Out there… Fill in the blank a community lighting event, called Shine A Light on Childhood Hunger, takes place at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 24. Filling in The Blanks is asking for a $ 10 donation to go to a luminaire kit to be placed on your porch or in front of your business the night before Thanksgiving at 7 pm to shine a light on hunger in childhood. Each purchase provides four meals for a local child in need. Each lighting kit will also include a free cupcake courtesy of Forever Sweet Bakery in Norwalk. For more information call Tina Kramer, co-founder of the nonprofit Filling in The Blanks, on 203-496-0733.

Xena Greenwich and Abilis Botanical Center are offering a boxwood holiday topiary workshop with florist and designer René DeLaurentis, a flower designer who previously owned two flower shops in Greenwich. The workshop will take place at 10 am on Monday, December 6, at Abilis Gardens & Gifts at 50 Glenville St in Greenwich. The garden and gifts shop is a retail training site where adults with developmental disabilities are able to work toward community-based jobs in sales, production, inventory, fulfillment of orders. and shipping / delivery services. The deadline to register is December 1st. For more information and to register ($ 95 including materials), go on greenwichbotanicalcenter.org.

Out there… The Coffee for Good Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 48 Maple Ave. in Greenwich. Coffee for Good is a non-profit coffee shop and cafeteria that offers job training and employment opportunities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The opening will feature coffee and tea tasting selections along with small bites, music performed by Abilis customers, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by First Selectman Fred Camillo. Sellers include Path Coffee Roasters, Harney & Sons Teas, Meli-Melo, Jackie’s Empanadas on the Go, Leaven & Co., SmartFruit, Silvia’s Kitchen, Friends & Co.-Gluten Free.

Out there… The 55th Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale begins on the front lawn of Greenwich First Congregational Church at 108 Sound Beach Ave. around Binney Park from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, November 27th. It will contain fir and premium Fraser balm. fir trees of all sizes, wreaths and decoration kits, natural pine ropes and tree stands. All proceeds raised through the sale will benefit six local charities, including Kids in Crisis, the Program for Young Adults in Pacific House, Fund for New Covenant Center, Mothers for Others, Community Centers Inc. in Building One Community. For more information and tree sales dates, go on fccog.org.

Xena Gregory’s Coffee will open at 342 Greenwich Ave. on Friday, December 3rd. Founded by Greg Zamfotis in 2006, the popular coffee shop chain boasts 37 locations, including its new location on Greenwich Avenue. A total of 100 per cent of the revenue generated from the opening day sale at the Greenwich venue will benefit Coffee for Good, the non-profit coffee shop and cafe on Maple. Avenue in Greenwich.

Let there be light … Once again this year, the trees that cover Greenwich Avenue are uplifting our spirits with their sparkling white lights, offering residents and shoppers a sense of holiday joy. Thanks!