Scene…NBA All-star and Scarsdale, N.Y. resident Carmelo Anthony was seen at Tony’s at the J House last Saturday night.
Out there…National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place on Saturday, May 9. Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to a local food pantry. Each year letter carriers collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries across the country on the second Saturday in May. Since launching in 1993, the NALC annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States, according to the NALC website.
Scene… The 32nd Annual Celebrity Breakfast supporting the Thomas Merton Family Center and its vital programs serving individuals and families across Fairfield County takes place on Wednesday, May 13 at Sacred Heart University Martire Family Arena in Fairfield at 7 a.m. Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck will serve as guest speaker at the event which supports vital programs for individuals and families throughout Fairfield County. For tickets (deadline is Monday, May 4) and more information, visit ccfairfield.org.
Out there… The Greenwich Historical Society is featuring a Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop on Tuesday, May 5 at its Museum Store on 47 Strickland Road in Cos Cob from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shopping event will include items from Gingerbitz. Molly & Mags, Pinky of Greenwich, Pomeline Jewelry, Greenwich Botanical Art & Francine’s Outrageous Sauces. For more information, visit greenwichhistory.org or call 203-869-6899.
Scene… America 250 Handbell Benefit Concert takes place at The Seaside Gardens at Greenwich Point on Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m. The concert “Let Freedom Ring Celebrating America at 250” sponsored by the Knollwood Garden Club of Greenwich supports restoring the historic Seaside Gardens on Greenwich Point. The concert will feature three handbell choirs from local churches: Christ Church Greenwich under the direction of Adele Ozanne, First Congregational Church of Greenwich under the direction of Dr. Craig Symons, and First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich under the direction of Heather Antonissen. A reception will follow the concert. For information and tickets, visit knollwoodgardenclub.org/events.
Scene… Greenwich Art + Design at 7 East Putnam Ave. in Greenwich is hosting and art opening “Affordable Art Expo” on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m., featuring the works of Marcy Axelrod, Bryn Craven, Lisa Cuscuna, Roberto Palo Del Mar and
Out there… Greenwich Historical Society’s Spring Fete takes place on Wednesday, May 13 at 11 a.m. at Belle Haven Club in Greenwich. The event will feature a luncheon and program with celebrated interior designer Tom Scheerer in conversation with creative consultant and STYLEBEAT founder
Scene… Barnoodle has opened at 1247 E Putnam Ave. in Riverside Commons shopping center. The Asian Fusion style eatery is the latest creation of Seleste Tan and Chef Mogan Anthony of La Bistro in Cos Cob’s Mill Pond shopping center.
Scene…Greenwich Oldtimers 2026 Charity Golf Tournament takes place on Monday, May 18 at Fairview Country Club on King Street in Greenwich. The annual event honoring
Out there…Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits at 340 Palmer Hill Road in Riverside is hosting a wine and cheese reception on Wednesday, May 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in celebration of the newly renovated store. The store owned by Peter Shah of Cos Cob Wine & Spirits opened earlier this year. For more information, call 203-406-7940.
And that’s all for now.
“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid” — Ronald Reagan
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