and catalogue Paris Portraits: Artists, Friends, and Lovers. This is the first museum show to feature the great mosaic of Parisian art as a “group portrait” of its leading practitioners.  
At no other time and place […]

Double Exposure: Aerial Photographs of Glaciers Then and Now. July 12, 2008 - October 26, 2008

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

An exhibition of paired large-format photographs of mountains and glaciers, recorded in the early to mid-1900s and again from 2005 to 2007, that document the story of a warming planet in these panoramas of melting ice from Alaska to Switzerland. The exhibition is supported by the Charles M. and Deborah G. Royce Exhibition Fund. Please […]

Climate Change: From Snowball Earth to Global Warming. June 28, 2008 - November 9, 2008

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through Earth’s history of climatic changes. From 700 million years ago, when the Earth may have been almost completely covered in ice, to today’s warming climate, examine the fossil and modern evidence for climatic variations. Learn how scientists mine ancient ice from Greenland’s ice sheet and the Andes […]

Breast Cancer Alliance Hands Across the Avenue Walk

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Join the Breast Cancer Alliance and presenting sponsors Starwood Foundation with Westin Hotels & Resorts and Omnicom Group, Inc. in the third annual Hands Across the Avenue walk to fund advances in research and promote breast health. The entry fee is $20.00 (children under six are free). The walk will be led by Grand Marshall Donna Moffly, Editorial […]

McArdle’s Sales Days to Benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Get ready for the ninth annual McArdle’s Sales Days, during which McArdle’s will generously donate 15 percent of every purchase to the Breast Cancer Alliance to fund breast cancer research, education and outreach.  The Sales Days start Thursday, April 24 and continue through Saturday, April 26. Owner James McArdle III has been a tireless supporter of […]

BANKSVILLE COMMUNITY HOUSE TAG & BAKE SALE

Monday, March 31st, 2008

HUGE COMMUNITY TAG & BAKE SALE
 Saturday, April 5th      9am - 4 pm
Nearly 20 vendors at this community event - Don’t miss out on a bargain!!!!!   All welcome - someone’s trash could be your treasure!!!
Enjoy fresh waffles and coffee and a delicious assortment of HOME BAKED goods for sale: Pies, Cakes, Cookies, brownies, etc. […]

BANKSVILLE COMMUNITY HOUSE TAG & BAKE SALE

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

COMMUNITY TAG SALE TO BENEFIT Banksville Community House Programs!!!!!
12 Banksville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 (off North Street, north of the Merritt Pkwy)
Saturday, April 5th  9:00-4:00   RAIN or SHINE
Rent a table for $10.00, clean out your attic/basement/garage, load up the car and sell your items at the Banksville Community Tag Sale OR
Support the community and the […]

THE BANKSVILLE COMMUNITY HOUSE

Monday, February 4th, 2008

The Banksville Community House
12 Banksville Road (off North Street)
Winter/Spring 2008 Events/Activities
Saturday, Feb 9th    KID’S  DANCE PARTY AT BCH  6:00-9:00 pm
Friday night fun at the BCH for kids grades K-5…Music, pizza, popcorn, dancing,  Bring a friend and a favorite music CD!!!
FREE TO MEMBERS      $5.00 non-members
Questions?  Contact     BCHinfo@optonline.net   or call 203/622-9597
******SAVE THE DATES*********
Saturday, March 15th   ANNUAL BCH EASTER […]

Greenwich Real Estate Sales Activity: 2006 vs. 2007

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Despite all the national news coverage about real estate downturns, the Greenwich real estate market remains steady.  The following charts compare 2006 to 2007 sales activity at the end of each year: 

Single Family Homes

2006
2007
% Change

Active Listings
379
410
8+

Current Contracts
95
51
53-

Solds
600
630
4+

Average Sales Price
$2,687,400
$3,009,681
12+

Median Sales Price
$2,001,240
$2,175,000
8.7+

 
 
 
 

Condos

2006
2007
% Change

Active Listings
175
172
2-

Current Contracts
28
27
3-

Solds
213
182
12-

Average Sales Price
$919,820  
$1,026,800
11.6+

Median Sales Price
$720,000
$757,500
5.2+

 
 
 
 

 It’s true that we haven’t seen the robust […]

United Way Community Campaign update

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

The Greenwich Association of Realtors began their annual fundraising drive for the United Way of Greenwich in mid-October.  As co-chair of the drive along with Kathy Adams, we are aiming for 100% participation to support this very important organization.  As of November 30, 2007, 45 agents have contributed more than $13,100 to the United Way’s […]