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Sunday,
September 6, 2015
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Article Index . . .
Motorists
cautioned by Westport Selectmen of the many upcoming road races for September
and October.
Art
Jewelry: Strong Voices at The Shattuck.
Southcoast
Wellness Van announces October schedule for community screenings and
vaccinations.
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EverythingWestport.com Sunday,
September 6, 2015 If lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, and
expresso are your thing, then look no further than Westport’s newest coffee
house. Common Ground Coffee has opened at the former dry
cleaning location in the Central Village Plaza, right next to Tony’s Pizza. Owner Stephan
Grein thought his new venture was needed in Westport, and invites all to stop
in and give them a try.
Above: Stephan Grein and
wife Daphne behind the counter of their new venture, Common Ground Coffee at
782 Main Road, Central Village Plaza, Westport. Grein, who also
operates Fourtech
Computer Services in the same plaza, is emphasizing local,
quality-based offerings such as milk from Arruda’s
Farm, and their cheese from Shy Brothers
Farm on Main Road. Of special
importance to Grein is that their coffee supplier provides them with single
origin coffee, not like other distributers that get their Grein’s wife Daphne and a young
staff are behind the counter from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day, and
Stephan is just a few doors down if needed! Look for their
grand opening and fair with guitarist Carlin Tripp, artisans Adam Grace and
Vera Gasser, and a demonstration tent featuring their local coffee roaster, 1733 Roaster out of
Dartmouth on Saturday, September 12th. . See them on FaceBook!
Motorists
cautioned by Westport Selectmen of the many upcoming road races for September
and October. EverythingWestport.com Saturday,
September 5, 2015 Westport
Selectmen want Westport motorists to know and to be aware of the many
upcoming road races that will be taking place on Westport roads; please drive
with caution.
Sunday, September 13, 2015 - Two races will be ongoing:
Westport Half Marathon & Flattest Century in the East Race. Races Begin 7:00 a.m. to finish. Roads to be used are: Horseneck Road, East
Beach Road, Rte. 88/Fontaine Bridge, Drift Road, Old County Road, Drift Road,
Charlotte White Road, Cornell Road and Main Road. Saturday, September 19, 2015 - Cycle For Life Ride. Race Begins At 9:00 a.m. to finish. Roads to be used are: Hix
Bridge Road, White Oak Road, Fisher Road, Old Colony Road, Horseneck Road,
Drift Road, East Beach Road, John Reed Road, Main Road, Cornell Road, Adamsville
Road, Rte. 179, Lake Road, Brayton Road, Old Harbor Road, Howland Road,
Atlantic Avenue and River Road. Sunday, October. 4, 2015 - 5th Annual Walk for
Westport. Walk begins at 12 p.m. to finish. Roads to be used are: Howland
Road, Cross Road, River Road, Acoaxet Road and Atlantic Avenue.
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - Acoaxet Chapel Road
Race. Race Begins At 9:45 a.m. to
finish. Roads to be used are: Howland
Road, Atlantic Avenue and Remington Avenue. Art
Jewelry: Strong Voices at The Shattuck. EverythingWestport.com Thursday,
September 3, 2015 Artists’
Reception on Saturday, September 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dedee Shattuck Gallery is pleased
to present Art Jewelry: Strong Voices running from Wednesday, September 2nd
to Sunday, September 27th. Their September
group show features twenty-four artists, some represented by multiple pieces,
whose works challenge the standard definition of jewelry. These pieces are evidence of the diverse
and ever-changing field of contemporary art in jewelry making. The practice of
creating or using art forms for or on the body has evolved alongside humans
for thousands of years, as have materials, techniques, and societal
acceptance of wearable art. This
exhibition highlights artists whose works are more than decorative; some are
perhaps beyond wearable. These works leave
us to ponder dichotomous themes such as comfort versus beauty, while the
artists suggest varied descriptions of the role played by these adornments
for the body – defined as beautiful object, armor, or even narrative. The works in this
show were chosen by a panel of three esteemed jurors: Kerianne
Quick, an artist and Professor of Metalsmithing; Elizabeth Williams, art
historian and curator at RISD Museum; and Reneé Zettle-Sterling, an artist, Associate Professor, and
President of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Dedee Shattuck Gallery is located
at 1 Partners Lane, Westport, MA. Gallery hours are
Wednesday through Saturday; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00
p.m. Southcoast Wellness Van announces October
schedule for community screenings and vaccinations. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, September 6, 2015 The Southcoast Wellness Van upholds Southcoast Health's mission to promote the optimal health
and well-being of individuals in the communities it serves. Southcoast Health focuses its attention on increasing
access to services and caring for the entire population through wellness
initiatives and disease management that are designed to limit — and
preferably prevent — the patient's need for acute care. The Southcoast Wellness Van travels across
the region bringing health screenings into the communities of Southeastern
Please note that screenings sponsored by the Southcoast
Wellness Van are sometimes held at community locations and not always on the
van. Look for signs when arriving at a location if you do not see the van
outside. For more information and to schedule free screenings, please call Susan
Oliveira, RN, at 508-973-8740 or email oliveiras@southcoast.org. You October
also check the schedule online at www.southcoast.org/van/ or subscribe to daily notices
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