Westport has a brand-new pop-up apparel shop.
It’s called — coincidentally — Brand Nu Apparel.
Located at 170 Post Road West (opposite Kings Highway Elementary School), Bran Nu “combines the best of athletic wear and streetwear for men and women,” a press releases says.
It will “revolutionize how we express individuality and creativity through fashion.”
Brand Nu is the latest project of Marcello DeAguero. The professional break dancer, DJ and fitness instructor is well known locally.
The grand opening is Saturday (July 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). There will be raffles, a entertainment, and 20% off the entire store.
Follow @brandnuapparel.official to enter for giveaways.
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First Folk Sunday songs were blowing in the wind last weekend, at the series’ new home.
Saugatuck Rowing Club welcomed the monthly concert. Host Suzanne Sheridan, Tim DeHuff and Bob Cooper played Bob Dylan’s songs, and shared stories about the singer and his music.
Between the beautiful views, great bar menu and gorgeous sunshine, it was an afternoon to feel forever young.
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The Greens Farms Garden Club’s “Growing for Good” initiative launched in 2021. It provides fresh, organically grown herbs and vegetables to women and their families.
Last summer, the project donated over 818 pounds of harvest to Mercy Learning Center.
In October, the club earned an Award of Excellence for Civic Development from the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.
Now they’ve gone national.
The Greens Farms Garden Club recently won the national “Best of the Best” award from the Espoma Company, for their ongoing work, and use of the company’s organic plant foods and potting soil.
They’re well on their way to beating last year’s harvest total, too. Congratulations to all!
Members of the Greens Farms Garden Club and Prospect Garden landscape sesigner Cindy Shumate (front left) with the National “Best of the Best” Award from Karin Pyskaty, president of the Federated Garden Clubs of CT. GFGC members are (front, from left): Jacque O’Brien, Mary Lou MeGuire, Trish Levitt, Donna Hannay, Heather Rosenthal. Back: Linda Adelman, Terri Jennings, Asha Yoganandan, Judy Smith, Judy Hlawitschka.
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The resurfaced pickleball courts at Compo Beach have drawn raves.
Among the fans thanking Westport’s Parks & Recreation Department (below, left to right): Shari Brenner, Susie Kowalsky, Ciara Connolly, Pam Dedona.
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“Westport … Naturally” often features beautiful flowers, and/or cool-looking creatures.
But nature takes many forms — including non-native plants and animals.
Tree-of-heaven is a highly invasive species. It reproduces quickly, crowds out native species with its dense thickets, and secretes a chemical into the soil that is toxic to surrounding plants.
Plus, spotted lanternflies love it.
We see trees-of-heaven everywhere. Here they are, growing quickly at Compo Beach:
(Photo/Tracy Porosoff)
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And finally … in honor of our Brand Nu pop-up shop:
(Whether you’re a brand-new Westporter, or you’ve been here long enough to remember the Big Top, Clam Box and Crest: you’re part of our “06880” world. Thanks to ALL for supporting our blog!)
