Yesterday, the Board of Selectmen approved the Westport Downtown Merchants Association request for the closure of lower Church Lane throughout August.
That will allow “European-style” dining on the street, at Spotted Horse, Amis and the very new Manna Toast.
Stores will plan fun outdoor activities too.
Church Lane remains open from Myrtle Avenue to Elm Street; it’s only the short stretch leading to the Post Road that’s closed.
A scene last year on Church Lane. Expect more like it soon — with masks, of course.
On Thursday nights, MoCA Westport offers “Sunset Sketch & Paint.”
Now they’ve made this great art therapy class — a great way to relieve stress and anxiety — free to nurses and first responders,
The class is also open to any 15 and over, and includes a free glass of wine for those 21 and up. Click here for more information.
MoCA also announced a fun fundraiser. They’ve partnered with local artists to create limited edition cross-body messenger bags.
Artists so far include Amy Kaplan, Jay Petrow, Dale Najarian, Yvonne Claveloux, Trace Burroughs, Jana Ireijo, Fruma Markowitz, Susan Leggitt and Bethany Czarnecki. More will be announced soon.
The bags are available for purchase later this month through the MoCA Westport Museum Shop (in person and online). Follow @mocawestport on social media to learn more.
Untitled, by Yvonne Claveloux
The Westport Library is exploring all options for Camp Explore.
The next guest for the “virtual” youngsters’ program is former New York Knick forward Charles Smith. The Bridgeport native joins the group next Wednesday (July 29, 4 p.m.).
He’ll talk about his experiences as an athlete, business consultant, entrepreneur and civic leader.
Click here for more information, and registration,
And finally … at a time when many tempers are fraying, the Rembrandts say:
