Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Westport.
NAYA, a popular Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant, opened a new location on High Ridge Road in Stamford — it offered $1 falafel bowls on Friday, lets kids eat free today, and will let kids eat free Sunday as customers enjoy fresh, customizable meals inspired by Lebanese tradition.
The Board of Education is set to meet in executive session on Monday, June 15 at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom to review legal advice concerning the coach’s appeal and a previously nullified contract vote (based on FOIC findings), then discuss next steps publicly.
Westport firefighters rescued four ducklings from a storm drain on Wilton Road Friday morning and reunited them with their waiting mother — the birds were reported by a local business owner at 8:30 a.m.
Doctors say vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) at 500 mg twice daily may lower skin cancer recurrence in patients with a past diagnosis, with one study showing a 30% drop in squamous cell cancers and 20% fewer basal cell cancers.
They advise using it with sunscreen, hats and limited sun exposure.
Connecticut fans can catch World Cup action today as Brazil faces Morocco at 6 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium and Haiti plays Scotland at 9 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.
FOX will air the games with Spanish on Telemundo while temperatures reach the low 90s this afternoon.
Alex Pereira, who trained in Connecticut, will fight on Sunday at the White House lawn for UFC Freedom 250 and aims to win his third title if he beats Ciryl Gane (making him the first fighter to hold belts in three weight classes).
Much Ado About Nothing for Kids
2-3 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging family-friendly performance of Shakespeare's classic play adapted for kids.
3rd Annual Golf Tournament
7:30 a.m. — Birchwood Country Club — $495-$2,350 — Swing for a cause with golf, Mahjong, and Canasta while supporting the historic Westport Country Playhouse.
A Journey Through Westport History
6-7:30 p.m. — MoCA\CT — RSVP required — Celebrate the release of Bob Weingarten's new book and explore Westport's rich history over drinks and light bites.
Levitt Pavilion Children’s Series
7-8 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy award-winning children’s music performances by acclaimed artists in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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