You can’t keep a good Yarn Bomber down.
In the latest installment of Westport’s ongoing, fun mystery, TV reporter Anne Craig reports on the unknown knitter’s latest creation.
But in addition to showcasing her work on Compo Beach Road — right by the marina — Anne also makes an offer.
The Yarn Bomber wants to help someone who needs a colorful, lively, humorous pick-me-up. That’s right: a “gift bomb.”
“It can be someone on the front lines, or someone who has suffered a loss,” Anne says. “Someone who has been through a lot, or has given a lot.
All that’s needed is a nomination. So watch Anne’s new video below — it’s another winner! — and if you know someone who could benefit from a yard bomb, put his or her name in the YouTube comments section.
Bombs away!
“The High School That Rocked!” — Fred Cantor’s documentary about the amazing bands that played in Westport back in the (glory) days — is going national.
From June 26-28, it’s part of the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience’s online “Best of the Fest” programming.
In 2017, the film was chosen as Best Short Documentary 1st runner-up at the event.
“THSTR” is part of 6 music documentary shorts and videos. The cost to watch all is just $1. Proceeds are split 50/50 between the festival and filmmakers — but Cantor is turning his share back to the organizers.
To see this intriguing film — and 5 others — click here.
One consequence of COVID-19: closures and reductions in summer programs has left working families without affordable childcare options.
Westport’s Department of Human Services can help. They’ve created a Campership Fund, to help cover the cost of programs.
The average weekly cost of a day camp is $300. Donations of any size can help a child attend for a day, week or the entire summer. Contributions can be made online (click here), or by check (payable to Westport Human Services “DHS Campership Fund,” 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.
For more information, call Annette D’Augelli (203-341-1050) or email adaugelli@westportct.gov.
Summer camp is always fun. (Photos/Jaime Bairaktaris)
This year’s National History Day them was “Breaking Barriers.”
Long before the eyes of the nation focused on forgotten Black heroes, Staples High School sophomores Emma Nordberg and Lea Rivel chose Robert Smalls. A former enslaved man who stole a Confederate vessel and joined the Union, he convinced President Lincoln to allow African American men to join the army, was the first Black commander of an American warship, and became one of the first Black congressmen during Reconstruction.
The coronavirus forced this year’s History Day competition into cyberspace. But working together, Emma and Lea placed 4th nationally. It’s a great achievement for them, and their US History teacher Drew Coyne.
That’s not the first National History Day competition for Westport students — or even for a Nordberg. In 2016 Emma’s brother Konur and 4 Bedford Middle School classmates won 1st place at the state level, and went on to the national competition. They interviewed Claudette Colvin, the first Black woman who refused to give up her son, even before Rosa Parks’ famous act.
Congratulations, Emma and Lea!
Emma Nordberg
And finally … let’s all keep thinking about (and being aware of) stereotypes.
