<p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Greenwich, CT - Abilis</strong>, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families, is thrilled to announce the success of its annual&nbsp;<strong>Spring for Abilis Gala</strong>, held on April 27, 2024, at the Greenwich Country Club. This year's event raised more than $680,000 for the nonprofit, which will directly benefit new Abilis programs and initiatives.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Spring for Abilis was held at Greenwich Country Club, which is one of Abilis’ employment partners that provides employment opportunities to several Abilis community members. The beautiful venue, combined with terrific planning by the events co-chairs,&nbsp;<strong>Afton Fraser of Greenwich, Gena Mann of Weston, and Hillary Sollinger of Fairfield</strong>, along with the high-energy entertainment by&nbsp;<strong>ETA Music</strong>, performances by&nbsp;<strong>Billy Blanks, Jr.</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>The Dance Pointe</strong>, as well as a beautiful acoustic performance of the song “Hallelujah” by songwriter and record producer&nbsp;<strong>Billy Mann</strong>&nbsp;and his daughter&nbsp;<strong>Lulu</strong>, made for an incredible evening. Billy Blanks, Jr. also served as the event’s emcee and auctioneer.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">"We are overwhelmed by the incredible support for Abilis shown at this year's Spring for Abilis Gala," said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. "Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and attendees, we have surpassed our fundraising goal, which will help us in supporting new initiatives for our services and supports for our community members.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The success of the event would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of the 2024 Spring for Abilis Gala co-chairs, who are all parents of young adults supported by Abilis who all live together in one of Abilis' newest residences and participate in Abilis' day support programs. As each co-chair took the stage to share their own personal journey with their child, the attendees were moved to tears hearing how Abilis has transformed their lives.</p><p>Abilis would like to thank the many sponsors who contributed to the success of Spring for Abilis, including Diamond sponsor:<strong>&nbsp;</strong>DARCARS Automotive Group,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Premiere Platinum sponsor:<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Holland &amp; Knight, Platinum sponsor:<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Cathy &amp; Lou Pagia,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Gold sponsors: The Custar Family, Hal and Linda Ritch, along with our numerous Silver and Bronze sponsors. Abilis was proud to partner once again with both Moffly Media’s Greenwich Magazine and travel partner AmFund.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">To learn more about Abilis or to donate, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://jhowardpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2Z1dp7sLdUJ2t09E6wih1ItWzFNVVIdnwfMFFH0DIn6jYwBE7jwEfkOY0iRUVECfuYNTdpNpAem1QNKKZ8ggQY6jOFSPk1jLbqLz92k_OEW4gLuejAXiOBMexl8bcLEwYYYdTmMGi-J6TaCoacnBH-9iP87J9NMl_mZUmodQcGlt-yKFZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">abilis.us</a>.</p><p><br></p>

<p>Dozens of volunteers gathered on Saturday, April 27, for an Earth Day beautification event at Mianus River Park in Greenwich. The morning's tasks included planting approximately 30 trees and removing invasive winged euonymus species on the trails. The Mianus River Park consists of 109.7 acres in the Mianus/upper Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich and 110.3 acres in adjacent Stamford.</p><p>Darrin Wigglesworth, Town of Greenwich Parks Operations Manager, started the morning with a training/demonstration on how to properly plant a tree, including placement, handling, and adequate mulching. Volunteers included representatives from the Board of Parks and Recreation, State Representative Rachel Khanna, the Friends of Mianus River Park, the Junior League of Greenwich, and the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk. Joseph Siciliano, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Greenwich, and The Town of Greenwich Tree Warden Dr. Gregory Kramer, along with several Parks Department staff members, were also on hand. First Selectman Fred Camillo stopped by to support the beautification as well.&nbsp;</p><p>"We appreciate the time volunteers put into enhancing this beautiful park in Greenwich and Stamford. It was impressive to see members of both communities come together in this important effort to improve Mianus River Park," said Siciliano.</p><p>The Town of Greenwich Parks &amp; Recreation Foundation strives to improve Greenwich's great community. The Foundation provides resources for Town park beautification and recreational experiences by enhancing existing programs, services, and facilities. To learn more about the Foundation visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.towngreenwichprfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.towngreenwichprfoundation.org</a>.</p><p>Contributed Photos:</p><p>Photo 1 Town of Greenwich Tree Warden Greg Kramer,&nbsp;Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Greenwich&nbsp;Joe Siciliano, Parks and Recreation Board Member and Foundation Co-Chair Sue Bodson, Parks and Recreation Board Member Nancy Chapin and Friends of Mianus River Park Member Nell Solley</p><p>Photo 2 Junior League of Greenwich President Karen Hasterock, Joe Siciliano, Sue Bodson, and Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk President Kerry Safir</p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Greenwich, CT, April 29, 2024 –</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;The administration and staff of Greenwich High School has announced that ESPN senior writer, Zach Lowe, will be the 2024 Commencement Speaker. Mr. Lowe is a proud GHS alum, Class of 1995. GHS Commencement is scheduled for 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 18 at Cardinal Stadium.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="background-color: transparent;">“Zach Lowe is an accomplished journalist of national prominence, and to have him back at Greenwich High School to address the Class of 2024 will be exciting for our students and staff, especially those who taught him in our classrooms.” GHS Principal Ralph Mayo said. “Zach is a member of a proud Greenwich family, rich in educational tradition and service to our community.”</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Mr. Lowe has served as a journalist for ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports, since 2012, covering the National Basketball Association. He regularly appears on national broadcasts as an NBA insider and senior writer and hosts&nbsp;</span><em style="background-color: transparent;">The Lowe Post</em><span style="background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;podcast. Before moving on to ESPN, Mr. Lowe covered the NBA for&nbsp;</span><em style="background-color: transparent;">Sports Illustrated</em><span style="background-color: transparent;">. Prior to his career in sports journalism, he covered the criminal justice system for the&nbsp;</span><em style="background-color: transparent;">Stamford Advocate</em><span style="background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><em style="background-color: transparent;">American Lawyer</em><span style="background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;magazine.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="background-color: transparent;">"This is a full circle moment for me,” Mr. Lowe said. “In good ways and bad ways, Greenwich High School was not an easy place for me as a teenager. It was huge. It could be scary. It challenged me. But I learned a lot about myself - who I was, what I liked, who I maybe wanted to be.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="background-color: transparent;">“I had great teachers who encouraged me to pursue my interests, read the news, and engage with the world,” Mr. Lowe added. “More than that, I am proud to be representing my parents, Joan and Terry, who devoted their personal and professional lives to GHS. My mother was a guidance counselor and then a social worker. My father was a math teacher and both the swimming and water polo&nbsp;</span>coach. They both were GPS’ 1990 Distinguished Teacher Award winners and helped so many students along the way. This is really for them."</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Following his four years at Greenwich HS, Mr. Lowe earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dartmouth College, and a Master of Arts in U.S. History from the College o<span style="background-color: transparent;">f William &amp; Mary. He was studying for his Ph.D. before shifting into journalism, and earning an M.S. in the field from Columbia University. Mr. Lowe resides in his hometown of Greenwich with his wife, and are proud parents of a GPS student.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>FC Buzz Weekend April 26-28</strong></p><p>HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/docent-led-tour-it-will-go-on-09d42" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>It Will Go On Docent Led Tour</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCa Westport</strong></p><p>Fridays - Sundays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm</p><p>It Will Go On examines the written word, tracing the complex ways in which text and by extension literature are utilized by contemporary artists.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/lewis-carrolls-alices-adventures/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures</strong></a></p><p><strong>Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 26 to May 12, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>We are all familiar with Alice’s adventures, but this version is arrestingly different. Not children’s theatre - meant for adult audiences.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/the-executioners-wife-a-new-musical/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Executioner’s Wife</strong></a></p><p><strong>Milford Arts Council</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 26 to May 12, 7:30 pm</p><p>Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc. presents a new musical by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg. Recommended for adult audiences (13 and over). Fridays &amp; Saturdays at 7:30pm. Sundays at 2pm.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/moca-some-noise-open-mic-night-poetry-month-special" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Moca Some Noise- Open Mic Night</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCa Westport</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 26, 6:30 pm - 12:00 am</p><p>Get ready for this poetry month special featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry! Everyone is invited to participate and attend.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/ode-to-joy-comes-to-connecticut/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Ode To Joy Comes To Connecticut</strong></a></p><p><strong>Trinity Episcopal Church</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 26, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>Don’t miss the 200th anniversary of the world premiere of perhaps THE most famous piece of orchestral music ever written: Beethoven’s towering Ninth Symphony – the first symphony ever to feature vocalists and a chorus.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/grease/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>“Grease”</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Wilton Playshop</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 26 to May 11, 8:00 pm</p><p>Get ready to shake, rattle and roll as The Wilton Playshop brings the electrifying and timeless musical, “Grease,” to life on stage!</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/whose-barn-is-it-anyway-at-theater-barn-april-26th/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Whose Barn Is It Anyway?</strong></a></p><p><strong>Ridgefield Theater Barn</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 26, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate Spring with some laughter. Matt Austin will host an evening of unpredictable fun. Seating is cabaret-style, &amp; the audience is invited to bring food and drinks.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/greylan-james/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Greylan James</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Palace Theatre</strong></p><p>Friday Apr 26, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>It’s been a whirlwind year for Greylan, to be sure: he’s been tirelessly writing and recording his forthcoming debut project with BMLG Records, toured with Old Dominion this past summer, before heading out with Cole Swindell this fall..</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/shorebird-walk-with-connecticut-audubon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Shorebird Walk with Connecticut Audubon</strong></a></p><p><strong>Coastal Center at Milford Point</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 8:00 am - 10:00 am</p><p>The exhibition IMAGES Featured Photographer: Isabel Chenoweth pulls from the artist’s series of photographs, Connecticut’s Tidal Zones, where she explores the state’s wetlands and tidal areas, delicate ecosystems critical to the conservation of animals like shorebirds and the preservation of natural resources.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/stamford-history-center-tag-sale-fundraiser/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Spring Tag Sale Fundraiser</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford History Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm</p><p>Spring into action because the Stamford History Center Tag Sale Fundraiser is your opportunity to find treasures and gifts large and small! Antiques, furniture, art, books, jewelry and more. We recommend arriving early for the best selection.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/puppetry-guild-day/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Puppetry Guild Day</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stepping Stones Museum for Children</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm</p><p>A day packed with puppets featuring two special performances of Spinning Straw into Gold, an original fairy tale created by Roland Duprey which tells the tale of a young woman tasked with turning worthless straw into shimmering gold for the King. .</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/tequila-and-mezcal-tasting-party---fundraiser-for-the-weston-history-culture-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Tequila And Mezcal Tasting Party</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston History &amp; Culture Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a week early at the Tequila and Mezcal Tasting to benefit the Weston History &amp; Culture Center. Sample a variety of tequila and mezcal donated by Diageo.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/performing-arts-at-moca-natalia-kazaryan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Performing Arts At Moca With Natalia Kazaryan</strong></a> <strong>MoCA Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am</p><p>From Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, pianist Natalia Kazaryan has been hailed by The New York Sun for her “prodigious ability,” remarking that she “immediately established an atmosphere of strength and confidence.” She is “a marvel among marvels … fascinating, elegant” (Nice-Matin) and “incredible” (All Classical Portland).</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/american-rso-in-concert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>TRANSCENDENT – RSO in Concert</strong></a></p><p><strong>Anne S. Richardson Auditorium at Ridgefield High School</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>The Program includes: Finlandia - Jean Sibelius. Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs) - Richard Strauss. Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 - Dmitri Shostakovich</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/american-chamber-orchestra---april-27-2024-7-30pm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>American Chamber Orchestra</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Concert Hall at Norwalk City Hall</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>The orchestra shares the stage with The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut under the baton of Maestro Christopher James Hisey. On the program are Beethoven's Choral Fantasy with pianist Will</p><p>Duchon, Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine, Handel's Zadok the Priest and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-comedy-presents-tanael-joachim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Comedy Presents: Tanael Joachim</strong></a></p><p><strong>StageOne at FTC</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>TJ is a standup comedian who has made appearances on Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV and on Good Day New York on FOX. He is based in New York City but was born and raised in Haiti. TJ has a very laid back, smooth, and conversational style and he jokes about race, society’s idiosyncrasies, and the inherent contrast between life in Haiti and America. Some people say his humor is smart and eye-opening; he would probably agree with these people.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-presents-pink-talking-fish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Ftc Presents: Pink Talking Fish</strong></a></p><p>T<strong>he Warehouse at FTC</strong></p><p>Saturday Apr 27, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm</p><p>Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands... they are Phenomenons. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mindblowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/birdwatching-with-the-ct-audubon-society/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Birdwatching with the CT Audubon Society</strong></a></p><p><strong>Seaside Park</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am</p><p>Come on a birdwatching walk through Seaside Park. We will be joined by Stefan Martin of the Audubon Society who will provide us with tips and information on the world of birdwatching!</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/artists-authors-and-actors-in-darien-a-bus-tour-of-their-historic-homes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artists, Authors, and Actors in Darien</strong></a></p><p><strong>A Bus Tour of Their Historic Homes</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 28, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Actor Frank Latimore, award-winning artist Dorothea Warren O'Hara, and acclaimed author Erskine Caldwell are among many talented and renowned artists, authors, and actors that once called Darien home.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/contemporary-art-and-the-brant-foundation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sabrina Marsalisi, Director of Education at The Brant Foundation Art Study Center</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Ridgefield Library</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 28, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm</p><p>Come hear Sabrina Marsalisi, Director of Education at The Brant Foundation Art Study Center, discuss the topic of contemporary art at The Brant Foundation.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/jennifer-butler-spring-fashion-show-at-fairfield-public-library/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jennifer Butler’s Spring Fashion Show</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Public Library</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 28, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>Friends of the Fairfield Library present Fairfield fashion designer Jennifer Butler’s Spring/Summer collection for women and men in the Bruce Kershner Gallery at Main Library.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/architreks-travels-of-architecture-addicts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Architreks: Travels of Architecture Addicts</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Canaan Museum &amp; Historical Society</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 28, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>When Peter Swanson and Bob Gregson met in 1976, it quickly became evident that they shared a passion for modern architecture.</p><p><a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/event/sesame-street-live-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sesame Street Live</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Palace Theatre</strong></p><p>Sunday Apr 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello!</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the&nbsp;<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a>&nbsp;page at&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a>&nbsp;Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a>&nbsp;to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(50, 55, 61);">Why Small Businesses Matter</span></h2><p><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Shop small, do big things for your community</em></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meet </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-miele-a424761b2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Ryan Miele</strong></a><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> founder of</strong><a href="https://turbobo.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong> Turbo Relief LLC</strong></a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why did you start your business?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I launched Turbo Relief in order to create a product designed to reduce anxiety from a physical approach in an attempt to combat the far too common poor mental health ever persistent in my generation and in young kids from all backgrounds.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is your best-selling product/service?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Turbobo, a clinically therapeutic stuffed animal with five features (weighted body, fidget tail, tactile ear, and two hidden zippered pockets for a remove-able heatable/freeze-able gel pack and the other ear takes in aromatherapy insert all-inclusive in the popular starter-bundle!</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Is Turbo Relief engaged with the Greenwich community?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Turbobo is currently helping children within Greenwich Hospital and across many school districts as a classroom learning aid such as Greenwich, Stamford, and Fairfield Public Schools.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn more about Turbo Relief online </span><a href="https://turbobo.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://turbobo.co/</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and on social media </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TurboboRelief" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">facebook.com/TurboboRelief</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and Instagram </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/turboborelief" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">instagram.com/turboborelief</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p>

<p>Alonso Martinez, resident of Old Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 24, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.</p><p>Alonso was born on June 15, 1955, in Bogota, Colombia. On October 8, 1988, he married Adriana Ospina. In 2023 they celebrated over 35 years of marriage. Alonso and Adriana’s marriage was a true partnership in every sense of the word. They were friends, and partners, and knew what the other was thinking sometimes before they were thinking it. They weathered countless personal heartaches and setbacks but always with hands held and hearts together.</p><p>Alonso graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, a degree in Economics from Universidad Javeriana; he received a M.B.A. and M.S. in Operations Research from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He had a distinguished 26-year career in management consulting, culminating in his role as Senior Vice President at Booz, Allen &amp; Hamilton. In 1982, he joined the firm’s office in Brazil where he played a pivotal role in establishing and overseeing the firm’s offices in every major Latin American country. In 2000, he relocated his family to the United States assuming global responsibilities for key client relationships. Alonso worked with many of the world's largest multinationals and leading local groups in the consumer products, media, steel, and construction materials industries.</p><p>Following his retirement from Booz, Allen &amp; Hamilton, Alonso pursued his passion for teaching. He was Project Director and Adjunct Professor at the Wharton School of Business from 2008 to 2013, and Senior Lecturer at Columbia Business School from 2011 to 2024, where he taught courses on growth strategies in emerging markets and developing global capabilities. He combined teaching and research with extensive global experience in strategy consulting, particularly in emerging markets.</p><p>As a parent of a child with special needs, in 2014 Alonso joined the Board of Directors of Abilis, a nonprofit in Fairfield County, Connecticut, which provides services and supports for those with disabilities. From 2016 to 2021, Alonso served as the Chair of the Abilis Board of Directors. Under his leadership, Abilis became the gold standard for organizations that serve individuals with special needs and their families.</p><p>Beyond his professional and philanthropic endeavors, Alonso found solace and joy in music. He was a talented singer and he loved singing with his daughter Alejandra. He was a kind and loving father whose devotion to his family was unparalleled. He is survived by his mother, Carlota Martinez, his beloved wife, Adriana, and children Alberto (Noelle), Andrea, Alejandra, Elisa, and Isabel, as well as a large extended family.</p><p>Alonso fought cancer for 18 months with courage and fortitude, his gentle spirit, boundless love and unwavering positivity evident throughout.</p><p>A Celebration of Life with a reception to follow, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Abilis, Inc. - <a href="http://www.abilis.us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(56, 101, 115);">http://www.abilis.us</a> - to honor Alonso’s memory and legacy of supporting and advocating for those with special needs.&nbsp;</p>