SHow did your child celebrate Martin Luther King Day?
Students in MoCA Westport’s MLK Day Art Camp for ages pre-K through grade 3 created projects honoring the teachings and legacy of the civil rights leader.
According to MoCA’s Leslie LaSala, youngsters learned that “King believed our lives must be lived intentionally and without regret; that words have meaning, and that we must speak up against injustice.”
MoCA offers a variety of school recess art camps. The next is set for February break.
Learning about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at MoCA’s holiday camp.
“If Burying Hill is being evaluated for a jetty replacement, please don’t forget the sea wall at Old Mill. It has been breached in 3 places for several years. The center section looks like it could collapse, as so many stones have been washed out.”
Rick sent this photo from yesterday morning, as the tide flowed in.
(Photo/Rick Benson)
Rick adds: “The ‘fishing pier[ separating Compo Beach from South beach was ravaged by the last 2 years of winter storms, moving huge boulders way out of alignment. It starts just west of the cannons, all the way to the end.”
The Staples High School girls soccer team has done it again!
Madison Sansone’s goal in the 5th minute was the difference — along with stout defense from, among others, central defenders Samantha DeWitt and Gaby Gonzalez, plus keeper Camille Kolek — as the #4 Wreckers shut out #6 Wilton 1-0 last night at Fairfield Warde High School.
It’s the 2nd league title in a row for Staples. They won it in 2019. There was no championship game last year due to COVID, but the Wreckers won their 5-team division then too.
Congratulations to coaches Barry Beattie, Mackenzie Pretty, the rest of his staff, and of course this remarkable group of young women.
The state tournament begins next week for girls and boys soccer, and field hockey. Pairings will be announced today.
The Staples High School girls soccer team at the Push Against Cancer …
Long before the pandemic, Earth Animal was helping Westport’s four-legged creatures.
And those with only 2.
The 14th annual Mitten Project is the Post Road store’s fall initiative to support the Connecticut Food Bank. Last year’s effort raised over $38,000. This year’s goal is even higher.
It runs now through December 31. For $5, people can buy “mittens” at Earth Animal, to sign and hang in the store windows.
There are also holiday items for sale. All proceeds go to the Mitten Project total.
And donation boxes will be placed at area stores during the holiday season.
Earth Animal does even more: They’ll match every penny donated.
Its “Little Farmer: Mommy & Me” program — for infants through age 3 — offers an hour of quality time each week. Developmentally appropriate experiences foster social skills and independence.
“Creative Nature Sprouts” is for 3-to-5-year-olds. It’s largely outdoors, exploring the wonders of WTF’s farm and barns.
“Fantastic Farmhands” (kindergarten through 5th grade) offers care and education about animals, pollinators, compost and more, through hands-on activities. Youngsters also enjoy farm crafts and games.
The “Farm Apprentice Program” (grades 6-8) concentrates on organic farming and gardening.
Following 1st Selectman Jim Marpe’s announcement yesterday that the indoor mask mandate is lifted for most locations, the Westport Library has followed suit.
Masks are no longer required in the building — except for people who are unvaccinated.
Masks continue to be required in the Children’s Library, and for indoor children’s programs for everyone over 24 months old.
One step closer to normal at the Westport Library. (Photo/Miggs Burroughs)
Nikki Gorman is more than a beloved Village Pediatrics doctor.
She’s on the board of the Unite the World With Africa Foundation. Next Thursday (November 11, 5 to 9 p.m.), she’s opening her home for a cocktails and open house “Heal the World” awareness-raising event.
All are welcome. Click here for details, and to RSVP.
Speaking of pediatrics: Dr. Nikki’s practice is holding COVID vaccine clinics today and tomorrow. They’ll be inoculating as many newly eligible 5-to-11-year-olds as they can.
Slots are all filled. But it’s good news indeed, on the continuing fight against the pandemic.
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