Homes with Hope invites residents interested in helping young women in need of a supportive home to “Gather ‘Round the Table” on May 14 (11:30 a.m., The Inn at Longshore).
The theme of the non-profit’s annual event — “home as a place of healing” — inspires local designers and home stores to create and donate unique tablescapes. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the table designs.
The luncheon benefits Project Return at Susie’s House, on Compo Road North. Plans have been approved for renovations, to better accommodate the needs of homeless women in Fairfield County.
Once completed, the unique program will offer a longer-term housing solution, in a nurturing and home-like environment.
Click here for tickets.
Project Return’s “Susie’s House.”
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The University of Connecticut is the #1 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
And who better to interview Husky coach Dan Hurley than another Nutmegger, Dave Briggs?
During March Madness, the longtime Westporter is hosting “Fast Break” for Turner Sports.
It includes live game action, analysis, post-game reaction and social media moments.
The show is available at MarchMadness.com, and the “March Madness Live” app.
Click below for the Dan Hurley clip:
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Speaking of media: A few years back, young Jeffrey Pogue and his partner won the North American School Scrabble Championship — 2 years in a row.
This year — as a first-year Brown University student — the 2023 Staples High School graduate was back.
This time, he was an event commentator.
No, it does not capture national attention like March Madness. There are no brackets, and you won’t talk about it today at work or in school.
But it does have a website. Click here to see.
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Last night around 7:25, a truck turned into Trader Joe’s.
Literally.
(Photo/Chris Fanning)
Chris Fanning — who was there — writes: “Westport Police were soon on the scene, and smoothly straightened things out. I’m not so sure about the building!”
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Half an hour later, a Westporter coming off I-95 exit 18 saw this sight:
Her son’s first thought, as the string of lights moved, was “aliens!”
They quickly learned though, it was Elon Musks’s Starlink satellites.
Not quite extraterrestrials. But still pretty cool.
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Picture taken at approx 8:08pm coming off of exit 18 on I-95 where we came to a full stop to view (and I’m sure the cars behind us weren’t thrilled – but were nice enough to not honk).
Fans of the “06880”/Westport Downtown Association Holiday Stroll know Frank Murgalo as the event’s Santa Claus. (Shhh…don’t tell the kids!)
On May 3 (6:30 p.m. food and cocktails; 8 p.m. show), VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399), he trades his St. Nick suit for a microphone.
Frank joins 2 other US military veterans — Rodney Norman and Howie Mason — for an evening of laughs. It’s called “The Young Guns of Comedy” (get it?!)
The 3 comedians specialize in military stories.
Dinner includes a lobster roll and wings. Click here for reservations, or call Frank: 203-856-4222.
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Whatever goes around, comes around.
In 2005, Allyson Stollenwerck was sworn in to the Board of Finance by Patty Strauss. The new board member was pregnant with her first child, and just beginning 6 years in office.
The 2005 swearing-in …
On Friday she was sworn in again — this time by Ruth Cavayero — to the same body. She’s filling Brian Stern’s seat, after his recent resignation.
,,, and 2024.
Her child is now 2 months away from his Staples High School graduation.
Congratulations, Allyson!
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The Wheels2U app, used to book rides on Westport’s door-to-train station shuttle service, will be upgraded tonight. Riders can use the upgraded app beginning tomorrow morning (Tuesday, March 26).
To keep riding on Wheels2Um after tonight:
- Log into the Wheels2U app. You will be prompted to create a new account. You can use your current one, or new credentials;
- Re-enter your payment information;
- Book your next ride.
Riders should add an extra 5 minutes before booking your next trip, to update your account.
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As rain poured down on Saturday, these deer sought refuge on Bayberry Lane.
Jonathan Alloy snapped today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo, near Easton Road.
(Photo/Jonathan Alloy)
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And finally … happy 77th birthday to Elton John!
And of course, my favorite:
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