Fall Foliage: Last Look?
Every year we look forward to the splendor that is fall foliage season in New England. A truly spectacular show by nature of brilliant colors that each season draws untold thousands of "Leaf Peepers" to and through Fairfield county on their journey north to take it all in before the leaves fall. By now, a great many of the trees in the Westport area are bare so we are taking what might be a last look at this amazing show courtesy of Mother Nature. In addition to Westport, photos heer also include some from Fairfield & Redding. We will keep our eyes on the trees to see if we can add to this collection, but as this may be our "last look", then please enjoy!
Photos by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
Westport Menorah Lighting at Compo Acres Begins Monday at 7:00 PM
The Schneerson Center of CT The Schneerson Center of CT will be hosting several local area Menorah lightings for the festival of Chanukah, which begins the evening November 28th and ends on December 6th. Chanukah, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of the small Maccabees Jewish army over the Greek Syrian oppressors in the land of Israel and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem with the lighting of the Menorah. Although they had only one day’s supply of olive oil it miraculously lasted eight full days until new oil was obtained. The Menorah is a symbol of hope and freedom. Chanukah is celebrated for eight consecutive days with the lighting of one candle the first night and increasing each night with an additional light until all eight are lit symbolizing that we are always looking to increase in light and goodness in the world around us.
Westport Community Menorah Lighting Celebration - Monday, November 29th at 7:00 PM
Light the original Westport Menorah at Compo Acres Shopping Center now in its 14th year! Join us by the Trader Joes/Wells Fargo parking lot- 400 Post Road East in Westport, CT 06880. Lighting will include live music and individually wrapped cookies, gelt, dreidels, and is perfect for the whole family. Led by Rabbi Levi Stone of the Schneerson Center for Jewish Life, CT. For more information call (203) 635-4118 or visit www.schneersoncenter.org. Free and open to all.
Morning Weather Report: Bitter Cold Today
Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light west wind.