Yesterday’s story on the Westport Garden Club’s 100th anniversary show listed an incorrect time.
The “Westport Town Treasures” event this Saturday (September 28) begins at 11 a.m. at the Saugatuck Church. It ends at 5:30 p.m.
See you there!
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Just in time for the (start of the) holiday season, 3 dozen artists are selling over 100 works, in (almost) countless styles.
The Artists Collective of Westport event (Sunday, October 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jesup Green parking lot) offers many opportunities for gifts — or to keep for yourself.
The artists are happy to talk about their inspiration, creative process (and future commissions).
There will be music and food too.
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It’s been proven that exercise helps mental health.
It also helps raise money, for groups like Positive Directions, the Westport non-profit that offers prevention, counseling and recovery support to individuals and families struggling with mental health or substance use disorders.
On November 16 (2 to 4 p.m., Mojo Fitness Center behind VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399, 465 Riverside Avenue), fitness powerhouses Rhodie Lorenz and Mo Prester lead a cycle fundraiser.
It costs $90 to participate. Riders can go solo, or form a team of up to 3 people for a 45-minute ride.
The suggested fundraising goal is $300 per team. Click here to register, and for more information.
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Club203 celebrates Halloween in style.
Westport’s social organization for adults with disabilities’ next event is a Halloween-themed bingo night (October 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Senior Center).
“Witches’ subs” and “mac ‘n’ cheese cauldron” are on the menu.
Costumes (or Club203 logowear) are encouraged. Click here for more information.
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AWARE is a hard-working, hands-on, life-changing organization. Every year, they partner with a worthy local non-profit. AWARE’s volunteers learn about their cause, develop friendships with its members, spend plenty of time helping, and raise money for it.
(The acronym stands for Assisting Women through Action, Resources and Education.)
Last year, AWARE worked with Her Time. It’s the women’s division of Hang Time, which unites ex-offenders, community leaders and local residents in Bridgeport, New Haven and Waterbury for discussions that enlighten and inspire.
Meetings provide a space for people impacted by incarceration (their own or that of a family member) to find encouragement and community as they rebuild their lives.
In 10 years:
- 9,000 people have attended Hang & Her Time sessions
- 1,400 have been connected to employment, education or other social services
- 31 students seeking higher education to break the cycle of familial incarceration have been provided academic scholarships.
- Over 365 high school students have participated in youth mentoring
- Hang Time has engaged with over 1,458 law enforcement and federal prosecutors on advocacy and judicial reform
- Over 95% of Hang Time regular attendees have not returned to prison.
Though AWARE’s year with Her Time has ended, they’re still promoting the group’s good works.
On October 24 (6 p.m., Elicit Brewin Company, Fairfield), Hang Time celebrates its 10th anniversary, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dancing. Click here for tickets, and more information.
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Early morning leaves frame an early morning exerciser, in today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature.
(Photo/Yulee Aronson)
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And finally … today is National One-Hit Wonders Day.
There are way too many of them to link to here.
Many one-hit wonders are legit songs (“Eve of Destruction,” “Classical Gas,” “Spirit in the Sky”).
But others are just weird. How, you wonder, could these have sold one record — let alone climbed to Number One?
These 5 popped into my head.
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I have several that I’m responsible for: “Voices Carry” by Til Tuesday (I discovered and Exec Produced); “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant (licensed for US) and “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” (licensed for US).
great songs
Completely dumbfounded seeing Tiny Tim for the first time on Johnny Carson’s show. Thought it was a fantastic spoof. NOPE ‼️
I liked “Hey, St. Peter” by the appropriately named Flash and the Pan (always thought they were Flash in the Pan.) But as the group had a few more songs that made it onto the charts, I guess it doesn’t qualify.
Here is a fun link to waste some time with:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_one-hit_wonders_in_the_United_States
I just love that you include music in you posts Dan! This was a period where the music industry really had a sense of humor and all sorts of music was being created & backed. There was always some new tune that was creative & fun.
My favorite one hit wonder was “Woolly Bully”by
Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. It always made me smile.
Sam also had a hit with “Little Red Riding Hood”. That went to No.2 in the United States. So, Sam was not technically a one hit wonder. It’s A Beautiful Day’s “White Bird”, now that’s a one hit wonder.
Sam the Sham also had “Ring Dang Doo” — less of a hit than the other two, but it charted nonetheless.
The Singing Nun!!!
I remember that from the late 1960’s or early 1970’s!
Late 1963/early 1964. I think that was the last #1 before the Beatles roared onto the charts, and the British Invasion took over.
Re “Eve of Destruction”: Barry McGuire did co-write and sing/perform on a hit song by the New Christy Minstrels before pursuing a solo career. And I’m almost positive he was part of that group when they released their debut album in 1962, which won a Grammy.
But one of the most interesting factoids about Barry (whom Debbie and I had the pleasure of hanging out with at a Westerly RI inn over a decade ago): he recorded the original version of “California Dreamin’” with, his friends, the then unknown Mamas & Papas singing backup. And that studio performance by the Mamas & Papas triggered a series of events that helped lead to their breakthrough.
Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth & the Tom Tom Club must be feeling very left out!
I remember my fourth grade class with our French teacher, in Weston elementary school ,1963..she then trying to teach us,(unsuccessfuly!) ”Dominique’ for weeks!(we didn’t know the first part, but we Always did shout along ‘Dominique’ with the recording!!)
Some Funny Comments, here!