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GREENWICH, Conn.- Here's a list of some events happening this week in Greenwich, including various Olympic activities for children and a food drive. See our events page for more listings.
Monday, July 23
- Children's Program: Tai Chi and meditation with Luis Duarte: 3:30 p.m. Byram Schubert Library, 21 Mead Ave.
- Mondays at the Movies-"The Muppets:" 4 p.m. Free. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road.
- Greenwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Meets: 7 p.m. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road.
- Animal Embassy Presents the Night Time Animal Kingdom: 7 p.m. Discover what nocturnal animals do while most are in bed sleeping. Meet live animals including a red-eye tree frog, a hedgehog and a sugar glider. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road.
Tuesday, July 24
- Celebrating the Olympic Games Workshops: Opening Ceremonies: 11 a.m. $4 for members, $6 per child for non-members. The first in a series of four workshops for students in grades one through three. Students will create their own replica of an Olympic flame relay torch. Reservations required for each day, call the museum at 203-869-0376. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive.
- Sit'n Stitch Knitting and Crocheting Group: 1 p.m. Knitters of all levels are welcome, and more experienced knitters will be available to help beginners. Group meets weekly. Cos cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road.
- Reduce Stress Through Meditation: 2 p.m. Learn meditation and stress reduction techniques. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.
- Take Flight and Make a Helicopter with Evil Dr. Jim: 4 p.m. Learn about the aerodynamics of flight and make paper helicopters with Evil Dr. Jim and his assistants. Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave.
Wednesday, July 25
- Celebrating the Olympic Games Workshop: International Pin Trading: 11 a.m. $4 for members, $6 per child for non-members. Students in grades one through three will explore the museum's Olympic Games exhibit and make Olympic-inspired pins. Reservations required, call the museum at 203-869-0376. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive.
- It's All About the Apps-Lifestyle: 11 a.m. Learn how to become more comfortable finding and using applications on smart phones and other devices. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.
- Authors Live: Emily Giffin to Discuss "Where We Belong:" 7 p.m. New York Times best-selling author Emily Giffin will be meeting with fans and signing copies of her latest novel, "Where We Belong." Greenwich Library, Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Ave.
- Greenwich Planning and Zoning board of Appeals: 8 p.m. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road.
Thursday, July 26
- Greenwich Town Hall Food Drive: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road.
- Greenwich Board of Selectmen Meets: 10 a.m. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road.
- Fun With Chess: Rich Jackson: 5 p.m. Master Rick leads a chess session each month. Greenwich Library, 21 Mead Ave.
- Greenwich Art Society Show Reception: 6 p.m. Free. Greenwich Library, Flinn Gallery, 101 W. Putnam Ave.
Friday, July 27
- Creative Music for Children With Miss Mary: 10 a.m. Enjoy various instruments, sounds and creative music play. Space limited to 22 children. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.
- Celebrating the Olympic Games Workshops: Awards and Honors: 11 a.m. $4 for members, $6 per child for non-members. This final workshop for students in grades 1 through 3 will allow children to create their own examples of Olympic athletic prizes. Reservations required for each day, call the museum at 203-869-0376. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive.
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