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Friday’s sunset as seen over Westport’s Sherwood Mill Pond. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Matt Murray for WestportNow.com
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‘Reader’s Theatre’ at Green’s Farms Congregational
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Members of Green’s Farms Congregational Church enjoyed a different approach to worship today when Chris Murray shared his talents as director of a short “Reader’s Theater” in the meetinghouse. Pictured in Howard Lipson’s one-act play “Two Minutes” are Martha Eidman, Ashley Welker and Chris Murray. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Kolbe Cathedral to Honor Mitchell & Kuroghlian
Westporter Bill Mitchell is scheduled to be honored by Bridgeport’s Kolbe Cathedral High School for “transforming the lives of deserving young people through education” on Sunday, May 1, in Greenwich.
Bill Mitchell with Marques Brown, a 2003 Kolbe graduate and Shepherds student. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Mitchell shares the honor with retired longtime Staples High School teacher Gerald E. Kuroghlian, known to generations of students as “Dr. K,” at Kolbe’s 2016 Making a Difference Celebration set to begin with 5:15 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Greenwich, followed by dinner at Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse at 6:30 p.m.
Kolbe President Jo-Anne Jakab described Mitchell as a man of generosity, energy, optimism and dedication to helping others. She lauded his commitment for nearly 25 years of providing opportunities for a quality education and a brighter future for deserving, less fortunate young people at Kolbe Cathedral High School.
”Despite his hectic civic and business schedule, Bill has always found time for Kolbe, securing speakers for fundraisers, sharing networking contacts or providing leadership for students,” Jakab said of Mitchell, a 1961 Staples High School graduate.
Dodig Salutes Class of 2015 as ‘Fantastic’
Today was the last graduation ceremony for Staples High School Principal John Dodig, who is retiring after 11 years. He saluted the Class of 2015 as a “fantastic,” adding, “You have helped to make my dream of what a public high school can and should be come true…. I am truly honored to be graduating with you.” Dodig told the class: “We’ve been accused and described by some as living in a bubble in Westport. I don’t apologize for that. Being loved, protected, and nurtured in a safe environment allowed you to flourish. You have the rest of your lives outside that bubble and to recognize just how difficult that can be.” Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Two Troop 36 Boy Scouts Earn Eagle Rank
Steven’s Eagle project was done to benefit Green’s Farms Congregational Church where he worships. The project involved cleaning 300 gravestones at the Lower Cemetery and repositioning 40 of those that had moved out of place. Besides his Scout troop, Steven had volunteers from school and church.
A senior at Staples High School, Steven is gifted with a baritone voice, which he uses to lead the troop in song. Recently, he sang the “Star Spangled Banner” before a Bridgeport Bluefish game. He plans to attend Fairfield University in the fall where he will focus his studies on business or communications.
Peter and Steven will be honored with an Eagle Court of Honor this spring. Friends and family are welcome to attend.
Troop 36 is chartered by the Saugatuck Congregational Church in Westport. Matt Ferencz serves as Scoutmaster.
An open house is being held on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. for boys ages 11-17 and their parents to learn more about Troop 36 and the adventure of scouting. Contact Barbara King at 203-454-3566 for more information.
Students Encouraged to Enter CHET ‘Dream Big’ Competition
Sponsors are encouraging Westport students in grade K-8 to enter the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) Dream Big Competition before the end of March for a chance to win money for college.
The competition asks students to share their dreams about life after college in a drawing or essay for a chance to win a CHET 529 College Savings account contribution and promote the importance of saving for college.
Four students from across Connecticut will win a $1,000 grand prize CHET account contribution with 80 students representing the states eight counties winning a $500 contribution to a CHET account.
Teachers, parents and guardians can print an entry form and find more information, including the Official Rules and entry deadlines, at http://www.chetdreambig.com. Winners will be announced and recognized during a ceremony in May.
iFloat Hosts Benefit Saturday for A Better Chance
iFloat, a Westport stress reduction and mind education center, on Saturday will host Float for a Cause, an art show and fundraiser to benefit A Better Chance of Westport .
It will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight at FTS Gallery, 415 Main St, Stratford (second floor).
For the last three years iFloat has offered three complimentary floatation therapy sessions in exchange for a work of art inspired by their experiences. The art will be displayed for the first time at FTS Gallery.
There will be food, drinks, music, dancing, and plenty of opportunities to view and purchase the art through a silent auction, an announcement said.
Westport Little League Seeks Youth Umpires
Westport Little League has announced it is seeking youth umpires.
Eligible candidates must be students in the sixth grade and up, an announcement said. Pay is $20 to $30 game.
Those interested should register at http://www.westportlittleleaguebaseball.com. (Click “register now” and scroll down to youth umpire section.
There will be a mandatory clinic required with dates to be dates announced shortly. Questions should be directed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
New Scoutmaster for Troop 36 is a Returnee
Matt Ferencz: learned under Jack Berry. Contributed photo
Westport’s Boy Scout Troop 36 has announced that one of its own Eagle Scouts, Matt Ferencz of Westport, has returned to the troop to serve as Scoutmaster.
“Matt will continue the scouting legacy of our longtime Scoutmaster Jack Berry,” said Bruce Borner, Troop Charter Rep for the Saugatuck Congregational Church. Berry died Feb. 8, 2014 of pancreatic cancer after serving as Scoutmaster since 1984. He was 71. (See obituary here)
Ferencz, 27, spent 12 years in Boy Scouts earning Eagle Scout in 2005. “Scouting, and especially Troop 36, had a tremendous impact on my life,” he said. “Now it is my time to give back.
“My Scoutmaster, Jack Berry, taught me a lot about how to lead boys and develop them. His example will help guide me in my new role.”
Suzuki Music Schools Final Concert on March 29
The Suzuki Music Schools of Westport & Orange presents its inaugural Piano Final Concert with 24 young pianists performing with an orchestra on Sunday, March 29.
The concert will take place at 4 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Ave., Southport. There is free admission with a $10 suggested donation.
The performers, aged 5 through 14, will play pieces ranging from “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” through concerti by J. S. Bach and Beethoven.
All the performers are students of the Suzuki Music Schools of Westport & Orange and they come from the towns of Cheshire, Darien, Fairfield, North Haven, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Riverside, Shelton, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.
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