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Several “06880” readers have asked: Will the Longshore pool open this summer?
Parks & Recreation director Jen Fava says: “We anticipate opening. We are awaiting further guidance from the state. We are currently working on procedures based on requirements.”
Westporters eagerly anticipate seeing this again. (Photo/Pamela Einarsen)
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Speaking of Longshore: Jackie Perrotta spotted this hardy tree — growing through a rock — near the golf course:
“We gave it a tug to see if it’s real. It is quite sturdy,” she reports.
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It’s spring, which means you’ve been thinking about raising chickens.
Or maybe you already have a flock, but want to learn more about organic nutrition or chicken swings.
Cluck — I mean, click — on a link next Monday (April 12, 7 p.m.).
Bruce Benedict (Benedict’s Home and Garden) and Mackenzie Chauncey (Kent Nutrition Group) will tell you (virtually) everything you want to know about starting and raising your own backyard flock.
Bruce will walk you through the best coops, breeds and feeders to keep your birds happy and healthy. Mackenzie will guide you through feeding, from baby chicks to laying hens, and all their nutritional needs along the way. You’ll also see how see how WTF is raising their own chicks.
Click here to register. NOTE: Like raising chickens, this is a family affair — suitable for all ages.
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In June, 19 Staples High School students will graduate with High Honors. That’s the top 4% of the graduating class.
Principal Stafford Thomas says, “the most astonishing aspect of this accomplishment is that these students were involved in a number of extracurricular activities and various aspects of school life, which took a great deal of time, focus and concentration outside of the classroom as well. We were lucky to have had them for 4 years. We will no doubt be hearing about their next great achievements in the years to come.”
High Honors students are listed below, under the photos.
From left: Assistant principal Patrick Micinilio, Gary Lu, Principal Stafford Thomas, Carolyn Everett, Emma Dantas, Claire Redmer, Claire Lee, Sophia Lauterbach, Hanna Even, Simon Rubin
From left to right: Samantha Webster, Nasir Wynruit, Andrea Bautista, Henry Portman, Charlotte Zhang, Rishabh Mandayam, Teagan Smith, Alexander Toglia, Elana Atlas, Konur Nordberg.
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MoCA Westport’s opening reception for its new “Smash” exhibit was — come on, this is too easy — a smash.
Contemporary artist Marilyn Minter’s videos are exhibited together for the first time in a public institution.
The show includes her custom-designed AMC Pacer, featuring an interior, surround viewing of her work “Green Pink Caviar” — shown for the first time ever.
Click here for more information.
Marilyn Minter’s AMC Pacer. (Photo/John Videler for Videler Photography)
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Speaking of art: George Billis Gallery on Main Street announces a new show: “Cityscapes.” More than 15 artists exhibit a variety of works.
Opening reception is this Friday (April 9, 4 to 7 p.m.). It runs through May 9.
“Day in the Square” (Glenn Ness), at George Billis Gallery.
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And finally … on this day in 1974, ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Waterloo.” The rest is history.
About chickens…… The P and Z gets complaints at least once a year about outdoor coops. Make sure before you commit to the bird hobby so you don’t have to break your kids heart, know the rules and challenges or you may have problems.
There are regulations on chicken coops especially with size, coverage and setback) Further, be aware the problems are usually with neighbors that complain about noise, especially if a rooster becomes the new alarm clock at 3:45 am or the hens are just too clucking noisy.
Everyone loves cute chicks but adult chickens not so much (unless one shares the eggs) so be prepared and know the rules and your neighbors.