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September 07, 2014
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This weekend at the Farmer’s market – archery and Alpacas.
Westport Fishermen’s
Association prepares for their annual WFA Clambake.
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This weekend at the Farmer’s Market . . . Local
weaver Sharon Owens will be featured in this week’s Westport Farmer’s Market. EverythingWestport.com Tuesday, September 16, 2014
View video of a day in July, 2014
at the Westport Town Farm Farmer’s
Market with Alpaca shearing demonstration, and Dan the Pickle Man! Local weaver
Sharon Owens will be featured in the second to last Westport Farmer’s Market;
the artisan will hold a basket making class – reservations required. The weather has
been gorgeous for thirteen of the fourteen weeks of this season’s Westport
Farmers Market, just as the bounty of local fruits and vegetables has been
throughout the summer. This weekend
marks the last official weekend of the summer, and the colors of the market
are changing along with the foliage. Acorn squash,
butternut and pumpkins are starting to show up in the farmers’ displays. But there is no shortage of summer
favorites, with tomatoes, peppers, onions, sweet corn and eggplant at their
peak of sweetness and flavor. This weekend will
feature a basket making class with artisan Sharon Owens. Those interested in
participating in the class should register ahead of time by calling 508.678.3663,
or at shabaskets448@comcast.net. A $65 fee covers all materials for the
class and the lovely basket that each participant will take home. The market officially ends in two weeks on
September 27, but the Trustees of Reservations will be hosting its sixth
annual Harvest Festival at Town Farm on October 18th, with one last farmers
market as one of its many attractions. Visitors are
invited to walk the beautiful grounds of the Westport Town Farm while
attending the Farmers Market. The Westport
Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Westport Town
Farm is located at 830 Drift Road, Westport, Massachusetts. For more information please call the
Trustees’ Farm Manager Steve Connors at 508-636-4693, ext. 110. Or email sconnors@ttor.org.
The vendor line-up for
this week’s morning farmers market includes: Paradise Hill Farm – Vegetables, plants and
herbs Barri Throop – delicious homemade jams and preserves Skinny Dip Farm – Certified Organic
Vegetables & Flowers 4 Elements – Unique handmade jewelry &
nature photographs The Hidden Garden - Flowers & Arrangements
- Quansett Gardens – Fresh fruits, vegetables and Baked Goods – Breads, pies and pastries Trustees of Reservations – Vegetables straight from
the garden, harvested by Youth Corps Westport Land Trust – information on land
conservation in Westport Sharon Owens – Superbly crafted, handmade
Baskets Sweet Tree Farm – All natural soaps, balms and
body care potions Silk Tree Farm – goats milk soap, natural
skin care products Casey Candle Company – Scented soy candles Peets Farm – Duck and chicken eggs,
orders for fresh locally raised chicken On Force Solar – information on clean,
affordable solar energy for homeowners Paige’s Paracord- handmade bracelets, dog
collars and leashes
Visitors are invited to walk the beautiful grounds of the Westport Town
Farm while attending the Farmer’s Market. The Westport Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to
1 p.m., and is located at the Westport Town Farm; 830 Drift Road, Westport,
Massachusetts. For more information please call the Trustees’ Farm Manager Steve
Connors at 508.636.4693, ext. 110. Or email sconnors@ttor.org. Biker chicks and their rides, bands and their blues, knocking
back the brewskis, and the sweet
sound and taste of bluegrass and BBQ! EverythingWestport.com Thursday,
September 04, 2014 Biker
chicks and their rides, bands and their blues, knocking back the brewskis, and the sweet sound and taste of bluegrass and
BBQ! It’s
all good, and it’s all about the cash. And
as the 21st Westport Rock, Rhythm and Blues Festival prepares to get
underway, hopefully it will deliver a lot of that cash to A Wish Come True Foundation. “We
granted over 50 wishes thanks to Frankie Ray,” Foundation founder Rosemary Bowers said. “It’s all about the
kids.” And
the generosity goes deep in this crowd. Long
time RRBF support Tony Mello, winner of the 2012 50/50 raffle, promptly gave
the $255 right back to A Wish Come True. It’s
all about the cash for the kids.
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Click here to see 19th Rock, Rhythm and Blues Festival video clip. Click here to see hi-definition photo
album of 2010 Westport Rock, Rhythm and Blues Festival.
21st annual
Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival schedule. September 6, 7, and 8, 2014 Holy Ghost Grounds, 171 Sodom Road, Westport, MA Donations: $10 covers both Saturday and Sunday. Kids 12 and under are
free. Friday Barbeque Tickets are $15 in advance. Main Gates open at 12:00 noon on Saturday and Sunday. For all
information including barbeque ticket sales please call 508.493.0915. Friday, September
6th Bluegrass Night and Chicken Barbeque from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Featuring Maggie and the Gents. Saturday,
September 7th Motorcycle Run (rain date is Sunday, September 8th) Assemble at Dave’s Beach, off the end of Jefferson Street, Fall River, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Auction and raffle too! Saturday Bands: 1:00 p.m. – THE BASICS 2:30 p.m. - Wolf & the Jam Daddies 4:00 - Shot in the Dark 5:30 p.m. - Louie Leeman & Cheap
Sneakers Sunday Bands: 1:00 p.m. - Dolan Brothers 2:30 p.m. - Detroit Breakdown 4:00 p.m. - Wild Nights 5:30 p.m. – Outta Kontrol
Westport
Fishermen’s Association prepares for their annual WFA Clambake. The conservation and protection group seeks
volunteers, early ticket reservations by September 10th. EverythingWestport.com Sunday,
September 07, 2014 The 31st annual Westport
Fishermen’s Clambake and Raffle is on Sunday, September 14 at the Sportsmen’s
Club, John Dyer Road, Little View photos of a previous WFA Clambake! Tickets are now
available! You won’t want to miss this bake prepared in the authentic
way. They will be serving creamy hot clam chowder at 12 noon followed by a
traditional seaweed and rock Bake at 2 p.m. The generous bake
is complete with assorted vegetables, meats, and fish brown bread and
stuffing. There will be a cash bar serving wine, cold Beer, soda and water.
Plan to participate in their raffle and have a chance to win wonderful local
gift certificates, hand crafted items, and of course this year’s grand prize
a beautifully handcrafted wooden “Kaholo” Stand Up
Paddle Board. Plan to join them
and catch up with members and friends. The regular Clambake is $40 and The Bake with a whole Lobster is
$50. Inset: this year’s grand prize a
beautifully handcrafted wooden “Kaholo” Stand Up
Paddle Board. Please purchase
your tickets in advance so that the orders are received by September 10, 2014
to assure enough clams and lobsters for everyone. Please mail your order
and check made payable to The Westport Fishermen’s Association, PO Box 83
Westport Point, MA 02791, and your tickets will be mailed back to you or
contact us at wfa@westportriver.org.
They hope you can join them! Volunteer Opportunity - This event always requires a lot of prep work prior to putting the
bake bags on the fire and enjoying the delicious results. If you are
interested in lending a hand please contact us at wfa@westportriver.org to learn
of ways in which you can volunteer.
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