Our first “06880” Instagram Live — a discussion hosted by Dave Briggs and Dan Woog, with a Hamlet developer — drew plenty of interactive questions from viewers. We posted the link later, and thousands clicked on.
Now Dave and Dan are teaming up for a second Instagram Live. We’ll be at Old Mill Grocery & Deli tomorrow (Thursday), talking with representatives from the owner (Soundview Empowerment Alliance) and operator (Romanacci).
Our Instagram Live begins at 3 p.m. Our Instagram is 0688danwoog. See you there!
(Photo/Dave Dellinger)
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Compo and Burying Hill Beaches were closed this morning, due to unaccesptable water quality.
(Photo/Seth Schachter)
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Before the school year fades too far in the rearview mirror, here’s a great story from Saugatuck Elementary.
Students on Bus 2 wanted to show their appreciation for their driver. So they set up a lemonade stand, and raised money for a gift.
They presented it — and told a few heartfelt stories.
Ken starts and ends very day with a smile, they said. He sings “Happy Birthday” to riders. And he knows every youngster by name.
This was Ken’s first year as a First Student bus driver in Westport. We hope he’s here for many, many more!
Ken, with Saugatuck Elementary School students.
It was not only hot yesterday — it was symmetrically steaming.
Here are 2 views of the heat, 1 minute — and 1 degree — apart.
(Courtesy of Jonathan Alloy)
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Tomorrow marks the opening of MoCA CT’s 2 photography exhibitions.
Tod Papageorge’s “At the Beach” will run alongside “In the Pool,” composed of work by Papageorge’s his graduate students, from June 26 to October 12.
Papageorge is a Connecticut-based artist and teacher. His contributions to American street photography in the 1960s helped shape the genre. His work is held in more than 30 public collections, including the New York and San Francisco Museums of Modern Art.
“At the Beach,” making its East Coast debut, features large black-and-white photoss that Papageorge took on Los Angeles beaches in the 1970s and ’80s.
An opening reception is set for tomorrow (Thursday), from 6-8 p.m.
(Photo/Tod Papageorge)
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Retreat Sweets — the Japanese mochi donuts, Korean corn dogs, Asian street food and tea drink spot next to Layla’s Falafel on Post Road East — celebrates its first anniversary on Sunday (June 29, 1-4 p.m.).
They’ll host Korean games like ddakji (folding and flipping paper tiles), and American ones like cornhole. There are plenty of prizes. Plus: free ice cream for everyone!
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The name says it all.
“Stand Up & Learn” — a program that teaches youngsters ages 8 through 16 how to write (and perform) comedic stories and bits — comes to the Westport Country Playhouse next month.
The program runs July 15 to 18 (3:30 to 5:30 p.m.), finishing with a performance the last day. It emphasizes creative writing, communication, critical thinking, and team- and confidence-building.
“Stand Up & Learn” is created and directed by Kevin Flynn. A former pro soccer player, he transitioned into standup comedy, acting, writing, producing and podcasting.
Click here for details, and more information. Questions? Email mmeath@westportplayhouse.org.
Kevin Flynn
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Henry Dodge’s 71.3% faceoff win percentage was the best in the nation for a college lacrosse player this year — by a wide margin.
Yet the 2022 Staples High School graduate (and All-American, Connecticut Player of the Year, and state champion), will not be back for his senior year at the University of Vermont.
He’s transferring to the University of Maryland, a longtime national powerhouse.
He brings America East Specialist of the Year, and All-Conference, honors to College Park.
As a Catamount this past year, Dodge averaged just under 12.5 faceoff wins per game. His 8.5 ground balls per game was 4th -best in NCAA Division I. (Hat tip: Jonathan Hart)
Henry Dodge
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Though this week’s weather has been too hot for many Westporters to do much of anything, it inspired former town poet laureate Diane Lowman to create this haiku:
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Bianca Bazante, owner and creative Director of The Artist Loft, celebrates 4 years at her 23 Post Road West location by offering deals for clients – new and old – all summer.
From now through July, she offers Brazilian Blowdry for $199, and Trissola keratin treatment that lasts up to 6 months for $340. Click here for details.
Bianca Bizante
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It’s milkweed season.
The plant — a favorite of monarch butterflies — is flowering at Winslow Park. Charmian Valante took today’s colorful “Westport … Naturally” photo in a meadow there.
(Photo/Char Valante)
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And finally … this is National Camping Week. Enjoy!
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