A true fall highlight — the Westport Library’s book sale — returns November 1-4.
The event includes thousands of gently used books for children and adults in over 50 categories, plus antiquarian items, vinyl records, CDs (music, movies and TV), plus more.
This year’s highlights include:
- Contemporary novels and poetry from the personal library of former Publisher’s Weekly editor Sybil Steinberg — signed by their authors
- Library of America volumes, first editions, in slip cases
- An extensive collection of history books, especially military, with many scarce titles
- A broad assortment of fiction, nonfiction and collectible books in more than a dozen languages, including Turkish and German
- A large assortment of framed art, from small desktop pieces to large wall
- “Fiction for $1 Room” — mystery, science fiction, fantasy, young adult fiction, etc., with new copies of Jane Green’s novels (many of them in foreign languages).
Hours: Friday, November 1 (12 to 6 p.m.); Saturday, November 2 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Sunday, November 3 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; half-price day); Monday, November 4 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; fill the Library’s logo bag for $10, or yours for $8; individual items half-price). For more details, click here.
NOTE: 125 early-access tickets will be sold, for $35 each (Friday, November 1, 8:45 a.m. to noon); click here for tickets.
Westport Library Book Sale.
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Most businesses wax and wane.
Westport’s newest one will always wax.
Waxing the City opens on Halloween Day in Playhouse Square, between The Granola Bar and Innovation Luggage. The previous tenant was, interestingly, Kennedy’s All-American Barber.
Studio manager Destani Station says, “We are a premium waxing studio dedicated to providing expert hair removal services with a focus on comfort, care and personalized experience.
“We specialize in a full range of waxing services for both men and women, from brows to full-body, ensuring top-quality results with our highly trained cerologists. Our studios feature cutting-edge techniques and products that leave clients feeling confident and refreshed after each visit.
“What sets us apart are our enhancements: from customized brow shaping to skincare treatments that elevate the post-wax glow, we offer tailored services that go beyond the basics.
“We chose to open in Westport because the community here thrives on mutual support, and we felt our services were genuinely needed in the area. Westport’s close-knit vibe made it the perfect location for a Waxing the City studio, and we’re thrilled to be part of such a dynamic community.”
Bookings (now 50% off) are available via the website or phone: 203-293-4401.
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Kings Highway School recently celebrated its annual Pink Day. And they did not mess around.
The entire campus was decorated. Ribbons fluttered all around, and students and staff proudly wore pink attire.
The Westport Police Department joined in, providing fire safety talks to all classes.
As part of the event students placed dollars in pink boots.
The highlight: everyone created a stunning ribbon garden, symbolizing unity and hope.
It was a powerful demonstration of the importance of making a difference, raising awareness, and donating funds to support breast cancer research.
Aerial view: Kings Highway students form a pink ribbon.
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Every Staples High School (and every other school) reunion class says the same thing: “I can’t believe it’s been [insert number of] years!”
For the SHS Class of 2004, the number is 20. Yikes!
On Friday, November 1, all grads are invited to watch the Wrecker football team play Danbury, 7 p.m. at home. Members of the class and their families will be admitted free.
On Saturday, November 2 (5:30 p.m.), there’s a guided tour of the “new” Staples (the one under construction while the ’04 class was there).
They’ll follow with a celebration at Little Barn (7 to 10 p.m.). Alumni and guests can RVSP here.
In 2004, the Homecoming pep rally was held in the gym.
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Save the Children’s Fairfield County Leadership Council hosts a cooking demonstration, cocktails and conversation with Chef Fariyal Abdullahi (October 30, 6:30 p.m., The Patterson Club, Fairfield).
It’s a benefit for STC’s Emergency Fund. Fariyal will discuss her work with Save the Children, including a recent visit to Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian-born chef earned a degree in clinical child psychology, before pursuing her passion for cooking at the Culinary Institute of America. She has traveled the world, and worked at renowned establishments on several continents.
Fariayal’s Ethiopian-inspired dishes have been showcased at the Met Gala and in Vogue. She is the executive chef at Hav & Mar in New York, and a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped” and “Alex vs. America.”
For tickets, click here or email mleffel@savethechildren.org.
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Jazz vocalist Alma Micic first came to Jazz at the Post with her husband — guitarist Rale Micic’s — ensemble. She tore the place apart.
She returns this Thursday (October 17), as part of a monthlong celebration of female bandleaders.
Alms is joined by her husband Rale, bassist Peter Slavoy and drummer Jason Tiemann. Tenor titan Eric Alexander fills in for Greg “The Jazz Rabbi” Wall.
There are 2 shows at VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399: 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Dinner service starts at 7. The music cover is $20; $15 for veterans and students. Click here for tickets.
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Fred Hunter III of Wilton died unexpectedly on October 2. He was 80.
He moved several times during his youth, as his father was a minor league coach with the Cincinnati Reds. He graduated from Heidelberg University in 1966, married his wife of 48 years, Carole Sue (Harper), in 1967, then embarked on s sales career in the paper industry, starting in Dallas. He spent many years in Centerville, Ohio before settling in Westport in 1982.
Fred was an accomplished golfer. He won club championships, recorded holes-in-one, and recently shot his age or better several times.
He was involved with the Longshore Men’s Golf Association and Y’s Men of Westport and Weston for many years. He was also a youth baseball coach, and a fan of the Reds and Dallas Cowboys.
Fred is survived by his sons Paul (Wendy) and James (partner Courtney Bauknecht), grandchildren Lauren and Chase of Hinsdale, Illinois, and dear friend and companion Kathleen Lala of Wilton. He was preceded by his wife Carole and brother Edwin.
The family will receive friends at the Harding Funeral Home on October 24 (3 to 7 p.m.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Y’s Men of Westport, Box Box 167, Westport, CT 06881.
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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo is a bit, um, unusual.
(Photo/Christen Worobec)
Look closely. That’s something very natural, but gross: A pile of dog poop.
Yes, on Compo Beach.
And tied next to it — perhaps as a warning, perhaps making a diamond out of dung — is a pretty bow, tied to a pick-up-poop bag.
We don’t know the back story. But we do know this: Clean up after your dog, people. The beach belongs to all of us. We don’t need anyone acting like a piece of —-!
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And finally … on this day in 1878, the Edison Electric Light Company began operation.
(New businesses, non-profit benefits, dogs on the beach — “06880” covers them all. If you enjoy Westport’s hyper-local blog, please click here to support our work. Thank you!)
I think the problem With the beach is that people are there to socialize and are not watching their dogs. Their dogs poop and since they are not watching they don’t pick it up. I literally was just standing there with my dog and a male dog walked up
To me and peed on my leg. Ummm… owner?
Just a quick note about Fred Hunter. Fred headed the Long Shore Men’s Golf Association for many years. He did a terrific job.
Interesting trivia about that video of “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” by Edison Lighthouse. The singer is lip-syncing to a Tony Burrows lead vocal. Tony was the English session singer who actually recorded the vocal on this song. When the song quickly became a huge hit in the UK, the producers had to hastily assemble a group for the video and looming TV appearances. Tony Burrows ultimately appeared on Britain’s Top Of The Pops, performing this song, still as Edison Lighthouse, instead of the singer seen in the video.
Incidentally, Tony Burrows also sang lead vocals on a lot of other British one-hit-wonders in 1970, and they all charted around the same time. “United We Stand” by Brotherhood Of Man, “My Baby Loves Lovin’” by White Plains, and “Beach Baby” by First Class (1974).
Who knew?! Well, you did …
Yep, I don’t know much about history, don’t know much biology, don’t know much about a science book, don’t know much about the French I took…but I do know a whole lotta useless music trivia!
I knew they were Australian. Did not know any of the other stuff!
EIGHT paragraphs given to another f…..g WAXING studio…must have been a real slow blog worthy day…who gives a shit, Dan….really!
“Westport’s close-knit vibe made it the perfect location for a Waxing the City studio, and we’re thrilled to be part of such a dynamic community.”
I think Waxing The City would be a perfect venue for an RTM meeting.