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  • Connecticut based party planning company, Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events was recently looking to add something fresh, and philanthropic to add to their repertoire. That's when the founders Rachel Lampen, and Kirsten Mitrakis came up with the novel idea of creating car based scavenger hunts that would benefit local nonprofit organizations. They now have five local routes, with more to be released this month, the month of April. Each hunt costs $10 per vehicle with 50 percent going to the chosen charity.
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    Community news: Best Buddies hosting friendship weekend
    Best Buddies hosting a friendship weekend at Staples High School this month is one of the happenings in this section.
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    Community news: Autism awareness month in Westport, and more
  • Smash (video still), 2014, HD Digital Video, Running time: 7:55 minutes, Ratio 16:9. Courtesy of the artist and Salon 94, N.Y. © Marilyn Minter. (high heel image)
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    Community news: Several performances offered in Westport and more
  • Student artwork, clockwise top left to right: Akira Maidique, digital art; Poppy Livingstone, painting; Alexandra Lam, painting; Kate Davitt, drawing & illustration; Matthew Genser, photography; Nate Kolek, drawing & Illustration
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    Community news: Summer concert series announced and more
  • Julien Beresford, Westport Rotary Club foundation chair, recently presented a $1,075 check to Helen McAlinden, Homes with Hope president, in the presence of Lynn Abramson, (left), ASAP, (after school academic), Program director and Paris Looney, Homes with Hope vice president.
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    Community news: How to photograph the planets and more
  • Shirley "Bubby" Montner, a longtime resident of Westport, Conn. turned 103-years-old Feb. 22, and is now clean beauty spokesmodel for Viking Beauty Secrets, the clean skincare brand. Montner is also the Grandmother of the Son-in-Law of the Founder of the brand, Eha Urbsalu. Montner was also born the same day that the Estonian Republic in Northern Europe declared its independence 103 years ago.
    Living
    Community news: Westport launches best sandwich competition and more
  • Artist Ann Weiner
    Living
    Community news: MoCA Westport acquires its first permanent exhibit and more
  • Living
    Community news: Outdoor light festival to be in Westport and more
    A representation of the Light Path Black History Month event scheduled The Weston Historical Society is hosting a lecture on Zoom, “African Americans and the Great Migration in the North and South” in honor of Black History Month at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 24. Stacey Close,...
  • Living
    Community news: A chance to ask elected leaders questions and more
    Joshua Nessen and Selina Cohen with Frosty February Nessen the Fourth, at their home in Weston on Feb. 4. Kindergarten registration underway Kindergarten registration for the Westport Public Schools in Westport, Connecticut, is underway for the 2021-2022 school year. Parents who have children turning 5-years-old on or before Jan. 1, 2022, are...
  • Living
    Community news: Teen essay prompt examines Black Lives Matter
    Wilton Fire Commission Chairperson Casey Healy has announced the hiring of former Westport Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief John Plofkin as the Wilton Fire Department's new Deputy Fire Chief, that was effective Feb. 1. Plofkin served for over 32 years, (1995-2017), as Westport's Assistant Fire Chief. Plofkin has also come out of retirement. Pictured is Plofkin as the Chief of the Nichols Fire Department in Trumbull, Conn., in a previous year. Town offering tax help The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is available in Westport through April 15. It provides free state and federal income tax preparation to seniors and low to moderate-income households either virtually or...
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    Community news: Westport Library reopening and more
    Jeremy Price Former U.S. Navy commander speaking in virtual program Mike Hayes, a former Commander of U.S. Navy Seal’s Team TWO, will share his thoughts on leadership and discuss his book, “Never Enough,” with former Westport Library Trustee Maggie...
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    Community news: Students’ work on display with new exhibit and more
    Abigail E. Wixom, "Eggs and Drapery I," Horace Greeley High School, Chappaqua, N.Y., Grade 10, Age 16. The art museum, MoCA Westport, located at 19 Newtown Turnpike, in Westport, has a High School Student Art Exhibition titled: "Hindsight is 2020" that will be on view in the art museum's physical gallery location, and also in a digital gallery on the museum's website, mocawestport.org, from Saturday, January 23, until Saturday, March 13. Weston High alumni working with new local arts nonprofit Emily Clark and Clare Murray, who graduated from Weston High School in 2015 and 2014 respectively,are working to help bridge inequities in education and arts access across Connecticut...
Connecticut News
  • Seymour sets date for high school graduation, last day of school
  • Danbury area Muslims modify Ramadan celebrations due to COVID
  • Washington: Superintendent giving virtual talk on Region 12 district
  • Warren Land Trust offers two outdoor events for volunteers
  • After Hartford shootings, calls for action against gun violence
  • Snow in CT later this week? Some meteorologists think so
  • New Fairfield coach hoping players cherish time on field
  • Police warn Northwest Corner residents of recent car break-ins
  • Greenwich Hospital reschedules COVID vaccinations after J&J pause
  • Hurdles loom before new Greenwich Civic Center can break ground
  • Living
    Community News: Westport celebrates MLK’s legacy with week of virtual events and more
    Researchers Dr. Elaine Soloway of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, (left), with Dr. Sarah Sallon of Hadassah Medical Center, are pictured moments after recently picking the first harvest of dates on a previous trip for doing so. Westport town government recognized as transportation leader The town government in Westport has received the silver award for the CTride 2021 Transportation Leaders program for its efforts to encourage employees to drive to work using greener...
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    Community news: Astronomers to discuss ice giants and more
    David R. Hermenze Library hosting program on the New Workplace Model, economy The Westport Library is hosting a virtual program featuring Futurist Christopher Bishop, on Jan. 13, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., on the New Workplace Model. The program will also...
  • Living
    Community news: Input needed for town’s superintendent search and more
    Westport Book Sale Ventures, Inc., (westportbooksaleventures.org), is opening soon in their own space at 23 Jesup Road in Westport, directly across the street from the Westport Library. New reading initiative launches Layla F. Saad, the author of the book titled: “Me and White Supremacy,” begins the Westport Library’s annual WestportREADS “Towards a More Perfect Union: Confronting Racism.” initiative at the 15th...
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    Community news: Window display winners announced and more
    This month Greens Farms Academy (GFA) senior Bella Bohnsack of Darien became the third GFA student in the school's history - and the first female GFA student - to receive a prestigious YoungArts Award. Bohnsack received the Honorable Mention Award in Photography. Finding diverse books The Westport Library and the Westport Public School’s PTA Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have a list of books called “Diverse Books Need Us” from the library’s collection. Visit...
  • Living
    Community news: Coffee shop reopens and more
    Local sculptor with a studio in Weston, Jesse Nusbaum, has been selected as a winner of the Artist of the Future award by the Contemporary Art Curator Magazine. ‘Oh Brother, Not Another Holiday Special!’ Brothers Miggs and Trace Burroughs and their guest stars are bringing humor, and holiday cheer to the holiday season with the program “Oh Brother, Not Another Holiday Special” on at 7 p.m. on...
  • Living
    Community news: Local soccer player kicks off fundraiser and more
    Bruno Guiduli, a junior at Staples High School and an honor student, has created a fundraiser that he calls "Scoring for TOPSoccer," to benefit special needs soccer players in Connecticut. History & Culture outdoor holiday market The Westport Museum for History & Culture is going to host an outdoor holiday market on its grounds in downtown Westportfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature local artists and...
  • News
    Community news: Schools launch COVID hotline and more
    Westport biz owner & Fairfield resident, Russ Mitchell Report student COVID-19 cases Westport schools have launched a new email account and hotline for families to report positive COVID-19 cases. Cases can be reported at 203-341-1016 or PostiveCovidReport@westportps.org . As cases of COVID-19...
  • News
    Woog’s World: Founding Fathers, sacrifice and fitting in
    Skyrockets light up the sky over Long Island Sound at the Independence Day Fireworks Fundraising Show at Compo Beach, Monday, July 3, 2017 in Westport, Conn. Instead of shooting off fireworks, we can light a couple of candles: one for everyone we’ve lost, and one for everyone who will follow us in this strange new world. By Dan Woog
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    Community News: Online programs at the senior center; Playhouse shows postponed; and more
    Visitors take adavantage of the nice weather Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, Conn. — There will be two public hearings to discuss proposals for a Community Development Block Grant in Westport , the first of which will be April 14 at 6 p.m. Pursuant to the Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order, there is no physical location for...
  • News
    Community News: Closings and cancellations around town; Weston students’ documentary get...
    On March 6, the the Staples Jazz Ensemble was awarded first place at the seventh annual Darien High School Jazz Jamboree. The SJE received consistently high marks in all captions, including perfect scores for Time as well as Presentation/Programming from both adjudicators. — Based on the advice of the director of the Westport Weston Health District , the Westport Library will be closed this weekend and reopen March 16 at 9 .m. A thorough cleaning of the building will be conducted by an outside, professional...
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    Community News: National Merit finalists named; gun violence Survivor Coffee event; and more
    The Black Feathers will perform on March 7 at 8 p.m. at Westport's Voices Café, 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport. Tickets are $25-$30. For more information, visit voicescafe.org. — Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center is presenting a free information session featuring Todd A. Morrison, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. “Managing Your Aches & Pains” will be on March 18, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m....
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    Community News: Landscape design winners named; new soup contest in town; and more
    Westport residents and longtime patrons Rick and Ruth Edelson enjoy pizza and wine at the Fat Cat Pie Co. on Wall Street Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Norwalk. The pizza restaurant and wine bar has announced that it will be closing after 16 years in the Twin City Building on Wall Street. — The Westport Youth Commission is seeking students currently in grades eight through 11, as well as adults, who are interested in serving for the 2020-21 school year. The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and...
  • News
    Community News: Bra drive underway; The King’s Singers performs in town; and more
    St. Luke's Upper School students at rehearsals for Pippin. Leila Pearson '21 (New Canaan); Samantha Bauer '23 (Wilton); Cessa Lewis '23 (Westport); Henry Jodka '20 (New Canaan); Doron Loewenberg '21 (Stamford); Brody Menzies '20 (Bedford Corners); Sarah Bryant '20 (Bethel); Kayleigh Bowler '20 (Ridgefield); Sierra Taylor '20 (Norwalk). — For the fifth year, The Undies Project will hold its annual bra drive, called Mardi “Bra,” to coincide with Mardi Gras. They are collecting donations of new and gently used (clean) bras to donate to those less fortunate. The drive will...
  • News
    Community News: Undies Project collecting donations; Super & Soul series continues; and more
    Journalist/author Mitch Albom joins Circle of Care board and staff members. From left are Jeff Salguero ( WIlton), Heather Stabinsky (Monroe), Elizabeth Vega ( Westport), Tammi Small (Norwalk), Albom, Circle of Care founders: Liz Salguero and Dawn Ladenheim (Wilton), Bob Hinckley (Danbury) and Susan Kobylinski (Westport). — For the fifth year, the Undies Project will collect donations of new and gently used (clean) bras to donate to those less fortunate. The drive will take place in Wilton, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford and Westport. Donations can be...
  • News
    Community News: New salon opens; church celebrates 175th year; and more
    Leopold Riano, 6, of Westport, checks out a stuffed groundhog during an afternoon of Groundhog Day activities at the Ansonia Nature Center in Ansonia on Sunday, February 2. — Westport Continuing Education is offering staycation camps and workshops for kids and teens in grades K-12. Full and half day options for K-5 camps from Feb. 18-21 include Game Time and Bricks 4 Kidz at Greens Farms Elementary School and...
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