Greenwich Pulse — Thursday, May 21

!Greenwich Pulse Issue 7

Good morning, Greenwich.

The Town Party is Saturday. Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds headline at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. John Fogerty and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are on the bill. Beach season opens the same day at Greenwich Point and Byram. Monday is Memorial Day, which means the Jim Fixx Race takes over Greenwich Avenue at 8:15 AM for the 62nd time.

Here's what's in this week's Pulse:

• Town Party lineup: Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, John Fogerty, Preservation Hall Jazz Band
• Beach season starts Saturday at Greenwich Point and Byram Park
• Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race: 62nd running, Monday morning
• Your beach report card is in. Tod's Point: A+. Byram: D+.

Best for families this week: Elmo's Got the Moves at the Town Party on Saturday, and the Jim Fixx kids races on Monday morning (ages 7 and under start at 9:15).

-- Cooper

Saturday: Greenwich Town Party

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds headline the 15th annual Greenwich Town Party at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. John Fogerty is on the bill. Preservation Hall Jazz Band is on the bill. Elmo's Got the Moves handles the under-10 crowd. Four acts across two stages, the whole town in one park, and the proceeds go to local nonprofits. Fifteen years of this format, and it works because nobody has tried to improve on it.

• Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
• Tickets: Neighbor, sponsor, and community lottery via greenwichtownparty.org
• Kid-friendly (Elmo stage)

If you don't have a ticket, the Greenwich subreddit has been the best secondary market all week.

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Beach Season Opens Saturday

Greenwich Point and Byram Park beaches open Saturday for the season, running through September 7. Byram pool opens tomorrow. Island Beach and the Great Captain Island ferry start June 13.

Save the Sound released annual beach grades this week. Seventy-seven percent of 192 sampled Long Island Sound beaches earned A or B grades. Greenwich's results:

• Tod's Point: A+
• Great Captain Island: A+
• Island Beach: A
• Byram Beach: D+

Byram's grade is a stormwater issue. After a third of an inch of rain, the town closes the beach for a full day. Island Beach and Great Captain Island are not affected the same way. If you're planning around weather, head to the Point or take the ferry.

Beach passes and single-entry tickets are available through the Parks and Recreation office. New to town: bring proof of residency. Beach closure updates: 203-622-7855.

Memorial Day Monday

Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race

The 62nd running of one of the oldest Memorial Day races in Connecticut. The 5K starts at 8:15 AM on Greenwich Avenue at East Elm, winds through Bruce Park, and finishes on the track at Havemeyer Field behind Town Hall. Kids races follow: ages 7 and under at 9:15, ages 8-14 at 9:25.

• Registration: $38 by Friday, $43 after. Online only.
• Race day check-in: 7 AM at the Wallace Center, 299 Greenwich Ave
• Bib pickup: Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM, same location

AAA projects 45 million Americans on the road this weekend. If you're driving, the heaviest congestion hits today and tomorrow between 3:00 and 6:00 PM. Sunday is the lightest day. Gas in Connecticut is $4.61 a gallon, up $1.55 from last year.

In Case You Missed It

📰 $100 Million Listing in Riverside Kathie Lee Gifford listed her estate at 108 Cedar Cliff Road for $100 million, the highest asking price in Greenwich in recent memory. The 2.91-acre gated peninsula in Indian Head has 1,250 feet of direct waterfront, eight bedrooms, a 20-seat private theater, and a professional recording studio. She bought it in 1994 for $7.8 million. The property sits on the former estate of railroad magnate Henry Francis Shoemaker. Leslie McElwreath at Sotheby's has the listing. (Via Patch, Greenwich Time)

📰 1,712 Bags of Food for Neighbor to Neighbor The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, run by letter carriers, delivered 1,712 bags of nonperishable food to Neighbor to Neighbor's pantry on May 9. Executive Director K. Brent Hill noted that 11% of Greenwich residents now face food insecurity, a 13% increase in clients over the past year. Across Fairfield County, 11,000 families are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. (Via Greenwich Free Press)

📰 $41 Million Approved for Dorothy Hamill Rink The town approved $41 million for the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink renovation, clearing the final funding hurdle despite pushback over costs. The rink is named for the Olympic gold medalist and Greenwich native. (Via Greenwich Time)

On the Horizon

The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance (May 29-31) The 30th anniversary. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, same venue as the Town Party but a completely different crowd. Over 125 collector cars, sports cars, and rare vehicles in curated classes. Paul Russell, the renowned preservation specialist, is this year's Grand Marshal. Hagerty Ride & Drive offers laps in classic and modern enthusiast cars. Admission is free. Three days, 8:30 AM to 7 PM.

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert (Friday, June 5) Concert on the Lawn at the Woman's Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Avenue. Chasing Romeo plays at 6:30, doors open at 5:30. Proceeds fund need-based scholarships for local students facing rising college costs. Rain date June 12.

Art in the Park (Sunday, June 7) Old Greenwich Merchants host dozens of local artists in Binney Park. Oils, photography, wood carvings, mixed media. Kate Sondag, Nancy Hamilton, Dennis Stevens, and Tom Kretsch are among the exhibitors. 10 AM to 5 PM. Free. Rain date June 14.

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