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The UN is 76 years young.
To mark the occasion, Westport’s International Hospitality Committee and the UN Association of Southwestern Connecticut are hosting a ceremony on the Town Hall front steps. It’s set for next Monday (October 25, 3:30 p.m.).
UNASWCT president and International Hospitality Committee member Bill Hass will read a message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Aye Aye Thant — a Westport resident, and daughter of former UN Secretary-General U Thant — is the guest speaker.
Flags of UN countries will fly on the Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen Memorial Bridge.
For more information, call Bill Hass (203-454-7685).
Happy UN Day! (Photo/Jeff Simon)
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Paul Lane Field — the new name for Staples High School’s football stadium — will be dedicated officially on Friday, November 12.
A host of former players will be on hand, including Matt MacVane, Bill During, John Bolger, Buzz Leavitt and Lance Lonergan, as well as relatives of the longtime Wrecker coach. Festivities include a tailgate in the north parking lot before the 7 p.m. kickoff against Ridgefield High, and a halftime ceremony.
The original date for the dedication was this Friday (October 22). Instead, that’s Homecoming.
There’s plenty of action in what’s known — now and forever — as Paul Lane Field.
Paul Lane (center) flanked by his sons Peter (left) and Skip. Both played for him.
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It was a tough call. But MoCA Westport canceled this fall’s in-person fundraiser due to COVID concerns.
Of course, like any museum they still need support. They’ve pivoted to an online auction., to help with exhibitions and music, community events and outreach to the underserved.
The auction features over 50 items, including original artwork (like art by Devon Troy Strother and a Joel Sternfeld photo from the 1980s), one-of-a kind experiences (an NBA VIP draft experience), and curated products from local businesses (Stephen Kempson London, Stacy Bass Photography, JL Rocks, Pure Barre and Imperial Dental Associates, among others).
The auction begins November 1, and ends November 15. To pre-register, click here. For more information, click here.
MoCA Westport’s Newtown Avenue building is unique. Its online auction is special too.
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Speaking of artistry: The Flower Basket is more than just fantastic floral arrangements.
This Sunday (October 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 995 Post Road East), the wonderful shop near Stiles Market hosts an exhibit of abstract and contemporary art by Romeo. Flower and art lovers are invited.
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TAP is dedicated toward fitness and preventive care in all forms.
Including mushrooms.
On Tuesday (October 26, 7 p.m., 180 Post Road East) they host author Adam Piore. He’s the author of a recent Newsweek cover story on clinical trials using psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” to treat depression. He’ll talk about neuroscience, research and stories shared by patients.
To register and for more information, email Nancy@tapstrength.com.
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Wasps — or at least, a paper wasp nest — makes an initial appearance in our “Westport … Naturally” feature.
Patricia Carey spotted it. She writes: “I think it’s really pretty (especially since there was no wasp activity!).”
(Photo/Patricia Carey)
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And finally … in honor of TAP Strength Lab’s upcoming event (see above):
White Rabbit! We were soooo blessed to have the music of Paul Kantner, Grace Slick- and all of the fabulous R&R from the ’60’s. To think it was on the Smother Bros Comedy Hour. Those were the days!
Always happy to see a signal of fall, the multitude of flags at the Cohen bridge.