Elvira’s is gone. The popular store has been replaced by the equally popular Old Mill Grocery & Deli.
But Elvira’s pizza will soon be back.
Harry Yiovanakos is following in his family’s footsteps. Elvira’s Pizza will open just over the border on Norwalk’s Belden Avenue.
“06880” will let readers know as soon as the first pie comes out of the oven.
Elvira’s Pizza opens soon. (Photo and hat tip/Andrew Colabella)
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Club 203 — Westport’s social group for adults with disabilities — returns for another year soon.
And the lineup of activities is bigger and better than ever:
- September 20: Reconnect and renew friendships at Toquet Hall
- October 12: Halloween Bingo & Barbeque at the Senior center
- November 15: “Get Your Turkey On” at Earthplace
- December 4: Holiday bash at MoCA
- January 15: Splash and celebrate 2024 at the Westport Weston Family YMCA
- February TBD: Valentines at the Westport Country Playhouse
- March TBD: Celebrate the luck of the Irish at VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399
- April TBD: Rock on at the Westport Library
- May TBD: Bowling event
- June 5: Beach bash at Compo.
Sign up for all events for $100; individual events are $15 each. Click here for more information, and to register.
Questions? Email club203ct@gmail.com, or call 203-418-7672.
EJ Zebro (far right) and friends have fun at Jesup Green in April.
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Rhone — Main Street’s new men’s store — celebrates its grand opening next Saturday (August 26), with a full day of activities.
C0-founders Nate and Ben Checketts will host:
- 10 a.m. to noon : Ribbon-cutting with the Westport Downtown Association; bagels and coffee from Popup Bagels and GG & Joe.
- Noon to 2 p.m.: Ice bath with Edge Theory Labs; first 30 customers receive a free pair of Rhone swim trunks.
- 2-4 p.m.: Recovery with Restore Hyper Wellness; juices and snacks from Green & Tonic.
- 4-6 p.m.: Drinks from Two Roads Brewing and Athletic Brewing Co.
Customers get 20% off their purchase, plus a free pair of Essentials boxer briefs or trunks with all purchases over $350.
Plus: It’s the final day of Connecticut’s Tax-Free Week..
Rhone is ready for business.
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The Levitt Pavilion’s summer series continued last night, with DJ Rekha playing Bollywood tunes.
Tonight’s show features Bill & the Showmen. Tomorrow, it’s the always popular Frank Mastrone & Friends. Click here for more information.
Bollywood night at the Levitt. (Photo/Sarathi Roy)
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Speaking of music: Yesterday’s “06880” preview of CLASP‘s “Rockin’ Halloween Bash” (October 20, Fairfield Theatre Company) — a benefit for the organization providing group homes and other services for people with autism and intellectual disabilities — included incorrect information about the music.
CLASP now says that the danceable, great rock from artists like Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, Journey, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more will be provided by Stephanie Harrison (powerhouse leader of the band Fake ID), Anthony Gadaleta, Crispin Cioe (Westport saxophonist who toured with the Stones), Pat Marafiote, Marcos Torres Jr. (Cosmic Jibaros), and Rob Fried, Band Central founder.
The pre-party starts in the FTC gallery at 6:30 p.m., with light bites. Click here for tickets, and other information.
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MDSolarSciences is a Westport sunscreen and skincare brand.
On Tuesday (August 22), CEO Renee Plato and employees will travel around Fairfield County, to donate sunscreens to lifeguards, fire and police departments, and others. They’ll also offer advice and tips on sunscreen application techniques, and the role sun protection plays in maintaining healthy skin.
The event begins in Westport.
MDSolarSciences says: Sunscreen is important!
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On Wednesday, members and guests of the Y’s Men of Westport & Weston toured Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park. It was part of the group’s New York historic walking tour series.
Warren Jahn led the informative and fun event.
Y’s Men at Prospect Park. (Photo/Dave Matlow)
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Tomorrow (Sunday, August 20, 2 p.m.), high school sophomore and Connecticut Entomological Society member Lukas Keras leads a bug walk in Sherwood Island State Park’s West Woods.
Lukas looks forward to inspiring visitors to love the natural world as much as he does. Entrance to the state park is free for vehicles with Connecticut license plates.
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Michael Chait provides both a stunning photo, and an appropriate caption, for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature:
“The cruelty of Mother Nature. One life ends and one continues, high above the Saugatuck River.”
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Jerry Moss — the “M” in A&M records, the label behind the Carpenters, the Police, Janet Jackson, Peter Frampton and (the “A” in the name) Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass — died this week in Los Angeles. He was 88.
Click here for a full obituary.
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