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Read Jan/Feb 2011 Newsletter – BrushStrokes.
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Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 30 - Call for Artists. The Little Compton Spring Photography Show. The show is open to all photo enthusiasts; Amateur photographers, students and professionals. We will allow digital submissions as well as silver prints and alternative process images. Entrants must have captured and created the original exposure. Click here for more information. PDF Please email “Call for Artist” information to .
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April Classes
School Vacation Week 2-day Camp
Spring-Themed Still Life Painting!
Monday and Tuesday, April 18 & 19
9:00 am -1:00 pm
FEE: $80
Instructor Jennifer Gelinas
Children will have an opportunity to draw and paint spring still lifes. While considering the methods and techniques of the Masters of Impressionism Monet, Manet & Van Gogh, the children will be asked to explore and consider the qualities of light, texture and composition found in examples of their work. Children will
discover how they can apply similar processes and technique into their own creations using colored pencils watercolor and acrylic paint.
Click here for more details on this and other WAG classes.
The Westport Art Group is a non-profit organization that supports education in the arts with classes, art exhibits and scholarships to high school seniors. The mission of the Westport Art Group is to stimulate and promote the appreciation and encouragement of the arts and crafts. Call (508) 636-2114 or visit for more information.
Yoga at the Westport Grange and more.
Program schedule now available as of Friday, March 11, 2011
Click here to get schedule
New Mystery Photo solved!
Our newest mystery photo was solved by Westport Fire Chief Brian Legendre on 03/08/11 at 09:43 a.m.
His guess, "It is the old civil defense air raid siren, there are two in town. One at the corner of Hixbribge and Main Rd and one at the corner of Briggs Rd and Rt 88 near the Briggs Rd fire station. They both have been disconnected and are no longer in use."
Chief Legendre, just barely beating out many other correct guesses, wins a $25 gift certificate to the Back Eddy Restaurant (opening March 25), Westport's most unique harborside fine-dining experience offering the best in seafood and traditional fare.
According to local historian CukieMacomber, "the sirens were installed at the beginning of World War II as the government had a great concern about attacks by enemy aircraft. My father's garage at the current location of Pine Hill Gas also had an air horn, which we still have today."
Look for a new mystery photo to be posted any day now!
Get ready to email your guess now!
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Our previous Mystery Photo was solved Friday, February 11, 2011 at 2:46 p.m. by Nadine Castro of Westport. She was the first to correctly guess that the location of the farm-style Westport snowman was on Pine Hill Road, and won the $25 gift certificate to Partners Village Store and Kitchen, the area's destination point for specialty gifts, books, and great kitchen.
Unlike our previous mystery photo, many knew the location, but Nadine was the most nimble on the keyboard.
As for the "haybale" snowman, he may not fear the great spring melt, but he better be on the lookout for hungry cows.
Congratulations Nadine!
*Starting 02/11/2010 we will be limiting immediate families to one gift certificate won per month. EverythingWestport will be increasing the number of mystery photos this year and we would like everybody to have a chance at participating. Also, you may take as many guesses as you want for a mystery photo, but please only one guess at a time.
White's of Westport
66 State Road, Westport. For more information, call (508) 675-7185 or visit
Upcoming Dinner Shows and special events:
Stand-Up Comedy Shows
Friday, March 18
We bring the Big City Comics to you live at White's. Be sure to join us before the show in the Galley Grille for a great dinner. If your organization is looking for a new opportunity to raise money, please contact Charlie Fellows, at (508) 676-7888 x422.$15 per person (no food)
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Live bands in the Galley Grille every Friday and Saturday night:
Friday, March 18 - Kenny Richards
Friday, March 25 - Tony & Steph
Friday, April 1 - Farias Brothers
Friday, April 8 - Gary Farias
Friday, April 15 - Bill Santos
Friday, April 22 - Kenny Richards
Friday, April 29 - Tony & Steph
Every Wednesday, Michael Dutra is Strictly Sinatra - $10 per person; 7 – 10 p.m. Michael Dutra is a man living a very large dream. After just four short years as a professional in the entertainment industry, he takes to the stage more than 300 nights per year, stunning audiences along the East Coast with his dead-on renditions of Frank Sinatra classics. Dutra's songbook offers infinite variety. "Sinatra sang more than 2,400 songs," Dutra marvels, "and my repertoire features at least 500 of those." He finds that My Way and Summer Wind are runaway favorites with audiences everywhere!
Every Saturday Paul Nogueira on piano playing Country, Blues and other favorites
Bittersweet Farm Restaurant & Tavern
438 Main Road, Westport. For more information, call (508) 636-0085 or visit
Tavern hosts live bands Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Friday, March18 - Acoustic Dynamite
Saturday, March19 - Neal & Kenny
Friday, March25 - The Morons
Saturday, March26 - Farias Brothers
Every Thursday enjoy acoustic guitar with Kenny Richards
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Call (508) 675-7185 or check out their website for information:
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Click here for all local Theater, Music and Arts events this week!
Click here for a list of on-going weekly events – updated weekly!
Wednesday, March 16 - Westport Flotilla 6-18 meets the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Cedars on 628 Old Westport Road in Dartmouth. All interested boaters are welcome. Explore auxiliary membership possibilities. For more information visit:
Wednesday, March 16 - A spiritual counseling group with Christine and Lorianne is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday at Sisters of Solace, 948 American Legion Highway (Route 177), Westport. Spiritual Counseling is a blend of traditional counseling with spirituality and the belief in the divine for healing the parts of a person's spirit that needs healing, rejuvenating and care.
This is a free group session, but donations are accepted. Registration is not necessary. For more information call or click (508) 636-4668 or visit their website
Wednesday, March 16 - Compassionate Care Hospice of Southeastern Massachusetts will be providing an educational presentation on Hospice care. The presentation will include who is eligible, how to refer people to Compassionate Care Hospice, their services and their Veterans Outreach Program. The presentation will be given from 11:30 - 12:30 at the Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Road, Westport.
Wednesday, March 16- Soup & Sandwich Luncheon. The Council of Aging will be
serving Corn Beef Sandwiches and Leek Soup at the Westport Senior Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. for the first 60 guests who make reservations - all for the bargain price of $3.00 per person. Lunch will be followed by an informative presentation on Hospice Care.
Advance registration is required (508) 636-1026
Compassionate Care Hospice of Southeastern Massachusetts will be providing an educational presentation on Hospice care. The presentation will include who is eligible, how to refer people to Compassionate Care Hospice, their services and their Veterans Outreach Program. The presentation will follow the luncheon at the Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Road, Westport.
Wednesday, March 16- The Westport Women's Club will meet at Autumn Glen, 239 Cross Road, North Dartmouth. There will be a light supper, with entertainment by the Irish Singers. Arrive by 6:15 p.m. and use the front entrance.
Thursday, March 17
Thursday, March 17 -Children’s Reading Circle resumes its schedule at Partners Village Store and Kitchen. Come join the fun every Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Each week, stories, fun themes, arts and crafts activities and snacks are shared with preschool children. For more information call or click (508) 636-2572 or visit Partners Village Store and Kitchen, 865 Main Road, Westport.
Thursday, March 17- There will be a noontime luncheon this Thursday,March 17th at White’s of Westport in the Pricilla Dining Room.Donna Lambert, candidate for the Board of Health will be the ROMEOs' guest.
"For over 20 years I have been dedicated to our Town, taking pride in my work," Ms. Lambert said. "My involvement includes participation in the Zoning Board of Appeals (current member for over 10 years), Board of Health (current member for over 9 years), Town Building Committee (recording secretary), School Building Committee (recording secretary), Equine Regulation Committee (chairman), Organic Recycling Committee (chairman), Board of Health (recording secretary), Farmers Association (member), and Personnel Board (recording secretary)," she added.
The candidates will give a brief presentation and take questions from the longtime Westport men's senior social group.
The ROMEOs, Retired/Respected Older Men Eating Out, has been an active social group sharing lunch every Thursday for the last 21 years at various local restaurants, Whites of Westport being the latest. All are welcome. You pay for your own lunch, but you have the pleasure of the best company our area offers. There are no age limits. Come and experience what the ROMEOs are all about.
No reservations necessary. For more information, please call Greg Jonsson at (508) 514-4956, or email him at
Thursday, March 17 -It's Tea Time at Partners Village Store and Kitchen.
Special St. Patrick's Day Tea!Friday Afternoon Teas from January 27th - March 31st. (Just in time to warm up winter!) Back by popular demand! Enjoy a spot of traditional English Tea with delicious sweets & savories as Partners Village Store hosts its annual Tea Times on Fridays beginning January 22nd from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Served elegantly in Partners "Tea Room" café. Invite a friend, parent, childor grandchild and share hot tea, special tea sandwiches, mini desserts, and great conversation. The cost is $12.95 per person.
Space is limited; please call for reservations and payment.
For more information call (508) 636-2572 or visit
A complete list of dates follows:
· March 17 - special St. Patrick's Day Tea!
· March 24
· March 31
"When we sip tea we are on our way to serenity." –
Alexandra Stoddard
Thursday, March 17 -Asperger Syndrome Support Group meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the library at Tiverton High School, 100 N Brayton Rd, Tiverton.
Asperger’s is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
For more information or those interested in attending please call or click Carolyn Souza at (401) 835-2110 or RSVP to .
Thursday, March 17 -The SouthCoast Lyme and Tick Borne Disease Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Macomber House, 930 Main Road, Westport. The group shares information and offers support. For more information, contact Barbara Smith at (508) 636-7569 or email: .
Thursday, March 17 - Zumba for Olancho. Come mix fitness with fun while supporting schools in underserved Honduras. Licensed instructor Jacqui Tan will lead a five-week session starting March 17th through April 14th each Thursday. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $5 per class.
Zumba is a dance fitness program that fuses Latin and other world rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves to create a calorie-burning, body-energizing workout that you will love.
No dance experience necessary. All fitness levels ages 12 and up are welcome. Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
St. John the Baptist Church Parish Center, 945 Main Road, Westport, MA. All proceeds to benefit Olancho Aid Foundation.
or visit "Zumba
with Jacqui" on Facebook for more information.
Friday, March 18 - A Stand-Up Comedy Show! Is at White's of Westport, Route 6 in Westport. Come and see big city comics. Admission is $15 per person. For reservations please call (508) 675-7185.
Saturday, March 19- American Legion James Morris Post 145 , 489 Sanford Road, Westport will host a corned beef and cabbage dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.
Adult tickets are $10. Children's tickets are $7.
Saturday, March 19- WRWA Annual Meeting. The Westport River Watershed Alliance is holding its Annual Meeting at 3:00 p.m. at theWestport Grange Hall, 931 Main Road, Westport, MA.
David Cole, chair of the Town of Westport Estuaries Committee, will be presenting "Preserving Our Westport River: What is Required?"The Estuaries Reportfor the Westport River watershed is expected soon,and it willdetermine the factors specificto the watershedthat are causing water quality issues. Mr. Cole will discuss the importanceand benefits of the communities in the Westport River watershedin working togetherto address the results ofEstuaries Report. Also,Charley Appleton, Kay Lisle, Dale Weber, Gretchen Whipple, Ingrid Davidge, Tom Schmitt and Cindy Westwill be nominated to the Board of Directors and the WRWA Annual Environmental and Volunteer Awards will be presented. Refreshments will be available. Please R.S.V.P. if attending by calling or clicking (508) 636-3016 or e-mail:.
Saturday, March 19- Doo-Wop music by the “Villanaires: A Blast from the Past,” is from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Liberal Club, 20 Star Street, Fall River. Tickets are $10 per person.
The concert is being sponsored by the Fall River Carousel Lions. Proceeds will benefit Massachusetts Lions eye research and other charities.
For tickets, call Marcy Duclos at (508) 415-6233 or (508) 567-6760, Marylou Ouellette at (508) 837-0129, Chris Cusick at (508) 207-3188, or Cindy Pinardi at (508) 951-2323.
Sunday, March 20- Nothin' But Country jamboree. Come shake the winter blues with Nothin' But Country! Join Joe LePage, Rick Pacheco, Ken Daggett and Scotty Frost for a country music jamboree.
Music 2 to 6 p.m. $6 per person at the door. Food available from the Holy Ghost Restaurant. Special guests.
Holy Ghost Club, Sodom Road, Westport.
Sunday, March 20- Living An Abundant, Joy-filled Life:No Matter the Circumstances! Fully Human and Fully Divine. A six-week series of experiential workshops tapping into and connecting with joy, creativity and abundance from the inside out! Sunday Afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Westport Point United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, Westport Point. Dates: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, and 4/17.
Click here for their flyer.
This Sunday - Hearing the Song Within You with Rhonda Matson-Plourde. Join Rhonda for an afternoon of providing space for and connecting to the music creator, composer, and collaborator within us all - even those of us who have been taught we "can't carry a tune!"
Rhonda is the Director of South Coast Music Together & South Coast Singing Circles, both of which are programs that emphasize the process of musical creation, over the product. She has been formally trained in voice and has participated in many dramatic productions.Visit for more information.
There is no charge for this series and Love Offerings are appreciated. All proceeds go to the Westport Point Methodist Church. If interested, please call or click for more information or RSVP for each individual session at(508) 636-7361 or email:
Life continually challenges us to live courageously, from our hearts, versus living in fear of “what’s to come.” Questions you will explore during this mini-series are:
- How do we live joy-fully in the midst of everyday life?
- How do we choose our own way and stay connected with others and ourselves in the midst of Life, especially when ‘Life Comes Knocking’ at our door?
- How do we access that ‘something more’ that carries us and lifts us during difficult times?
- How do we build community that supports each of us in times of difficulty and sorrow as well as times of joy and celebration?
Click here to view future scheduled events. / Town Meetings This Week
As of Thursday, March 17, 2011
Call the Town Clerk at (508) 636-1000 during normal working hours to verify meeting schedule changes.
Click here to read about new state posting requirements for town meetings effective as of July 1, 2010.
Thursday, March 17th
- Historical Commission - 7 p.m., Town Hall
- Affordable Housing Trust and the Partnership will hold information session on Noquochoke Housing Development - 11:30 a.m., Town Hall
- Comm on Disabilities - 9 a.m., Senior Center