Final preparations are underway for this Saturday’s Westport Downtown Association/”06880″ Holiday Stroll.
Among the attractions: Savvy + Grace is sponsoring an Airstream photo booth, and a “Letters to Santa” station. All supplies for letters will be provided. And (if there’s a return address) Santa will personally answer all letters.
The Holiday Stroll (Saturday, December 6, 4 to 7 p.m.) also includes caroling with the Staples Orphenians, selfies with Santa and Westport’s favorite piglet, face painting, a DJ, giveaways from restaurants and retailers, and 6 dozen store specials.
Here are the latest signups (new since Monday):
- Brooks Brothers: 30% off nearly everything
- Earthplace: 10% off Winter Solstice Campfire on December 21 (register here on Saturday)
- La Source: Enter to win a $500 gift card, with every purchase of $100 or more
- Il Pastaficio: Focaccia di recco, Italian hot chocolate, salame di cioccolata; gift card for 10% off purchases of fresh pasta boxes and sauces
- Scout & Molly’s: Free gift with $200 purchase
- American Colors by Henry Lehr: 20% off Hampton Wash and American Colors clothing
- Everything But Water: Fit sessions; $25 off $150+ with Beach Club signup
- Johnny Was: 40% off sale; gift with purchase; free gift wrapping.
Click here and stroll — er, scroll — down for the full list.
PS: The weather looks great. Sun in the afternoon, high about 40. See you there!
Savvy + Grace supports the Holiday Stroll. Send a letter to Santa there — and enjoy Nômade’s s’mores next door.
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This year, they are bringing two exciting experiences: an Airstream Photo Booth and a Letters to Santa station with all supplies provided.
“A Sherlock Carol” — the family-friendly production based on both Sherlock Holmes and “A Christmas Carol” — returns to the Westport Country Playhouse for a third great year.
There are 8 performances, from December 13 through 21.
The New York Times “Critics’ Pick” is written and directed by Mark Shanahan, Playhouse artistic director. The Westport production is one of 30 “Sherlock Carol”s happening around the world, including Australia, Canada, England and the US.
Click here for tickets, and more information.
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Next Monday’s Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (December 8, 6 p.m., Zoom) includes these items:
- Discussion of pending litigation, with Apple Montessori Schools regarding 980 Post Road East (former Bank of America, next to Starbucks)
- Plan to build an office, with parking, at 715 Post Road East (“log pile” vacant lot, across Roseville Road from McDonald’s).
Click here for the full agenda.
An office building has been proposed for the site of the current Post Road East log pile. (Photo/Dan Woog)
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Among all their other jobs, many Westporters are caregivers.
But the role doesn’t come with instructions.
On Tuesday (December 9, 7 p.m.,, Westport Library), home care expert Neil Anand offers guidance on handling this complex role.
The owner of ComForCare Home Care, he’ll provide practical tips, and discuss how to receive support, find resources and avoid burnout. Click here for details.
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The United Methodist Church of Westport & Weston hosts a holiday gift market and “cookie walk” sale this Saturday (December 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
All goodies are baked specially by parishioners. Besides being delicious, they make great gifts!
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Meanwhile, over 35 vendors will pack the Senior Center December 12 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.), for a holiday craft and gift sale.
In addition to a wide array of special items, including wood-turned pieces, pottery, fused-glass art, glass ornaments, beaded gemstone jewelry, clocks, silver jewelry, handcrafted necklaces, earrings, potholders, art and painted glass, origami, painted shells, birdhouse ornaments, holiday centerpieces, wreaths, decoupage shells, watercolor gifts, children’s books, mystery novels, painted baby shoes, quilted art, home décor, baby blankets, knits, scarves, Pearl’s famous salad dressing, holiday cards, tableware, specialty ceramic painted tiles (and much more!), there’s free gift wrapping — and cookies baked by the National Charity League.
The public — all ages! — is invited.
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The Longshore golf course closes for the winter this Sunday (December 7).
Parks & Recreation director Erik Barbieri says, “We are pleased to have been able to extend the 2025 season this far into December. On behalf of head pro Jon Janik, golf course superintendent Sean Charles and the entire staff, we wish all our loyal golfers a happy and healthy new year. We look forward to seeing you in the spring.”
But golfers can still swing. Two Westport businesses — The Clubhouse and Sticks — offer simulators for practice.
Closed until spring. (Photo/Dave Briggs)
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Not far from Longshore, Representative Town Meeting member Andrew Colabella takes care of the Greens Farms Road/Hillspoint Road traffic island.
Most sponsors plant a few flowers. Occasionally they mulch, or otherwise spruce it up.
That’s not the way Andrew rolls. Yesterday he was on the scene, stringing holiday lights.
And setting the bar high, for all the other traffic islands in town.
(Photo/John Videler for VidelerPhotography.com)
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Two great choral groups — the Dartmouth Brovertones and Staples Orphenians — bring holiday music and more to Saugatuck Congregational Church this Sunday (December 7, 7 p.m.).
The free program includes classic pop songs, along with Christmas favorites.
Dartmouth Brovertones.
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The Blondinit’s Hanukkah catering menu is ready.
Among the attractions: jumbo sufganiyot. The jelly-filled donuts are kosher and pareve. Click here, then scroll down for all catering items.
Sufganiyot, at The Blondinit.
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Contrails are seen created when airplanes fly in cold, humid conditions. Ice crystals form around particles emitted from the engine.
Yesterday was prime contrail weather. This was the scene at Winslow Park:
(Photos/Duane Cohen)
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Westport Police made 2 custodial arrests between November 26 and December 2.
A 20-year-old Westport man was arrested for assault and disorderly conduct, after a verbal argument escalated.
A 46-year-old Westport man was arrested for disorderly conduct, after several verbal arguments.
Westport Police also issued these citations:
- Texting while driving: 5 citations
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 3
- Failure to renew registration: 2
- Disorderly conduct: 1
- Passing a standing school bus: 1
- Speeding in a school zone: 1
- Distracted driving: 1
- Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance: 1
- Failure to renew registration: 1
- Following too closely: 1
- Improper use of markers: 1
That school bus “stop” sign is there for a reason. (Photo/Bob Weingarten)
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The Lillian Wadsworth Arboretum — abutting Earthplace, off Stony Brook Road — is one of Westport’s most unheralded, but beautiful, open spaces.
Susan Garment snapped today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature photo there.
(Photo/Susan Garment)
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And finally … in honor of Westport’s’ most famous log pile (story above):
(Put another log on the fire … then click here to support “06880.” You’ll get a warm feeling from both. Thank you!)
Best song 🎶 ever ‼️
Better listen before it gets 🎵 taken down 😜
Look at that…lots of chemtrails in the sky. Must be the deluxe package.