The correct day, but incorrect date, was posted yesterday for former superintendent of schools Dr. Elliott Landon’s funeral.
It is tomorrow: Monday, September 4, 10 a.m., at Temple Israel.
Dr. Elliott Landon
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Today’s grand opening of the Daniel E. Offutt III Education Center at Weston’s Lachat Town Farm will be special.
The morning includes tours of the new facility and a pancake breakfast (from now until noon), plus hayrides, pony rides, a blacksmith demonstration live music, children’s book reading, and visits with the farm’s goats and bunnies.
The $4 million center includes a large gathering spce with stone fireplace, art studio, classroom — and Brian’s Kitchen, a demonstration space honoring Brian Gordon.
At Staples High School, Brian was president of his Class of 1987, and a basketball star. He went on to become president of his ’91 class at the University of Pennsylvania too.
When he, his wife Kristy and daughters Molly and Drew moved to Weston, he became active there too. As 2nd Selectman Brian vigorously supported Lachat Town Farm. He particularly enjoyed Music at the Meadow, and other special events, with his family.
Cooking was one of Brian’s passions. He delighted his family and friends with culinary treats. He rarely used a recipe, believing that cooking was an expression of love and caring, and should be joyful and creative.
Brian’s Kitchen will continue his legacy of good food, good times and good fun. Click here to read more about Brian’s life, and his contributions to Weston.
Brian Gordon, at work.
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Right now, there are 4 Hungry Pots in the world: Danbury, Wethersfield, Manchester, and Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Soon, there will be a fifth.
A sign at the former Panera Bread — across from Shake Shack — announced its arrival.
It’s an “all you can eat Korean BBQ and Hot Pot.”
The website says: “We offer different variety of fresh quality meats seafood and vegetable to provide our guests with an enjoyable dining experience and authentic atmosphere. Customer service is our top priority when it comes to our customers. It is a perfect place for family gatherings, birthday parties and other events. We are passionate to bring a new unique dining experience for our new customer.
“The owner and all staff in Hungry Pot will greet you with the warmest welcome, whether you are a habitual patron or come for the first time. We have made painstaking efforts to create the tidiest and cleanest dining place, and guarantee you with friendly and timely service. All of your demands and feelings will be cared in our restaurant.
“We pick ingredients carefully and use only the freshest and natural ones to prepare every dish.”
No date has been set for opening.
(Photo and hat tip/Dan Vener)
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Holes have been dug, and stakes posted along the path from Old Mill to Compo Cove.
Are new trees next for Sherwood Mill Pond? Stay tuned …
(Photo/Molly Alger)
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Frank Rosen headed to Lime Rock Park yesterday, and spotted 3 fellow Westporters.
He was spectating. But they were all racing.
One of the trio was a (relatively rare) female driver, Lexy Barlow (below). She’s a 2018 Staples High School graduate.
The others were Joe Fuller (below) …
… and Josh Lewis (silver #812, below):
It’s great that Westport was well represented at Lime Rock. Our 3 drivers are following in the footsteps — er, slipstream — of our town’s most famous race car driver of all time.
A guy named Paul Newman.
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The Japan Society of Fairfield County invites everyone to a Fall Festival next Sunday, (September 10, 1 to 4 p.m., Jesup Green).
The family-friendly event includes taiko drum performances, live plays of Japanese folk tales, martial arts demonstrations and traditional dancing.
Click here for more information.
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The Westport Book Shop’s featured artist this month is Maj Kalfus.
She’ll exhibit several digital compositions. Her paintings and drawings are influenced by an extensive career in the fashion industry. All work on display is available for purchase.
Maj teaches art in Westport and Weston, as well as the Silvermine Arts Center. She is a member of The Artists Collective of Westport.
Maj Kalfus, with her exhibited work.
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Nature photographer and Westport Community Gardens director Lou Weinberg contributes today’s great “Westport … Naturally image.”
(Photo/Lou Weinberg)
He adds this context:
“Dragonflies love to be photographed. This one cracked a broad smile for me.
“Dragonflies are a great control on the mosquito population. A single dragonfly can eat 30 to hundreds of mosquitoes per day.
“The Westport Community Gardens and Long Lots Preserve provide great habitat and food for these critters. They are part of the incredible biodiversity supported by our model of suburban open-space environmental rehabilitation.”
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And finally … Jimmy Buffett died Friday. He was 76.
The New York Times calls him a “singer, songwriter, author, sailor and entrepreneur whose roguish brand of island escapism on hits like ‘Margaritaville and ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’ made him something of a latter-day folk hero, especially among his devoted following of so-called Parrot Heads.”
Click here for a full obituary. Meanwhile, here are a few of my favorites. Jimmy Buffett always made me smile.
(Today, “06880” is “where Westport meets Margaritaville.” If you enjoy our musical tribute — or any of our other daily selections, or anything else on this blog — please consider a contribution. Just click here. Thank you!)
