As the Staples High School boys basketball team prepares to take on Wilton in today’s FCIAC quarterfinals (Saturday, 4 p.m., Fairfield Warde High), there is no better way to get pumped than with Charlie Scott’s hype video.
The Staples senior has made a name for himself with his great reels, which he shoots and edits himself. (He is also a standout WWPT-FM sportscaster).
Click below. And then get ready to root the Wreckers on.
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Speaking of sports: Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming to Westport.
Well, a feature-length documentary about the Greek-Nigerian NBA star is, anyway.
On February 28 (6:30 p.m.), the Westport Library screens a new, feature-length documentary. “Giannis: The Marvelous Journey.”
Before the 2-time MVP led the Milwaukee Bucks to the championship in 2021 he lived on the margins of society in Athens. His parents immigrated there, in search of a better life.
The film includes interviews with his family, and basketball stars.
A talkback with director Kristen Lappas and ESPN analyst/former hoops star Jay Williams follows.
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Velma Heller had a long career in education. She spent 20 years on the Representative Town Meeting, including 4 as moderator.
Now, the 87-year-old has taken up landscape painting.
Her love of lifelong learning will be featured nationally. “Supercharge Your Brain: Maximizing Your Cognitive Abilities” debuts on PBS this month. It’s scheduled for New York’s Channel 13 next Saturday (March 2, 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.). Check local listings for other PBS stations.
The show was written and co-produced by former Westporter Andrew Ames. It explores lifelong learning plays a major role in brain health and improved cognitive function.
Velma Heller, in a screenshot from the new PBS documentary.
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Oh, doctor!
A week from tomorrow (Sunday, March 3, 3 p.m.), Saugatuck Congregational Church hosts DNR — Fairfield County’s (almost) all-physician rock band — in a free concert.
The local favorites — who are as talented as musicians as they are doctors — have been diagnosed as favoring danceable tunes from the ‘60s and ’70s, from artists like Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and the Beatles (with an occasional 80s or ’90s song, and classic jazz standard).
The public is welcome.
DNR
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Among the upcoming events at MoCA Westport:
- Connecticut Guitar Festival (March 1, 7 p.m.)
- Open Mic Night (March 8, 6:30 p.m.)
- Paddington Trio (March 20, 7 p.m.)
- Frederic Chiu and David Gonzalez (March 23, 4 p.m.).
Click here for details.
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Sure, and it’s still more than 3 weeks till St. Patrick’s Day.
But the animals outside Winslow Park Animal Hospital are not wasting any time.
They’re wearing the green already. Say “Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!” — that’s “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” in Gaelic — the next time you’re stuck at the light by Playhouse Square.
(Photo/Molly Alger)
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Speaking of canines: Today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo shows the perfect downward dog.
(Photo/Becky Keeler)
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And finally … today is National Dance Day.
Well, don’t just sit there!
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Velma we are proud as a district 9 member you do the town of Westport proud I am happy to no you sal liccione
Such a cute bunch of canines. That Downward Dog pose is a “play bow”. It is a dog’s friendly invitation to romp and enjoy each other’s company.