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EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...

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Tag Sales, Estate Sales, Garage Sales and Flea Markets In The Westport Area


Some call it a Garage Sale, others a Rummage, Yard
or Tag Sale…but whatever the name, it’s a great way to clean out your closets, make some money – and, for the shopper,...

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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Westport, Connecticut

Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....

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Looking to hit the Ski slopes in Connecticut this winter?


When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding are two great winter...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 12/01/2008


Gov. Rell: New Initiative Helps Nursing Home Residents Return Home
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that applications are now available for a new program aimed at...

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Westport Country Playhouse Calender - December 1, 2008

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Calendar Listings
December 10 – 21 - Westport Country Playhouse presents “A Holiday Garland,” with James Naughton and Joanne Woodward, and others to be announced,...

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Westport, Connecticut holiday events and holiday shopping guide


'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...

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An Invitation to our Westport Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Westport, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Westport area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Connecticut’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Make a difference in Westport! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Westport area and around the...

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EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school.  Can you give me some ideas about how to start?  Can you connect me with other...

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First Night Westport/ Weston


First Night is a safe, community-based, family-oriented, alcohol and
drug-free New Years Eve celebration through the arts. Started in 1976 in Boston,
the founding goals were...

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Westport Arts Center Presents Exhibition Creative Connections = Creative Process + Learning Process

from:Westport Arts Center

Westport Arts Center presents C²= (CP + LP): Creative Connections = (Creative Process + Learning Process), a group exhibition. The artists featured in the exhibition are: Martha...

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Westport Country Playhouse and Hartford Stage to Audition Child Actors for To Kill a Mockingbird

from:Westport Country Playhouse

What:
Westport Country Playhouse and Hartford Stage will hold auditions for child actors for the theatres’ upcoming co-production of To Kill a Mockingbird.  Rehearsals...

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EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...

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Super Saturday Workshops for Children at Westport Arts Center

from:Westport Arts Center

The Westport Arts Center will present its Super Saturday Workshop Series, offering six educational and creative art-making activities for children in kindergarten through fourth...

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Governors Rell and Patrick Announce Effort to Protect Habitat on the Conn-Mass Border


Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today announced the preservation of approximately 450 acres of land straddling the...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 11/17/2008


Gov. Rell Applauds Extension of Federal Unemployment Benefits
Governor
M. Jodi Rell today hailed the passage of the Unemployment Compensation
Extension Act of 2008,...

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‘Abandoned Warehouse’ Opens in Westport Arts Center’s Studio Gallery

from:Westport Arts Center

Westport Arts Center will present an exhibit of Norwalk resident Debbie Smith’s dramatic, textural images in “Abandoned Warehouse,” in WAC’s studio gallery, 51 Riverside...

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Westport Country Playhouse Calendar Listings - November 17, 2008

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 – Saturday, November 22, 2008– Sold-Out – Waiting List Available. Westport Country Playhouse presents “Our Town,” a joyful gathering for the...

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EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources

Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment?  -- T.G.
Given the...

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The Importance Of Being Earnest Show

from:Westport Community Theatre


The Importance Of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.
Directed by Tom Rushen.
Assumed names, mistaken lovers, and prepostterous enchantment....

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Connecticut Food Bank: Nov. 2008 eNewsletter


Thanksgiving for All
Thanksgiving for Allis a series of events and food drives
hosted and sponsored by local civic and
...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 11/10/2008


Gov. Rell: Hundreds of Citizens Weighing in on State Budget
Governor
M. Jodi Rell announced that her new interactive state budget Web site
has drawn hundreds of...

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10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues


No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season.
Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...

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EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Westport Election Information and Polling Places


This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. ­4th could be longer than normal, so...

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EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Westport in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Connecticut home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/27/2008


Gov. Rell: Nov. 24 Session to Include Relief for Towns, Deficit Reduction
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the she is formally calling the General Assembly into special...

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EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...

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WESTPORT RESIDENT HONORED DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH


WESTPORT RESIDENT HONORED DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WESTPORT – October 20, 2008 – In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/20/2008


Gov. Rell, Municipal Leaders Discuss Economic Concerns, Strategy
Governor
M. Jodi Rell met this morning with several mayors and first selectmen
to brief them on the most...

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EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...

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2008 Photography Contest and Exhibit

from:Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center


The Norwalk Camera Club is sponsoring its annual juried Photography Contest to benefit Earthplace in mid-October. Start taking pictures now for entry beginning on September 8....

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/13/2008


Gov. Rell: Elements of 5-Point Economic Plan Now in Place
Governor
M. Jodi Rell – following through on her five-point program to help
safeguard the state’s economy...

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Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis


No doubt about it, the current economic situation in­ the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect o­urselves and keep things from...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/06/2008


Gov. Rell: Feds to Mail CT Vets Letters Required for Property Tax Relief
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) will soon be...

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Help Promote International Understanding and Good Will

from:Terra Lingua USA

Host an International Exchange Student!
 
 
Terra Lingua USA is a not-for-profit, educational organization dedicated to promoting language...

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European Skincare

 
EUROPEAN SKIN CARE BY RITA
at Sunglow Salon
217 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06901
203-217-3905
Rita Aydemirkan, former owner of the...

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EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...

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Weekend Activities in and around Westport

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...

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WYFF Presents Screening of 18 in ‘08

from:Westport Arts Center

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Register to vote and watch
Westport Youth Film Festival alumnus and Weston resident David Burstein’s
acclaimed film “18 in ’08,” a series...

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Paul Newman of Westport Connecticut Dies at 83

Longtime Westport resident Paul Newman, one of the last of the great 20th-century movie stars, died Friday at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83.
If Marlon Brando and...

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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...

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Don’t let dining out in the Westport area do you in!

Going out to eat in Westport and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

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Jillian Klaff Homes Named Top Producing Team at Raveis in August

from:Jillian Klaff Homes - Westport CT Real Estate


Jillian Klaff Homes, of the Westport office of William Raveis Real Estate has been awarded Top Producing Team for the month of August 2008. 
The...

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EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
...

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Adult Gallery Talks and Outreach Programs at Westport Arts Center

from:Westport Arts Center

The Westport Arts Center (WAC) will launch a new series of Adult Gallery Talks and Outreach Programs this fall. These programs involve specialized guided tours designed to inform...

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Westport Arts Center Launches Gallery Season With Optimism Exhibition

from:Westport Arts Center


Optimism, a group exhibition of contemporary art, opens at the Westport Arts Center. Curated by Michael Connor, Optimism explores ideas about individual and collective activism,...

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EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids?  --...

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Westport Arts Center Announces Fall Programs for Children 5-12

from:Westport Arts Center

By Katie Hacala
The Westport Arts Center announces its 2008 Fall art programs for children ages five to twelve.  Through interactive classes students will directly...

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EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...

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Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Westport

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Westport,...

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Don’t let fuel costs around Westport drive you crazy

­Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehan­d to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...

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TOP-PRODUCING TEAM DEE COHEN & MIRIAM LUCK JOIN COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE IN WESTPORT


Westport, Conn., September 2, 2008 – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. is pleased to announce the addition of Dee Cohen and...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms in Westport, CT, Connecticut Area


Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Westport and Fairfield County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Westport, Connecticut

Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Westport, Connecticut!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Westport, CT area? This is where you...

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EarthTalk: The scoop on recycling container lids, tops and caps

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps?  I see people recycling plastic...

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EarthTalk: Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over...

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Westport Country Playhouse Calender - August 18, 2008

from:Westport Country Playhouse

August 5 – 23 - Westport Country Playhouse stages a
romantic thriller, “Tryst” by Karoline Leach. Joe Brancato, who helmed
the Off-Broadway production, will direct.  Set...

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Local Talent to Raise Funds for Obama With Political Cabaret Revue


Four talented singers, including Weston residents Morgan! and Allan Wieman and Westport resident Nicholas Rudd will mount“There Is Nothing Like A Dem!”, a cabaret revue at...

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EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...

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Governor Rell Signs State Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Legisl

On May 7, 2008, H.B. 05143 was signed into law by Governor Jodi Rell.The bill expresses the State of Connecticut’s
support of a federal Wild and Scenic designation for the...

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EarthTalk: Concerns about plastic: Is Tupperware safe?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same...

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Connecticut Food Bank August 08 Newsletter


Gov. M. Jodi Rell Announces Care & Share Challenge: On
July 29, at Master's Manna, a Wallingford food pantry that serves
nearly 700 families, Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced...

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EarthTalk: Our next president's environmental agenda

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: What are the major environmental issues that our next president, be it Obama or McCain, will have to confront? -- M.B.
...

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EarthTalk: Pollution, sedentary lifestyles and early puberty

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I heard that children are reaching puberty at earlier ages now and that it may have to do with environmental toxins and even their TV viewing habits. Can you...

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Ghana Think Tank Comes to Westport

from:Westport Arts Center

Can a Think Tank* in Ghana Solve the Problems of Westporters? An Interactive, Community Art Project Explores the Possibilities.
Ghana Think Tank, an activist art project...

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Back to School for Westport - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more


District Information
Westport Public Schools
110 Myrtle Avenue
Westport, CT
...

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Tom Milazzo to Lead Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Westport Post Road Office

Westport, CT - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. is pleased to announce that Tom Milazzo has been appointed sales manager of the...

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Westport Country Playhouse Calendar Listings July 21, 2008

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Sunday, July 27, 1 and 4 p.m. - Westport Country Playhouse Family Festivities Series.  “Cinderella’s Mice,” a musical presented by Vital Theatre. Spencer is a little...

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EarthTalk: Energy-hogging TVs

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I need to replace my old TV. Can you tell me which of the latest models is the greenest? I was told that the flat-screen/plasmas are real energy hogs. What do you...

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Notes From the Gallery - July

from:Westport Arts Center

Gallery Gratitude :
This month’s Gallery Gratitude Blue Ribbon goes to Ellen McNees, WAC’s office manager, who is on sabbatical from WAC. Ellen’s smile and...

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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

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EarthTalk: Finding green friendly consumer products

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What are the best sources out there for environmentally friendly consumer products? I don’t want to have to drive all over creation for green laundry and other...

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CFB Happenings

CFB Volunteer Wins Service Award:  Pat Jakupkovic of Stratford has been selected as the winner of the 2008 BJ's Wholesale Club Community Hero Award.  Pat is a member of...

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EarthTalk: Greener computer choices

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My old computer finally bit the dust and I am in the market for a replacement. Are there any particularly “green” computers for sale these days? --Brian S.
...

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Gault, Inc. and Polar Bears International Pioneer Groundbreaking Alliance

WESTPORT, Conn. (June 25, 2008) -- Westport-based Gault, Inc., a home heating oil, propane and cooling company that has been serving Fairfield County homeowners for 145...

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EarthTalk: Nontoxic ways to deal with carpenter ants

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: In renovating a cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls. Is there any way to responsibly get rid of the pests without using noxious...

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EarthTalk: Alternatives to toxic mosquito repellents

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the DEET used in most mosquito repellents is toxic? If so what problems does it cause? And what are some non-toxic alternatives for keeping...

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Westport Art Center Appoints New Education And Grants Manager Danielle Cavanna

from:Westport Arts Center

The Westport Arts Center is pleased to announce that art educator Danielle Cavanna is joining WAC as Education and Grants Manager, beginning July 1, 2008. Since January, Cavanna...

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Watch for Cash Discounts at Gas Stations – But ‘Shop Smart’

Governor Rell said she is directing the Department of Consumer
Protection to work closely with gasoline retailers to ensure that they
follow state regulations regarding the...

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EarthTalk: Sunscreen cautions

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues? -- B.E., New York, NY
...

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EarthTalk: Wetlands loss

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What is the status of wetlands in North America? Years ago I remember that wetlands loss, due to development and sprawl, was accelerating fast, but I haven’t...

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EarthTalk: Healthy fast food on the road

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I really want to eat healthy and organic but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonalds and Burger...

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EarthTalk: Green-friendly outdoor clothing

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a summer backpacking trip and was hoping to buy some of the latest green-friendly outdoor clothing. Where the best options out there today that wear...

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Two wheels are better than four!

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...

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EarthTalk: Wind power's progress

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power faring in the U.S. now? Is more of it coming on line and becoming a larger percent of the grid? And what about some of the highly publicized...

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JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!

from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness Tips

My motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...

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EarthTalk: Air travel's carbon footprint

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Are there any efforts underway to green the air travel industry? It seems to me that it must be one dirty business from a pollution standpoint. -- E.C.
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JERRY KOOSMAN APPEARING AT LEGENDS OF THE GAME

Former New York Met and 1969 World Series Champion Jerry Koosman will appear in person Sunday April 20, 2008 at Legends of the Game, 381 Post Rd. East in the Compo Shopping...

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EarthTalk: Green Kids' Shoes

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve found environmentally friendly shoes for myself, but have had trouble finding similar shoes for my kids. Are they out there? -- Dawn M.
...

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Gov. Rell Statement on Broadwater


Governor M. Jodi Rell today issued the following statement after the New York Department of State denied a coastal consistency permit for the Broadwater liquefied natural...

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Experience a rewarding cultural opportunity- without leaving home!

from:Terra Lingua USA

Terra Lingua, USA, is a not-for-profit, educational organization dedicated to promoting language education and international understanding by providing family homestay immersion...

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EarthTalk: Energy drinks

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: There are so many energy drinks on the market, but they all seem very high in sugar, coloring and preservatives. Are there any natural versions that offer a...

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Notice of Board of Finance Meeting


The
Board of Finance will hold its Public Hearing on Wednesday,
April 9, 2008
at 8:00
P.M.
in the Auditorium of Town Hall. The following items,
and any...

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Scholarship Fund Set up for Students in Families Affected by Cancer

A
scholarship fund for college-bound students has been established through CancerCare of
Connecticut in the memory of the late Chet Arthur Smith, a Westport
business executive...

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EarthTalk: Recycling old clothes

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How or where can I recycle clothes that are too old or worn out for Goodwill?-- Tim
Just because that old shirt you used to love is too...

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EarthTalk: Safety issues with gel hand sanitizers

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My pediatrician swears by those gel hand sanitizers for lowering the risk of my family getting sick during cold and flu season. But I’ve also heard that these...

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EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candles

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? -- Leanne C.
...

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Westport Arts Center Announces Leadership Restructuring

from:Westport Arts Center

The Westport Arts Center announced a restructuring of leadership from within its current organization to reflect its continued growth and position itself for the future. Effective...

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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Westport Community Site!

Welcome to Westport's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

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EarthTalk: Greener computers

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: As an online gamer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. What’s the environmental impact? And are “greener” PCs available? -- Bob G.
...

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Calendars - Westport Arts Center

from:Westport Arts Center

Westport Arts Center presents:
Repositioning The Landscape
Friday, Jan. 11 – Sunday, Feb. 24
Wed., Jan. 23 - Curator's Talk
WAC Gallery
...

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EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging waste

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Everybody says stop using plastic bags, but what about all the plastic, cellophane, cardboard and other materials used for packaging the food itself? What can we...

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WYFF Presents the World Premiere of"Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"

    Every
woman has her day, and The Westport Youth Film Festival invites you to
share in Miss Pettigrew's, at the world premiere screening of the Focus
Features...

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Paradox of Water Art Exhibition Opens at Westport Arts Center

from:Westport Arts Center


Paradox of Water, a juried exhibition of art work by 38 artists from around the country and overseas, opens at the Westport Arts Center on Friday, March 7, with a public...

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EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and events

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products....

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EarthTalk: Earth-friendly chocolate

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns. -- Ben M.
...

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Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Connecticut!

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

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EarthTalk: Online green information

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the best online sources of environmental information? -- Hip2bGreen
One of the best places to start in venturing out into...

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EarthTalk: Cell phone towers and cancer

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My uncle worked for over a decade on the top floor of an office building with cell phone towers directly above him. He was recently diagnosed with cancer. Is there...

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Calendars - Westport Arts Center

from:Westport Arts Center

Westport Arts Center presents:
REPOSITIONING THE LANDSCAPE
Friday, Jan. 11 - Sunday, Feb. 24
Wed., Jan. 23 - Curator's Talk
WAC Gallery
Open to the Public
...

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Westport Country Playhouse Calendar Listings

from:Westport Country Playhouse

February 26 – March 15 - Westport Country Playhouse stages “Vigil” by Morris Panych and directed by Stephen DiMenna. A darkly glorious comedy of a self-obsessed nephew...

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Westport Country Playhouse’s Theatre Access Fund Provides Important Community Service to...

from:Westport Country Playhouse


Westport Country Playhouse's Theatre Access Fund Provides Community Service to Fairfield County.
Westport Country Playhouse’s (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, co-artistic...

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EarthTalk: Green mattresses and bedding

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that traditional mattresses and bedding can cause environmental and health problems, and if so, what alternatives are out there? -- Jay G.
...

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EarthTalk: Recycling items other than paper, plastic and glass

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Most of us know how to recycle paper, plastic and glass, but how do we find out about recycling the many other items we use that eventually break or die out, such...

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"We're Losing Winter" Reports E - The Environmental Magazine

from:EarthTalk

Janisse Ray, an outdoor recreation enthusiast in Danville, Vermont, got so frustrated when the West River hadn't frozen by last January that she donned a wet suit and floated...

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EarthTalk: Soda cans and global warming

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How much of an effect, if any, does the carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages have on global warming? -- Michael H.
A typical 12-ounce can of...

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EarthTalk: New Year's Resolutions for Fighting Global Warming

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My New Year’s Resolution is to reduce my “carbon footprint” to help fight global warming. Do you have suggestions for ways I can make good on my promise? --...

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EarthTalk: Asbestos in vinyl tile floors

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: My kitchen floor is vinyl, installed back in 1979. I am told the vinyl contains asbestos. Now it needs replacing. How do I safely remove the vinyl and what are...

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One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...

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EarthTalk: Compact fluorescent light bulbs

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Why aren’t compact fluorescent light bulbs taking over more quickly from incandescents, given their substantial energy-saving advantage? And what about recycling...

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EarthTalk: Upgrading to greener furniture

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for new furniture. What should I look for in natural furniture and where do I find it? -- Debbie
Along with...

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Winners of Heida Hermanns Woodwind Competition

from:Westport Arts Center


CAM and Westport Arts Center Announce Winners of 2007 Heida Hermanns International Woodwinds Competition.
Photo Caption :
Celebrating their...

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EarthTalk: Paving and road-building impacts

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Dear EarthTalk: The impacts of all the paving that is done for new roads and parking lots must be considerable. Other than Joni Mitchell’s “They paved paradise and put up a...

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Calendars - Westport Country Playhouse

from:Westport Country Playhouse


Photo Attached:Wynn
Harmon portrays Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at Westport
Country Playhouse, November 23 – December 29. For more information, call the
box office...

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Upcoming Events at the Westport Arts Center

from:Westport Arts Center

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Featuring Greg Naughton, Rich Price, Brian Chartrand & Special Guests: James Naughton, Kelli O’Hara Naughton,
Keira Naughton, Chris Coogan,
Chris Davis &...

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Coldwell Banker Agents Use Innovative Marketing Initiatives to Showcase Luxury Homes

Westport, Conn., November 20, 2007 – Julia Broder, Steven Thomson, and Wendy Tremaglio, Westport sales associates for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and...

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EarthTalk: Toxic chemicals in kids' toys

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I have been alarmed at recent news about dangerous substances in kids’ toys shipped to the U.S. from China, though I doubt that such concerns are limited to...

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Westport Country Playhouse Extends Offer to Patrons Affected By Broadway Strike

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse (Tazewell Thompson, artistic director, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) has announced that the current strike by Broadway’s stagehands union...

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EarthTalk: Greener cars on the horizon

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: We’ve all seen the current generation of hybrid cars, but what vehicles do the automakers have coming out that are even greener? -- Brian S.
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Into The Woods A Green Gala Tickets Going Fast..

from:Westport Arts Center

Our Into The Woods Green Gala tickets are going fast! Call us today for yours, or visit us online.  We have a fabulous evening planned…
Join us in the...

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WYFF Filmmaker Documents Historic Event

from:Westport Arts Center

Hours before any self-respecting teenager awakens, Staples High School sophomore and Westport Youth Film Festival (WYFF) team member Derek Zwyer was out documenting one of those...

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Women's Auxiliary Fall Gala Great Success!

FAIRFIELD - More than 260 supporters of The Jewish Home danced the night away at this year’s Annual Fall Gala of the Women’s Auxiliary. Themed “A Celebration of the ‘40s...

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Earth Talk: Glossy magazine covers

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I would think that the glossy paper used by most magazines
is bad for the environment, yet most publishers still use it, even the outdoors
and environmental...

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Election Results

from:Town of Westport

Below are the Official Election Results of November 6, 2007, with a * marking the winners.
RTM District 2 and RTM District 6 may have a recount.
Election...

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EarthTalk: Health questions surrounding the use of plastic bottles

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Are the rumors true that refilling and reusing some types
of plastic bottles can cause health problems?--Regina
Most types of plastic bottles are
safe to...

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Westport Arts Center Announces a New Call for Entries

from:Westport Arts Center

The WestportArtsCenter
is inviting artists to submit work for a new juried exhibition in 2008 that
will explore the significance of water. “The Paradox of Water,” juried by...

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Westport Model In Fashion Show

Key To The Cure: Elida Gollomp of Westport, a cancer survivor and member of the board of managers of CancerCare of Connecticut, models before an appreciative audience at Saks...

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Judith Ivey and Kelli O’Hara Read Short Stories Selected by Stephen King

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Actors Judith Ivey and Kelli O’Hara will read short fiction from “The Best American Short Stories 2007,” edited by the best-selling author and pop culture icon...

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EarthTalk: Consider greening your driving habits instead of buying a new hybrid

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Short of buying a new hybrid or other "green" car, are there ways I can make my existing vehicle more eco-friendly? I bought my car recently and am not...

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Earth Talk - Getting large local institutions to recycle

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: The hospital I work at doesn’t recycle at all, not even plastic bottles and cans or food service trays. I was wondering how to get the facility to start up some...

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EarthTalk: Can air fresheners cause health problems?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that some ingredients in common air fresheners can cause health problems?-- Mike
Air fresheners are a $1.72 billion industry in the...

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Walk-ins Welcome For The PR Of Green, A Special FCPRA Event

The PR Of Green - How It Can Impact Your Business
Fortune magazine’s cover story on April 2nd, entitled “Green is Good,” said the greening of corporate...

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Bakeries join fundraiser for CancerCare of Connecticut

Norwalk, CT- At least 21 bakeries are participating in Cupcakes for a Cause™ Oct. 15-21 arranged by CancerCare of Connecticut to raise funds to provide services for children...

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EarthTalk: Are Kitchen Garbage Disposals Earth-Friendly?

from:EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I was surprised to learn recently that some communities have outlawed kitchen-sink garbage disposals, at least in homes. I would have thought these machines were...

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Preeminent Author Witold Rybczynski to Address Suburban Development Issues at Westport Arts Center

from:Westport Arts Center

In conjunction with “Stalking Suburbia,” an exhibition of mostly photographic work, Westport Arts Center, will present a book talk and signing with author Witold...

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Westport Country Playhouse John Kander Salute

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, honored Tony Award-winning composer John Kander (“Chicago,” “Cabaret” and “Curtains”) last night. ...

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Westport Country Playhouse Presents Westport - Norwalk Theatre Workshop for Students

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse (Tazewell Thompson, artistic director, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will offer a Theatre Workshop for students, grades six to eight,...

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Don't miss Deloitte CEO & Sr. Exec PR Strategies FCPRA Event, 9-19 @ 5:30 pm at Sacred Heart Univer

FCPRA’s Fall Series opens with a special evening event, this Wednesday, September 19, at 5:30 p.m. with a great speaker, topic and full buffet dinner. Please join...

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Halloween happenings in and around Westport and Fairfield county


It’s time for spooks and spirits and things that go bump in the night (probably looking for the last Snickers bar in the Treat bag)! Halloween began
with the ancient Celts,...

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Calendar Listings - Westport Country Playhouse

from:Westport Country Playhouse

August 24 through September 9
Westport Country Playhouse stages a world premiere musical revue, “Being Alive,” music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, conceived and...

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“Stalking Suburbia” Opens September 14 in Westport Arts Center Main Gallery

from:Westport Arts Center

“Stalking Suburbia,” an exhibition of mostly photographic work, will open at the Westport Arts Center on Friday, September 14, with a public reception from 6:30 to...

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Westport Country Playhouse Symposium Discusses Broadway Musicals

from:Westport Country Playhouse


Westport Country Playhouse (Tazewell Thompson, artistic director, and Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will present a Sunday Symposium on “Insight into the World...

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Quirky - Art Exhibition

from:Westport Arts Center

Explores idiosyncrasy, the seemingly accidental twists of color, composition and texture that are found in contemporary abstract painiting and sculpture.
Admission :...

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World Premiere Sondheim Musical Revue

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse (Tazewell Thompson, artistic director, and Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will bring the legendary talents of Stephen Sondheim to its...

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New Sports Website for teams and leagues in Westport

Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...

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Westport Country Playhouse Sunday Symposium Discusses British Comedy

from:Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse (Tazewell Thompson, artistic director, and Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will present a Sunday Symposium on “British Comedy...

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Pianists Frederic Chiu And Bob James

from:Westport Arts Center

Westport Arts Center presents
South Shore Music, the notable summer music series with a proud 75-year history, will be presented this year by the Westport Arts...

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The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet

from:Westport Arts Center

Westport Arts Center presents:
South Shore Music, the notable summer music series with a proud 75-year history, will be presented this year by the Westport Arts...

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Note to community organizations in Westport from AmericanTowns

Are you having a problem locating your organization's page on our new site for Westport or would you like information on how to add additional content to your page? If so, please...

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NCL News

from:National Charity League, Inc. - Westport Chapter

Please look for all news, NCL Blasts, forms, documents and philanthropy descriptions under the Files tab.

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Need toys for visiting grandchildren?

from:Westport Public Library

You can check out books, videos, and DVDs from the Westport Library’s Children’s Library, but did you know that you can also check