If you haven’t seen “Below Surface” — the inspiring 20-minute documentary that “reveals the extraordinary power of community through an unlikely subject: a YMCA Aquafit class” — now’s your chance.
In fact, even if you have seen it, you should see it again.
After all, the film is not just about any Aquafit class.
This one was shot at the Westport Weston Family YMCA.
Thanks to YMCA USA and Pfizer, “Below Surface” will be shown — for free — today (Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m.).
The livestream will be followed by a panel discussion. Among the participants: Patty Kondub, the Westport Y Aquafit instructor whose special talents — as a teacher and community builder — form the heart of the film.
After the live broadcast, viewers can an access an on-demand recording any time, through October 31.
Click here to register, and for details.
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You may have missed International Dot Day last week.
But Greens Farms Elementary didn’t.
The entire school participated in a read-aloud of “The Dot.” Peter Reynolds’ book emphasizes that everyone has creative potential, and small acts of encouragement can lead to great personal growth.
It also celebrates the ideas that creativity can be nurtured, and every person has something unique to contribute to their community.
After the reading. the entire school gathered on the field to create a large “GFS.”
The act symbolized the value each unique individual — or “tiny dot” — plays in the fabric of the Green’s Farms School community.
GFS!
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Due to incorrect information provided, “06880” reported the wrong time for the Artists Collective of Westport trunk show at Jesup Green on Sunday, October 6.
The correct time is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art of all styles and genres will be on sale. Artists will talk about their inspiration, creative process (and future commissions). There is music and food, too.
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Westport Police made 1 custodial arrest between September 18 and 25.
A 36-year-old Bronx man was arrested for criminal attempt to commit larceny, illegal possession of personal identifying information, illegal reproduction of a payment card, identity theft, forgery and interfering with an officer, following an report that a man was attempting to cash a fraudulent check at TD Bank on Main Street. The suspect attempted to flee. He was found with fraudulent checks, and forged debit and credit cards.
Police also issued these citations:
- Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 5 citations
- Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 3
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 3
- Failure to obey state traffic commission regulations: 3
- Traveling unreasonably fast: 2
- Operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance: 2
- Larceny: 1
- Distracted driving: 1
- Improper use of markers: 1
- Driving with a foreign license after 60 days: 1
- Failure to renew registration: 1
- Violation of motor vehicle license class: 1
After 60 days, a foreign driver’s license is verboten.
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Kemp Harris brings his special combination of blues, soul, folk and jazz to Voices Café on October 5 (8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport).
He is a singer, songwriter, an expert weaver of American musical styles — and an actor, activist, author, storyteller, and award-winning educator who has instructed public school students for more than 40 years.
Downbeat says Kemp’s artistry “earthly, inspiring, haunting … sacred and profane.”
Voices Café concerts support social justice programs. Click here for tickets and more information.
Kemp Harris
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Speaking of music: The Fairfield County Chorale seeks singers. They rehearse Monday evenings in Norwalk Concert Hall.
Click here for audition and rehearsal information.
Questions? Email info@fairfieldcountychorale.org.
The Fairfield County Chorale. (Photo/Matt Fried)
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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature is the first of what I expect will be many similar ones this fall: trees (already) turning, at the Westport Weston Family YMCA.
We’re in for our annual treat, all over town!
(Photo/Celia Campbell-Mohn)
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And finally … today in 1969, the Beatles released “Abbey Road.” The songs were as iconic as its cover. 55 years later, it remains a classic.
(You can’t go wrong with the Beatles — or “06880.” You can’t support them any longer. But you can sure help us. Please click here to make a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you!)
Patty is amazing. Patty does so many good things to help Westport and Ct. There are not many Pattys. Patty is very special. My family has the privilege of knowing Patty.
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