Hot Yoga writes:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we tell you we are closing the doors to Westport (/Fairfield) Hot Yoga. This was a difficult decision that was made very consciously, and for a variety of reasons both in and out of our control.
“For 10 ½ years, we brought you the very best hot yoga that we know how. We also spent this time building an incredibly strong and resilient community of beautiful yogis, of which you are an integral member. This is not goodbye. This is just so long for now.
“We feel very connected to each of you in our own way, and hope we can continue to grow and develop these relationships with you, although it will not be at 877 Post Road East. With everlasting grace and gratitude — Rich, Abbey and Yogi.””
There’s a (relatively) new liquor store. An established (and much beloved) donut shop. Across the street will be a (very) new restaurant.
And — in mid-September — Outpost Pizza establishes an outpost at the site of a former dry cleaners, near Coffee An’, The Grapevine, and the new spot soon to replace 323.
Outpost has a great reputation in Stamford. Their prices are good. They’ll be welcomed to the neighborhood, for sure.
Westport Library Book Sales has been “overwhelmed by the generosity of our community.”
They resumed collections yesterday at 9 a.m. By 2 p.m. the shed was full.
Donations must be quarantined for 3 days, so no more can be accepted now. Donations resume next Thursday.
For more information, click here.
The Westport Weston Health District says: Be aware of scammers posing as COVID-19 contact tracers!
Impostors claim to work for “the sheriff’s office” or local health department. They say they need to load “contact tracing software” onto a victim’s computer.
Do not fall for these scammers. Official contact tracers working on behalf of the WWHD or state Department of Public Health will never ask to enter your home, threaten you with a fine, or ask you for personal financial information. Anyone asking for such information is trying to steal your identity, money or both.
If someone asks to enter your home for “contact tracing,” call the police immediately. Do not let strangers into your home.
Other things to be alert for if you receive a call:
- Do not pay a contact tracer. Anyone who says you must pay is a scammer.
- Do not give out your Social Security number or financial information. There is no reason why a legitimate tracer would need these.
- Do not share your immigration status. Legitimate contact tracers do not need, and will not ask for, this information.
- Do not download anything onto your computer. Real contact tracers will not ask you to download any software on your computer.
Contact tracing is an important component of public health, and an essential tool to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Connecticut’s contact tracing initiative is completely voluntary. There is no cost to participate. If you do participate, you may elect to receive daily health assessment reminders via text, email or phone. You will be reminded to do a simple assessment of your symptoms each day.
All information is strictly confidential. Contacts who are identified will not be given information on cases (such as the name of the person who may have exposed them).
The state Department of Transportation is conducting a brief survey about commuting during COVID-19. Answers will help the agency plan funding for future projects.
If you were or are a commuter, click here to take the survey.
MoCA Westport invites all Fairfield County teenagers interested in the arts to join its new Teen Council.
The Council will connect the museum with area youth through events, exhibitions, performances and educational programming. Teen Council members will develop strong relationships with prominent artists and community leaders as they explore their personal creativity.
Teen Council members will enjoy behind-the-scenes access to MoCA Westport — and free memberships.
Click here to apply, Questions? Email teencouncil@mocawestport.org or check out Instagram: @mocawestportteens.
And finally … happy 85th birthday, Peter Schickele!
