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Roundup: Shawarma, Shonda, Stories …

Posted on June 5, 2026 | 10 comments

If life hands you lemons, make lemonade.

And if life hands you antisemitism, make shawarma.

Last month, someone across from The Blondinit restaurant yelled “F— Israel! You’re committing genocide” as Jonny Daniels left the Israeli restaurant. He posted about the incident on social media. The video went viral.

Now, The Blondinit invites the community to come together on Thursday (June 11) for “Stars, Stripes & Shawarma.”

The day and evening are dedicated to raising awareness about antisemitism, and its growing impact it on communities here and abroad.

Daniels — a British-Israeli activist and advocate for Jewish communities and the State of Israel — will be at the event.

Organizers say, “While the incident was deeply troubling, it also sparked a conversation about the importance of education, dialogue, and community engagement in confronting hatred and misinformation.

“Rather than allowing the moment to divide, The Blondinit and Daniels chose to transform it into an opportunity to bring people together, raise awareness, and support organizations dedicated to preserving Jewish history and combating antisemitism.”

Guests are encouraged to gather with friends and family for dinner at The Blondinit. Daniels will discuss modern antisemitism, the importance of education and remembrance, and the need for meaningful conversations rooted in understanding and humanity.

A portion of proceeds from sales throughout the day will be donated to From The Depths, an international organization dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish heritage preservation, education and humanitarian initiatives.

To make a reservation, learn more or support the initiative, click here.

“Stars, Stripes & Shawarma”

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Shonda Rhimes gives plenty to Westport. She supports many great causes — some publicly, others behind the scenes.

We’re in good company.

She’s just given something to the Obama Presidential Center Museum: the Oval Office set from “Scandal.”

It’s the same one — noted here and below in this Bluesky post — used by “President Fitzgerald Grant” for 7 seasons.

Not gonna lie, this is a badass museum donation.🇺🇸 Shonda Rhimes donated the Oval Office set from Scandal, the same one fictional President Fitzgerald Grant called home for seven seasons.Now it’s part of the Obama Presidential Center Museum

— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) 2026-06-04T13:07:37.855Z

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The Long Lots School Building Committee offers a presentation of the elementary school and Stepping Stones pre-school project next Wednesday (June 10, 7 p.m., Town Hall auditorium).

The opening date has been pushed back to January 2028.

Artist’s rendering of the new Long Lots Elementary School. 

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For many people, the Westport Library is a home away from home.

And “home” is the theme, as Storytelling Sundays returns to the Library on June 28 (2 p.m.).

Five great storytellers will share their interpretations of home: Jennifer Munro, a National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence recipient; Nina Lesiga, Women’s Storytelling Festival and Generation Women participant; Wendy Mages, professor at Mercy University; Rona Levine, yoga teacher, energy healer, and herbalist, and ChaChanna Simpson, curator, host and writer. For more information, click here.

ChaChanna Simpson

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Also at the Westport Library: a Pride Month combination of stand-up comedy and life story, on the big screen.

“Miss Personality: An Evening of Big Laughs, Big Heart & Big PRIDE” (June 18, 6:30 p.m.) with Mina Hartong is “a hilarious and heartfelt look at identity, reinvention, community, and finding your voice.”

Following the screening, Mina will join writer Susan Rukeyser and comedian/ activist Jamie Machotka in a conversation about storytelling, comedy and LGBTQ+ experiences. Click here for more information.

Mina Hartong

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Westonite Chris Fuller’s “Cheese Fries & Chili Dips” — a moving and hilarious 2-person cabaret-style show — comes to the Westport Woman’s Club next Friday (June 12, 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 show).

The production follows Chris as he chases his lifelong dream of playing on the PGA Tour while navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder, and the nonstop commentary inside his own head.

A talkback immediately after the show with mental health experts will focus on healing, and breaking stigmas.

Tickets are just $5. Proceeds help fund the WWC’s many philanthropic projects. Click here to purchase, and for more information.

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In 1993, Representative Town Meeting member Andrew Colabella’s cousin John DiGiovanni was killed in the first World Trade Center bombing.

Yesterday — in the aftermath of the victory by New Jersey congressional candidate Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon whose life-saving work in the Army has been contrasted with his former association with a Muslim cleric who masterminded the attack — Colabella was interviewed on Fox News’ “The Faulkner Focus.”

He called Hamawy’s victory “a disheartening threat to democracy,” and “an insult to injury” for victims’ families. Click here for the full segment.

Screenshot of Andrew Colabella on Fox News.

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“Looking for History: Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey & Michael Borders” — MoCA\CT’s next exhibit, exploring how history is remembered, imagined and contested through monument, memory, and labor — arrives just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.

An opening reception — celebrating Shaefer’s “Colossi” and Harvey’s “The Disappointed Tourist” — is set for June 25 (6 p.m.).

The show — with 3 different artists — runs through November 15. For more information, click here. 

 

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Father’s Day is June 21.

Three days later (June 24, 6 p.m.), the Westport Book Shop’s Short Story Club selections are — discusses selections about fathers and children. They are “Midair” by Frank Conroy, “Today Will Be a Quiet Day” (Amy Hempel) and “The Hare’s Mask” (Mark Slouka).

Registration is required. Call 203-349-5141, or email RSVP@westportbooksaleventures.org.

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“Stressed Self to Best Self” — co-written by Westport author Nick Propper — will be published in October.

But it’s already available for pre-order.

Propper works with senior leadership teams at leading organizations like Procter & Gamble and Goldman Sachs. He is also a high-level advisor and facilitator in the US Air Force and federal intelligence community, on building sustainable human performance.

The book focuses on “how to show up at our best, for the people and things that matter most to us, in today’s highly volatile world.” It introduces practical frameworks and tools to help readers manage stress, recover more intentionally and optimize their human energy. Click here for more information, and to order.

 

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Photographer Yulee Aronson calls today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo “The Gourd and the Appleseed.”

If you’ve got a different interpretation, and would like to add your own title, click “Comments” below.

(Photo/Yulee Aronson)

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And finally … on this date in 1968, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was killed.

That night, he won both the California and South Dakota primaries. He told supporters in Los Angeles’ Ambassador Hotel ballroom, “My thanks to all of you, and it’s on to Chicago and let’s win there.”

Walking through the kitchen, he was shot 3 times by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan. Five other people were also wounded. Kennedy died 25 hours later.

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Remembering Nancy Gault

Posted on June 3, 2026 | 8 comments

Nancy Marsh Gault — a longtime Westport resident, who helped carry out her family’s long tradition of civic involvement and philanthropy — died peacefully on May 29, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 90 years old.

A native of Easton, she grew up immersed in her family’s business. Marsh Dairy was a local Easton institution that reflected the strong work ethic and close-knit values that shaped her life.

After graduating from Endicott College with a degree in retail and merchandising, she married Bill Gault in 1958. He was part of the 4th generation of Westport’s Gault Energy and Stone businesses. The couple built a life defined by partnership, resilience and devotion.

Nancy played a vital role in supporting her husband and the family business, particularly during long New England winters.

Nancy Gault

The Gaults resided in Westport for nearly 70 years, raising their family and becoming deeply rooted in the community.

Nancy had many passions. and was deeply engaged in area organizations. She was an active member of the Westport Young Woman’s League, president of the Bedford Junior High PTA, and held leadership roles in both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

She was an avid volunteer at the Norwalk Hospital Treasure House Thrift Shop for several decades. Her love for gardening blossomed into long membership in the Westport Garden Club, including the presidency from1991-93. Her beautiful gardens and greenhouse at her home on South Compo Road were widely admired.

Nancy and Bill were world travelers. They visited the Arctic , Antarctica, and countless places in between, meeting many wonderful friends along the way.

Nancy was happiest surrounded by her family, especially during the holidays, when she created lasting traditions filled with warmth, joy and togetherness. She is remembered for her love of cooking and baking, recipes that have been carried on by the next generations.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband Bill. She is survived by her daughter Ginger Donaher, husband Jim, and their children Megan Donaher Ventrella (Chris), Meredith Donaher White (Travis) and Brendan Donaher (Danielle); son Sam Gault (Nancy), grandchildren Jillian and Ben, and great-grandchildren Sadie, Grace, Margo and Tucker.

A family burial service is set for Willowbrook Cemetery, followed by a private reception in her honor on a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Westport Garden Club, to help carry out the mission of beautifying Westport and promoting conservation and environmental education.

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Cold Fusion: Bittersweet News

Posted on June 2, 2026 | 9 comments

The Emmert family — owners of Cold Fusion — send this note to the Westport community:

With bittersweet emotions, we announce that Cold Fusion Gelato will close at the end of August. We will focus on the manufacturing side of our business.

As we enter our 6th summer season, we have so much gratitude for our wonderful customers, generations of staff and the community. Whether you’ve come by to satisfy a craving, to celebrate a special occasion or simply for a cup of coffee, it’s been our pleasure to serve you.

We are passionate about creating an all-natural, preservative-free, artisan product. We sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed our gelato and the experience in our store.

A Cold Fusion sampling.

Westport is a special place for families, and that is reflected at Cold Fusion. We consider it a privilege to be a place where many teens experience their first job.

It’s been a such a joy to be a part of our employees’ journey growing into adulthood. Many of our alumni stay in touch; quite a few have since graduated college and started their careers. We couldn’t be prouder.

As 20-year residents of Westport, the store has become our second home downtown. We are thankful for one last season of meeting new customers, family meet-ups, laughter and smiling faces.

Come join us for as much gelato as you can handle for the next few months — and look out for our product at surrounding supermarkets and restaurants.

With love and appreciation,
The Emmert Family

Eric and Kelly Emmert.

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Roundup: Savvy Smoker, SoHo Pizza …

Posted on June 1, 2026 | 10 comments

There’s one less place to get vapes and other paraphernalia — plus, according to police reports. joints, canisters of THC flower, cannabis resin and edibles — in town today.

The Savvy Smoker — a scourge of neighbors, and an unwelcome neighbor of fashion designer Christian Soriano, who opened a store in the same Post Road East mini-plaza, back when Subway occupied the space — has closed.

All signage has been removed. (Hat tip: Christian Hunter)

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The smoke shop may be closed, but across town another pizza place is coming.

Or “comming,” as their sign promises.

Let’s hope that the New York-based restaurant — which already rubbed a few residents the wrong way, when they painted over the decades-long iconic King’s Texaco sign — bakes better than they spell.

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Scores of Westporters took advantage of nice weather — and a special invitation — to tour Prospect Gardens yesterday.

The magnificent  9-acre arboretum-style Greens Farms space is open to the public only twice a year.

Main garden designers Cindy Shumate and Judy Gardner were there all day, telling stories and answering questions.

Greens Farms Garden Club members explained how they plant, tend and harvest the 3-tiered vegetable garden. Last season, their harvest of over 1000 pounds was donated to local organizations that feed families in need.

The next public event is set for September.

One view of Prospect Gardens … 

… and another. (Photos/Candice Cardenas)

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We’ve got a new header photo for “06880.” William Weiss took this great image of Ned Dimes Marina:

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Kerri Kenney-Silver is an actress, comedian, writer, singer, and musician. As Trudy on “Reno 911!” she was nominated for 4 Emmys. She was the only female cast member on MTV’s “The  State,” she’s been on “Superstore,” “2 Broke Girls,” “Love” and “The Ellen Show,” and she fronted the all-female rock band Cake Like.

Kerri is also a 1988 Staples High School graduate.

On Friday, the Wall Street Journal profiled her. She notes the first time she felt noticed — in 4th grade, when she teased a substitute teacher — as well as feeling “miserable and inadequate” in middle school.

Staples was different. She discovered Players — the theater company. “I knew immediately I fit in,” she says.

Click here for the full story. (Hat tip: Maria Freeman)

Kerri Kenney-Silver (Photo/Ari Michelson for Wall Street Journal)

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Looking both ways — and keeping their young ones together — these Canada geese parents look just like Westport moms and dads, out with their kids at Compo Beach.

Well, not “just like.” Those outfits are sadly lacking in aura.

(Photo/Mary Sikorski)

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And finally … following up on the news about Savvy Smoker (story above):

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Roundup: Lacrosse Champs, Field Lights, And Non-Sports Stuff ..

Posted on May 29, 2026 | 1 comment

Congratulations to the Staples boys lacrosse team!

The Wreckers won the FCIAC (league) championship for the 2nd time in 3 years last night. They edged New Canaan 10-9, in a nail-biter.

Seven straight 2nd-half goals gave the blue-and-whites the lead. They hung on when the Rams scored the last 5 — and their final shot hit the post.

Junior Nate Maurillo was the game’s Most Valuable Player.

Coach Will Koshansky’s squad, with a 15-4 mark — is the 5th seed in the state tournament. Play begins Wednesday (June 3, 6 p.m.), with a home match against #12 Hamden.

The last school to win both the league and state title in the same year was Darien in 2017.

Click here for a full story from The Ruden Report.

Staples High School: FCIAC champs! (Photo courtesy of Gregory Vasil for The Ruden Report)

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Speaking of sports: As the Planning & Zoning Commission plans to debate lights on 2 athletic fields (Monday, June 1, 6 p.m., Zoom), Staples High School student Loewe Epstein hopes to rally support.

He started a Change.org petition, which is nearing 200 signatures. It is focused on Wakeman Field, which is used by a variety of school teams.

Epstein cites scheduling difficulties and community involvement as key reasons to add lights.

Wakeman turf field. 

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Congratulations to Faith Sweeney!

The Coleytown Middle School gifted program teacher, and Westport Public Schools No Place for Hate coordinator, will receive the Connecticut Education Association’s Mahatma Gandhi-Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Award.

The honor recognizes an individual who has developed or implemented a program in a school or community that advances peace education, promotes cooperation, supports the peaceful resolution of conflict, and expands opportunities for students and educators.

The Westport district’s No Place for Hate initiative “helps create school communities where all students feel valued, respected, and supported. The initiative focuses on identity, bias, bullying prevention, and proactive responses that strengthen school climate across the district.”

Superintendent of schools Thomas Scarice says that Sweeney “has helped lead work that strengthens belonging, empathy and respect across our schools. This recognition speaks to her dedication to students and to the kind of school community we are always striving to build. Her work reflects the very best of Westport Public Schools and our commitment to building inclusive, caring learning communities.”

The award will be presented June 18 in Hartford.

Faith Sweeney

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A vehicle crashed into a parked car, then an apartment building yesterday afternoon at Canal Park.

The driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

No one was inside the building. Fire crews shored up and stabilized the structure.

A vehicle strikes Canal Park …

… and a firefighter stabilizes the building. (Photos courtesy of Westport Fire Department)

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The Historic District Commission meets June 9 (7 p.m., Zoom).

The agenda includes discussion of demolition permits for:

  • 36 Hiawatha Lane
  • 12 Gault Park Drive
  • 1 Reimer Road
  • 15 West Parish Road.

15 West Parish Road.

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A new business is moving into Compo Shopping Center, next to Gold’s:

(Photo/Sal Liccione)

But that’s all we know. There’s no phone or email, QR code … nothing.

A quick web search brought up a “Flora Aesthetics & Wellness” in Ventura, California. An email to them bounced right back, with an error message.

Flora: We’d love to give some love to Westport’s newest aesthetics and spa place. But who are you? Contact us: 06880blog@gmail.com.

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June is Pride Month.

Westport Pride kicks it off on Monday — June 1 — with a 4 p.m. flag-raising ceremony at Jesup Green. First Selectman Kevin Christie and State Senator Ceci Maher will attend. The public is invited.

Westport Pride — the non-profit that advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion and respect — says the Pride flag :more than a seasonal decoration. It carries history, identity, grief, celebration and visible support.

“Pride Month, observed each June, honors the legacy of LGBTQ+ activism and the ongoing pursuit of dignity and equal rights for all. This flag-raising is a public expression of Westport’s values — a visible signal to LGBTQ+ residents, families, and visitors that they are welcome and celebrated in this community.”

Westport Pride is also organizing the town-wide Pride celebration on Sunday, June 14 (12 noon, Jesup Green).

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A night of classic rock, pop and dance hits tonight (Friday, 7 p.m.) will help raise funds for Homes for the Brave, the Bridgeport-based housing, vocational skills and life coaching support non-profit serving area veterans.

The show’s site is appropriate: VFW Post 399.

The Gold Dust band will play. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged — and important.

Can’t make it, but want to help? Click here to donate!

Gold Dust

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Want to join a yacht club?

Cedar Point hosts an open house on Sunday, June 14 (4 to 6 p.m.). Everyone is invited to learn about membership, sailing and social opportunities.

The Bridge at Saugatuck will serve appetizers and cocktails.

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Four 10-minute plays — each revealing a different aspect of reproductive health care — will be staged at the Westport Country Playhouse Lucille Lortel White Barn on July 12.

“R Rated: Reproductive Rights and Resistance On Stage” — directed by Keria Naughton — is a collaboration between The A Chronicles and Reproductive Equity Now.

The performances will be followed by an open conversation exploring reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and the realities facing today’s patients and providers. Click here for tickets, and more information.

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Jennifer Kobetitsch sends a very cute photo, for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature.

“Baby season!” she writes. “This one was in our yard on North Avenue. Mama came back for her/him.”

(Photo/Jennifer Kobetitsch)

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And finally … on this date in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay become the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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Roundup: Lost Kids, Unvaccinated Kids …

Posted on May 28, 2026 | 1 comment

The Swag Lab — Stacey Levkoff’s Westport-based branding and design business — wants to keep kids safe at this year’s fireworks.

They’ve partnered with Westport PAL, sponsors of the July 2 event. The Swag Lab is donating wristbands. Parents can write emergency contact information on them, then fasten them around their children’s wrists.

They’ll be available free at the Westport Police station and Parks & Recreation Department office, where fireworks tickets can be purchased beginning June 1 and June 3, respectively. You can contact email stacey@theswaglab.com for them too.

Levkoff will eave some at the lifeguard station too, the afternoon and evening of the big event.

Meanwhile, watch “06880” for more fireworks news!

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Today is World Hunger Day.

It’s a global event. But it hits home, right here in Westport.

Every single week. Homes with Hope’s Gillespie Center food pantry serves over 300 households facing food insecurity.

That’s not an abstraction. Those are neighbors in need.

But the work can’t happen without help.

Many Westporters donate food, and help stock shelves. But on World Hunger Day you can help right now, right here.

Homes with Hope’s Amazon Wishlist allows you to browse what’s needed most. Just click here,  and pick your items. Your donation ships right to the Gillespie Center.

For more information on Homes with Hope, click here.

Homes with Hope, Westport Rotary Club and Westport Police members unpack food, at the Gillespie Center. You can send supplies directly there, through Homes with Hope’s Amazons Wishlist.

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The 2026-27 Westport Country Playhouse season features 6 shows — and 2 are world premieres.

Artistic director Mark Shanahan introduced the plays yesterday, before an enthusiastic Sheffer Barn crown.

Speaking passionately about the importance of live theater, as the historic Playhouse enters its 96th year, he praised the variety of the upcoming offerings. In a “dour world,” he said, all 6 productions will be “filled with possibilities, and lift people up.”

Three will be 3 weeks in length; the others will be shorter runs. They are:

  • “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley” (world premiere; October 20-November 7)
  • “A Sherlock Carol” (written and directed by Shanahan, returning for a 4th season: December 12-20)
  • “Murder For Two” (musical comedy mystery; March 4-7)
  • “The Pancake Club” (world premiere; a Script in Hand selection, now staged by popular demand; April 20-May 8)
  • “The Goldsmith” (another Script in Hand selection; May 19-22)
  • “The Legend of Georgia McBride” (July 13-31).

For more information on the 2026-27 season, click here.

 

Mark Shanahan introduces the 2026-27 season. (Photo/Dave Matlow)

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“Unvaccinated Under God” is the title of a compelling book just published by Dr. Kira Ganga Kieffer.

It’s also the focus of a special Westport Library discussion on June 4 (7 p.m.).

The event — part of the “Saugatuck Scribes” series spotlighting Westport authors — features a conversation with primary care physician Dr. Caroline Andrew.

Both graduated from Staples High School and Brown University.

Vaccine hesitancy in America is not new. In her book, Kieffer ties debates over vaccine safety and mandatory vaccinations with “existential concerns about justice and morality.” She says that vaccine hesitancy here is a religious expression — not the product of scientific misinformation.

Kieffer is a scholar of American religions, history, culture and politics. She is a visiting assistant professor of religious studies at Fairfield University, after teaching at Boston University, the University of Vermont and Wesleyan University. The Brown University graduate now lives in Westport with her husband and daughter.

Click here for more information.

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Spring paving begins Monday (June 1). It continues all month.

These roads will be paved (though not in this order):

  • Kings Highway North
  • Maple Avenue South
  • Whitney Street
  • Bayberry Lane
  • Cross Highway
  • Park Lane

Questions? Call the Public Works Office: 203-341-1120.

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Sure, the Levitt Pavilion (Tedeschi Trucks, Cyndi Lauper) and Westport Library (Wyclef Jean, The Wallflowers)) rock the music world.

And the Westport Country Playhouse regularly showcases stars like Audra McDonald and Judy Collins.

But don’t overlook the VFW. Post 399 — on the river, at the Riverside/Saugatuck Avenue split — hosts some legendary names too. (Most recently: Corky Laing, former Mountain drummer.)

On June 27 (6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 music), it’s Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mark Naftalin.

The Paul Butterfield Band keyboardist — and longtime Westport resident — joins Connecticut Blues Hall of Famer Paul Gabriel, Connecticut Blues Challenge winner Mark Zaretsky, and bassist Paul Opalach, drummer Nick Longo and singer Washboard Slim, in a must-see show.

Tickets are $20 (cash only), at the door.

Mark Naftalin (Photo copyright DinkinESH Fotografix)

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Speaking of entertainment: “Music at the Barn” — The Weston History & Culture Center’s 11th annual summer concert series — returns June 7 (5:30 p.m.).

Steely Dan cover band Logical Pretzel headlines the show. Guests can bring a lawn chair, picnic and bottle of wine

Tickets are available at the door or online ($15 members, $20 non-members; 12 and under free).

Coming up: One Bad Oyster (ska and surf music, June 28) and Faded is the Crimson (acoustic Grateful Dead tribute, July 26).

Music at the Weston History & Culture Center barn.

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Westport Police made 1 custodial arrest between May 13 and 26.

A 19-year-old Trumbull man was charged with reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, interfering with an officer, improper passing, failure to drive right and failure to display plates, following a May 19 incident. The motorcyclist cut in front of an officer on Post Road East, past a vehicle in a no-passing area, then cut between traffic when signaled to stop. The officer provided a description; a Westport detective observed the biker at Sasco Beach in Fairfield. He attempted to flee, but dropped the motorcycle in the sand. He was released on a $6,000 bond.

Westport Police also issued these citations:

  • Failure to obey state traffic commission regulations: 16 citations
  • Traveling unreasonably fast: 13
  • Failure to obey stop sign: 9
  • Failure to renew registration: 7
  • Texting while driving: 6
  • Distracted driving: 2
  • School zone violation: 3
  • Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 2
  • Failure to insure motor vehicle: 2
  • School zone violation, 2nd offense: 2
  • Improper passing: 2
  • Failure to drive in the proper lane: 2
  • Improper turn: 2
  • Improper use of markers: 2
  • Speeding: 1
  • Following too closely: 1
  • Failure to grant right of way: 1
  • Failure to obey traffic control signals: 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 carry registration: 1

It’s not a good idea to cut in front of a police officer.

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Every dog has its days.

And these (at least 6) had theirs — a “Westport … Naturally” day — recently, in Greens Farms.

(Photo/Bob Weingarten)

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And finally … happy 82nd birthday to Gladys Knight, and 81st to John Fogerty!

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Roundup: Soundview Summer Stroll Preview, Blondinit Follow-up …

Posted on May 27, 2026 | 1 comment

One of the phone numbers in this morning’s story on teenage entrepreneurs was incorrect.

To contact Pierce Brown for grill cleaning, text 203-228-2293.

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The Soundview Summer Stroll returns Sunday, July 26!

For the 3rd year in a row — with the support of “06880” and the Compo Beach Improvement Association — the beach exit road will be closed to vehicles.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Westporters can enjoy live music, food, kids’ activities, and a chance to stroll, bicycle, Rollerblade or otherwise enjoy one of the town’s crown jewels.

New this year: non-profits are invited to set up information booths, all along the road.

Earthplace, the Westport Weston YMCA, MoCA\CT and the Westport Swim Club are already in. If your non-profit would like to participate, email 06880blog@gmail.com.

Soundview Summer Stroll (Photo/Benji Porosoff)

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Just a few days after being harassed while leaving The Blondinit — and posting about it on social media — Jonny Daniels returned to the Israeli restaurant on Monday.

This time, he heard no epithets about Israel from across the street. Instead he met the owners — who had closed briefly, after the incident went viral — and wrote:

“Today we had the privilege of meeting an extraordinary couple who proudly embrace and display their Israeli and Jewish heritage. Their warmth, resilience and unwavering pride were truly inspiring.

“The Blondinit serves exceptional Israeli cuisine in a beautiful setting. While the restaurant is not kosher, it offers an authentic and unapologetically Israeli dining experience that deserves to be celebrated and supported.

“Moments like these remind us that hatred and intimidation will never dictate where we go, who we support, or how proudly we live our Jewish lives.

“In the coming days, we will be announcing a very special evening at The Blondinit, where our community will have the opportunity to come together, support this incredible business, and send a clear message: we do not back down, we are not afraid, and we will always stand proudly as Jews.”

Click here for the full Instagram post. (Hat tip: Elaine Marino)

Jonny Daniels (far right) and friend (2nd from right), with Blondinit owners Inda and Solomon Sade.

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Police are conducting SWAT training today at 6 Coleytown Road, near Temple Israel.

There will be increased law enforcement in the area. Don’t be alarmed — it’s for training purposes only.

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Preliminary work is already underway on the Cross Highway bridge replacement, near the entrance to Wakeman Town Farm and the Wakeman fields.

The road will close on or around June 19, through approximately August 20.

Access to Wakeman and Bedford Middle School will be through North Avenue only.

Residents of Cross Highway, Silent Grove North, Half Mile Common, Woody Lane and Whippoorwill Lane will continue to have access, but there will be no through traffic.

Gruel Britannia and Christie’s Service will remain open and accessible.

Questions? Call town engineer Keith Wilberg: 203-341-1128.

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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport’s “upcycle online” auction ends tonight, at 7:45 p.m. A reflection of their commitment to reduce, recycle and reuse, it’s a chance to share with others, and keep landfills down.

Sports fans (Patriots, Bayern Munich), college grads (Northeastern, Cal), shoe aficionados (Ferragamo, Sperry), china and crystal (Limoges, Wedgewood), clothing (Talbots Liz Claiborne), toys (Lego, Nintendo) and more (Thule luggage rack, live ficus tree) — there’s something for everyone.

Click here to see all items, and bid. But hurry — only a few hours remain!

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For many neurodivergent teenagers, school provides social connections and routine.

That can be tough to replicate in the summer.

NeuroMind — a Westport-based hub for neurodivergent individuals and their families, offering coaching, counseling, support groups workshops, and resources — can help.

Their in-person social group for 15-19-year-olds meets Fridays at 2 p.m., from July 10 through August 28. Led by a licensed social worker, it offers an opportunity to make new friends, find a community, feel supported and judgment-free, and “be yourself!”

Click here for more information, and registration.

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The next Veterans Benefits Luncheon is tomorrow (Thursday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), VFW Post 399).

It’s open to all veterans as part of an ongoing effort to check in on all veterans’ welfare, and connect them with the benefits and support they earned.

Representatives will answer questions, and provide information on services and assistance available to veterans.

RSVPs are encouraged (but not required). Email vfw399ct@gmail.com, and include the number of attendees, or call (203) 227-6796.

PS: If you’re not a veteran, but know one: Please pass the word!

VFW benefits luncheon.

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Speaking of lunch: Emmy Squared just launched a new promotion.

From Monday through Thursday, they’re selling cheese slices for $1, and pepperoni for $2. That’s “cheaper than gas,” they say — a lot cheaper. (For one gallon, anyway.)

Also on tap at the Church Lane restaurant: Trivia Nights.

They run every other Thursday (June 8 and 22, July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17).

Drinks are happy hour prices all night, on those days.

Though if you drink too much, you might not remember all those factoids. (Hat tip: Sal Liccione)

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Longtime Westporter George Manchester turns 95 in June.

His son Jeff — now raising his own family, in his home town — has planned a special gift. He hopes at least 95 “06880” readers will send his father “Happy Birthday” cards.

George spends summers in Maine. Going to the post office is an important part of his day. Let’s inundate him (and the PO) with cards!

Send to: George Manchester, PO Box 202, South Bristol, ME 04568. And feel free to pass this on to others!

George Manchester in 2017, just before the old Saugatuck Island bridge was torn down after damage from Superstorm Sandy. Decades earlier he was involved in the construction of that bridge, as president of the Saugatuck Shores Island Association (now the Saugatuck Island Special Taxing District).

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Elizabeth “Betty” Auber died Sunday in her Westport home, with her family by her side.

She was born and raised in Queens, the child of immigrant Irish/German parents.

After graduation from high School she married her sweetheart, Dick) Auber, and raised 5 children.

She went back to school and obtained a degree in nursing from Norwalk Community College in 1981, then graduated from Fairfield University 4 years later with a psychology degree.

Betty was highly respected for her nursing expertise and compassion. She ended her career as a psychiatric nurse providing compassionate care to vulnerable patients.

Betty retired when she was 76 years old, but continued to be a medical consultant to family and friends, always willing to listen and offer advice.

She and Dick loved traveling with friends, and enjoyed hosting social activities.  She was also an active Senior Center and Westport YMCA participant. She volunteered at St. Luke Parish, beginning in 1976. Until very recently, she hosted weekly bridge and canasta games in her home.

Betty is survived by her children Patricia (Tom), Richard (Tatyana), Ron (Cheryl), Judy (Ferdinand) and Christine (Michael); grandchildren Abby, Steven, Jordan, Anastacia, Matthew, Kevin and Mary; great-grandchildren  Colden, Keegan, Beckham and Eleanor; sister Patricia Casey and brother Joseph Schick.   She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Richard.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday (May 30, 11 a.m., St. Luke Church).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to he Parkinson’s Voice Project or The Westport Center for Senior Activities.

Elizabeth Auber

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It arrived late. But some of this spring’s colors — like today’s “Westport … Naturally” featured photo, from Joann Circle — make the wait absolutely worth it.

(Photo/Celia Campbell-Mohn)

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And finally … Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist who was a giant of the post-war jazz age, died at his home in Woodstock, New York. He was 95. Click here for a full obituary.

(And finally … if you’re in a sentimental mood — or any other kind — please consider clicking here, to support this hyper-local blog. These daily Roundups, and so much more, don’t just fall from the sky 😎)

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Creative, Hard-Working Teen Entrepreneurs Thrive

Posted on May 27, 2026 | 2 comments

Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Westport.

Our town is filled with men and women who have stepped back from corporate America — or whatever career they were in — to start their own businesses here.

But they’re not the only ones.

Teenagers are also taking the entrepreneurial plunge.

We’re not talking about lemonade stands or lawn moving. These young men and women are the real deal.

Here are a few. Read their stories — and be inspired that our future is in very good, creative and hard-working hands.

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We’ve highlighted Christian Rinaldi a couple of times.

Less than one year out of high school, he’s rebranded his thriving, and very professional, mobile car detailing business.

Now called Car Concierge CT, Christian and his staff — a well-trained crew, including Kyle Dulak and Justyn Capellan — offer 4 packages.

There’s interior cleaning, exterior polishing and waxing, and rim work, of course. But they’ve stepped up their premium luxury “concierge” service, highlighting multi-step paint correction, ceramic coating, and much more.

Including the engine. You’ll never see it. But Christian does.

Christian Rinaldi, with cars he’s worked on.

Christian bought a van, and outfitted it with water and a power source, to come to customers all over Fairfield County.

He’s fully licensed, insured, and — as an LLC — has an A- rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Their customers trust Car Concierge CT with Lexuses, Audis, BMWs, Porsches, and an Aston Martin Vantage.

Christian recently spent 2 weeks in Atlanta, getting certified by Koch-Chemie, a high-quality German cleaning products firm. He studied chemistry, along with paint reconditioning skills.

This is not a high school start-up. It’s Christian’s full-time business. He’s a perfectionist, putting hours into every aspect of what he calls “my art.”

Taking care of every detail.

He’s honed his people skills too. He communicates easily and efficiently, explaining to customers exactly what they’ll get, and when, and how he’ll do it.

Christian Rinaldi is going places. Including — he hopes — to your driveway.

(For the very professional Car Concierge CT website, click here. For the Instagram @carconciergectllc, click here.) 

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Two summers ago, going into junior year, Staples friends Will Stoutenburg and Ollie Vynerib were looking for jobs.

Ollie was 15 — too young to work officially — and neither wanted to have a boss.

They brainstormed ideas, and settled on starting a window washing business.

Will’s parents warned it would be a waste of time. But the boys went to a hardware store and bought squeegees, mops and dish soap, plus long poles.

They came up with a clever name: WOW (for “Will Ollie Window-washing”).

They watched “a ton” of online videos to learn about their craft, and door-to-door sales.

It was not easy.

“Getting doors slammed in our faces was actually super good for us,” Will reports.

It was intimidating at first. But by the end of the summer, after multiple 14-plus hour days, their business had generated $10,000. Ollie and Will made $4,000 each.

They promised every customer that they’d donate a percentage of profits to Staples Tuition Grants. Proudly, they did.

Ollie Vynerib (left) and Will Stoutenburg, ready to work.

Still, they knew there was room to improve.

Last summer they scaled things up. They spent nearly all the money they’d made on upgraded equipment — enhancing both their product and their efficiency. (They’re also fully insured.)

They hired 15 employees — all Staples students — and got very good at selling door to door. They cleaned over 200 homes (and some businesses), with Ollie and Will doing all the sales and scheduling.

“It was exhausting days and stressful,” Will says. “But it was working, so we stayed disciplined and kept grinding.

“The amount I learned about business from running WOW the last 2 summers is incredible,” he adds.

“From how to sell, managing expenses and customers, mastering window cleaning and employees, I gained a ton of knowledge.

“It was far from easy, dealing with things like equipment issues, mean customers, etc. But it was all worth it.”

Wow!

This summer they’ve again spent money upgrading equipment, and reinvesting in WOW. They’ve added sales employees to their cleaning staff.

And they’re still just in high school. After graduating in June, Will heads to Tulane University. He’ll study — no surprise — business and entrepreneurship.

And Ollie will attend the Marshall School of Business, at the University of Southern California.

(To learn more, text 203-820-0078.)

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Grill cleaning is a task that nearly everyone needs done.

But few people want to do it.

Pierce Brown and Ben Zwick are happy to fill the need.

Both graduated from Staples High School last year. They were sports captains (volleyball and ski team, respectively), and participated in the Service League of Boys.

While finishing up their first year at college (Queens University and the University of Vermont, respectively), the business/finance majors looked for holes in the Westport service market that needed filling.

Grill cleaning seemed like a great opportunity.

They offer a full, deep clean and polish — including deep inside, and underneath.

Those are places no one ever sees. But Pierce and Ben make them shine just like the hood.

(To learn more, text Pierce at 203-228-2293 or Ben at 203-818-1833.)

Looking like new!

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But grill cleaning is not Ben’s only job.

Cars are a lifelong obsession. From a very young age he and his father have raced them. And for years, Ben has helped friends and family members source them, for good prices.

He has turned that latter hobby into a business: BZ Auto Advisory. He find cars that are the best fit, negotiates new and used car prices to save thousands of dollars — and monetizes it for himself too.

“Eliminate the stress, inefficiency and risk associated with car buying by working with an unbiased, personal vehicle advisor,” Ben says.

First, Ben helps define the criteria a customer is looking for in a car. Then, he offers specific models to choose from.

Next, he creates spreadsheets from throughout the region, to find the best deals. Then he contacts the seller, and negotiates.

Ben’s pricing analyses show clients a variety of possibilities. 

One recent example: a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. The deal was closed at $6,000 less than market value.

Ben constantly watches the market. His research is very thorough. Clients are thrilled.

He found a Porsche Panamera 4S Turismo. with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $129,000 in 2018, for a client for $56,000. It had only 50,000 miles, and a full Porsche service record.

Ben found a BMW in Boston for $26,900.

Another client says, “BZ helped me find a great 2018 Audi A4, and knew all of the important questions to ask the owner and mechanics. He let me know about expected maintenance and how to identify what cars to walk away from. I was very pleased with his services, and he saved me a bunch of money.”

(To learn more, text Ben at Ben at 203-818-1833. For the Instagram @BZAutoAdvisory, click here.)

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Michelle Reiner’s Garden: Beautiful Flowers — On Your Honor

Posted on May 26, 2026 | 6 comments

After decades of gardening, Michelle Reiner still can’t believe that a tiny speck of a seed can grow into a stunning flower.

Meanwhile, neighbors can’t believe that she spends 12 to 16 hours a day planting, tending and harvesting a 1-acre garden she saved from a developer — and that she offers everything she grows to anyone, at any time.

On the honor system.

Michelle Reiner takes a break from digging dahlias.

Reimer’s route to her garden — called Lucky 13 — was indirect. She grew up in a Philadelphia rowhouse, and worked first in the stock market. Thirty years ago, she moved to Westport.

She was a volunteer firefighter for 12 years. After injuring her back (not on the job), she pivoted to nursing school. Reimer spent 14 years in the Bridgeport Hospital emergency room.

After COVID, she needed a change. She and her husband Hamilton spotted Butternut Farm at 1120 Hulls Highway in Southport, just over the Westport line. It had been a flower farm, and was being eyed for a residential development.

Part of the Lucky 13 property.

Thirteen had always been Michelle’s lucky number — the one she wore playing hockey, and at the firehouse. The Reimers bid $13,000 over the asking price. They got the property, and named it Lucky 13.

Reimer began her “labor of love.” Roses, peonies, pussy willows, lilacs, hydrangea, shrubs … you name it, it’s there.

She’s stayed away from fruits and vegetables (except raspberries, around the cottage).

The other day, she was planting 1,600 dahlias. When they bloom in July, she says, “it will be spectacular. The whole field will be filled with color.”

People can “pop in, look around, appreciate.” And buy.

Reimer places flowers in a barn and shed, next to a barn. There’s a box nearby, with a price list. Buyers pay with cash or Venmo.

Tulips for sale.

Bouquets are $35 to $40. Jars of flowers range from $5 to $15. Sometimes she puts out “imperfect blooms” for $1. “Everyone can find something,” Reimer says.

In an era of security cameras and suspicion, her low-tech honor system is a refreshing throwback.

And it works.

“People can come get flowers at 2 a.m.,” she says. “There are no issues. People are pretty honest.

“It’s kind of nostalgic to trust people. Some of them leave notes. They say, ‘It’s nice in this day and age to have this.’

“If someone needs to steal,” she adds, “I figure they need it more than I do.”

Michelle Reiner has a green (and red, pinkk and yellow) thumb.

How did this former Wall Streeter/firefighter from Philadelphia learn to garden?

The Westport Library. She spends “days and days” there, poring over books. (YouTube videos help too).

Plus, she says, “common sense. A lot of this is trial and error. I learn as I go.”

And boy, does she go. Last year, between the end of March and the beginning of November, Reiner planted 10,000 seeds.

“It’s a ton of work,” she admits. “But it’s worth it. It’s crazy beautiful. And it’s fun.”

Beautiful and worth it, for sure.

Reiner feels part of the neighborhood. The neighbors appreciate all that she does for them.

13 is their lucky number too.

(You can follow Michelle Reiner on Instagram: @lucky13farmCT. Hat tip: Shari Kaufman)

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Roundup: All Back: Hacky Sack, Duck Race, A Cappella Camp …

Posted on May 24, 2026 | 1 comment

Hacky sack is back!

The 1980s game has taken Staples by storm.

And, some people say, cellphones are the reason.

With the devices banned throughout the school day since November, teachers and students agree there’s been more teenage social interaction in classes, halls, the auditorium — and the main courtyard.

For years an underutilized space, it now hums with hacky sack (and other) activity.

Players are having a blast. They’re also #5 in the country (unofficially, but still…).

NBC Connecticut took notice. Click here or below for their report. Interviewees include Staples athletic director VJ Sarullo, baseball coach Jack McFarland and baseball player Mark Kelly.

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A reminder: The 53rd annual Fine Arts Festival continues today.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Main and Elm Streets, over 160 artists from around the country, will show (and sell) their works, in a dizzying array of styles and mediums.

There’s music, food, kids’ activities and more.

There was a good crowd yesterday, despite the weather. Let’s keep the excitement and fun going today!

Art of a different type: painting a new BMW, on Elm Street. (Photo/Jonathan Alloy)

PS: Every year, the Westport Downtown Association — sponsors of the Fine Arts Festival — treats their artists to a great dinner, at Christ & Holy Trinity Church’s Branson Hall.

They hand out awards, too. This year, judges Louise Crowley and Lonnie Quinn selected mixed media artist Matt Gabel of West Milford, New Jersey as “best in show.”

You can find him today at booth #14: on Main Street, in front of Savvy + Grace and Nômade.

Artwork by Matt Gabel.

Other winners, and their booth numbers:

  • Mixed media: Tanya Kirouac, #80; Chris Curchin, #83
  • Painting: Maryann Schmidt, #62
  • Photography: Larry Chapman, #31-32
  • Painting: Michael Patterson, #52-53; Ummarid “Tony” Eitharong, #61-62; Kathy Chattoraj, #146; Kathy Maher, #17-18; Darryl George, #151
  • Digital art: Marjolyn van der Hart, #55
  • Sculpture: Lila Turjanski, #10
  • Mixed media painting: David Gordon, #93-94

Check them — and all the other artists — out too!

Best in show: Matt Gabel. (Photo/Dan Woog)

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More than 3 dozen local authors for all ages — toddlers to adults — will meet readers and sign books next Saturday (May 30, 11 a.m. at 2 p.m., Jesup Green).

The 2nd annual “Stories in Bloom” is sponsored by the Westport Book Shop on Jesup Green, directly across from the event.

Genres include fiction, children’s, self-help, poetry, mystery, spirituality, neurodiversity, health, environment and more.

Authors will chat with readers about their creative journeys. Families can enjoy bubbles, face painting, temporary tattoos, a maypole, cornhole, and snacks.

Participating authors are below.

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The 2nd annual Wrecker Fest is near.

The field day is fun — and benefits 2 great causes. Funds will be raised for the Live Life to the Max mentorship program (named in honor of Max Harper, Staples ’25, for boys with ADHD), and Filling in the Blanks (a Norwalk non-profit that provides hungry children with weekend meals).

Student organizer Sienna Schwartz says the half-day event will take place on May 29.  Activities include a magician, petting zoo, kickball, hacky sack, basketball, water balloon games, chalk drawing and more.

Besides fundraising (with each grade competing to raise the most), Wrecker Fest will foster community, promote wellness, and offer a fun chance to build relationships with peers and staff.

Anyone can donate. Click here to do so, and learn more.

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Ralphie is back!

The big yellow duck — a very visible reminder of Westport Sunrise Rotary Club’s Great Duck Race — was inflated yesterday.

The race is June 27. Click here for raffle tickets, and information.

To see Ralphie, click here or below.

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Also back: A Cappella Central.

The summer camp program helps students in grades 3-12 develop their voices, build confidence and connect with others through music, in a warm, supportive atmosphere.

Experienced and new students are all welcome.

The camp is run by Danielle Merlis — a Staples graduate, performer, film composer and founder of The Cello Camp — and Robert Kwan, an organist, pianist,choir director, piano instructor, and former Staples accompanist.

Lead teacher Sara Hoefer is the choir director at Roger Ludlowe Middle School. She has directed a cappella ensembles at Fairfield Ludlowe and Fairfield Warde High Schools for nearly 20 years.

Guest master class instructors this summer will include former Staples choral director Luke Rosenberg, Will Mandelbaum, and Gedalia Penner-Robinson.

The camp runs August 17-22, at Southport’s Trinity Episcopal Church. It ends with a final performance for friends and family. For more information and to register, click here.

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Studio Café has a new name.

The hidden gem in Sconset Square is now Tailored Home Café. The change reflects exactly where the breakfast-lunch-and-coffee place is: inside Tailored Home, the handsome furniture and interior design shop.

Everything else is the same — including the great menu with Spanish-Mediterranean dishes, fresh baked goods, espresso drinks, juices, teas, mocktails and more.

(Hat tip and photo/Sal Liccione)

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We’ve mentioned it before, but it bears repeating: Bookmark (and check often) Westport’s “Community Events” calendar.

The page — part of the town website — lists an enormous passel of activities. Music, drama, arts, history, duck races … it’s all there, with clickable links for more information for each.

And that doesn’t include the Westport Library, though there’s a helpful link to their calendar, with their own dizzying array of events.

There is at least one interesting thing happening here every day in the foreseeable future.

For some reason, the least popular day is Tuesday. Hey … maybe someone will offer a lecture, workshop, play or concert explaining why.

 

Former 1st Selectman Jim Marpe used to say, “If you can’t find something to do in Westport, you’re not trying hard enough.”

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Sure, today’s weather sucks. Especially for a holiday weekend.

But just a couple of days ago, it was spectacular.

That’s when Susan Garment snapped today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo, on Pequot Trail.

PS: Don’t worry. By Wednesday, the temperature will be back in the 80s.

(Photo/Susan Garment)

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And finally … in honor of Danielle Merlis’ upcoming a cappella camp: It doesn’t get better than this:

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