Like most state senators running for re-election, Will Haskell has a corps of helpful volunteers.
They knock on doors. They make calls.
On Friday though, they turned from campaigning to community service.
Over 40 people — of all ages — headed to Westport’s Goodwill. The organization often gets more book donations than they can use. Haskell’s crew plowed through 16 bins, finding over 8,000 appropriate for elementary school children in Bridgeport.
I’ll resist the urge to make a pun like “Good, Will!” (Hat tip: Jeff Wieser)
Sorting through books at Goodwill.
The death of Chadwick Boseman on Friday at age 43 saddened his many fans. It also brought renewed attention to his starring role as Thurgood Marshall — America’s first Black Supreme Court justice.
The 2017 movie “Marshall” was written by Westporter Michael Koskoff — a noted civil rights attorney — and his son Jacob, a Staples High School graduate who is now a screenwriter.
The film takes place in 1941, when a young Marshall defended a black chauffeur against his wealthy socialite employer in a sexual assault and attempted murder trial. Marshall was partnered with Sam Friedman, a young Jewish lawyer in Bridgeport who had never tried a case. Click here for the amazing back story. (Hat tip: Mary Gai)
Chadwick Boseman at the premiere of “Marshall” with Mike Koskoff’s wife Roz and grandson Eli. (Photo courtesy of Darcy Hicks)
Aspetuck Land Trust is staying true to its roots. The non-profit announces its first-ever fall native plant sale. All are grown at Planter’s Choice in Newtown.
The goal is to encourage biodiversity, as all offerings — from perennials to trees — attract pollinators and wildlife.
All come with plans, kits and instructions for all locations, levels of sun and soil conditions. Four landscape partners are also available to help (click here for details).
They can be picked up at Earthplace, or delivered to your home. 50% of each purchase is tax-deductible.
Online orders are open while supplies last, or until September 17. The spring sale sold out quickly. Click here for all offerings.
Westport artist Michael Chait offers an outdoor exhibit today, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard outside 11 Riverside Avenue.
He’ll show his “fun and kooky experimental videos” on vintage television sets. He pays homage to television’s beginning, and explores where it may be going.
He calls it “Video Paradisio,” and it plays on a continuous 10-minute loop. The public is invited.
And finally … it’s Sunday morning!
