The war in Ukraine has moved off the front pages.
But it’s still very close to Mark Yurkiw’s heart.
The Westporter (who has Ukrainian heritage) continues to work on a variety of projects to help that embattled country. He writes: “Missiles are raining down on Ukraine today. They are specifically meant to destroy access to heat, light and water.
“A group I am working with was given the chance to fill the balance of the next shipping container going to Ukraine in 5 days.
“‘06880’ readers can save lives by donating used generators, chainsaws, sleeping bags, flashlights and cell phone power banks. Non-working chainsaws and generators are fine. We will repair them.”
They can be brought to 190 Cross Highway and left by the barn any time. For questions or pickup arrangements, call Mark: 646-873-0050.
NOTE: Other containers will follow soon. The equipment collection is ongoing.
Mark Yurkiw has not forgotten his native Ukraine.
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Last night’s party honoring Westport Lifestyle magazine’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards winners featured fantastic food, an exciting venue (Christian Siriano’s Collective West) — and the most buff Santa ever to hustle down a chimney.
(Photo/Dan Woog)
This one bore a striking resemblance to RTM member/Staples High School graduate/longtime volunteer Andrew Colabella.
Ho ho ho!
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Westport’s has a new pop-up shop: Megan’s Martha’s Vineyard Boutique.
The women’s clothing and accessories boutique on Church Lane has a season location on the actual Vineyard.
Owner Molly Kopp is from Westport. Her family moved around a bit, and she landed on the island full-time while in college.
She worked for Megan, and after graduation asked about partnering on a Westport location.
The store opened last month. It will be here — opposite Spotted Horse — until at least January 1.
Megan’s Martha’s Vineyard pop-up.
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Staples and Brien McMahon High Schools compete against each other in many FCIAC (Fairfield County league) sports.
Now the Westport mother of former Wreckers is trying to help the Senators.
Lisa Marriott — whose sons were Staples track stars — heard that McMahon boys indoor track coach Valerie Kalunian needs used track spikes and/or running sneakers for some of her athletes. Without them, they cannot participate this winter.
“Those shoes can be very costly for students, and hard to find in local stores,” she says. “Over the years we have tried to gather extra spikes/racing shoes/training shoes for those that may not have them, but our selection is limited.”
Running shoes can be dropped off at the Town Hall front desk starting Monday (put Lisa Marriott’s name on the bag or box). For other options, email lsmarriott@gmail.com. To donate cash, click here for a GoFundMe page.
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Ring-around-a-rosiesPocket full of posies …
Come on, Westport students. You can write a much better garden-related poem than that timeworn ditty.
Here’s your chance. The Westport Garden Club has partnered with the Westport Arts Advisory Committee, town poet laureate Jessica Noyes McEntee and the Westport Library to sponsor a Youth Poetry Contest.
Affiliated with the National Garden Club’s Youth Poetry Contest, it’s open to public and private school students in kindergarten through 9th grade, plus those who are home schooled.
The competition encourages youth to embrace their creativity, using nature as inspiration.
The theme for the 2023 competition is “Seeds, Trees, and Bees…Oh My – Celebrating the Diversity of Nature”
Poems should be emailed to westportctgardenclub@gmail.com by January 6. Click here for guidelines, and more information.
Inspiration may come from this Westport Garden Club arrangement.
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No, the Ned Dimes Marina was not on fire yesterday.
It was just the Westport Fire Department doing what they always do, to keep us safe: checking equipment, and training.
(Photo/Matt Murray)
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Everyone in Westport goes to Compo Beach in the summer.
Plenty go in late spring and early fall.
December — not so many.
If you don’t know what it looks like when the wind is whipping and the skies are gray — as they were earlier this week — check out today’s “Westport … Naturally” scene:
(Photo/June Rose Whittaker)
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And finally … the Westport Garden Club’s youth poetry contest reminded me of …
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