The Wakeman Town Farm Harvest Fest fundraiser is September 10.
The online auction — a key part of the event — opens September 6.
But you can preview all the items now.
They include destination travel, private dinners at WTF, kids’ cooking parties, sunset cruises, and great sporting events.
All proceeds — and those from the live auction at Harvest Fest — help fund youth programs, adult classes, scholarships, the farm stand, family events and more.
Click here for a preview.
Those alpacas didn’t pay for themselves. (Photo/Cathy Malkin)
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Oh, deer!
Aspetuck Land Trust’s next “Lunch & Learn” webinar should appeal to just about every homeowner in Fairfield County.
Called “Designing With Native Plants in Deer County,” it’s set for next Wednesday (September 7, noon to 1 p.m.).
Landscape designer Brid Craddock will discuss deer-proof plants, and the techniques that will actually keep Bambi at bay. Click here to register.
(Gorgeous. Now get off my lawn! Photo/Karen Weingarten)
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CraftWestport — the monster pre-holiday show with over 175 vendors selling handmade fashions, accessories, jewelry, home décor and furniture, plus photography, ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and other artworks — returns to the Staples High School fieldhouse November 5 and 6.
Also on sale: gourmet specialties like bourbon-barrel aged maple syrup, hand-painted chocolates, teas and honey, cheese spreads and curds, baked goods, skincare products, soaps and candles.
It’s the first time in 3 years for the popular Westport Young Woman’s League show, following 2 COVID cancellations.
Net proceeds from Connecticut’s largest indoor fine crafts festival go to charitable agencies in lower Fairfield County.
Click here for more details.
One of 175+ booths at CraftWestport.
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The deadline for comments on the proposed cell tower at 92 Greens Farms Road is September 7.
The email address is sitingcouncil@ct.gov; the snail mail address is Connecticut Siting Council, 10 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051.
A cell tower been proposed for the property on the left: 92 Greens Farms Road. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)
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There’s a back story to today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo. Lauri Weiser writes:
“I was at Compo yesterday, under the South Beach trees that provide a little bit of shade. The crow that’s been here all summer was there.
“Anyone who spent time under these trees knows that this crow lives here and never shuts up. There were many threats on its life today🤣😳”
(Photo/Lauri Weiser)
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And finally … in honor of the Compo Beach crow (story above) … “it’s the same story the crow told me …”
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