It’s hard to believe: The Slice of Saugatuck is 12 years old.
This year’s street festival is set for Saturday, September 7 (2 to 5 p.m.).
Over 4 dozen restaurants, shops and galleries — in the “slice” between Riverside Avenue, Railroad Place and Saugatuck Avenue — will offer samples and tastes.
The Slice features 7 bands, 4 bounce houses, the Fire Department’s antique engine, a balloon bender, face painter and more. Adults can enjoy 2 beer gardens, and specialty drinks from most restaurants.
Ticket sales ($15; children 5-12, $5; sold on-site, cash or credit card) benefit the Homes with Hope food pantry. To date, the Slice of Saugatuck has donated $49,000 to the non-profit.
The event is sponsored by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce.
A small “slice” of the large crowd. (Photo/Dan Woog)
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Do you know a great pediatrician, who is interested in joining a popular Westport practice?
Village Pediatrics is looking for one.
There’s a nationwide shortage of pediatricians. But Dr. Nikki Gorman’s group should be a good fit.
Interested candidates — or anyone who knows any candidates — should email nikki.villagepedi@gmail.com.
Doctors and office staff from Village Pediatrics volunteered at this year’s County Assembly dance. Dr. Nikki Gorman is bottom right.
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Though the war in Ukraine has faded from the front pages of American newspaper, it continues to rage fiercely.
Every day, there is more human suffering.
Yesterday’s New York Times included a story headlined “Long Battle for a Ruined City Takes a Desperate Turn.” It described the struggle for Toretsk, a city in eastern Ukraine under relentless attack by Russian forces.
The photos were taken by Tyler Hicks. The Times‘ Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer is a 1988 Staples High School graduate.
Click here for the full story, and harrowing images. (Hat tip: Drew Angus)
Lyudmilla Petrovna, 74, in a church between Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk that was damaged by Russian shelling last month. Ms. Petrovna was injured. (Photo/Tyler Hicks for the New York Times)
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“06880” reports regularly on the continuing saga of 233 Hillspoint Road. Our most recent photo was yesterday.
Looks like just a few finishing touches remain …
(Photo/Mary Sikorski)
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Fentanyl is a real danger.
Recently, a 1-year-old child overdosed on the drug at a Connecticut park. Last week, fentanyl-laced cannabis products were found for sale at a smoke shop in Norwalk.
Fentanyl is the primary driver behind the increase in overdose deaths over the last 10 years, and it can hide in plain sight.
On August 15 (6 to 7 p.m., 90 Post Road West), Positive Directions, The Center for Prevention & Counseling, offers a free workshop for college students from Norwalk and Westport to learn about risks and resources on campus, including how to save a life using Narcan.
Attendees will receive a harm reduction kit, with Narcan, fentanyl test strips and more. T
Pre-registration is required at www.positivedirections.org/events.
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For 40 years, Open Doors has battled homelessness in Norwalk.
On Tuesday, development and donor relations manager Maria Davis — a longtime Westport resident — spoke to the Westport Rotary Club about the organization’s work preventing homelessness, and placing families in shelters if they lose housing.
Open Doors’ work includes financial coaching, a savings program and jobs center.
Maria Davis, at Westport Rotary Club. (Photo/Ellin Curley)
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Lou Weinberg’s very-close-up photos are highlights of our “Westport … Naturally” feature.
Today’s shot is of a dragonfly, from the Long Lots Preserve.
Lou notes: “They are awesome flyers. Each of their 4 wings can operate independently. Their muscles are attached to their wings. They can fly forward, backward and upside down. They can also hover and pivot in place.
“They are very efficient predators. They can see nearly 360° with those large eyes. And they eat flies and mosquitoes! Who doesn’t love that?”
(Photo/Lou Weinberg)
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And finally … on this date in 1789, the US Department of War was created.
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Today’s Roundup song should be Led Zeppelin’s Hi guys “Stairway to heaven.”