Good morning, Westport.

The annual Westport toy drive, run by the Police Department and PAL, is accepting new, unwrapped toys and cash donations at the ASF Sports and Outdoors store on Dec.

6, 7, 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; drop boxes are open until Dec. 15.

Wheels2U, Westport’s on-demand shuttle service, is on track for a record of over 30,000 rides this fiscal year, having logged 13,234 trips from July through November; the service offers $2 rides between key community points and will provide free rides from Dec.

26 to Dec. 31 along with plans to switch to electric vehicles in the spring.

Connecticut plumbers warn that with single-digit temperatures expected tomorrow, Westport homeowners should keep their thermostats between 60 and 65 and disconnect garden hoses to help prevent frozen pipes.

Westport dad and TV co-anchor Craig Melvin has launched his side business, Melvin Made, offering handcrafted coconut oil-based candles with clean fragrance; all proceeds go to support cancer charities.

Westport Moms said the venture started as a therapeutic hobby and now helps local families.

Newell Brands said on Wednesday that Yankee Candle will close 20 stores in the United States and Canada by the end of the month — it will also lay off about 900 workers.

No details were provided about whether Connecticut locations will be affected.

Westport Country Playhouse will present 'A Sherlock Carol,' a family-friendly mash-up blending Sherlock Holmes with A Christmas Carol from Dec.

13 through Dec. 21 at 25 Powers Court—tickets start at $50 and donations will benefit Norwalk Toys for Tots and Homes with Hope.

Saugatuck Congregational Church will host a winter choral concert with the Dartmouth Brovertones + Staples Orphenians on Sunday, Dec.

7 at 7 p.m. in its sanctuary at 245 Post Road East as part of its free Saugatuck Sunday Afternoon Concert Series.

Tickets are on sale for the Westport Library’s 27th annual crossword contest featuring New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz — the contest begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.

7 and costs $35 for a series of three timed puzzles with additional word games and awards.

Ridgefield football forced six turnovers to upset Newtown on Wednesday, Dec.

3 and advance to the CIAC Class L semifinals, where the Tigers will face Cheshire on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Senior Michael Salimbene scored touchdowns on offense and defense in the 24-13 win.

Silvermine Holiday Sale & Fundraiser

5-8 p.m. — Silvermine Arts Center — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts and enjoy festive fun as you kick off the holiday season.

CraftWestport 2025

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Staples High School — $0 - $13 — Explore unique crafts and artwork from 175 American artists and makers at this vibrant shopping event.

44th Annual Production of The Nutcracker

1-3 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience the joy of a timeless holiday ballet featuring talented Academy students and professional dancers.

The Nutcracker: Annual Production

2-4 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience a holiday classic performed by talented Academy students and professionals.