Many Westporters think of Lux Bond & Green as a great jewelry store that’s been in Westport for years.
That’s true. But there is much more to the story.
It is a actually a 128-year-old, 5th generation, family-owned and operated business. Besides Westport, there are locations in West Hartford, Glastonbury, Mohegan Sun, Wellesley (Massachusetts), and soon, Mystic.
Lux Bond & Green has been in Westport for 30 years, anchoring what used to be called Brooks Corner at the Main Street/Elm Street intersection.
To celebrate 3 decades in town, all month long they’ll donate proceeds from all watch batteries, sizing and jewelry cleaning to Swim Across The Sound.
For customers making a purchase who mention Swim Across the Sound, a percentage of that sale will also benefit the non-profit.
LBG partner Roberto Coin also turns 30 this year. The store celebrates with 2 trunk shows. A percentage sales will benefit Connecticut Food Share.
On November 1, Lux Bond & Green will donate another month of watch sizing, batteries and jewelry cleaning to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Mentioning the non-profit during any purchase will generate a donation too.
Meanwhile, every Saturday from October 24 through November 14, there will be surprises like candy and cannoli trucks, and Bridgewater Chocolates.
Old and new customers are invited to stop by and share Lux Bond & Green stories. For more information on LBG, click here.
The Lux Bond & Green crew.
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The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting set for October 19 (6 p.m., Zoom) does not include a controversial item, postponed from last session: lights on Wakeman and PJ Romano athletic fields.
It may be a technical matter. A new 8-24 plan may need to be filed.
If the item is added, “06880” will announce it.
Temporary lights at PJ Romano Field may — or may not — be replaced by permanent ones. (Photo/Tara Welch)
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Westport Country Playhouse kicks off its 2026-27 season in a big way: with a world premiere.
“Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley” — a stage sequel to Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice” — runs October 20 through November 7.
Playhouse artistic director calls the show “smart, romantic, wildly funny, and full of surprises.”
Click here for the performance schedule, and ticket information. Special events include Taste of Tuesdays (Oct. 20), Pride Night (Oct. 22), Opening Night (Oct. 24), Sunday Symposium (Oct. 25), Backstage Pass (Oct. 28), Open Captions (Nov. 1) and Thursday TalkBack (Nov. 5).
Tickets start at $50, with discounts for students, senior citizens, educators, military, first responders, Indigenous peoples, professional playwrights and groups, as well as options for pay-what-you-will and library passes. Click here for details.
The cast of “Pride & Prejudice: Part II.” (Photo/Kelsey McFarlan)
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The Green’s Farms post office — one of Westport’s true, hidden gems (IYKYK) — has been closed a month. It sustained heavy damage during the September 13 “rain bomb.”
The future does not look good.
A handwritten sign reads: “Temporarily Closed!!! Due to flood damage we will be closed until further notice. No transactions.’
(Photo/Alan Phillips)
Fingers crossed that “temporarily” does not become “permanently.”
Many folks rely on the neighborhood, neighborly PO.
And as someone who lives behind the main post office in Playhouse Square, the last thing this town needs is one less post office.
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Comedian Kevin Nealon (“Saturday Night Live” and much more) headlined Friday’s “Stand Up For Homes with Hope.”
The annual fundraiser for Westport’s supportive housing and food pantry non-profit filled Fairfield University’s Quick Center.
It was a homecoming of sorts for Nealon. He grew up in Bridgeport, and graduated from St. Joseph High School and Sacred Heart University.
Kevin Nealon, at Fairfield University. (Photo/JC Martin)
Yesterday, the comic visited the Gillespie Center and pantry, on Jesup Road.
What Homes with Hope does is no laughing matter. But it’s great that folks like Kevin Nealon — and the full house at his show — stand up for the work they do.
Kevin Nealon (center) at the Homes with Hope food pantry. He’s joined by staffers and volunteers (from left) Grayson Orr, Sarah Carusone, Katharine Murray and Thomas Samaranayake.
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“06880” held our first-ever Business Buzz last night.
It was a hot event — and very cool.
Ginger Richardson hosted a diverse group of Westporters (and blog readers) at her new sauna-and-cold plunge spot on Post Road East, next to Sherpa Fitness.
Guests enjoyed both extremes — along with drinks from Tuck Gin, and plenty of community spirit.
Dave Briggs is partnering with “06880,” to make Business Buzzes regular events. If your business wants to play host, email 06880blog@gmail.com.
Dave Briggs and Ginger Richardson, at Kiin Sauna. (Photo/Dan Woog)
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The Campaign School at Yale’s 1-day “Basics” class for women of all parties who are thinking of running for political office is set for October 24 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) The session is open to men who support those women, too.
Participants learn speaking techniques and networking strategies, and hear from successful alumi.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has made a donation, so county residents pay only $25. The cost for people outside the county is $100.
To register for the 1-day course, click here. For more information, email info@TCSYale.org.
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Congratulations, Jonathan Steinberg!
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters honored Westport’s state representative on Friday, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The CLCV said: “Rep. Steinberg has been a leading voice in the Connecticut General Assembly on clean energy, environmental protection, and public health for more than 15 years. He has played a key role in major environmental efforts, including the plastic bag ban, fracking waste moratorium, GMO labeling, and microplastics legislation, while consistently advancing renewable energy, solar power, and utility accountability.
“As House chair of both the Public Health committee and the Energy & Technology Committee, Jonathan helped shape modern energy policy and led the charge on the State Water Plan to ensure Connecticut’s waters remain protected. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing sustainability, energy affordability, and long-term environmental resilience across the state.”
Click here for more information.
State Representative Jonathan Steinberg
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Looking for something fun today?
The 13th annual Air Cooled Classic Car Show takes over Veterans Green (Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Dozens of very cool (ho ho) autos will be on display. Their owners are happy to answer questions, and show off their vehicles.
It’s sponsored by Westport-based Small Car Company. The 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.
Air-cooled cars, on Veterans Green. (Photo/Sarathi Roy)
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Speaking of cars: It’s been a while since we’ve run an Entitled Parking photo.
Our threshold is high: at least three spaces must be taken, and/or the location must be breathtaking, jaw-droppingly astonishing.
This meets the first criterion, at Stop & Shop:
(Photo/Lewis Zucker)
The good news: At least the driver pulled this stunt at the far end of the lot.
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The very compelling “This is Your Life” series continues October 23 at the Senior Center.
Internationally renowned pianist Frederkic Chiu and world-class artist and sculptor Jeanine Esposito will be interviewed by Rozanne Gates, of the Legacy Project USA.
The couple founded Beechwood Arts, a non-profit community that changes the way the arts are experienced and created. They’ll talk about their multi-cultural, multi-faceted and arts-oriented marriage, and how they improve the artistic life of this community.
“This is Your Life” interviews are free, and open to the public. To register, call 203-341-5099.
Jeanine Esposito and Frederic Chiu (Photo/Jane Beiles for the New York Times)
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It’s been 11 days since dogs were allowed back at Compo Beach.
They’ve loved every minute of it.
Today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo features 2 Lally dogs. Does that mean they are “lallygagging”?
(Photo/Nancy Lally)
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And finally … today is National Coming Out Day. It’s a celebration of people who identify publicly as LGBTQ+ — and a time to encourage those who have been in the closet to embrace their honest, authentic selves.
(Come out, come out, wherever you are! And while you’re at it, come click here, and support “06880.” We’re here for everyone, in every way, 24/7/365. Thank you all!)
