It’s (almost) official!
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Long Lots Elementary School is set for tomorrow (4:30 p.m.). It’s at “Terrace 4.”
The public is invited.
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There’s a lot to gripe about with CVS.
Your call is very important to them, but the phone tree is very annoying.
You need to ask an employee to unlock the heavily guarded Advil.
The good news is: They’ve finally done something about their toilet paper-thin bags.
Not only are they (once again) sturdy — but now they’ve got handles.
Thank you, CVS!
Now, about those receipts, which stretch from here to Woonsocket …
PRO TIPS: You can ask to print out your (normal-length) receipt at home — or not get one at all. And of course, you can bring your own bags.
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Sustainable Westport takes their mission seriously.
And means much more than just composting, recycling and electric vehicles.
Next month, the non-profit teams up with the Senior Center and Westport woman’s Club to collect lightly used durable medical equipment, to support Wheel It Forward. Click here for a full list of items (there are many!).
Crutches, canes, wheelchairs and similar items can be dropped off at the Woman’s Club (44 Imperial Avenue), on Saturday, November 15 (8 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, November 16 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
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In 2022 Westport Writers’ Workshop lost longtime instructor Jessica Speart to breast cancer.
To honor her life, and so many others affected by the disease, they’re hosting a fundraiser this Thursday (October 16, 6:30 p.m.).
This is not your usual gala. It’s not even a party.
For $50, participants can join instructor and breast cancer survivor Christine Pakkala in writing to prompts.
It’s creative — and important. Click here to register, and for more information.
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In a Heartbeat — the life-saving organization that offers free screenings for children, teens and young adults, to prevent death from sudden cardiac arrest — celebrates 10 years of saving lives this Thursday (October 16).
Fittingly, that’s World Restart a Heart Day.
From 6 to 9 p.m. (Aitoro Appliances, 401 Westport Avenue, Norwalk), guests will enjoy great food from restaurants like Kawa Ni and Gruel Britannia, raffles and a live auction.
Plus powerful stories from survivors.
Click here for tickets, and more information.
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Nearly 80,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s in Connecticut.
Many more family members and friends are affected by the disease, as caregivers.
On October 26 (10 a.m.), the annual Fairfield County Walk to End Alzheimer’s steps off at a new location: Sherwood Island State Park. Dave Briggs is the MC.
To donate or walk — and for more details — click here. Questions? Email cspodob@alz.org.
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Angela Buchdahl is one of the most influential rabbis in America — and a longtime colleague and mentor of Temple Israel’s Rabbi Michael Friedman and Cantor Julia Cadrain.
On October 28 (7 p.m.) she’ll be at Temple Israel, discussing her new book. “Heart of a Stranger” is a stirring account of her journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming an internationally admired religious leader. Click here to register, and for more information.
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On a gray day, here’s a great way to start off the “Westport … Naturally” week.
Photographer Celia Campbell-Mohn calls it “Gratitude for Fall Bounty.”
(Photo/Celia Campbell-Mohn)
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And finally … in honor of CVS’s new bags (story above) — hey, we couldn’t resist.
(Hey, we wanted to put a smile on your face today. Now you can put one on ours. Just click here, to make a tax-deductible contribution to your favorite hyper-local blog. Thank you!)
CVS has PAPER bags!!! Alert the town elders!
One could always use the CVS app and not have to deal with physical receipts or coupons at all – they’re all in the app.
One could, although the WiFi seldom works inside the store. It’s often more of a hassle than a help.
Here’s the real stumper. Why is CVS the deadest cell phone zone in Westport?
It’s the drugs ‼️👻
“Papa’s got a Brand New Bag!” great song choice!
Bagdad
CVS as well as Stop & Shop were among the quickest to dump plastic bags when they were banned in 2009. When they embraced the ban, the RTM knew that it would be successful in Town and over 16+ years it, largely, has been. I just wanted to point out that they have indeed been good neighbors!
I would like to add that despite the things you point out as reason for griping (the generally useless phone system, the need to beckon help to buy some benign products and the now replaced wimpy bags) I have found the staff to be generally very congenial and helpful. Granted, they may not be quite “Trader Joe nice” but they carry out their mission with appropriate efficiency and pleasantness.