Roundup: October 7 Remembrance, Air-Cooled Cars, Chili Cook-off …

A brilliant autumn afternon at Compo Beach was the scene yesterday for a solemn first anniversary remembrance of Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel.

(Photo/Ken Schwarz)

101 chairs symbolized the Israelis still held hostage. Attendees — some of whom march weekly to remember them — vowed to continue their vigils as long as necessary.

(Photo/Ken Schwarz)

(Photo/Richard Fogel)

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Veterans Green was packed yesterday with air-cooled car owners, their admirers — and of course, the vehicles themselves.

The 11th annual event was sponsored by the Small Car Company, the show raised money for the Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council.

Peter Bush — the voice of “Coffee & Carburetors” — called the action. Auto tech high school students were on hand to learn (and have fun).

The event included awards, food and art exhibits.

(Photos/Sarathi Roy)

Westport-based Small Car Company — a club for air-cool aficionados — is loosely connected to the car dealership of the same name. It was located on Post Road West, diagonally across from Kings Highway Elementary School. Most recently, it was the site of Carvana.

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The Westport Public Schools have embraced the concept of “growth mindset” — continuous developing through learning.

A special “Ignite Learning with a Growth Mindset” workshop (October 16, Westport Library) will allow the broader community to support students and staff on this journey.

Participants will learn how the beliefs we hold about our abilities shape our lives in significant ways, and how to apply this knowledge to support both their own success and that of their children.

“Growth mindset is not just about academic achievement. It’s a life skill that can benefit everyone,” says CJ Shamas, co-chair of the district’s Growth Mindset initiative.

“This workshop will provide practical strategies for embracing challenges, persisting in the face of setbacks, and viewing effort as the path to mastery.”

The event is free, but registration is required. Click to select one of the options for October 16: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 7 to 8:15 p.m.

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As the weather cools, chili heats up.

VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399 marks the season on Saturday, October 19 (5 to 8 p.m.), with a Chili Cook-off.

The public is invited to the event, which includes a DJ, drink specials, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and of course many varieties of all-you-can-eat chili.

Tickets ($25) are available at the door.

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Pure Salon & Beauty Studio — one of Westport’s many women-owned businesses — has closed.

This is the scene, at the corner of Taylor Place and the lower library parking lot:

(Photo/Sal Liccione)

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Saturday’s Pic of the Day contained an erroneous photo credit. The image was taken by Rowene Weems.

(Photo/Rowene Weems)

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Dogs have been allowed on Compo Beach for nearly a week.

Today’s “Westport … Naturally” subject is either eager to romp on the sand himself.

Or just happy to be driving around, in a typical canine pose.

(Photo/June Rose Whittaker)

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And finally … in honor of yesterday’s air-cooled car event (story above):

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