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Today’s the day for Fleet Feet’s food drive.
Now through 6 p.m., the Sconset Square store is collecting non-perishable food items for Connecticut Foodshare.
You can give cash or online too (click here). There’s a free gift from Brooks for donations over $100 — and you’re entered into a raffle to win a Brooks running shoe.
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There was a lot of action at the Staples stadium last night.
The football team honored its seniors. Then the Wreckers beat Ridgefield 26-10, keeping their postseason tournament hopes alive.
They also dedicated “Paul Lane Field.” The legendary coach died in June, at 93.
On hand were many former players, and family members. Among them: Skip Lane. The star — who was coached by his father — sported his Super Bowl ring, earned as a member of what was then called the Washington Redskins.
Skip Lane, with his Super Bowl ring. (Photo/Baxter Urist)
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IHOP closed in 2011. Three years later, it reopened — as a nail salon.
Now it too is gone.
Judging from Matt Murray’s photo, it needs a trim.
(Photo/Matt Murray)
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One more “Oaktober” event (slightly delayed from November).
On Thursday, the Westport Garden Club planted a swamp white oak at Grace Salmon Park. Club members will mulch and water it for the first 2 important years after transplant.
It’s a fitting spot. Grace Salmon was an early member of the club.
A hat tip to Frank Geiger of Greenscape Design in Fairfield. He provided the tree at a reasonable price. His staff then carefully planted it close to the water.
Planting the tree, at Grace Salmon Park
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The Westport Astronomical Society’s 2022 calendar is available now.
Amateur astro-photographers — led by president Shannon Calvert — took the photos. There’s daily astronomical data too, courtesy of Phil Harrington.
The cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Shipping is $5 for 1 or 2 calendars, $10 for 3 to 5. It can also be picked up at WAS events, To order, email alex@was-ct.org,
Westport Astronomical Society calendar
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Longtime Westporter and noted hair stylist Frank Migliarese died unexpectedly last week. He was 88 years old.
Following graduation from Staples High School, Frank served his nation in the Army.
Returning to his beloved Westport, he enrolled in the Sassoon Academy and began a career in cosmetology. With his haircutting skills and charming personality, he won the hearts of many.
He owned Salon Coiffeur in down Westport, where he made his mark in the world of beauty. He loved his customers, and worked well into his 80s.
When he was not at his salon, Frank enjoyed Compo Beach, a special place all his life.
Frank’s obituary calls him “family-oriented, warm, personable, well-dressed, understanding, with a great sense of humor.”
A funeral is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 17 at Assumption Church. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends in the Harding Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. Click here to leave online condolences.
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Many Westporters support Adam J. Lewis Academy, the innovative Bridgeport elementary school that for nearly a decade has changed many lives.
On November 18, they’ll unveil a “Hope Quilt.” Artist Lizzy Rockwell led a community production with over 200 volunteers. The quilt will hang proudly in the school.
For more information on Adam J. Lewis Academy, click here.
The Adam J. Lewis Academy quilt.
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Congratulations to Staples’ November Students of the Month!
Alonzo Darby, Nina Driscoll, Max Levy, Christina Meehan, Maria-Despina Mutescu, Michael Porzio, Tyler Rockwell and Chanel Wash “help make Staples a welcoming place for peers and teachers alike. They are the ‘glue’ of the Staples community: the type of kind, cheerful, hard-working, trustworthy students that keep the high school together, making it the special place that it is.”
Teachers nominate students who are friendly to staff and fellow students, and make positive contributions in class as well as the Staples community.
From left: Max Levy, Alonzo Darby, Nina Driscoll, Tyler Rockwell, Maria-Despina, Mutescu, Christina Meehan, Michael Porzio. Missing: Chanel Wash.
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Town Hall attracts all kinds of visitors.
Today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo shows one recent arrival. My guess for the destination? The Conservation Department.
(Photo/Danielle Dobin)
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How do you know that Thanksgiving is near?
Here are some turkey orders, at Stiles Market:
(Photo/Richard Jaffe)
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And finally ,,, today is World Kindness Day.
Who gives a f—?
