Donations for ‘Westport Warm-Up Fund’ needed
The fund, organized by town’s Department of Human Services, supports households that need help with winter heating costs.
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Category: Living
Special-needs programs expanded at Westport Weston Family YMCA
In partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut, the local Y plans a range of activities for people with diverse social, behavioral and physical abilities.
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Bountiful holiday session set by Westport Farmers Market
Special market session Nov. 21 to feature 30 vendors with a range of culinary fare.
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Zoners stamp out new smoke shops, ban bright signs
Four smoke shops is enough for Westport, majority of P&Z members agree.
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Help Newman’s Own Foundation give away $100K
Westport-based foundation, created by Paul Newman to distribute profits from sales of Newman’s Own products to philanthropic causes, invites public to help choose “food justice” recipients of $100,000.
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Program spotlights initiative to end hunger, stop food waste
Documentary about Farmlink Project’s efforts to make “abundance of produce accessible to everyone” screened Nov. 14, followed by discussion led by chef Michel Nischan.
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Special health-and-wellness session at Westport Farmers Market
Advice and demonstrations about massage, meditation, yoga, proper stretching and nutrition offered Nov. 2.
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Unwanted prescription drugs collected Saturday
Westport’s collection, planned in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to reduce the number of drug overdoses.
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Program on Alzheimer’s, dementia hosted by YMCA
The free community program, led by the Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will take place Oct. 27.
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Saugatuck meet New Haven: pizza style, that is
Renato’s New Haven Style Pizza, specializing in the thin-crust style made famous in the Elm City, opens on Riverside Avenue.
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Zoners might make new vape shops go up in smoke
Planning and Zoning members differ on whether town should extinguish such shops.
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Man brings state trek in support of aid-in-dying law to Westport
Tim Appleton to join Monday panel discussion, moderated by actor James Naughton, on proposal to allow the terminally ill to end their lives.
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Westport restaurateur gets a taste of the Food Network
Il Pastaficio to be featured Friday on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” television program.
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‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ steps off Sunday
The 29th annual event, organized by the Fairfield County chapter of the American Cancer Society to support prevention and treatment programs, is set for Sherwood Island State Park.
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‘Mitten Project’ helps those living hand to mouth
Earth Animal organizes annual drive to raise money for Connecticut Foodshare, which supports agencies fighting food insecurity around the state.
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Farm market ‘Get Growing’ kids’ program needs help to grow
Collection of items to support weekly children’s crafts and activities set for Oct. 12 and 19 market sessions.
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‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ electronics collection set
Used cell phones and iPads will be donated to Domestic Violence Crisis Center for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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Vintage fun at Sunrise Rotary’s ‘Westport Uncorked’
A selection of 100 wines, paired with hors d’oeuvres, to be featured at Oct. 12 event benefiting the club’s charities.
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‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide prevention walk set Oct. 21
Event, organized to raise awareness about suicide and support prevention programs, will take place Oct. 21 at Sherwood Island State Park.
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Tasty eats abound at Slice of Saugatuck, despite gloomy skies
11th year for the festival that showcases Saugatuck’s culinary offerings.
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‘Westport Restaurant Week(s)’ starts Sunday
More than 20 local restaurants will offer special pricing on lunch, dinner and brunch menus through Oct. 15
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‘Slice of Saugatuck’ will go ahead Saturday
With stormy weather forecast to clear from the area by afternoon, the annual celebration of the neighborhood’s cuisine and commerce will take place as planned, according to the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.
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WVEMS adopts new critical-care data transmission system
New technology designed to more quickly relay a patient’s condition while en route to the hospital.
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Walk for ‘Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities’ on Sunday
Event, supporting nonprofit helping “children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential,” will take place at Sherwood Island State Park.
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Port in a storm: ‘LobsterFest’ a bountiful boatload of fun
Big crowd, undeterred by Saturday’s rain and wind, turned out to enjoy a shore dinner served by Westport Rotary Club at Compo Beach.
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Spin-a-thon to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Event planned Oct. 22 at Sherwood Island State Park.
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Westport Knights of Columbus to host shore dinner
“Festival on the Sound,” set for Oct. 7, will feature menu of fresh shellfish and more, benefiting the group’s charities.
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Gold ribbons highlight ‘Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’
Westporters join observances to boost support for families who have a child with cancer.
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‘Heart of Westport’ benefits AED fundraising campaign
Gala event will raise money Oct. 21 to buy new heart-saving equipment for Westport’s first responders.
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Actor to discuss advocacy for right-to-die legislation
James Naughton to discuss support for proposed “Medical Assistance in Dying Act” at Friday meeting of Westport Sunrise Rotary Club.
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Dining now in store at Il Pastaficio
Meal service has been added to “authentic culinary experience” offered by downtown shop selling artisan Italian pastas and products.
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New COVID vaccines: Should you take a shot?
Inoculations against new Omicron subvariant win approval for those 12 years old and over, but guidance on usage unclear.
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‘Westoberfest,’ fall beer-tasting celebration, on tap
The sixth annual event Oct. 14, in addition to more than 60 beer tastings, will feature food, music, a vendor market and children’s activities.
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Heart-screening program set Oct. 4
“In A Heartbeat” to conduct free Westport screenings to detect children’s heart irregularities.
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A new journey for Nômade Westport
Restaurateurs planning another Main Street dining destination a few doors away.
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A bounty of food, fun at Wakeman Farm Harvest Fest
Supporters of Wakeman snack on eats from numerous chefs and farms.
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Mosquitoes infected by West Nile Virus trapped in Westport
Officials warn people to take precautions as late-summer warm weather is contributing to a growing number of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
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Heat advisory: Summer scorches back
Westport cooling centers open as heat index is forecast to register near 100 degrees over the next three days.
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Emmy Squared: Signature pizza, burgers on the menu downtown
The new Church Lane restaurant, the first opened by the Brooklyn-based company in Connecticut, is scheduled to open Tuesday.
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Applications accepted for state heating-assistance program
Income-eligible Westporters can apply for help with winter fuel bills, via the town’s Department of Human Services, starting Sept. 5.
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November 30, 2023
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