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Spring symbolizes new beginnings and fresh temperate air invites us to spend more time outdoors. Seasonal sports are starting up and kids can finally run around outside. While fun, this can also cause injuries. We talked to Anthony Silver of Gray Matters about brain maps for accurately detecting concussions and aiding in recovery. It’s also time for spring cleaning, going through your closet and getting rid of old clothes to make room for new. Or maybe you want to spruce up the space so you can better find your warm-weather clothes without having to claw through piles of sweaters. Closet Factory gave us tips and advice about organizing closets that can save you time and frustration. If you are getting rid of old clothes, consider swapping them for new-toyou clothes at The Exchange Project or visiting one of Westport’s consignment shops so your shopping is eco-friendly - and you can enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Sustainable Westport has other ways you can go green and help diminish our town’s carbon footprint. Speaking of green, it’s time to think of planting your garden. To those of you who want to grow your own seedlings, it can be tricky. So we’re passing on some how-tos from an amateur expert gardener in Westport. Plus, we have some eco-friendly picks so you can shop sustainably. Lastly, it’s time to start thinking of beach reads, believe it or not! We highly recommend Jane Green’s new book, Sister Stardust. Read an excerpt in this issue! Go get your green on!

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22 Seedlings: The Love and Labor

Tips and Advice for Growing Seedlings at Home

28 Organization, Dream Closets and Man Caves, oh my!

Nataliya Bryksa of Closet Factory explains how a properly designed space can give you time back in your day!

52 Sustainable Westport

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First Westport Night of Jazz On Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Westport Library, the award-winning Staples High School music department is proud to present a new community event highlighting America’s greatest contribution to the arts: JAZZ. This exciting evening of music will feature performances by ensembles from Staples High School, Ridgefield High School, and Bedford Middle School.

Next to Normal From April 5 - 23 the Westport Country Playhouse presents Next to Normal. This 2009 Tony Award®winning hit musical and winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama gives a groundbreaking look at a family in crisis, while pushing the boundaries of contemporary musical theater. From the director/choreographer of the Playhouse’s 2019 hit, In the Heights. WestportPlayhouse.org Music by Tom Kitt Book + Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Directed + Choreographed by Marcos Santana

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SEEDLINGS: THE LOVE AND LABOR Growing your own seedlings is to gardening what side-stepping up a mountain face is to skiing. Some people may revel in the challenge, others just want to take the ski lift and call it a day. Every year Jayne Chu, our favorite amateur gardening expert, straps on her proverbial skis and inches up the slippery slope of sowing seedlings. We asked about the process, for our reader-farmers who want to add an extra layer of difficulty to their gardening journey and clutter their home in the process. Excited to learn more? Let’s go! Equipment Equipment can be expensive, so do your research. You’ll need: Grow light: A light that mimics sunlight. Heating pad: A pad that gently heats the seeds to effect germination. Small 2” starter pots: You can up-cycle materials found in your house like egg cartons, berry containers, or toilet paper rolls, but then you end up with “a whole heap of mess in the house,” says Jayne. Get biodegradable seed starter pots made of peat or CowPots or use plastic seed starter trays and save them for next year. Most important, the seeds need to be less than 2” deep so the heat from the pad gets through. Larger 4” pots: When the plants get bigger they need more space to grow.

Seed starter mix: Don’t use soil! Use a lighter mixture. Jayne likes Espoma which is at hardware stores or your local nursery. Seeds Jayne collects these throughout the year, preferring heirloom variety for cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers. “My favorite is Baker seeds, sold online. I also buy seeds at Gilbertie’s, grocery and hardware stores, and share seeds with friends and FB groups.” Westport Library has a seed library and exchange that lets you take home 2-3 seeds for every plant you want to grow. WestportLibrary.Libguides.com/SeedLibrary Planting Bury the seeds in the starter mix March/ April. You’ll need 8-10 weeks for appropriate growth. “All seedlings have two starter leaves. You want a second and third layer of leaves, get the plant around 4” before you transfer to 4” pots.” Before garden planting, seedlings need to be “hardened” or acclimated from indoors to outdoors. Place them outside for 1/2 hour on day 1, then an hour day 2, and continue lengthening the time each day (unless there’s a cold snap or rain.) Be wary of too much sun as they’re easily sunburned. Just like human babies. CONTINUED >

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Seedlings beneath the grow light.

Rule of Thumb(s) March/April: Plant the seeds in their baby pots beneath the grow light. Mother’s Day: Prep the garden. Jayne’s tip: “I get my family to clean and prep the garden. It’s my Mother’s Day gift. It’s a free way for them to make me happy, otherwise they’d have to do it begrudgingly.” Memorial Day: After the last frost, transfer seedlings into the garden. Then wait. Note on Watering Seedlings: Yes. Every day. If they look dry, quench them. Don’t go on vacation or they all die. Note on Soil for Your Garden: If your flora isn’t flourishing, first look to the soil. “UConn’s soil testing lab tests dirt for a nominal fee. I bagged some and sent it off. They said I over-composted, which is a common mistake. They were very specific about how to amend the soil with specific ingredients to optimize growth for healthy plants. It also saved time and money.” SoilTest.UConn.edu

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ORGANIZATION, DREAM CLOSETS AND MAN CAVES, OH MY! NATALIYA BRYKSA OF CLOSET FACTORY EXPLAINS HOW A PROPERLY DESIGNED SPACE CAN GIVE YOU TIME BACK IN YOUR DAY!

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I've never been a math person. In fact, geometry specifically was the bane of my high school career. However, if someone would have explained to me that with a little more studying, geometry could contribute to having the closet of my dreams? Then I would’ve paid a bit more attention. But here I am. Without the closet of my dreams and admittedly in a profession where I

Nataliya with husband, Nazar, in one of their designed spaces

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haven’t used geometry since the final I took in Mr. Ritchie’s class. If you’re like me, prone to avoiding any DIY for fear of a true Pinterest flop, look no further than Closet Factory of CT. They are pros at creating enviable custom storage and design solutions in your home. I spoke with the owner, Nataliya Bryksa, about closets and storage and how best to build a dream space. There are a myriad of things to consider when customizing your dream closet to what you love to wear, not limited to: • Are you a shoe lover who’s running out of space for those new pumps? Shoe shelving helps you easily spot and grab the pair you want. • Lots of scarves and handbags? Get a bunch of drawers to store them neatly. Consider builtins that don’t encroach upon precious closet real estate. • You’re the type who utilizes the floor as storage space or have a large collection of jewelry? Consider built-in drawers with dividers to keep items in a safer, more organized fashion. • Creating an ultra-feminine space for your wardrobe? No need to worry about the man in your life. They can outfit his closet in darker, sleeker, more masculine wood and design. The perfect compromise for his and hers. Although he may be more into cars than clothes. Yes, garages are to men what closets are to women. Nataliya explains, “Garages are the ‘for now’ place. Things pile up in the winter and garages are a big focus for spring cleaning.” So Closet Factory tackles these as well. Because designing garages can be tricky. Stuff like cars, bikes, and automatic garage doors make your usable space much smaller than you might think. You may want traditional garage storage solutions - work benches and wall organizers - or maybe you want something more exciting. You can transform your garage into a souped-up man cave, personal gym, and even a personalized home bar. Cheers to that!

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Excerpt from Sister Stardust Sister Stardust

Jane Green's New Novel about Talitha Getty and the Extravagant Sixties ARTICLE BY ROBIN MOYER CHUNG

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Talitha Getty embodied the style and extravagance of the 1960’s. Fascinated by this socialite and model, Jane Green spent nine months researching her, finding that not much existed about Talitha other than iconic photos and thin accounts of parties and pastimes. “I had to come at it sideways, working from the outside in,” Jane writes, “reading countless memoirs from people whose paths had crossed with the Gettys.” Sister Stardust, a PARADE Magazine Most Anticipated Book of the Year, is a compelling and thrilling story of Claire, from small-town England, swept up in Talitha’s Morocco. Swirling with fame, rock, drugs, and excess in every direction, the glamorous lifestyle turns sinister, reflecting the trajectory of Talitha’s life: My room was off another courtyard, a second garden with a tiny star-shaped fountain in the middle but, much to my disappointment, no peacocks. The walls were coral waxed plaster, and a fire roared in the fireplace. Lanterns sat on either side, and the scent of mint and rosemary filled the room, mixing with the delicious smells of the orange wood burning. A four-poster bed with intricately carved posts was hung with lavish tapestries of green velvet embroidered with gold. Ancient Amazigh rugs covered the stone f loor. The bathroom had rich royal blue plaster on the walls, a plaster called tadelakt,a traditional lime-based technique that had been used in Morocco for thousands of years. The f loor and bath were covered in zellige, a mosaic of tiny tiles, in blues, greens, yellows and reds. As I lay back on the bed, turning my head to look out the window, I caught the shadow of the Atlas Mountains in the distance. I was drifting into sleep when there was a knock on the door. I managed to rouse myself, my hair mussed, and opened it to find a man standing there, his arms filled with clothes.

“Pour vous,” he said, as I stepped aside to let him in. I presumed either Lissy or Talitha had sent them, knowing I had nothing to wear. Once he had left, when I laid them on the bed, I knew they were from Talitha. There were midnight blue velvet robes embroidered in reds, yellows, blues and golds; beaded kaftans that swept to the f loor, harem pants, silks and velvets and beads. And among the traditional Moroccan clothes were Yves Saint Laurent couture dresses, elaborately patterned fabrics with high beaded collars, lavish silk fringe encircling the skirts, down to the f loor. I had never handled clothes more beautiful, and was far too terrified to wear the Saint Laurent. I had never understood before this moment why people spent fortunes on clothes. I thought you could wear Miss Selfridge and make it look expensive, but I now understood that wasn’t true; these weren’t just clothes, they were art. Which is how I knew they were Talitha’s. Just as I was holding up one of the Saint Laurent dresses, noting the beaded corset, the bedroom door opened. There, in the doorway, with the sunlight shimmering behind her like a halo, stood Talitha. “Oh! Look how perfect that is! That’s exactly the one I was hoping you’d pick! Lissy said you hadn’t brought anything. I hope you don’t mind my sending down some clothes. Aren’t Yves’s clothes the most beautiful?” I wondered if she was wearing Yves now, in a richly embroidered short dress with bell sleeves, strappy gladiator sandals climbing up her calves. I looked at the dress I was holding and sighed. “I can’t wear this! It must have cost a fortune. I’d be terrified of spilling something on it.” Her eyes danced with delight. “Darling, it was a gift from Yves. If you spill anything on it, I’ll get another. Try it on.” End of excerpt. CONTINUED >

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Best-selling New York Times Author Jane Green.

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Jane's drawing of Patrick Litchfield's iconic photo of Talitha and Paul Getty.

Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger, friends of Talitha. (Drawing: Jane Green)

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Swap and Shop HOW WESTPORT IS HELPING FASHION GO GREEN

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Carly Ridloff preparing for an exchange event.

Our collective eco-consciousness has finally wended its way to the fashion industry. This industry alone is responsible for 10% of our world’s carbon emissions due to endless wastewater and harmful chemicals from dyes and synthetic fabrics. Both companies and consumers are trying harder than ever to reduce the enormous carbon footprint stamped from constructing apparel. One of the most effective ways of diminishing this imprint is lengthening the lifetime of clothing instead of throwing them in a landfill. In Westport, there are women who’ve been doing this for years, and a woman who’s taken it to a new level. But let’s start with me. About 18 years ago, while window-shopping on the Miracle Mile in Palm Beach, I spotted a fabulous vintage Lily Pulitzer dress. CONTINUED >

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“There was consignment [in 1989], it just wasn’t good.”

It had to be mine. I entered the store and excitedly asked “How much is this dress?” “Isn’t it wonderful?” The saleswoman trilled. “We just got it! It’s $600.” “Oh… Great!” I nodded conspiratorially, as if to communicate, “What a reasonable price!” Then I feigned interest in a nearby handbag before discreetly leaving. To be clear: this was an old Lily Pulitzer dress. It wasn’t seminal fashion nor haute couture. Three years later I found the same dress in Westport’s Roundabout. The price? $70. That’s when I fell in love with consignment. Pawing through racks of designer apparel in a way I could never do at Neiman Marcus. Aspirational clothing at prices I could finally afford. The rare but wonderful OMG of a beautiful aubergine sweater for $19 instead of $350. It’s where the love of the clothes meets the love of the chase. Designer Label Consignments and Roundabout are valuable in this regard. Roundabout opened in 1989. According to owner, Laurie, “There was consignment [in 1989], it just wasn’t good.” Back then consignment was either overvalued - jacked-up prices for “vintage” high end apparel in boutiques on Madison Avenue, or underwhelming - unattractive and disheveled, incongruous with the price tags on the garments. Laurie says of those stores. “I’d rather pay thrift store prices if I’m shopping in a store that looks like a thrift store.” She borrowed $1,500 from her dad and created a consignment store that

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looked like an upscale boutique. Over 30 years later, Roundabout is stronger than ever, thanks in part to a great idea well-executed. I say “in part” because, thanks to today’s green initiatives, consignment has become eco-hot. What began as access to high-end clothing is now recognized as planet-friendly: increasing the longevity of (perfectly good) existing clothes reduces the demand for making new clothes which creates dangerous toxins ands strips the world of precious resources. And fashionistas are loving it. Loving it so much that they’re thinking of other ways to increase the longevity of attire and keeping it out of landfills. Enter: The Exchange Project (TEP), a “sustainable shopping event” and the brainchild of Carly Ridloff. TEP is a really fun way to “shop” new clothes and - bonus! - provides good motivation to clean out your closet. Based on a “new to you” premise, women gather, sip wine, and select fabulous attire.

IT’S SIMPLE: • Grab around 10 pieces or more of clothes (the good stuff - not the free t-shirt you tried, and failed, to Flashdance). • Hand over your items to the TEP team at a designated location and time (check the site or instagram) • Pay the administration/attendance fee. • Show up to the party and help yourself to as many items as you donated at no additional charge. CONTINUED >

Carly Brackman with her hands full of “new” clothes.

View of the clothing.

Becca Zipkin, Bianca Jonas, and Robin Kaiden seen at the denim Bar at the Westport Launch Party.

Elena Ridloff in a faux fur Zara coat she got at the event.

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Designer apparel and accessories from Roundabout.

Of course, the items should be in excellent second-hand condition - no tears, stains, residue, or odd scent. Carly holds events year ‘round, but feel free to throw in a faux fur during the summer or a bikini in the winter. Style, and sustainability, knows no season. *These items are donated to charity or, if necessary, thrown away. The Exchange Project’s next event is the evening of June 29. TheExchangeProject.com @the.exchangeproject carly@theexchangeproject.com RoundaboutCouture.com 606 Post Road East, Westport @roundaboutcouture Designer Label Consignments 1344 Post Road East, Westport Cloud Nine Designer Consignments 1344 Post Road East, Westport @consigncloud9

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ARTICLE BY MEREDITH GUINESS When it comes to choosing an expert in kitchen design and renovation there’s a crucial attribute many homeowners probably don’t consider, says Neil Orwick, owner/designer at Kitchen Traditions. Is it experience? Yeah, Neil’s got decades of that – from art-dealing to construction to design. Is it an eye for fresh new trends that will stand the test of time? He’s savvy on that count, too, having completed stunning work from Manhattan to Martha’s Vineyard. Give up? “I cook. I like to cook,” Neil says. “So I design a kitchen to work.” And it’s that ability to see what each culinary customer needs to succeed that has made Kitchen Traditions a mainstay of the design and construction scene since 2003. Neil Orwick, Owner/Designer at Kitchen Traditions (Photo: John Videler)

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“I love solving problems. And I like building relationships. Who cooks in the house? Who doesn’t?” Neil asks. “Design is the elegant solution to problems.” An art major at Trinity University in Texas, Neil spent 15 years in construction before becoming a designer in 2013. He bought Kitchen Traditions in 2019, in large part because of its premium cabinet lines, including Shiloh and WoodMode, brands that deliver high quality and style within an appropriate budget. Under his leadership, the team offers everything from traditional design to jazzy pops of color for a custom look for the kitchen, bath – even the living room. Since the company has kitchen in its name,

though, Neil offered us a few thoughts on what’s new and now in the hub of every home. “Stone countertops are still, far and away, the most popular option for new kitchens,” he says. “But the term ‘stone’ encompasses a myriad of surfaces, all with different pros and cons.” Natural stone options include granite, marble, limestone, soapstone and more. While marble is beautiful, it can etch and stain and is, in Neil’s opinion, “a generally terrible choice for kitchen countertops.” Granite counters are among the hardest and most durable and provide a budget-friendly option. Popular quartzites offer a winning combo of durability and color range, with Taj Mahal and Mont Blanc featuring beautiful veining and calming patterns.

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And then there’s ‘engineered’ stone or quartz. “They are a bit softer than granite and don’t take heat as well, but they have a myriad of color options that can look natural,” Neil says. “And, because they’re manufactured, they have less variability between slabs.” The placement of appliances can mean the difference between a pretty kitchen and one that’s both attractive and functional. In addition to the familiar ‘work triangle’ between the refrigerator, range and sink, Neil and his team consider visual balance, traffic patterns and seating in a kitchen to find the best arrangement. “Appliances need to be specified before we order the cabinets,” he says. “The cabinets are ordered to fit around the appliances, usually with very tight tolerances. Getting everything together in the right order and understanding how and when information is needed is a big part of what we do.” As for cabinets, he is using a lot of light-stained wood with interesting graining, such as Alder and Poplar, to accent the slightly off-white cabinets that are trending now. And forget about all those countertop garages for your food processor or blender. Neil says walk-in pantries are the place to sleekly store those smaller appliances. When it comes to heat, gas is still king, though gas range companies are seeing lengthy wait times for products. Hungry now? Neil recommends induction cooking as an alternative.

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Another pro tip? “If you have the space, double ovens are the way to go. They sit higher and are easier to reach into.” If fresh-baked cookies and weekday roasts are a staple in your home, that second oven may come in handy. If it’s only going to be used at Thanksgiving, you might want to leave that option on the back burner. Adding a steam oven – even swapping the triedand-true microwave for one – might be a wise move. They reheat food quickly without rendering it dry

or rubbery and are champs when it comes to baking bread, he says. In the end, thoughtful planning is the key to building a kitchen where family and friends relax. Knowing so many people are enjoying the spaces they’ve all worked together to create is what inspires him to keep growing and learning. “It’s very satisfying,” he says. KitchenTraditions.net

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Sustainable Westport, the non-profit that advises town bodies on matters that touch on environmental responsibility and sustainability, has two fresh faces at the helm. Co-Executive Directors Gately Ross, a veterinarian with a focus on the health and conservation of wild and domestic animals, and Johanna Martell, a lawyer and business advisor, have traded their professional lives for the volunteer eco-warrior life, and they have a lot on their (compostable, bamboo) plates. What drew them in? Johanna has always been interested in environmental issues but hadn’t been active around the cause. Gately, on the other hand, says she’s spent her professional life acting on her “profound love for the environment.” She found herself raising her family in Westport and wanted to do something purposeful in the community. Their goal is to expedite Sustainable Westport’s mission - a Net Zero community by 2050 - by bringing low-stress, low-cost lifestyle changes into your household now. Gately explains, “We want to educate people about what they can do on an individual level, because everyone’s little something adds up to a big something and every step inspires another step.” Here are a few small steps:

REDUCING FOOD WASTE What you can do: You can garden at home and compost in your yard, hire a commercial hauler to take it away (check out Curbside Compost or Action Waste) or, the free alternative, drop it at the transfer station’s collection bin. The Transfer Station, 300 Sherwood Island Road, has a sustainable solution for everything you can’t or don’t want to keep. WestportCT.gov Calendar note: Sustainable Westport, with the Westport Farmers Market and the Remarkable Theater, is presenting a film festival focused on food systems to the big outdoor screen this spring: stay tuned!

NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC What you can do: Gately says, “I recommend people start to explore household items that don’t include plastic. I now buy all of my detergents and soaps in naked packaging (and I’m a snoot about my products). Instead of many plastic bottles of dish or hand wash soap, I’m buying something that can be reconstituted in water.” Calendar note: Sustainable Westport plans to partner with Staples High School students to host a beach clean-up this April around Earth Day, sponsored by ZenWTR (a brand executive is a local resident). The bottled water brand, packaged in 100% recycled oceanbound plastic, is the first beverage in the world to receive a Plastic Negative Certification from the Plastic Credit Exchange. Isn’t that positive?

GREEN BUILDINGS What you can do: Johanna states, “We’d love to see more homes move towards renewable energy. But in the meantime, you can do a home energy assessment through EnergizeCT. It’s affordable and can pay for itself very quickly.” EnergizeCT.com

WANT TO DO MORE? Gately and Johanna have a team of multi-disciplinary leaders on their Advisory Board, including chair and resident expert Peter Boyd and Tony McDowell, Executive Director at Earthplace. But they need more community involvement, specifically middle level team leaders around home and commercial energy efficiency. “We have a lot of incentives from the state to push solar energy along, but you don’t want to just rely on the solar providers for information,” explains Johanna. They also need someone to head up the commercial waste CONTINUED >

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“We want to educate people about what they can do on an individual level, because everyone’s little something adds up to a big something and every step inspires another step.”

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If you want to lend your talents to Sustainable Westport’s committee, or just have questions or ideas, find more information on their website, SustainableWestport.org, and follow on Instagram @sustainablewestport. We are a competitive community and we are T minus 28 years to “Net Zero 2050” - let’s make this year count and beat the clock.

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Concussion’s Conclusive Recovery GRAY MATTERS’ BASELINE BRAIN MAPS HELP KIDS (AND ADULTS) HEAL ARTICLE BY ROBIN MOYER CHUNG

Anthony Silver, founder and executive director of Gray Matters, knows a bit about concussions. Rear-ended by a texting driver, his daughter suffered both a concussion and post-concussion syndrome. She could no longer concentrate on her schoolwork and was forced to drop out of school for a semester. Fortunately, he had recorded a baseline of his daughter’s brain activity before her accident. He was able to discern the seriousness of the injury and follow her progress until full recovery. Brain trauma, not visible to the eye, is a tricky thing to address. According to Jason Bouton, sports medicine expert at Gray Matters, “Concussions are the only thing

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“At least 9% of all high school athletes will get a concussion within any given year.”

where there’s a question mark. It’s not as obvious as an ankle sprain which is why there are so many questions about it.” Because concussions aren’t visible, kids may get the go-ahead to hit the gyms and fields before they’re fully recovered. In being active too early, they run the risk of “second impact syndrome” (which is almost always fatal) or, far more likely, is “overlapping concussions”; receiving a second injury before the first is fully healed. Kids who suffer from overlapping concussions have a significant worsening of symptoms, sometimes from relatively minor impacts, and longer, more difficult recoveries.

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The unreliability of cumbersome conventional baseline testing created a need for a better method. This opened the door for qEEG, a technology used by NYU, NFL, the US Military, and Gray Matters. In fact, Anthony has spent a dozen years studying the use of qEEG brain maps in tracking and treating concussions. He and Jason recorded brain maps of 50 high school athletes at the beginning of a school term. Of these 50, four suffered from concussions during the season. Because of the baseline recordings, they were able to effectively track the injuries and ensure full recovery before the kids returned to the games. Now joined by Dr David Wang, head team doctor at Quinnipiac University, the team at Gray Matters is recording brain activity baselines for Quinnipiac athletes, and are hoping to do the same for kids in Fairfield County. Anthony describes qEEG as the “digitized measurement of the brain activity, measured at the scalp surface”. The ability to measure actual brain activity quickly, using non-invasive and highly portable technology, explains its increasing popularity. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to say that qEEG saves lives or, at least, quality of lives.

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CONSIDER THESE STATISTICS: • At least 9% of all high school athletes will get a concussion within any given year. • Those playing football, ice hockey, and soccer are most at risk. • After car crashes, sports are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in individuals aged 15-24 years. • Girls are twice as likely as boys to get a concussion. Gray Matters will record baselines for schools and teams at no cost, for groups of at least 50 students. They will charge a nominal fee for holding these recordings, which pays for the cost of testing and treatment should your child suffer from brain injury. Anthony explains, “I believe this is the only way to protect our kids and make informed decisions if they’re injured. It’s a technology being adopted very quickly, and we have the experience and expertise to bring it to our community.” If you’re interested, call your friends. Rally your teams. Alert your neighborhood. Organize a group of kids for a free baseline brain map which could save you a lot of headaches in the long run. Literally. GrayMattersCT.com

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Eco-Friendly But Make it Classic Chic I am so excited to share some of my favorite eco picks with you! A little pro tip for shopping green: do your research and learn how the company considers itself eco-friendly. Do their values align with yours? How are they sourcing materials, how are they manufacturing, are they using plastic in the packaging? Clothing lines, especially, are starting to create eco-friendly fabrics and working those practices into the entire company.

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Brochu Walker They pride themselves on sustainably harvesting their cashmere, have eliminated all plastic in their packaging, AND they recently opened a store in Westport. They donate their samples for "secondhand" use and give to eco-friendly charities. Plus, the quality is excellent and the silhouettes are chic (think: vegan leather pants, plunge V-necks sweaters, and modern boho blouses.)

Gotham Greens My Dad's a caterer and knows everything about creating beautiful, delicious, healthy meals. This is the lettuce brand we always have in the house; they work with local farmers for the freshest lettuce. Grown with hydroponic greenhouse technology, they can be grown year-round using less land, less water, less energy, thereby reducing pollution and waste. We love the butter lettuce and pesto, both sold at Whole Foods.

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Pela Many of us get a new phone every year or two, and because Apple changes the phone shape slightly each time (eye roll) that creates a lot of phone case waste. I love the Pela brand because they make tech accessories for almost all your Apple products that are compostable! So your phone case doesn’t become landfill.

Kule I’ve always had an affinity for a classic horizontal stripe tee and nobody does them like Kule. Their new green line made from organic cotton, sustainable washing, and biodegradable packaging, proves it’s #KuleToBeGreen. Now they’re applying what they’ve learned to rest of their business: how to develop collections, how to ship, even how to make their labels. They have core styles for women, men, and kids.

(On Zac) Dudley Stephens: Founded in Greenwich by two sisters and their mom, they create chic eco-friendly fleece from water bottles and other recycled fabrics, plus they help support St. Jude’s Hospital (which isn’t necessarily green, but nice nonetheless.) Now they have a cult-like following and if you've ever put one on you’d understand why. I love the Greenport style fleece; it’s great to throw on with leggings when you’re headed to the gym, pair with jeans for lunch around town, or dress up for evening outings.

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“Nashville’s ever-growing arts scene is as diverse and approachable as its music scene. Murals, streets art, public art, art galleries, and museums are all a part of experiencing Nashville’s visual art offerings.”

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Westport Writers Pitch and Publish Your Book Conference

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WES PORT LIBRARY | 8 :00 AM WWW presents an exciting plethora of interactive panel discussions with prominent New York City literary agents, major publishing house editors, and public relations professionals. A highlight of the day will be our guest agent and author talk followed by the rare opportunity to pitch your book in a one-to-one session with agents. WestportWriters.org A P RIL 3 RD

WestportREADS Book Discussion

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WESTPORT COUN TRY PLAY HO US E | 3:0 0 P M Join members of the community for WestportREADS, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, in the Lucille Lortel White Barn at Westport Country Playhouse. France, 1714: A young woman makes a bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. A dazzling adventure that plays out across centuries as she learns how far she will go to leave her mark. Register WestportLibrary.org A P RIL 8T H

Pizza Pop-Up

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WAKEMAN TOWN FARM | 4:15 P M An Outdoor Pizza Making Class for Kids Ages 8+ Calling all Jr. pizza chefs! Come make your own homemade pizza with your choice of toppings, baked in a flash in Wakeman's own outdoor pizza oven. Learn the techniques, roll the dough, top your creation, and enjoy your custom pizza hot and fresh at our picnic tables. WakemanTownFarm.org A P RIL 1 0 T H

Pillow Concert: DUO Stephanie and Saar (in person)

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SUZUKI MUS IC S CHOOL, 246 P O ST R OA D E AST, WE ST P O RT | 3:0 0 P M Pianists Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia collaborate in dazzling performances filled with visceral excitement, elegance and artistic vision. Recent performances include their Lincoln Center debut with Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring; collaboration with Philadelphia’s Orchestra 200 in a complete performance of Frank Zappa’s The Yellow Shark; and Symphony Space’s Wall to Wall Bernstein, a marathon celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th anniversary. SuzukiSchools.org A P RIL 2 3 RD

Live and Let Die: the Music of Paul McCartney featuring Tony Kishman

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WALL STR EET THEATER, 71 WA L L ST R E E T, NO R WA L K | 7 :0 0 P M The critically-acclaimed show featuring Tony Kishman, veteran of the Broadway hit musical “Beatlemania”, is a dynamic multimedia celebration of the the music of Paul McCartney. Hailed by the media as “The Quintessential Paul McCartney” – Tony has performed worldwide and is regarded by “Beatlemaniacs” as the world’s best McCartney look-alike/sound-alike. The show gathers glowing reviews and sells out major venues across the US. WallStreetTheater.com A P RIL 2 5T H

MADD's Power of Parents

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WESTPORT LIBRARY | 7:00 PM Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) CT and the Westport Prevention Coalition present a program that empowers parents of middle school and high school students to have ongoing, intentional conversations about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking. As a parent, you have power to equip your child to make smarter, safer choices and to help prevent tragedies. MADD.org

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EARLOBES Torn, split, stretched, or disfigured earlobes are easily corrected under local anesthesia in the office. If repairing a torn or stretched piercing, you may have to wait several months to re-pierce your ears. Lastly… the secret to restoring youthful ears? A drop of filler or fat into the earlobes can fix deflated, drooping earlobes!

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