Westport’s newest restaurant — Crêpes Choupette — opened Wednesday in Bedford Square, to eager crowds.
The crêperie –owner Adil Chokairy’s third, after New Haven and Darien — adds one more international cuisine to Church Lane.
It’s a couple of doors down from an Israeli restaurant (The Blondinit), and across the street from Pink Sumo (sushi) and the Spotted Horse (American).
Choupette ribbon cutting … (Photo courtesy of Sam Disraelly)
… and customers inside. (Photo/Karen Como)
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Club203 — Westport’s social group for adults with developmental differences — held a great Halloween Bingo night Wednesday at the Senior Center.
Nearly 140 guests played (many in Halloween costumes). They enjoyed subs from Planet Pizza, cookies by Big G, mac & cheese thanks to the Senior Center’s own Holly Betts, pumpkin decorating by MoCA CT, and tons of candy from an anonymous donor.
Club203 thanks Wendy Petty and the Senior Center for hosting, along with the volunteers who give time, energy and talents — plus a special shout-out to special guests Fire Chief Nick Marsan and the Westport Fire Department’s Jennifer Petrosinelli, who shared information about the town’s Community Connect program. It provides household information to first responders — including, for example, details about people with disabilities who live there.
Club203 bingo, at the Senior Center.
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Speaking of the Fire Department: They’ve partnered once again with Bridgeport Rescue Mission, for the annual “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive.
Chief Nick Marsan notes, “This drive impacts hundreds of men, women and children from some of the area’s most distressed neighborhoods. A coat may seem simple, but it’s essential for many children and adults in nearby communities.”
The WFD welcomes donations of new or gently used (and clean) winter coats, hats, mittens/gloves, and snow suits at these sites, through November 12:
- Westport Fire Headquarters (515 Post Road East)
- Senior Center: (21 Imperial Avenue)
- Town Hall (110 Myrtle Avenue)
Collection boxes will also be placed at public schools. Once collected, Westport firefighters will sort and transport items to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.
Deputy Fire Marshal Rob Lenois, president of the Westport Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Foundation, says, “This drive allows us to give back and ease the burdens on local families. Last year, thanks to the generosity of this community, we distributed over 1,350 coats.”
(From left): Fire Chief Nick Marsan, volunteer Anna Rycenga and Deputy Fire Marshal Rob Lenois want your winter coats, and more.
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Want to learn more about the influence of social media on today’s youth?
Westport Together — a program of our town’s Department of Human Services — has arranged a conversation on the topic, with local psychotherapists Vince Benevento, LPC Founder and CEO of Causeway Collaborative, and Mary Dobson.
It’s this Tuesday (October 22, 6:30 p.m., Westport Library). For more information, click here.
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As the weather gets colder, Earthplace heats up.
Among the activities:
- Plein-Air Art Along the Trails (October 19, 10 a.m. to noon)
- Tree ID Walk (October 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m.)
- Yoga with Alison Heisler (October 25 and November 1, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.)
- Forest Bathing with Merritt Juliano (October 30, 10 to 11 a.m.)
- Fall Gardening Workshops (November 2, 1 to 3 p.m.)’Car
- Guided Meditation with Alison Heisler (November 4, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.)
- Sound Bath with Abbey Chase Yoga (November 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.)
- Craft and Sip: Fall Wreath Making (November 2, 1 to 3 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m.)
- Environmental Learning Series (November 2, 7 to 8 p.m.)
- Native Plant Propagation (November 16, 1 to 3 p.m.)
- Saving an Endangered Butterfly (November 21, 7 to 8 p.m.).
Click here for more information, and registration.
Create your own art along the Earthplace trails.
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La Plage’s patio is closing for the season soon.
To celebrate — and to get an early start on Halloween — they’re throwing a “Costume & Closing Party” (Sunday, October 27, 5 to 7 p.m.).
The $39.19 ticket includes light bites, music, and 2 drink tickets.
“Dress to impress,” the Longshore restaurant urges. The “Best Costume” winner will receive 2 tickets to La Plage’s New Year’s Eve gala dinner — a $370 value. Click here to purchase.
Closing soon — but just for the season. (Photo/Nicole Donovan)
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Speaking (once again) of restaurants: Back in May, “06880” announced the upcoming opening of Riko’s. The pizza place — which has drawn raves at their Fairfield, Norwalk, Darien and Stamford locations — replaces Mystic Market, off I-95 Exit 17 across from the train station parking lot.
(Mystic Market replaced, in turn, Blu Parrot, Jasmine, and the granddaddy of all Italian restaurants, the Arrow.)
It’s taken nearly 5 months, but the signage has finally appeared:
(Photo/Matt Murray)
Now we wonder: Which will finish first: Renovations to Riko’s, or construction on nearby 95?
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A date has been set to celebrate the life of Tom Carey. The former Conservation Commission chair and Westport Rotary Club treasurer died Monday.
Tom’s many friends are invited to Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, October 26 (2 p.m.). A reception will follow.
Tom Carey
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Get a jump on holiday shopping — and support The Westport Library — next Thursday (October 24, 1 to 5:30 p.m.), at J.McLaughlin.
15% of all purchases made at the 382 Post Road East store will benefit the Library.
Library officials will be on hand to say thanks, and answer questions about the Library’s programs and events.
Busy that afternoon? Call 475-284-2495 that day, and order. Those purchases help the Library too!
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The weather the past couple of weeks has been spectacular. (Knock wood.)
The days are warm. The nights are crisp. The skies are blue.
Anyone who can has been outdoors, taking advantage of our wonderful New England autumn.
Jolantha — Weston’s favorite pig — is always outside, no matter the weather. She too appreciates every minute of this perfect fall.
(Photo/Hans Wilhelm)
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This determined-looking guy was stalking Hales Road yesterday, like he owned the place:
(Photo/Drew Grega)
He did slow down long enough to pose for this “Westport … Naturally” photo.
Be careful out there!
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And finally … George C. Scott was born on this date, in 1927.
This final item in the “06880” Roundup is almost always dedicated to a musical selection.
Today is different. We honor the actor, who died in 1999 at 71, with a clip that may be the single greatest monologue in the history of movies.
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It’s about time Westport had a pizza place!